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Message Board 2006 - Oct/Dec

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This message board is to allow serving or ex-serving members of the military forces (especially REME) and general members of the public (if appropriate) to post a message to try and contact any ex service 'pals' or their families. It is also permissible for organised bodies, associations or individuals to post their forthcoming events. The sharing of any military news and views will also be welcomed.

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Here are the messages posted in October 2006 through to end of December 2006

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Messages

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Saturday December 30th 2006

From: Georgia
Subject: REME
Message: Hi all, I am seven years old and looking for my dad Kristian Murphy who was in the army and was a REME sergeant when he left about five years ago. Can anyone tell me where he is as he left me when I was six months old and I want him to visit me. Thank you, Georgia.
Email: elizabeth@emonk.wanadoo.co.uk

Monday December 26th 2006

From: Peter Hoare
Subject: REME 7 Armd
Message: Hi, `Scouse` Hoare here. Anybody who remembers me from Fally or the Gulf, drop me a line.
Email: peter_hoare_lfc@hotmail.co.uk

Saturday December 23rd 2006

From: Nigel Ritchie
Subject: 11 Armd Wksh REME Soest
Message: Anybody out there remember me at all. Please feel free to email.
Email: niwari1958@ntlworld.com
Web: http://www.pbase.com/nigwe

Friday December 22nd 2006

From: Iain Lindsay
Subject: 19th Brigade Land Rover Drivers
Message: About message posted by 23488794 Tom Courtney on October 25th 2002. He drove the first Land Rover with Black Panther insignia in 1956. I own that Land Rover now and would like to contact Tom or any other soldier who also drove a similar vehicle at that time. I have contacted Tom on his email address but he has not replied. The Army Registration Plate is 15 BC 49.
Email: iainlindsay@hotmail.co.uk

Thursday December 21st 2006

From: Shona Hill
Subject: WRAC
Message: Trying to contact David Giles OBE, stationed at Middle Wallop same time in 1966-1970. Or any other from the REME Army Air Corps from that time.
Email: shona.hill@oldham.gov.uk

Wednesday December 20th 2006

From: Andy Knowles
Subject: 64A Arborfield (REME) 2007 Reunion
Message: The Arborfield Old Boys Association Reunion is taking place in July 2007. Are there any others out there from my intake who will be going along. This will be my first reunion. I just found the site a few months ago. Names I remember from 'D' Coy are Ian Holding, Derry Orr, Ian Garden Trevor Williams ( Ended up A/T RSM) Jock MacKenzie, Colin Crichton. I have some pictures from that time. 1964-1966. Contact me on knowles999@btinternet.com or arkn@chevron.com
Email: knowles999@btinternet.com

Friday December 15th 2006

From: Mike Stapleton
Subject: Aden Workshops REME
Message: Looking for anyone that I with served during 1957 - 58 particularly Joe Batchelor who came from Bury.
Email: mc-stapleton@worldonline.co.uk

Friday November 17th 2006

From: Keith Dobson (Dobbo)
Subject: REME
Message: Does anyone out there know of the whereabouts of my old mate Pete Harvey (REME). His wife was Jan and he had 2 daughters Joanne and Nicola. We served together at 1Fld W/Shops Beilefeld 73/77. Please help -  someone must know  him or know of his whereabouts. Contact me 077956 48509 mobile. 
Email: k.dobson2005@tiscali.co.uk

Sunday November 12th 2006

From: Tom McGarry
Subject: REME
Message: NS Honiton May 1954 - June, posted Arborfield 5.Btn. December 1954 from Arborfield Depot posted BAOR - Detmold attached 3rd.RTR ECE. Demob May 1956. Have met up with one old pal Brian Ray, Gun Fitter. Anyone else out there?
Email: thomasmcgarry@btinternet.com

Sunday November 12th 2006

From: Keith Dobson (Dobbo)
Subject: REME
Message: SEME 1967  : 17/21 CSQN Fitters Athlone sennelager / Omagh  : 1st Staffords LAD Berlin / Dover / Armagh / Bahrein / Sherjah  : 1Fld W/shops 1973/77. Now living near Scarborough. Give me a shout.
Email: k.dobson2005@tiscali.co.uk

Saturday November 11th 2006

From: Bill (Ginger) Richards
Subject: 5th Horse Artillery
Message: Are there any members out there who served in 5th Horse Artillery during 1952 to1954. Or could any body advice how to contact old service members.
Email: sb001g5823@blueyonder.co.uk

Thursday November 2nd 2006

From: Geoff Mansfield
Subject: REME
Message: Trying to trace Tug Wilson and Joe Lundy, both RAOC who served at the Army Air Corps Centre Middle Wallop in the mid 1960s. Call me on 07971202246 or 01494 714875.
Email: clockmansfield@yahoo.co.uk

Monday October 30th 2006

From: Steffan Wessel
Subject: Elizabeth Barracks - Detmold
Message: I search for a man, who was a soldier in Detmold in the year 1960. He has a daughter here in Germany and she is trying to find him. The name is Leslie ( Les) Ruben John Jones, born 25.08.1938 in Portsmouth. Regiment: Armee 20 BDE, Elizabeth Barracks in Detmold till 1960 - Nr. 22825303. Can you help me or tell me whom I can ask?
Email: petit@teleos-web.de

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