Commando Gunner Regroup
LOCATE OLD FRIENDS
PLEASE LET US KNOW IF YOU HAVE MANAGED TO
CONTACT OLD FRIENDS THROUGH COMMANDO GUNNER REGROUP, WE NEED TO KNOW THAT THE
SITE IS WORKING.
On this page are posted messages from any body looking for lost friends, or pals they haven't contacted for some time.
WE NEED YOUR FEEDBACK GUYS, SEND IN ANY CONTACT TO US
AND WE WILL GLADLY PASS THEM ON, IF YOU WISH WE WILL POST YOUR EMAIL DETAILS
DIRECT TO THE SITE SO YOU CAN CONTACT EACH OTHER DIRECT.
Hi
My name is Scott, Rab Scott. I keep in contact with some old friends from 20 Regt. Where I served prior to joining the Cdo's in the early 60's Our quest is to try and find Bunny Austin, Bunny was in the same Bty as I was but some time earlier, late 50s early 60s and went from there to do his S.A.S. course. If anybody has the slightest inkling of his whereabouts I'd be grateful to hear from you. I last spoke to Bunny in1976 he was selling fish door to door round the married quarters in Plymouth. tel. 01622 843610
Hi,
My name is Pete O'Toole (Lefty) I Joined 95 Cdo Lt Regt Ra-7Bty in 1964.
We were posted to Singers for 3 years we did Borneo and covered the withdrawal from
Aden (HMS Bulwark Rusty B) any one who remembers me get in touch
Regards Pete
Email address: petemar@hotmail.co.uk
I AM LOOKING FOR SOME INFO INTO MY FATHER STEVE WHO DIED IN NORWAY,
WE JUST WANTED TO KNOW IF THERE WAS ANY WAY WE COULD FIND OUT
MORE ABOUT WHERE IN NORWAY HE DIED AND WHERE HE IS BURIED FOR DEFINITE .
WE DID GET TOLD THAT HE WAS BURIED IN THE COMMONWEALTH GRAVEYARD BUT
MY BROTHERS AND I WERE ONLY YOUNG WHEN THIS HAPPENED ,ANY INFO OR WHERE
WE COULD FIND OUT WOULD BE MUCH APPRECIATED,
BEST WISHES
LISA PETERS
Hi I'm look for John Riley 79 Bty,
hope you can help.
Steve Bidgood
spbidgood@ntlworld.com
Hi its Barry 'Chip' Green here,
Just found the website, recognise a few names which I haven't heard of in years. I'm looking to get in touch with the following people:
Bunny Austin, Jonno (Johny Johnson), Ronny Potter, Bob Day, Toddy, Pete Crane, Crazy Cook, Jim Baron, John Blanchard & anyone seving 69 -74 kirkee.
Would be good to get in touch with these old pals,
You can email me on: bazles@hotmail.com
Barry
Does anyone have any info' on what happened to 289?
I'm a past member & have attempted to contact mates from the Battery but am running into brick walls.
Thanks
Ray Leaver (Oz)
Trying to find a friend Barry Coply ( maybe 2 up's ) Ex145 by and black 8, , had a wife called Yvonne & daughter named Michelle , we both worked in St Gorges in Malta
Can anyone help this damsel in distress?
Hello , my partner Paul Staples served in 29 commando from 1981-1998 he was in northern Ireland , Bosnia, and Iraq , he's from Dorset and is 45 in June and now living up here in Perth Scotland with me , we are to be married soon and I would love to surprise him by contacting any old mates from 29 , hope you can help , regards Lynn smith.
Hi I was wondering if any one knows where Richie Allen is now a days?, I served with him in 7bty till I left in 94, I would like to say hi again if any one can help.
cheers lee finch
Hello out there!!
Gerry Mitchell (Mitch) Looking for old comrades from 29 Cdo who have moved to
Brisbane
!!! I am out there visiting family at Christmas 2008 and would like to get together for a beer or two!!
