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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 April 2007 through to end of June 2007

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Monday June 11th 2007

From: Rachel Bennett
Subject: REME 195/59 Ripon Area, North Yorkshire
Message:

Not sure if anyone can help. I was born March 1959 and subsequently adopted. All I know is that my natural mother had a boyfriend in the REME and she lived in Ripon. Her surname was Kevan, her brother Derek was a footballer. I am sure that if my natural father is still alive he has no idea that I exist but as age is passing by I would love to learn about him if possible. Thank you.

Email: r.bennett11@ntlworld.com

Saturday June 9th 2007

From: Keith Dobson (Dobbo)
Subject: REME
Message:

Still searching for my old mate Pete Harvey REME his wife was Jan his 2 daughters were Joanne & Nicola. We served together at 1FLD W/SHOPS Beilefeld. Please help - someone must know of his whereabouts . Tel 01723 891172.

Email: k.dobson2005@tiscali.co.uk

Sunday June 3rd 2007

From: Robin Evans
Subject: Royal Engineers
Message:

I'm looking for Robert Bateman who served in the Raft Platoon 125 coy Royal Army Service Corp between 1955-1958 at Binden Barracks in Hameln Germany.

Email: sarah.jack@orange.fr

Sunday June 3rd 2007

From: Nev and Babs Aithwaite
Subject: 17/21 Lancers Fallinbostle
Message:

Does anyone know of a couple who we were great friends with, who were REME. We were stationed at Fally around 75-76, in Army Block LB2 flat 5. The couple were named Dave, his wife Kit and they had a daughter named Julie. They were REME regiment.

Email: neville.aithwaite@ntlworld.com

Wednesday May 23rd 2007

From: George Staples
Subject: REME Monkey's Cave, Gibraltar
Message:

Recently photographs have been taken for me of the entrance to Arow Street from Monkey's Cave which can just be seen on the left hand side. This leads to where our instrument workshop was situated and pictures show it's situation now. Would anyone who worked in this instrument workshop in 1952/54 please contact me.
You can see the page relating to this on my website.

Email: georeme@georeme.co.uk
Web: http://www.georeme.co.uk

Wednesday May 16th 2007

From: Stuart Broughton
Subject: 2nd Btn Parachute Regt
Message:

I'm now in Australia, working in a Sydney suburb. I know that Graham Timms is somewhere around, possibly Melbourne. If you read this, please write me an email.

Email: stuartrbroughton@hotmail.com

Tuesday May 1st 2007

From: Win
Subject: Royal Corps of Signals
Message:

Looking for anyone who knew my father, Thomas Hamilton (a Scot) who served in Ismailia 1949-51 and in Malaya - Ipoh and Taiping (he was seconded to the Malayan army) from 1955-57.

Email: wholland@sympatico.ca

Wednesday April 18th 2007

From: Norman Martin
Subject: 87 Tels Wks
Message:

Done n/s at Kingsley Barracks, Minden, Germany 1957/1959 with REME. Anyone who may remember me, please get in touch, either by email or phone 01752 346209. I was also known as Pincher.

Email: pincher@talkgas.net

Thursday April 12th 2007

From: Paul Mitchell
Subject: REME 10 Cmd Wksps - Korea
Message:

I am looking for anyone who knew my father in the army. He was a Vehicle Mechanic, but acted as a Recovery Mechanic whilst in Korea. He was also a projectionist in his spare time. At some point he was also promoted to the rank of Lance Corporal. My father was a grammar school boy and came from the North East. I would like to hear from anyone who knew him back then.

Email: paul30mitchell@blueyonder.co.uk

Friday April 6th 2007

From: Jacqueline Lamberton
Subject: 249149 Les Berry REME 8th Army
Message:

As a child I can remember seeing pictures of my late father in Egypt wearing a Fez with a group of other soldiers. Unfortunately, a member of the family threw them away and I would love to be able to show them to my son and Grand daughter. Also, he was on a troop ship, which was torpedoed and he was in the water for 24 hours. My son has Father's watch which he was wearing at the time. Is there anyone with similar pictures or has a relative who might remember Les Berry. He also contracted recurring malaria while in Sicily and was in the desert and Tripoli. A cousin has told me that she thought he was also in Burma? It's a long shot I know but I would love to hear from anyone who has memories of those days. Tel. 01461 337278.

Email: lamberton2002@aol.com

Wednesday April 4th 2007

From: Maurice Eley
Subject: 410 RE Independent Plant Troop
Message:

I'm trying to find anyone with memories of their time in Malay with the RE 410 Ind. Plant Troop 1954-56 (my National Service). Basic training at Malvern shipped out on HMT Dunera.

Email: jeanpalmerlayzell@yahoo.co.uk

Sunday April 1st 2007

From: George Wilson
Subject: REME
Message:

Trying to contact Stuart and Avril Bunch - ex 1 Kings and 3LI Lad Minden. Also anyone who may remember me (4RTR LAD Aden/ Malaya, 3 Sqn RCT Malacca, tiffy course 1969, RBMR, KLT). Margaret and I are now in Brisbane, Australia.

Email: georgemargaret@gmail.com

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