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To All
ex-members of The Signal Platoon.
From Leon
(Fred) Zawadzki.
I have been
living in
Malta
for the past eleven years and it is quite surprising the number of
ex 1DERR members who either live or holiday here. I also keep in
contact with some old mates through the internet or the farmers boys
site. Therefore it’s not really surprising when one of my old
mates, i.e. Alan Hobbs whom I had not seen or spoken to in over 25
years, suggested that we try to get a get-together of all former
signal platoon members out here in Malta. In 2007.
Many names are now distant
memories, but what good times we had those many years ago. We can
all tell stories and thrill audiences with our many exploits. It
would be great to get together again over a few pints and reminist
on the roller coaster of life.
The following is a
list of names that I remember, names may be slightly mixed up and in
no particular order of signal platoon members from the early days: -
Ginger Talbot, Ron Dacoombe (I’m sure you would like to sing again
in
Malta
) Ben Turner, Barry Aldridge,
Dutch Holland, Ben Bennett, Mick Lamb, Norman Haynes, Chris
Dandridge, Tony Chaffey, Eric Millard, Mouse O’Mara, Pete
Musselden, Csgt Bill Payne, Roy Webb,
Eric
Gunning, Vivian Gunning, Robin Hayden, Alan Hobbs, Dave Leadbetter,
Capt.WA Mackereth, Capt. IG
Spence, Capt. TMA Dally, Collin (Flower) Fielding, Viv
Nutting, Jock Patterson, Scotty Scott, Jock Bream, Simon Dyer, Mick
Kerr, Pete Mullings, Twiggy England, Mick Dowding, Pat Cuss and our
gentle giant Pete Tew.
Many
apologies if your name is not mention, and I also acknowledge my
friends that have passed into the outer limits of the ozone layer,
probably all gathered together, and trying to establish
communication.
Our mates may have only served a short time in the Signal Platoon,
or the army, but one thing nobody can denigh, we all had something
in common and that something can never be broken. We will always be
mates to the end.
If you are interested in taking a holiday in
Malta
and meeting old mates, e mail me.
If you know any of the above named or others not mentioned, please
pass this letter on and e mail me.
This letter
applies to all who served in 1DERR, all are welcome.
Regards,
Leon (Fred)Z |
2 December 2006 |
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I wonder if anyone can help me?
I have been trying to get hold of 'robert Fester Fullam' who I lost touch with when we finished training and moved on.
I know he put an e-mail addy lionk on here, but whenever I have tried it keeps 'bumping ' me!
If anyone knows where he is and if he can get this message, he can call me on 01633 810373 or works number 01633 222944 and leave his number so
I can call.
Any assistance you can give me would be greatly appreciated.
regards
Mike Coughlin (ex- RRW) |
02 December 2006 |
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Steven Isaac here
Formally of B coy hong kong and then recce plt I left in 92/93
Just came across this site and looking to make contact with any of the guys from back in the day like bacon, stumpy, mac, vinny, ovie, stimmy |
02 December 2006 |
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I would like to contact an old mate of my John(Errol)Flynn.
I have been in contact with him via emails and phone.
I believe he may be in a spot of bother with referance to an email he has sent me 19/06/06.
I would like to help but looks like he has gone onto the streets(turned computer on to late to help him and can't contact him now).
Anyone with some information about him would be great, bad lad but good lad and just want to let him know he has a place to kip and I can get him a job also.
He served with me in 1 Derr before amalg and he left for 1 wfr and me to 1
rgbw. Believe his most recent whereabouts were Nottingham.
Any info would be in confidence to.
Wayne Hall(H or Colonel)
01179 029 156 |
02 July 2006 |
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Dear Web Master
I am a retired WO2 late The Royal Sussex Regt. (3 Queens now PWRR) I served alongside your Regimental in Malta and what a shower you were. However I had many friends from your battalion and you were without a doubt a fine regiment.
What I am impressed with, is your web site. It is first class..... We have our own and hopefully those who run ours will look at yours and see just how to run and organise such a site. As web master you must be very proud of what you have achieved and | congratulate you on it. My home town is Chichester and I have always consider myself to be a farmers boy as my father was a farmer in West Sussex.… Best wishes to all of the
DERR.
Tony Talman (Ex Royal Sussex WO 2 Rtd)
Roussillon Farm
1 Grand Route
62270 Ligny sur Canche
France
Tel: 03 21 03 45 20
PS. I have a very large farm with a two bed en-suite accommodation. If any member of the DERR want to come and stay as I live in the area of all the WW1 battle sites then do say. All it will cost you is a dinner out for Gillian and I. |
10 June 2006 |
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Thank you Webmaster. Through your excellent site I have reunited two National Servicemen who were pals in 1960-1962, Norman (Nobby) Cole (my brother) and Arthur (Geordie) Clark.Many, many thanks. Sheila Casson |
10 June 2006 |
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Has anyone recently seen or heard of Lance Corporal Tuck who was my driver in Osnabruck when I was CO.