Mitch
gerrycarol123@hotmail.co.uk
Hi I'm Kev Thomas (Tommo). I am looking for any news on some of the lads I knew from 145 bty and Cymbeline Tp from 1975 to 1984.So any help to find, Jed Stone, Marty Phillips, Mick Tarren, Tom Rycroft, Tony McDonald and Gaz Harkins,to mention just a few would be great, thanks. email kevinar.thomas@yahoo.co.uk
CAN ANYONE HELP!! IM TRYING TO LOCATE A LONG LOST FRIEND FROM PLYMOUTH :- TOM KERR (JOCK) AND HIS FAMILY..... (DONNA, ROSS,& CALLUM) I THINK THEY LEFT PLYMOUTH IN 2000. TOM WAS I THINK IN 29 COMMANDOS BASED AT THE CITADEL. I WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM THEM AGAIN IF ANYONE CAN HELP PLEASE E-MAIL ME hayleywilliams36@hotmail.com. THANKS YOUR MY LAST HOPE!!!
A success story!
DEAR NEIL
THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR PUTTING MY PLEA IN FOR TOM KERR (JOCK) I WOULD LIKE TO INFORM YOU THAT I HAVE MADE CONTACT! WE ARE NOW BACK IN CONTACT!!!!!!
THANK YOU VERY MUCH
HAYLEY WILLIAMS
I’m Patrick Thompson, ex GPO 289 Bty, ex NGFO and ex NGLO. I’m trying to contact Keith Holden, ex AIG/MG/FMG and one time 29 Regt Officer. Keith was master gunner of a gunnery course I did 40 years ago, and we are organising a course reunion, and we’d love to have him along. Do you have a contact address? I’d be very grateful.
Today I receaved the PJM in MAIDSTONE.Met up with an old pal,BEN SKINNER,he gave me his E-MAIL but I lost it on the way home.perhaps you could post this,my E- is btastall@tiscali.co.uk. many thanks.Brian Astall.
I'm interested in contacting any of the following: John (Jock) Ross, Ian Campbell, Dave Beard, Dave Millward, Jock Boretta, Spike Spicer, Dave Bennett, and Cocker Goowin. (I was at Lympstone with John Ross, Cocker, and Spike.
Andy Urquhart
Maybe you can help? I'm looking for my Dad who served with 29 during the 70's, Stewart Christopher Ford. I believe he was a PTI, which I hope goes some way to explain my son's passion for football and rugby. I'm happily married with two children and hope to graduate in October of this year. It would be great to get in touch.
Many Thanks Vicki Foster
I’ve just found your web site and recognise loads of names from 145 and 79.
I served with 145 from 1968 to 1972 and then with the Cymbeline troop from 1976 to 1978.
My main memories are of Benny, Patrick, Vic Hewes, Dave Farrell, Dickie Baird, Jimmy Younger, Geordie Dickinson, Tom Erskine, Binksy, Taff Orford, Tom Browne, Bill Bailey, Fiery Fred Miller, Malcolm Wells, Tony Watson, Paddy Cummings and Tom Owens. Here’s remembering all those crazy nights and days in Selarang Barracks, Condor Barracks,
Northern Ireland
, and
Norway
.
Would like to hear from anyone who remembers me. Best wishes to you all
Taff Keenan
Please can you pass on the following message to Barry Exley who I
believe is one of your members.
He may be interested to know that he is mentioned in the book Winter
Warriors - Across Bosnia with the PBI
Regards,
Les Howard
Hello
I am hoping that someone out there can help me and my remaining family find a very dear friend who would very much like to hear from him that friend is Tim Simper.
He joined the Army in 1962 as Jnr leader in the Commando Regt stationed in Wales.
He used to spend most of his leave with us the Taylor Family there were Bert Margie Alan Jenny Mandy who at that time lived in a village near Hatfield Herts
So if anybody knows him, could you please give him this message
There are only three of us left now and we always talk and think about you, you have never been away in our thoughts but if you want to, please get in touch we would love to hear from you again and what is more time shouldn't have passed us by.
This is Jenny and the rest of the Taylors signing off with our love and please get in touch.
jenny997@btinternet.com
Hiya my name is Romane Robinson aka (Robbo) or (spick). I served in 29 commando 8 Battery between 1971-1974. I am looking to get in contact with anyone who served with me during these dates, I would also like any photos, I have photos I would like to share for anyone who gets in contact. I am also looking for any information e.g. address or phone number of Dennis Smith he now lives in Spain. Thanks.
robins972@aol.co.uk
I was a member of 7
Battery
29 Commando Lt Regt from 1972 – 77 I am trying to contact David ‘Taff’ Hope and Brian Cunningham who were also members of the regiment. If anyone knows of there whereabouts I would appreciate any info.
