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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 with effect from August 28th 1999 until end of 1999

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Messages

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Thursday, December 30th 1999

From: Allan Quinnell Subject: Seeking old pal
Message: Seeking Cpl Alan Kirby REME armourer to Royal West Kents, Malaya 1953, Kuala Kabu Bharu. Lost touch when you were transferred. Old pal Allan Quinnell - 1st Btn RWKS. Tel 01375 672917
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Thursday, December 30th 1999

From: Subject: 1 Corps Trp Wkshp
Message: Seeking REME lads from 1 Corps Trp Wkshp Bielefeld 1955-57. Eric 'Sax' Pateman / Tom Smedley / Jim Sheavyn / Ian Ross. Am in touch with Dave Bishop, Laurie (Cfn) Rainer: Tel 01344 425507
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Monday, November 29th 1999

From: Taff Llewellyn Subject: Like to hear from you
Message: Any ex members of 883 L of C Recovery Sec, REME still about? I would like to hear from you, especially Peter Kite from Preston. Ring me, Taff Llewellyn, in 01792 511587
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Monday, November 29th 1999

From: Irene Simpson Subject: Any Information please.....
Message: Information on the late John Milne Simpson, 10583343 REME Light Recovery, WW2. Married 26.07.47 in Klagenfurt, Austria - witness F Shields, M Brenner & Capt CR Hayland. Also looking for information on Eric Saunders-Calton - 8th Army REME. Contact Irene Simpson on 01255 822612.
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Tuesday, November 16th 1999

From: Fred Seel Subject: L.A.D. R.E.M.E. 5th.Royal Tank Regt.
Message: I would like to contact any of the L.A.D. who served with the 5th.Tanks stationed at Hamm 1946/7. Capt.Claudi was E.M.E. at this time. I was the L.A.D. welder. Please email or telephone Bristol 0117 9505690.
Email: fred_seel@yahoo.co.uk

Wednesday, September 29th 1999

From: Tom (Dr Jock) Burnett Subject: Where are you now?
Message: 32 Armoured Workshop REME, Pinewood Camp, Liebenan, Germany 1958-60. Where are you Bob James (Norwich), Derek "Crash" Grammond (Bermondsey), Alistair McNeil (Glasgow), "Scouse" Eddie (Weightlifter) et al? Please call on 01383 735824
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Tuesday, September 28th 1999

From: Phil Hurman Subject: Sultan of Oman Land Forces  (EME) FMW
Message: Any ex serving member of SOLF who knew me between 1984 and 1990 please make contact. I am in contact with Members of No 4 Mess in Oman. Telephone 01934 515013
Email: philip.diane1@tiscali.co.uk
Web: http://www.learners.co.uk/tuition/anchor

Wednesday, September 22nd 1999

From: Bob Leeming Subject: Where are you now?
Message: Looking for Cftmn "Tubby" Meade, REME Armourer, B Sqdn, Derby Yeo Homs 1947. Where are you? Please contact Bob Leeming/John on 01354 638440
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Wednesday, September 22nd 1999

From: War Pensions Agency Subject:
Message: If you were injured or are sick or disabled due to service in WW1, WW2 or since, you may be entitled to a pension or, if your condition worsens, to a pension increase. Free advice and information from War Pensions Agency on 01253 858858
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Monday, September 13th 1999

From: Alan (Rip) Rowley Subject: Searching for
Message: Looking for Eric Best (REME), Jacky Farrel (RAOC) or anyone at 100 Air Maintenance (RAOC) Watchfield about 1954-1955. Remember me (Rip Rowley)(REME). Please write to me at: 70 Norris Road, Stanfields, Stoke-on-Trent ST6 7AT.
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Monday, September 13th 1999

From: Tom & Janet Baker Subject: 62 Station Workshops REME
Message: 62 Station Workshop REME, Benghazi, February 1965 to November 1967. Dave Proudfoot, Doug Wardle, Sgt Little, Allan Gager, Dougie McDermott and any other who remember us. Please call Tom or Janet Baker on 01400 250518
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Friday, September 10th 1999

From: Colin & Mitch Subject: Where are you now?
Message: 10 Inf Workshops REME Borneo, Kota Belud 1959-1960. Looking for REME, RASC 22 (or 27) Coy Medics, RE etc from this camp. Please telephone Colin on 01203 367896 or Mitch on 01784 254664
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Friday, September 10th 1999

From: Doug Hodges Subject: Where are you now?
Message: Anyone who served in REME workshops, Benghazi 1943-1946 - it would be nice to hear from you. Please telephone me, Doug Hodges, on 01749 675727 anytime.
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Friday, September 10th 1999

From: Chas Kirk Subject: Where are you now?
Message: Attention REME members who served in GHQ, MELF, FAYED during 1947 and 1948. please phone me, Chas Kirk, any evening on 0133 260 9456.
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Tuesday, August 31st 1999

From: Phil Hurman Subject: Searching for
Message: I am trying to trace Sid Fry ex Tiffy Vehs last seen at 71AC Workshop Detmold. Wife's name Margaret. I believe they settled down in Canada. Also from same unit Bob & Sally Troup (Tech Storeman). Year was 1978. Any information please Tel 01934 515013
Email: philip.diane1@tiscali.co.uk
Web: http://www.learners.co.uk/tuition/anchor

Saturday, August 28th 1999

From: John Hopwood Subject: Where are you now?
Message: Anyone who knows the whereabouts of Bob Gate or Terry Howard, ex-508 (Drums) Chepstow or REME STA, Workshops, Jordon 1955-56, please contact me on 0120 527000
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Saturday, August 28th 1999

From: J Tedbury Subject: Bordon 1952-52
Message: Seeking course members 5 and 6 LADA REME. Proposed reunion in Autumn 2000. Where are you Moulton, Toulson, Constantine, Aird and Burton? Call me on 01626 864848
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Saturday, August 28th 1999

From: Subject: Where are you now?
Message: A call for former colleagues at 3 Inf Workshops REME, El Ballah or 2 Inf Workshops, Lanaca, Cyprus, 1950-52. Call on 01277 622212 (can reverse charges if wish)
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Saturday, August 28th 1999

From: Subject: Royal British Legion
Message: The Royal British Legion helps needy ex-service people and their families. For information, or to join, call 0345 725726 or write to 48 Pall Mall, London SW1Y 5JY. Follow lost trails on the web site.
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Web: http://www.britishlegion.org.uk

 

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