Welcome to BB Sammy. You were my first contact with Royals as you took us on a 2 weeks drill; course to get us up to Royals standard. T hat was in Feb 57 in A Sqn . Regards John Kelly
Welcome Sammy to the BB I remember the name well but can't put a face to the name at the moment, perhaps when we hear a little more about you and an old photo It will come back to me. Keith Shaw A Sqn 56-58
Welcome to the BB Sammy. Maybe I can now confirm that our paths first crossed 1n 1955 in Hadrians Camp when Sammy was in the Life/ Horse Guards along with RCM Humphries and others.???? Graham
Now Gents, run with me on this one as I have to relay these messages to my dad and note his responses. I am in Essex and Dad is in Devon, but I will be back with you all soon. Regards Sam's daughter Sue
Hi Graham. Your paths did in deed cross at Hadrians Camp up near Carlisle. He tells me he was a Drill Pig! He was corting my mother at that time and she would also travel up to see him there. x
Welcome to the BB Sammy, hope you enjoy the memories. had the privilage of being a member of 'CSqn' when you were the SSM after Peter Ransom (RIP). Good times. You might like to visit the other Royals website @: http://eagle105club.proboards.com/index.cgi wher you will find a few more friends no doubt. A warm welcome to you as well Sue. Terry Sussex (776)
Hi Sue, can you ask your dad is it him or CoH Ward on my 55/11 intake photo ( Drill Squad) on page 8 in photo section.?? And could he name the 11th Hussars Sgt ( wireless wing) photo.? Graham
Hi Phil, Dad tells me this was all about providing a drinking club for the soldiers as you were not in such a army friendly place? He say's 'the bucket' was one of the finest Ladies toilets ever designed. Dad needs you to remind him of the 'bedding store' connection!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Obviously my spell as his storeman in NeeSoon, when he was SQMS and Joe T was SSM, was not as memorable for him as it was for me. LOL Best regards Phil
I watched the Trooping of the Colour yesterday, I thought their drill timings/dressings left them way behind 55/11 intake at 67th Trg. Regt thanks to our "Drill Pigs" eg CoH Simpson whose Timing shout/ I shall never forget. was one--tup-three--one instead of (1--2-3--1 ). Graham
Welcome to BB Sammy. You were my first contact with Royals as you took us on a 2 weeks drill; course to get us up to Royals standard. T hat was in Feb 57 in A Sqn .
ReplyDeleteRegards John Kelly
lets hope that wse hear lots more from Sammy
ReplyDeletePaddy
Welcom to the ROYALS bb i am sure you will like it
ReplyDeleteWelcome Sammy to the BB you must have many stories you can tell us all.
ReplyDeleteJohn Atkins
Welcome Sammy to the BB I remember the name well but can't put a face to the name at the moment, perhaps when we hear a little more about you and an old photo It will come back to me.
ReplyDeleteKeith Shaw A Sqn 56-58
Keith if you look in the PHOTO,s on the BB you will find a few of SAMMY
ReplyDeleteregards derek leese
Many thanks Derek hope to see you on the 19th June.
ReplyDeleteRegards Keith Shaw.
Welcome to the BB Sammy. Maybe I can now confirm that our paths first crossed 1n 1955 in Hadrians Camp when Sammy was in the Life/ Horse Guards along with RCM Humphries and others.????
ReplyDeleteGraham
Another face from the past.Welcome Sammy.
ReplyDeleteNow Gents, run with me on this one as I have to relay these messages to my dad and note his responses. I am in Essex and Dad is in Devon, but I will be back with you all soon. Regards Sam's daughter Sue
ReplyDeleteHello Sammy and a big warm welcome to the BB from me , and welcome to Sue i hope you get the response you want.
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Hi, Dad confirms that he was that 'Drill Pig' in Wesendorf at that time. I cant believe they had that nickname. Made me laugh and Dad to. x
ReplyDeleteHi Graham. Your paths did in deed cross at Hadrians Camp up near Carlisle. He tells me he was a Drill Pig!
ReplyDeleteHe was corting my mother at that time and she would also travel up to see him there. x
Welcome to the BB Sammy, hope you enjoy the memories. had the privilage of being a member of 'CSqn' when you were the SSM after Peter Ransom (RIP). Good times.
ReplyDeleteYou might like to visit the other Royals website @:
http://eagle105club.proboards.com/index.cgi wher you will find a few more friends no doubt.
A warm welcome to you as well Sue.
Terry Sussex (776)
Hi Sue, can you ask your dad is it him or CoH Ward on my 55/11 intake photo ( Drill Squad) on page 8 in photo section.?? And could he name the 11th Hussars Sgt ( wireless wing) photo.?
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And of course a great welcome from your old comrade Don,remember that Carp up at Hohne?
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Don
Hi there Sammy,
ReplyDeleteHappy memories from the bedding store to the Bucket of ?
Regards Phil Hayward
Hi Phil, Dad tells me this was all about providing a drinking club for the soldiers as you were not in such a army friendly place? He say's 'the bucket' was one of the finest Ladies toilets ever designed. Dad needs you to remind him of the 'bedding store' connection!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteObviously my spell as his storeman in NeeSoon, when he was SQMS and Joe T was SSM, was not as memorable for him as it was for me. LOL
ReplyDeleteBest regards
Phil
I watched the Trooping of the Colour yesterday, I thought their drill timings/dressings left them way behind 55/11 intake at 67th Trg. Regt thanks to our "Drill Pigs" eg CoH Simpson whose Timing shout/ I shall never forget. was one--tup-three--one instead of (1--2-3--1 ).
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