Regards
John McGrath
Roger Hoiles is looking for a couple of guys who served in 95 in the 60s and 70s. Does anybody know the whereabouts or have any info on Mick Terry, 'janner' Hart or Ray Herve. l can be contacted at roger_ff1022@hotmail.com ,any info would be most welcome.
We have been looking for Sid and Diane Smith ex Black 8 From sixties, Sid
went to Hereford and may have slit up with Diane we would still like to know
about both, They were both from Sheffield,
Hi all, just found this site and its a great read. I left 7bty in 1998 and would like to catch up with some old friends, particularly big tam Watson and mark Paterson. cheers
ewanmac1@btinternet.com
I'm trying to find the whereabouts of Tommy (no kit) Vinall of 7Bty served on F sub on the Falklands 82. Haven't seen or heard from him since he got married in Durham in 83. Last I heard he was a prison officer. Can anyone let me know of his whereabouts.
Taff Leech
Does anyone know the whereabouts of:- Bunny Austin, Johnny Moss, Nobby Clark (MT Sgt.), Lofty Kimber, Nellie Wells, and Bill Dane,
Hope life is treating you well, this site is the dogs bo$$ocks...Bout time
someone started something up like this.. Could you please post something in
the Lost Friends am after contacting any of the following be great to catch
up with them .... Stuart Sheffield, Dick Underwood, Eddy Palfreeman, Slim
Limbrick, Johnny Hague, Cowhead.. and any one else who wants to make
contact.
Regards
Ben
Any one Got any info on Paul Lacy i-e address or phone
number, He was in 29
in the 80s. contact Charlie Gardiner.
I am looking for Mark Skelton from 8 Bty, early
80s and Eddie (Nozzer) Holt from 7 Bty, same time period. Anyone know where
they are now?
Roy Willetts, 8 Bty 1979-1982
Hi I'm
look for John Riley 79 Bty,
hope you can help.
Steve Bidgood
FROM TERRY McKAY EX 79, HQ, OLD F SUB HOKEYE LOOKING FOR OLD PALS.
RAINBOW HALFPENNY, JONO JOHNSTON, ROY ASTON, JERRY MITCHELL GET IN TOUCH.
GOING TO THE CITADEL ON 22 23 24 JUNE 2007 HOPE TO SEE YOU ALL .
My name is Dave Millward I served with Rory
Robinson in 8 Bty, a great guy
was good friends with him saw him in singers when he had just finished
selection. I then went to 148 Cdo and lost touch with most people in 8 Bty I
will be in Sheffield 26th may to June 15th would love to talk to Rory again
he was a great mate with me and Tim simper ( stumpy) my nick name was
(wanker) don't know how I got that name.
yours aye Dave Millward
PATRICK (PADDY) HATCH WOULD LIKE TO GET IN
TOUCH WITH ANY OLD MATES WHO SERVED WITH HIM ( 1949-1969 - 29
COMMANDO, SPHINX, 95. KIRKEE
CONTACT padandpat1@talktalk.net
Des Steel calling
Hi to all the ex gunners alike out there
who know me. Served in 7Bty 1980-89 Left as Sgt to (22SAS) seeking the
guys who served between 1980-1986
regards to all see you @ the big bash June
Hi Randy
Firstly congrats on this website, I only found it a couple of days
ago......Unfortunately following links for Mick smith.
Please could you let me know how to post a search for lost comrades from
"Black Eight".
There are a few you maybe able to help with....Gaz Storey, Frank Spencer,
Scouse scholar, Greg Hamer, Monty, Stu Sheffield.
Thanks for your help.
Regards to you all,
Ian (Taff) Plummer
ex black eight 1990-1997
I'm coming back
to UK this summer for the Falklands 25th Celebrations and would like to meet
up with some of my mates from Commando Logistics Regt RM Workshops, most of
who had been in 29 commando Regt Workshop at some time or another ,
specifically Pete Hawks and Alan Brannigan both REME radar tiffy's.
Thanks
Ian Popiel
hi all I've recently been in touch with an ex 95 Cdo
member who went on to serve in 22 sas, his name is Rory Robinson and he
lives up here in the lake district, he served in Singapore and knows many
old names, many went on to 29cdo, if any one recognises Rory and would
like to get in touch with him let me know via email and ill pass on any
message etc.
lee finch (7bty 90-94)
Looking for 23821063
Gunner Newman K.J. (Kenneth) who served with 79 Battery in 1965 and was a
good footballer
We
have lost all contact so if anyone can help us contact ken it would be much
appreciated. Dave (ex 40 Field Regiment RA and Anne Ex QARANC)
many
thanks
Dave
Hello all,
just found the site and thought I would get in touch. I joined 8 alma 1968 Cyprus, met
Jess Owens, Gorden Smart and a few more. UK 1960. itc no2 1962,145 Bty.
