Thursday 30 July 2009
Wednesday 29 July 2009
The Union Jack Badge
Come sign the petition to allow the police to wear the Union Flag badge at Heathrow. Some nimby has taken offence at a policeman wearing the said badge. Proceeds from the sale of this badge goes towards helping wounded soldiers.
Sign the petion at:- http://petitions.number10.gov.uk/PoliceUniform/
Monday 27 July 2009
Birthday
Many happy returns to Mike de Carteret for tomorrow 28th July, with all best wishes from the team here on the the 1st Royal Dragoons site. Have a good one.
Sunday 26 July 2009
Harry Patch - The last fighting soldier of The Great War.
It was with great sadness that I heard of the passing of Harry Patch. He was of course the last British soldier of the Great War, wounded at Passchendaele, Ypres in 1917. I had the very great honour of meeting Harry at his care home in Wells, Somerset in August 2006. Harry signed a book for me and allowed me to take some pictures, which I would like to share with you all. Rest in Peace Harry.
Saturday 25 July 2009
RAY LEANEY
Ray welcome to the bulletin board i hope you find your way around ok.any problems please email John Atkins
regards DEREK
Friday 24 July 2009
Wednesday 22 July 2009
Tuesday 21 July 2009
A copy of a letter sent to John Matthew that I have received today from Paul Stretton owing to the original not being readable
On behalf of the Commander Household Cavalry, Colonel WT Browne LVO and all ranks of the Household Cavalry, thank you very much for your donation to The Household Cavalry Operational Casualties Fund of £70 collected at the recent 1st The Royal Dragoons Waterloo Reunion.
As you know the Household Cavalry Regiment - known for its ceremonial and State duties - also performs an active, and vital role in armoured reconnaissance.
However well-trained and disciplined its soldiers may be, modern warfare (especially against insurgencies) can and does sometimes lead to injury and death - all too often from a stray sniper, or a hidden roadside bomb.
The Household Cavalry Regiment, which has seen service in both Iraq and Afghanistan over recent years, has lost some of its soldiers this way, with others injured - some of them severely. Like any other extended family, the Regiment cares for those who are injured, and for the families of its soldiers who lose their lives in the service of Queen and country.
To this end, the Household Cavalry Operational Casualties Fund has been set up. It is centrally controlled and held within the Household Cavalry Central Charitable Fund (Charity No: 1013978), overseen by a board of trustees, and intended to help all those who are wounded in future deployments - or to help families of those killed.
The Household Cavalry Regiment is very grateful and thanks you for your donation and appreciates the continued loyalty and support that you show towards the Regiment; this does not go unrecognised by the serving officers and soldiers.
Yours sincerely
Maj (Ret’d) Paul Stretton
Regimental Secretary
As you know the Household Cavalry Regiment - known for its ceremonial and State duties - also performs an active, and vital role in armoured reconnaissance.
However well-trained and disciplined its soldiers may be, modern warfare (especially against insurgencies) can and does sometimes lead to injury and death - all too often from a stray sniper, or a hidden roadside bomb.
The Household Cavalry Regiment, which has seen service in both Iraq and Afghanistan over recent years, has lost some of its soldiers this way, with others injured - some of them severely. Like any other extended family, the Regiment cares for those who are injured, and for the families of its soldiers who lose their lives in the service of Queen and country.
To this end, the Household Cavalry Operational Casualties Fund has been set up. It is centrally controlled and held within the Household Cavalry Central Charitable Fund (Charity No: 1013978), overseen by a board of trustees, and intended to help all those who are wounded in future deployments - or to help families of those killed.
The Household Cavalry Regiment is very grateful and thanks you for your donation and appreciates the continued loyalty and support that you show towards the Regiment; this does not go unrecognised by the serving officers and soldiers.
Yours sincerely
Maj (Ret’d) Paul Stretton
Regimental Secretary
Monday 20 July 2009
Saturday 18 July 2009
Thursday 16 July 2009
Royals Reunion
Here's the 1st part of my pic's collection, As you can see C Squadron & Recce Troop were well represented.
Wednesday 15 July 2009
Royal Dragoons postcards
Here is a small collection of postcards that I have to the Royal Dragoons. Most are from the Boer War - WW1 period. Thought I would put them here on the site for anyone to take a look.
John S
Sunday 12 July 2009
TOM CAROLAN
Welcome to the BB Tom hope you find your way around.any problems im sure JOHN A will help you out
regards DEREK
Saturday 11 July 2009
Mr Hamilton-Russell
I have phoned Mrs Hamilton- Russell this morning to find out how Col Hamilton Russell is doing now as we do not seem to have made enquiries for a long time, I was told that he is making good progress and has recently been on holiday to his daughters, and I was asked if I would send everyone his regards and that he appreciates that we are thinking of him.
John A
John A
Friday 10 July 2009
mobile phones
Maybe you have heard about this but early next week all UK mobiles will be on a directory which will mean that anyone will be able to access the numbers. It is easy to unsubscribe but it must be done before the beginning of next week to make sure that you are ex directory. We have all unsubscribed and you may want to suggest it to all your friends and family who have UK mobiles or they could be swamped by unsolicited messages and calls. Removal is recommended by the BBC – see link below.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/programmes/working_lunch/8091621.stm
Just done this myself. Double checked it wasn’t a scam and it is actually on the BBC website recommending to do this.