I wonder if Pete Mallinson can remember when, together with his fellow conspirator, he kindly sent me a postcard during his R&R in America. He will recall sending the card to me, as CO, saying "having a lovely time the beer is lousy, but it doesn't really matter provided you drink a lot of it". The photograph on the front of the postcard was Alacatraz prison together with the message "wish you were here".
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7 May 2006 |
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Trying to contact Richard 'Rocker'
Atkins.
Email address on the site is wrong. Rich
please can you contact me asap.
Twiggy |
7 May 2006 |
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Many thanks to all of you farmers' boys who sent me messages re. the elusive cap badge! Thanks to you all and to those who run this terrific website, along with the magic of this Internet gadget, I was able to locate the cap badge on Ebay. It was sent from Yorkshire and arrived safely here in Oz, and as an added bonus, I've been contacted by a couple of mates from MT Platoon from back in those lazy hazy days in Malta... Well that's when we were off-duty anyway! Gawwwwwd I can still taste that cheap Maltese wine.
Screech, was what we called it? Sounds right to me! |
7 May 2006 |
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Can anyone point me in the write direction to try and get hold of Neill Pavitt (Pav). We joined up together at Taunton, Somerset, along with Darren Morse back in 1981. Joined The Farmers Boys in Jan 1983. I think Pav was in D Coy for a while. Last heard working in WO's & Sgt's Mess 1 RGBW. Also does anyone remember Chris Rickard from B Coy who lost an eye in a very unfortunate accident in Canada. Grateful if anyone could help contact some old friends. Finally, any old Signals Platoon from Aldergrove through to Hong Kong, like to hear from you. Always in the shit, just the depth that varies!! |
15 April 2006 |
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Does any one remember Darren (Vinnie) Vincent and Mark (Ginge) Gardner and where they are now? |
27 March 2006 |
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In response to Colin Snee request I am sure Mac McCarthy is in the PT Corp, location unknown I last saw him in Feb last year during the Army Cross Country Championships. Sorry I can't help further.. I will ask work in the Gym. |
27 March 2006 |
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Sorry for intruding.
Ex REME mate 1980 to 1985. Came across your website searching for Colchester nick (dont ask butI was never
there!) but was at Colchester Garrison at 7th Field force for a month or so between passing out at Arborfield (Berkshire) and starting trade training at Bordon (Hampshire).
Anyway, just to say, what a superb website. As REME is so wide spread we dont get such a close community as your guys.
Keep up the good work. Best friends are hard to find!!!! In the forces all your friends are best friends and these friendships last longer than 99% of civvy friendships. You guys have got it together. Long may you keep it together.
Veeerrrryy impressed.
Tony |
27 March 2006 |
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"It was 20 years ago today....."!
It was by accident that i came across the FarmersBoys website and glad that i did. Searching for the likes of Ginge Andrews, Taff Westercott, Tommo, Navaro, Rix, Pearson and Rumble have proved difficult over the years from Australia.
Searching for those who served in 'D' company particularly 12 platoon during '83 - '87 (just pre Hong Kong). I have seen the likes of Ginge, Tad and Glen Noonan about the website and will email those i can find!
Please, send an email.
Cheers
Kevin Barnes |
27 March 2006 |
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| Nic Hickman and George
Dominic are trying to set up a Regimental Association Branch for the
Lichfield and Tamworth area. If you live in these areas and
are interesting in getting together with some other old soldiers get
in touch with Nik Hickman. Tel 01827 64528 or 07944 373330 |
4 March 2006 |
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| I have been contacted by an ex duke called Mick Smith who is trying to find a ex mate called Mac McCarthy of D Coy 1973-1976. Can you put a message on the board and see what answers you get. Also I have had a call from Fred Perry (ex A Coy) Osnabruck days. |
25 February 2006 |
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| "At last the time has come for me hand in my webbing and retire....so, in the process of sorting out and de-cluttering i have hundreds of photos...mostly sporting, particularly tug of war and boxing...I would be glad to pass them on to anyone interested....Mad Dog" |
25 February 2006 |
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I'm hoping somebody can help me here. Back in the 60's, I served with the 1DERR, and our cap badge was a griffin-like creature mounted on a red triangle.
I've been trying to buy that cap badge, but Ebay and the Duke Of Edinburgh's Royal Regiment web site shop both show the cap badge as what I know as a collar badge. So, help! Nobody seems to know what I'm talking about!
From: ex 23848062 Lance Corporal Dave Baron, Transport Platoon, HQ Coy. |
25 February 2006 |
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Pete Goddard here has
anyone got Freddy Freath's Mobile Number
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25 February 2006 |
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