Retired in 1967/8 I think. So many names start to come back now, Taff Johns,
Paddy Bryant, Paddy Flynn, Scouse Moffat, Jock Cambell, Nellie Wells, Yorky
Lomax, Danny Dwyer how many more. Where are they all. Would be great to hear
from someone in the know. I do have photo's but as yet not the equipment. will
send a few as and when. great site, hope it keeps going.
Brian Astall.
Dave McGurk is looking for Greg.
Greg joined Prison Service after me and I believe he is @ Channings Wood
Prison in Newton Abbott
Ginger Hughes Looking for Mick Smith970: Rainbow Alchin or
anyone who remembers me from 1960 - 1973. It would be great to
hear from any of the 29 Mafia.
Does anyone have contact with Dave (junior) Johnson. He was a TARA in 79
Bty
in 1971-78, then transferred to the REME as a VM. He originally come
from
Farnborough. Mike (robbie) Cowell would like to get in touch with him,
any
help would be greatly appreciated. email : mikecowell457@hotmail.com
Does anyone know the whereabouts of Roy
Willets ex 8 Alma Bty. I last saw Roy in Switzerland after he had
just left the army following the Falklands. He later wrote to me
and said that he was going walk about in the states. He was last
heard of in San Diego.
Trevor Birley
Ex 8 Bty Fitter Section
JUST GOT THIS ONE, NO IDEA WHAT ITS ABOUT ANYONE HELP?
Hi I served on 105's in Borneo in feb/march 66 (Nibong),
but I'm not
sure which regt it was 95 or 29, i was sent in to replace a guy who's
jaw
was smashed when a Sanger roof collapsed, i had been at kuching airfield
with my regt (16 Lt A.D.regt RA) on airfield defence. i would be
interested to know. regards Roy
PS the two guns crew i remember were Vincent & Bam
Bam
Hi Guys just got on to your website via Alan
Thompson. Great site!
Have signed the guest book and would
appreciate any help tracking down Paddy Curran (148), Tony MacDonnell
(HQ) and Mick Davies (HQ).
I was HQ but served with all the Bty's on
tours before joining the AAC as a Pilot.
cheers
Kiwi
I did I started my career as a gunner in 79
Kirkee and later transferred to the acc my name is Bernie Burnett and
would like to hear from anyone who served with me during my time in the
regiment many thanks
This from
Jerry Josee
Has
anybody got any contact details for this motley bunch. bob &
Gary Kirsop,
John
Brimble, Jimmy Baines and Henry
Jer-er vits
I know
Henry
found god but I am sure that the real
Henry
is in there somewhere.
John
Brimbles details passed to jerry, can anyone help with the rest?
Does anyone have contact with Harry Ash, ACC, attached to 29, between 1967
and 1972, in Plymouth and Singapore.
Jim Younger would like to get in touch (son-jim@fsmail.net)
Many thanks
Jim (ex 145)
Anyone know the whereabouts of Terry Mould, Black George Wright, Aussie
Chandler my ex gun sub from Singers 65 - 68
Mick (Ginge) Davies, (REME, 7 Bty, 68/80),
Looking for, Geoff Ravenhill, Colin Dorrance (best man at wedding)
and any REME with Regiment between 1968 and 1980.
Dave the spaz here, I'm looking for Pete Harrison ( Gnr) HQ BTY
95COM Regt. I don't know what became of him after the Regt disbanded
1970-71 is there anyone who knows him or me I would like to hear from you
cheers muckers. daveandjennyturner@blueyonder.co.uk
Hi,
My name is Anna and I'm desperately seeking my father, JOHN HENRY BRIMBLE.
Lost contact around 1984/85. He was based in Plymouth then - 29 Commando Royal
Artillery. Before that we lived in Wiltshire where he was based.
If it's any help, my brother and I were born in Mtarfa military hospital,
MALTA in August 1975 (me) and June 1976 (my brother).
I have 3 children now and am getting married next year (Feb 14th, 2007) and
would desperately like to know his whereabouts, even just to know he's still
alive. Please help if possible.
