Sunday, 8 February 2009

Keith Fairey .1961-1970.

History ,Feb 11 1961 .Cattrick camp. Back of open 3 Ton Turk it was bally cold , Got to gard room and guess watt a fat numty sent me across the parade square I will say No moor, not the best of alitaments in my ears at the time Cold Hungry and genially up seat.Still i am much wiser for the experience done G M T. then trained to be all that whose expected ,Redye to go to the Fare East.I Never got their, Sent to west germany to tran on tanks. 8 Month later off to tidworth . Cap Amary collared me as his batman £ 10/ Bob a week and the Morris 1000 at my beck and call grate life I had (9 Years ) of bliss thank. Tell you moor soon all the best Keith F.  

Saturday, 7 February 2009

Friday, 6 February 2009

PETER GAINEY

Welcome to the BB Peter hope you enjoy looking around.Peter served in Detmould 1965-67 C SQN.then moved to BOVY

JOHN LOUCH

Welcome back John nice to see you made it..enjoy looking around lots to see since you were last on the BB

REGARDS DEREK

SHARON COGAN

Welcome to the BB Sharon hope you find your way around ok. please fill in your profile..happy hunting      Sharon is the daughter of JOHN COGAN

regards derek

Wednesday, 4 February 2009

Brian Stratford

John Triggs has passed me some sad news regarding the health of Brian Stratford (1RD and RHG/D) who served between Oct 1959 and Apr 1979; most will probably remember him from the Orderly Room. Brian has recently been diagnosed with terminal lung cancer with a prognosis that gives him about 6 months. I have spoken with him to offer any assistance that the Association may be able to provide and understandably he sounded a bit down; he did say that he would like to hear from anyone who he served with that may remember him. Unfortunately, he does not have e-mail however, he has no reservations about providing his address for anyone who wishes to drop him a line: 10 Connaught Place, Bobblestock, Hereford HR4 9PZ. Please feel free to drop him a line or a card as I’m sure he would appreciate hearing from anyone that knew him

THE PASSING OF WILFRED JAMES

It is with sadness that I report the passing on 29 January 2009 of 14566764 Mr Wilfred James Allen (84) who served with 1st The Royal Dragoons between March 1944 to September 1947. An old soldier who will never be forgotten.

THE PASSING OF DANNY BRADLEY

It is with sadness that the passing on 2 February 2009 of 410612 WO1 (RSM) John Daniel Bradley (94) is reported; tragically his wife died a week ago. He served with 1st The Royal Dragoons between September 1937 and September 1964. His funeral service will be held on Friday 6 February 2009 at 1430 hrs at St Michaels All Saints Church, Stokenham, Devon.
Our condolences go to his family and relatives at this sad time.


JAMES ???

Welcome to the BB James im taking a guess here it must be James Adams.please enjoy the BB and fill in your profile.we sure would like to know more about you. thanks  derek

Monday, 2 February 2009

Rememberence Day Fanara 1953




"A" Sqn Intake 53/11 leaving Wesendoef May 28 1955 for Bovington and DEMOB




left to right.: Docherty,Hood,McGilligan,Bainbridge,Watts,Gregory,Major Timbrell,Cornell,Dempsey MEASHDOWN,???SSM Bradley

The Rhine 1944-45.flv




I have been asked by Brian Allen to put this video on the site.

Sunday, 1 February 2009

Heavy and light Brigade cavalry

HI ALL

Can any one tell me what was the differences between Heavy and light Brigade cavalry ? was it what they carried  or the horses The reason i ask is my exservicmans club is going to hold a  BALACLAVA dinner in oct and being the only ex-cavalryman in the club of mostly ex navy they have ask me for info (help)

thanks steve