Freda Bason & Terry Whitworth
Band Reunion 2011 - Dumbleton Hall, Evesham.
Monday, 31 October 2011
Saturday, 29 October 2011
BIRTHDAY GREETINGS
Many happy returns of the day to Peter Ryan, tomorrow the 30th, hoping that you have a good day,
With best wishes ,
John Atkins
Richard (Dick) Glister
Please welcome Richard (Dick) Glister to the BB, His I.D is gpgg, Dick was in the REME and attached to Asqn in Sharjah, I am sure that he will find someone on here that he used to know well and has not seen for a long time, it has taken a long time for me to find him but in the end I manage to track him down, if he goes through the Photo's when he has time there are sure to be quite a few that he will recognise.
John Atkins
Thursday, 27 October 2011
Wednesday, 26 October 2011
Tuesday, 25 October 2011
Monday, 24 October 2011
Saturday, 22 October 2011
Friday, 21 October 2011
Some more of Pixie's Collection.
Imagine!.. When we where issued with our kit, we spent hours polishing and Bulling. Many times the Sarge was not pleased with our efforts? Now I spend much of my time adding to my collection. I'm so lucky to have an understanding Wife... I Love you Janet. Pixie191
Thursday, 20 October 2011
Nothing to do...
I'm very disapointed and very depressed at the moment. Firstly my good mate, who I used to have quite fireside talks with, discussing the wrongs of the world and how he could put things right, was cold bloodly murdered by those nasty war-mongering Americans. And now my mentor of all things holy. No longer will I be able to enjoy a crunchy crystalized camel crap sandwich under the stars in Tripoli; washed down with a frothing cup of fermenting goats pee. I hope that nasty man at Number 10 is happy with what he has contributed too. I no longer have the friendship of two of the wisest individuals whoever walked upon this sorry earth.
I am truly gutted........
I am truly gutted........
Tuesday, 18 October 2011
BIRTHDAY GREETINGS
Many happy returns of the day to William Roy for tomorrow 19th hoping you have a good one, and many more.
With best wishes
John Atkins
Monday, 17 October 2011
Regt Reserching
I've found some interesting Books, many Free on Google Books.
This one is very interesting: The British Army in Germany: An Organizational History 1947 - 2004 By Graham Watson, Richard A. Rinaldi.
Tip: When browsing type in The 1st Royal Dragoons 7th Armoured Brigade. There are some interesting selection of books?
Enjoy Browsing
Battle of Balaclava.
Whilst browsing on research of the regiment came across this. A very good account the said battle and great pic's. Many of you may have already come across this?
Saturday, 15 October 2011
Richard (Dick) Glister
Can anyone tell me where Dick Glister came from originally, he served in the REME attached to Asqn in Sharjah in 59/60, and also what age would he have been, I am getting Emails from a gentleman who may be able to help me to contact Dick if I can give him the info.
John Atkins
John Atkins
Friday, 14 October 2011
Thursday, 13 October 2011
Barry Wall
Please welcome Barry to the site you will find his log on name as (bulgarianbaz), I am not sure when Barry served but maybe he will fill us all in when he has got settled in and found his way around the site.
Question?
I'm putting together Uniforms of the Regt from 50's. On the BDU uniform did we display Cloth shoulder Titles or Brass.
If you have any more pics tucked away showing uniforms or Vehicle Decals, would very much like to see them.
Colin A Rixon
Pixie191
If you have any more pics tucked away showing uniforms or Vehicle Decals, would very much like to see them.
Colin A Rixon
Pixie191
Sunday, 9 October 2011
Collings Foundation Weekend Oct 9/10 2011
Just a few toys we were playing with this past weekend. all vehicles & equipment are original and in full working order.
Thursday, 6 October 2011
Korean War Memorial
I was invited to attend the rededication of the South Boston Korean War Memorial Sun Oct 1st. This Memorial was dedicated 20 years ago to the 20 Young men who never returned Home.
The Forgotten War
The Department of Defense POW/Missing Personnel Office (DPMO) announced today that the remains of a serviceman, missing in action from the Korean War, have been identified and will be returned to his family for burial with full military honors.
Army Cpl. Edward M. Pedregon of El Paso, Texas, will be buried on Oct. 6 in Arlington National Cemetery. A memorial service was held in San Elizario, Texas, on Oct. 1. In late November 1950 Pedregon and the Heavy Mortar Company, of the 31st Regimental Combat Team known as Task Force Faith were overrun by Chinese forces near the Chosin Reservoir in North Korea. After several days of heavy attacks, Task Force Faith was forced to withdraw, but was stopped by enemy blockades that overpowered them on Dec. 2, 1950. Pedregon was reported missing in action on Nov. 30, 1950.
In 1953, following the exchange of all prisoners of war by both sides of the conflict, no further information was gained to indicate that Pedregon had been held as a prisoner of war, and he was declared dead.
In 2004, a joint U.S./Korean People's Army team excavated several sites in the Chosin Reservoir area and recovered the remains of at least nine individuals and military equipment. The location of the remains corresponds to the positions temporarily held by elements of Task Force Faith in late November 1950.
Among forensic identification tools and circumstantial evidence, scientists from the Armed Forces DNA Identification Laboratory used dental records, and mitochondrial DNA which matched that of Pedregon's mother and brotherin the identification of the remains.
Army Cpl. Edward M. Pedregon of El Paso, Texas, will be buried on Oct. 6 in Arlington National Cemetery. A memorial service was held in San Elizario, Texas, on Oct. 1. In late November 1950 Pedregon and the Heavy Mortar Company, of the 31st Regimental Combat Team known as Task Force Faith were overrun by Chinese forces near the Chosin Reservoir in North Korea. After several days of heavy attacks, Task Force Faith was forced to withdraw, but was stopped by enemy blockades that overpowered them on Dec. 2, 1950. Pedregon was reported missing in action on Nov. 30, 1950.
In 1953, following the exchange of all prisoners of war by both sides of the conflict, no further information was gained to indicate that Pedregon had been held as a prisoner of war, and he was declared dead.
In 2004, a joint U.S./Korean People's Army team excavated several sites in the Chosin Reservoir area and recovered the remains of at least nine individuals and military equipment. The location of the remains corresponds to the positions temporarily held by elements of Task Force Faith in late November 1950.
Among forensic identification tools and circumstantial evidence, scientists from the Armed Forces DNA Identification Laboratory used dental records, and mitochondrial DNA which matched that of Pedregon's mother and brotherin the identification of the remains.
Wednesday, 5 October 2011
reunion 2012
| Start: | Jun 16, '12 2:00p |
| End: | Jun 17, '12 |
| Location: | Fradley Arms Fine Lane, Fradley, WS13 8RD |
Monday, 3 October 2011
BIRTHDAY GREETINGS
Many happy returns to Derek Robertson for Wednesday, Derek has not been well of late and let us hope that he will be feeling well enough to enjoy his Birthday.
With best wishes,
John Atkins
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