Anna Gregory (born as Brimble)
Please email me at :pilgrimpup05@yahoo.co.uk
**I am pleased to say that
father & daughter have now been reunited, I have received the following
messages from both of them**:
Thank
you ever so much for putting my email on your site.
I'm VERY pleased to say that my father and I have now been reunited, thanks to
you all :D
Kind Regards
Anna Gregory
(Brimble)
xx
Anna xx
Hi
Randy,
Thanks
mate for letting me know about my Daughter. Long story!! But over
the moon.
Thanks
again mate.
John.
To Scottie,
My name is David Trafford from 79 Bty
and I am living in Oz. I left the unit in 1972 and have lived in
Brisbane since then.I remember the name Dickie Baird but not the others,
perhaps my memory needs a jog.I can be contacted at trafford@pacific.net.au
P.S I will be leaving in April 06 to
live in UK for possibly a year.
Regards
David Trafford
Bdr (yorkie) parsons interested in meeting any from 29 cdo (79) who
remembers me from 63-64 to 68, please contact me through marktatey@aol.com
A SUCCESS STORY
Having recently been informed of the existence of
this site by an old REME friend I decided to take a look to see if there was
anyone on there who I might know. After trawling through the Lost friends
section I was amazed to see my name on there along with John Strang. I
have since contacted Glynn Dale who still lives in Plymouth and we have agreed
to meet up some time in the summer.
Many thanks to the Commando Gunner web site.
Trevor Birley
Ex 8 Bty Fitter Section 79-81
Thanks for that Trevor
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If
like Trevor you have managed to contact old friends via this site please let me know
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A little cryptic this one, but I'm sure it'll ring a bell with someone!
Does
anyone know the whereabouts of Screaming
Barry Green
, last seen yelling at a file of ants in a monsoon drain in Sembawang?
Spider/Brian Webster is trying to contact Paddy Gervin & Ashy, both went
to Hereford in the 70's Also Janner Gorwyn. You can contact me at
spider4949@aol.co.uk
Norman Harris was in 79 Bty when I left to
emigrate to Australia in 1972 also would like to make contact with Brigadier
Kerr who was also in the same unit.
David Trafford
Dave Jones
Joined
95 from JLRRA in 1967.
Was
in Black 8
Looking
for Chris Chamberlain and Jenny
Dave
david.jones1664@tesco.net
This from Dave Mcgurk
Any info on Brian Gregory 79 Bty
Super Chicken
Benny,as in Bennett,did you get in touch with
Ray,if not give us a call,you should have the number.Dave, Taff,
Woodhouse
Looking for Norman Inman, Chris Howe, Allan Maltby,
Paul Butterworth. ex. 95/29 Cdo. Any body else who
remembers me!!
John (Nep) Smith,
Smudger
Rory (Robbo) Robinson Black VIII in the mid 1960, then went up to Hereford played for
Hereford United (I think) then took his ticket. Robbo was a civilian RQMS in Cumbria for a
while but is now retired. Would appreciate any contact information any of you have.
James (Jim) Walton
| does anyone out there know what happened to Mick Beaman Ex 95 ? Taff Parsons Ex 25 & 26 is trying to contact him!!!
mo gorham |
Hello
Looking for a Battery Photo from 70/73 of 145 at Arbroath would pay cost of copy etc spent time with the Battery and lost the photo
Patrick Shiels
Any info on Chris Knight (WOMP), in Plymouth
somewhere ?. Any info would be greatly appreciated, phone number would be a
great help.
Just found this site, an excellent idea,
will be using it more often.
any help in tracking him down will be
great.
I am now living in Sunderland, (back to Geordieland)
Thanks
Barney.
( Ex BQMS 148 1990-1993,
Tech QM's Dept' prior to that)
Jim'woody'Woodcock 7 Bty between 1968 - 1974 . Already in touch with Colin Oldfield/Mick Dootson/'Geordie Beige/Fred McGee. 'Taff Hughes this is for you !
Contact me at; jimmy@coms1972.fsworld.co.uk
I'm trying to locate Fred Bassett. He was in Black VIII around the late sixties. Originally from Leicester. Got married in Singapore.
Fred was his nickname. If I can get his first name it will help with the phone enquiries. Trying to get him to the next re-union in July 2005.
Any help or information will be appreciated.
John Bathe. Ex HQ 95 and 8 Bty 29.