The Directory of Mobile Phone numbers goes live next week.
All numbers including those belonging to children will be open to cold calling and the general abuse that less scrupulous
You will need your mobile as you will get a number sent to you that you put into your phone.
You can remove your number from this list, and tell all your friends - especially those with children who have mobile phones. I personally believe my mobile number is private and I should be able to chose who I give it to - none of us agreed to this when we signed our mobile phone contracts.
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http://www.118800.co.uk/removeme/remove-me.html
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/programmes/working_lunch/8091621.stm
Just done this myself. Double checked it wasn’t a scam and it is actually on the BBC website recommending to do this.
The Directory of Mobile Phone numbers goes live next week.
All numbers including those belonging to children will be open to cold calling and the general abuse that less scrupulous
You will need your mobile as you will get a number sent to you that you put into your phone.
You can remove your number from this list, and tell all your friends - especially those with children who have mobile phones. I personally believe my mobile number is private and I should be able to chose who I give it to - none of us agreed to this when we signed our mobile phone contracts.
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http://www.118800.co.uk/removeme/remove-me.html
Thursday 9 July 2009
Ron, Frank and Me
Our visit to see Ron DARLING at the Chelsea Pensioners home in London on Tuesday 7 July 2009.
Saturday 4 July 2009
Reunion2010
I have just received an Email from Jim Aitchison's wife with ref to the B&B that she and Jim used this year if anyone is interested, Barbara has informed me that it was a very nice place. and that the lady there was having some work done on the accommodation. This is only about 10 minutes by taxi to the Premier
the accommodation has :-
2 DOUBLE ROOMS}
1 TWIN } £55 pppn
1 SINGLE}
The Address:-
Mrs Sandra Ryder
Old Rectory
Mavesyn Ridware
Lichfield
WS15 0QE
Tele no 01543490792
the accommodation has :-
2 DOUBLE ROOMS}
1 TWIN } £55 pppn
1 SINGLE}
The Address:-
Mrs Sandra Ryder
Old Rectory
Mavesyn Ridware
Lichfield
WS15 0QE
Tele no 01543490792
Daimler armoured fighting vehicles
An interesting post from the NMBVA forum:
Use of Daimler armoured fighting vehicles by the forces in Malaya.
Dear Sirs
I am in the fortunate position of being the owner of a 1944 Daimler Dingo Scout car and also a 1942 Daimler Armoured car. Both vehicles have been restored to road worthy condition and are now used for military re-inacting and charity collecting through out the south east of England.
In September 09 they will be driven to Arnhem in commemoration of the 65th anniversary of Operation Market garden and have been appropriately marked with the insignia of the Household Cavalry and Guards Armoured Corps
The private owners of these rare vehicle have clubbed together and I am responsible for the research into the vehicle historic use.
I would be very great full therefore if any of your ex servicemen would like to share any stories or experiences of interest regarding these vehicles.
In addition we would especially be interested in seeing any photos’ of the cars in service. Photos can be used to check that we have accurately kitted out the cars as they would have been in the past. And also to sometimes to obtain a picture of surviving cars with there service unit.
Sadly the WD records were mostly destroyed when the cars left service
Thanks for you valuable assistance
Regards
Mr Stjohn Ager
singeager@hotmail.com
Kent. UK.
http://pub5.bravenet.com/forum/static/show.php?usernum=409356283&frmid=50&msgid=967007&cmd=show
Use of Daimler armoured fighting vehicles by the forces in Malaya.
Dear Sirs
I am in the fortunate position of being the owner of a 1944 Daimler Dingo Scout car and also a 1942 Daimler Armoured car. Both vehicles have been restored to road worthy condition and are now used for military re-inacting and charity collecting through out the south east of England.
In September 09 they will be driven to Arnhem in commemoration of the 65th anniversary of Operation Market garden and have been appropriately marked with the insignia of the Household Cavalry and Guards Armoured Corps
The private owners of these rare vehicle have clubbed together and I am responsible for the research into the vehicle historic use.
I would be very great full therefore if any of your ex servicemen would like to share any stories or experiences of interest regarding these vehicles.
In addition we would especially be interested in seeing any photos’ of the cars in service. Photos can be used to check that we have accurately kitted out the cars as they would have been in the past. And also to sometimes to obtain a picture of surviving cars with there service unit.
Sadly the WD records were mostly destroyed when the cars left service
Thanks for you valuable assistance
Regards
Mr Stjohn Ager
singeager@hotmail.com
Kent. UK.
http://pub5.bravenet.com/forum/static/show.php?usernum=409356283&frmid=50&msgid=967007&cmd=show
Friday 3 July 2009
Wednesday 1 July 2009
PREMIER INN
I was intouch with the INN this morning and they said they have only 6rooms left for the 19th june 2010..so be quick
Birthday
Happy Birthday to Dougie Best for tomorrow 2nd July, hoping you have a good day and don't have too much of the hard stuff, all the best to Mr Best.
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