0034 965322279
Sighting;
Wes Nicholson
Date; March 2004
Location; North Wales
Reporting OP;Ged Stone
From; Gook Williams
more info to follow
S/Sgt Derek Dawe - 29 Cdo Regt RA
Reme Wksps from 1975 to 1978, just known
as Derek. Would like to get in touch with anyone who might remember me
with
a view to getting together for a reunion around Sept time. I am in touch
already with Frankie Farrall, Mark Gillings, Glyn Durston, Neil Sturrock, and
Mark Stoppers but we need more. My home address, phone No & email are
available through the Regroup site. At present I am in jail !!! as a serving
Prison Officer that is having so far completed a 14 stretch. My fellow lags are
Chris Chamberlain.ex HQ Bty Chief Clerk, and Dave Stone ex
Provost Sgt.
Terry Morgan,
last heard of he was running a pub by Loch Lomond, can't be more than half
a dozen, but then if there are more what a crawl it would be.
Any info on Terry would be appreciated.
Dave Stones and Ken Wells,
still in contact with each other, if anyone wants to drop us a line, please
contact me via my son's e-mail address
stevejo45@hotmail.com
Cheers
Dave
Name: Charlie Gardiner(Brumie brains.)
Looking for any old mates from 1965-1969.
ie Twink, Nick Naco, Matt(Milkybar Kid), Jock "Winch" Wilson.
Has anybody got any information about the whereabouts of Bray "Mole" Armstrong. Came from Earl Shilton. Served in 29/95 from 1970 and went elsewhere after '73.
Contact Paul Beech.
1969-1977
Looking for lost friends from 7bty from the above years.
From
Michael Dootson
Anyone wishing to contact me, can contact me on this number
01226 210677
colin oldfield late 7 bty 95/29 1969 to 1974 looking 4 graham taff
hughes, taff jones, brian wilkinson, geordie beige larry ward.
Any one out there know Phil Collins ex JLRRA then 27 Med Regt RA where I last saw him (1972) I was told he then joined 29 Commando I know he came from Minehead
e mail david@hayonwye8.freeserve.co.uk
Jim Walton is looking for Nick Naico, he works in the Claims Office in HQ British Forces Germany in Rheindahlen. He is using his original name and is fat as an armchair. He organises the Fijian reunions and is a good friend of GT Brown and Willy D who are in Bridport. Janner Gorwyn
Trying to trace the following who served with me in 7 Battery, 95 & 29 Commando Regt Singapore, Plymouth and Arbroath between 1969 and 75. Bob Marlow, Mick Whysall, Jimmy Woodcock, Malcolm Beige, Larry Ward.
Graham "Taff" Hughes
I Am trying to locate Ex Black VIII mates Dave (W--k) Millward and Alistair (Plug) Cullen. Dave went from VIII to 20 AO Bty in the late sixties.
James (Jim or Jimmy) Walton
Anyone out there know of the where abouts of Bombadier Chris Godfrey? My name is Diane Lowe and I'm trying to get in contact with his wife Sue. We became good friends in Plymouth and lost contact when they moved to Germany and we also moved. Many thanks if any one can help
We had this one from Benny, unfortunatley he didn't leave his last name but if you know the where abouts of this lot let us know. Bennys message :- like to hear about Superchicken
(rumoured to have got engaged recently in King's Lynn). Also Taff Keenan,
wherever he is.
James Walton 8 Bty 65-71 is looking for Dave Millward & Nick Naico
Can anyone help with this one..If anyone knows the whereabouts of Paddy Hunter ( 7BTY) please email me with his contact number or address.Thank you Paddy Boyd (email bmw29paul@hotmail.com)
This one from Glynn (Emma) Dale Anybody know the where abouts of Trev Birley and John Strang (LAD REME) Please contact Emma Dale through normal channels, or email
GLYNNDDALE@aol.com
Trev Birleys details forwarded
Neil Skelton is looking for Dave Clayton left 29 in 1975 last heard of in Hythe
George Smith has sent the following message:- Anyone know the whereabouts of Tony (Cocker) Goodwin,Last seen on Black 8's trip to Canada.Trapped a good looking Canadian girl and bought himself out.Went to Canada and has far as am aware got married to her.Would welcome any info on him.
Ray Norvaisa is looking for Steve Irons ex 8 bty. He left to join the police force
Dave Matthews would like any info on the following guys.... Anybody know the whereabouts of Pete(Flower)Tulip,Bob&Gary Kirsop,Taff Davies,Phil John,Jimmy Baines,John
Brimble haven't seen them at any reunions for yonks.
Phil (strap,) Harley. Would like any info on:- Lance Glocklin Ex 79 back in the late 70s last known in the Newton Abbot area.
OGGY WATTERS (Bernie) would like to contact:- 970 Smudge Smith, Slim (Brian ) Carver, and Alan Maltby + Chris Chamberlain (In Prison I believe) working that is !
Any one know the where abouts of the following ex 79 BTY members
Geordie Rodgers. Ernie Aldridge. Jim Shankland.All served in the 60s Id like to if they are still about or any of the early 60s regtiments football team.Brendan McVeigh
PJ Wilson an ex black eight & Kirkee is seeking the location if known of Alan & Ann Atkinson (REME Tif} & Paul Gough anyone who knows of these guys please contact me, thanks.
Dickie Baird is looking for Willie Williamson, ex 79 Bty (lightweight 29 boxing team 68-70). Also Ozzie Ozgood (Joe 90), BSM 145 Bty Arbroath, immigrated to Australia. Also looking for Taxi HQ Bty and Jimmie Younger 145 Bty, (lightwelter 29 boxing team 68-70). Any news of these guys would be greatly appreciated from 'Sunny Aussie'. Anyone coming to Australia, Southern Queensland - Gold Coast/Brisbane, contact Dickie Baird. Sydney area, contact Peter Scott (Scottie)
Steve (able) Seaman would like to hear news of Yorkie Denton. Have seen the photo Scouse and I'm still the prettiest there.
We have recieved this from Dino Miles he would like to Know the where abouts of Oz Brindle. If you know where he is send us an email so we can forward details to Dino.
Can any one tell us where Wes Nicholson is now, as we have a very old photo to put on the pull up a sandbag site!
Unconfirmed sighting in Otterburn somewhere! (See Noticeboard)
John Francis is looking for Dave Mann Ex Black Eight during the mid 60s to the early 70s. All info will be forwarded to JF.
The next guy we've had enquires about is Gnr "Sooty" Sutcliffe Ex 8 Bty left mid 80s. Someone must know where he is now.
Does any one know the where abouts of Jia (Anton) Mclasviche. Served with 29 as a chef early to mid 80's. Glynn (Emma) (Elvis) Dale is looking for him.
All replies to commandogunner. Many thanks, Emma Dale (Black Eight, 23 Bty)
We are trying to locate two ex members of 79 Bty. The first one is Adrian (Blue) Gywnne left early 80's. Also Glen (Fish) Cope left late 70's last known working as a fireman in the midlands. Any info on these two please send to our email address.
Glen copes details forwarded
Colin (Buzz) Busby would like info on some of his old comrades from 145 Bty Between 63-67, gunner jesse roebuck, gunner paddy paul, BSM jesse owens.
Peter (Scottie) Scott sent the following.... ANY ONE SEEN MICK CEKALA NOT TO SURE OF THE SPELLING. HE WAS IN 29/145 1965 ONWARDS LOST CONTACT 1970 ANY NEWS?
Details forwarded to
Scottie, both now in contact after 30+ years!!
Mike Smith Ex 145 Black 8 & HQ is after news on..Ginger Buckstone(cook) my best man in 1963.Also a strange requset....Where is Joan the WRAC who could climb the scramble net!
Another message from Scottie down there in Oz.....WE OVER HERE IN AUSTRALIA ARE LOOKING FOR EX CDO GNRS NOW LIVING IN AUS ANY ONE OUT THERE KNOW ANYONE WHO IS OVER HERE. AS YOU KNOW DICKIE BAIRD EX 145 AND JO HASTINGS EX 145 AND MESELF EX 145 ARE HERE, SO LETS TRY AND FIND SOME MORE EX MEMBERS. WE UNDERSTAND A COUPLE OF EX COOKS ARE OVER HERE, DO U KNOW WHO THEY ARE OR WHERE THEY MIGHT BE? REGARDS SCOTTIE. All replies will be forwarded to Scottie.
This ones from Heno ex 79 & 8. Does any body know anything about Bruce Burton (Para) 79/8 Bty went to 4 Regt.
Paddy Boyd would like to find Wack Walker & Paddy Hunter any info on these two shall be passed onto Paddy
Paddy hunters details forwarded
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