Commando Gunner Regroup

LOCATE OLD FRIENDS

 

PLEASE LET US KNOW IF YOU HAVE MANAGED TO CONTACT OLD FRIENDS THROUGH COMMANDO GUNNER REGROUP, WE NEED TO KNOW THAT THE SITE IS WORKING.

On this page are posted messages from any body looking for lost friends, or pals they haven't contacted for some time.

WE NEED YOUR FEEDBACK GUYS, SEND IN ANY CONTACT TO US AND WE WILL GLADLY PASS THEM ON, IF YOU WISH WE WILL POST YOUR EMAIL DETAILS DIRECT TO THE SITE SO YOU CAN CONTACT EACH OTHER DIRECT.

Randy
 
Just to advise that I have, through this website, made contact with a long lost mucker of mine - Andy Tattersall,  from our 148 Days.
 
May the good work continue.
 
Regards
 
Tommo

 

 

Hi there...........

I'm looking for an oppo of mine - Bob Clegg.  We served together in 95/148 in the 70's, before he shot off to BAOR.   We lost contact whilst in civvy street - as you do, but I know he's alive and kicking somewhere outside the UK - anybody know his location?

Hope you can help

Regards

Tommo Thomas

(formerly RN -T- WO2(BSM)  Email:   stephenthomas118@btinternet.com

Hello again, I'm very interested to know if anybody has made any contact with these two ex Cdo's & SAS Jimmy Ladner & Rusty Firmin. I tuned into a documentary on Channel 4 SAS the real story, in the first ten minutes their on screen was Jimmy describing in detail his part of the victory which took place at the Jebel Akhder in the Oman in 1959, he was ex 79 Bty. On the same w/end I was reading last Saturday's  daily mail about the Iranian embassy siege which happened exactly thirty years ago and Rusty who played a vital roll in bringing it to an end had his name mentioned, he went on to co. write a book titled Go Go Go. Last I saw of Rusty was in 1982 so If anybody knows where they are put a note on the website. regards Rab Scott.

rsbobscott26@googlemail.com

I am looking for two old mates Brian Cunningham and David ‘Taff’ Hope we were all at 29 from 1972

Taff and I were in 7bty and Brian was in 8Bty

Please email me any info at john@pent2.com

Cheers

John ‘Mac’ McGrath

 

Hi,
I know this is a long shot but do you know Kev Pritchard, he was with  29 he must of still bin in around mid 80’s

He came from Wales, We served together in 94 Loc saw each other now and then but lost contact.
if yes do you have a Mail Address for him please.
Andy (Simmo) Simmons

Hi. I would like to contact Alan (Scouse)Brougham ex NGSFO. I joined up with 

Alan in 1963 in Liverpool. I met up with him in Borneo and never heard 

of him again after that.

 John Pearce

 

Hi,
 
I am a former Royal Marine who was attached to 29 Commando during a Norway deployment.  My memory has become foggy with time and I am trying to remember some of the details of the deployment. 
 
It was either 1980 or 1981 and at the time I was with Oversnow Troop, Commando Logistics Regiment.  Two of us were attached to 29 CDO to take care of their Bandwagon's.  If anyone recalls the exact year and the location in Norway we were based and remembers us two Bootnecks I would appreciate you contacting me.  It is funny because I recall other Norway deployments in good detail, but for some reason I am having a hard time remembering much about this deployment.
 
Malcolm Lowery
mvlow@live.com 

I’m Simon Smith, (Smudge) served in 79 with Chris Greenwood (Maggit) crew, with Robbo, Shem, Nick, Dev. Love to hear from you guys, be good to track down Paul Riley, Mac, Zit, Al carruthers etc

Simonsmith2@btinternet.com Happy New Year to all ex 29 Gunners.

Hi

I would like to know if you have any picture of my dad Mr Noel Patrick Morrissey who I was in the 95 Commando RA.

He was in service about 1965 – 1970. Also had a friend called Charles Gardiner in the same regiment

I would be grateful for any info.

Regards, 

Saveikah Morrissey

Responding to Brian Astall's email, mentioning names Taff Johns, Paddy Bryant, Paddy Flynn and Danny Dwyer. These people sound familiar to me, as back then I was Mary Moore, wife of Jim Moore. He has sadly passed away a few years now. I remember the happy times I spent involved with 29 commando, in Singapore and in Plymouth at the Citadel. It would be great to meet up with some well known faces. Perhaps there will be another reunion at the Citadel in 2010. I did go to 'Music of the Night' in 2006 where I met Tommo (?) and NevIlle Stone. Other names that come to mind are Dusty Miller and somebody Jones. This would be 1966 - 67. Of course it may seem odd for a widow to be looking up her husbands friends, still it would be nice to hear where people are and what they are doing now. We are encouraged to use these sites! Best wishes to you all.

 

evans.jobo.joe@googlemail.com - get in contact on my grandsons email. Thank you

 

Dear sir  I visited your site and came across a name I have been chasing for nearly 40 yrs. John Brimble and further searching I read on your site that his daughter was looking for him and  found him. Having left her email on site I sent her an email which is now defunked, so that was a dead end. Anyway on further searching I read about a Jerry Josee and that you passed on his details and so I was wondering if it was possible to do the thing with mine and mention Alamein troop Woolwich 1970 we went to Plymouth, but my left knee would not play so ended up in 38/40thfld guterslouh Germany as a PTI. My mobile 07507647542 name Mark Dwyer Gunner any further details I will gladly supply god bless them all here's hoping. You do great job with the web site, I know I have found some of my army buddies from your site and there is nothing like meeting your old muckers and Brimble was one of mine, thanks a great deal Gnr Dwyer. I would also be grateful if anyone has any info on Jock Winter.
Email address: markdwyer12@yahoo.co.uk

The last contact details I have for John Brimble are now no longer working. If anyone can help Mark please email him direct. Thanks Randy.

Hello Randy, I saw that someone was trying to find out about Ken Ince, my mate Lofty Bowden was with him when he was killed. I have asked him if I can give the people his email.  Here is my mates email, gypo44@live.com. There still lots of people who knew him still living in Plymouth. When I come down November I will try and contact them. 
Haggis Mulloy ex 8     

Does anyone have contact details for Rog Carpenter? He was a Sgt in the REME at the Citadel while I was there as UTO. Rog and I go back to the 60s when we were both Mods kicking about in Worthing and Brighton. We then met up again in Hohne, previously unaware that we'd both taken the shilling. Rog left 29 in the late 80s to set up a windsurfing school in Thailand, where he settled down. I was in touch with him last year, but lost his email address when my hard drive went t1ts up. Nick Hills. nick@ceramicstove.com

I have recently spent much time reading your site and have found it very interesting.

My name is Steve Emery and I am trying to track down some old friends that I served with back in the 1960's in 95 Commando 7BTY.

My name was 'Emery' as I did not hold a specific nickname.

I served 1963-1968 and was stationed in Plymouth and Singapore.

I am interested in finding 'Paddy' Kelly although I would be happy to hear from anyone who remembers me.

Attached are a couple of photo's and I would be happy for them to be put on the site. One is of me and the other is of the BTY.

I can be contacted at mry@docking22.wanadoo.co.uk

Look forward to hearing from you.

Stephen Emery


Hello to all, have been given this site  and its like being taken back in time,, my name is Mandy I was married to Wes Darwin. I have been reading some of the names being looked for, and still have contact with Malc and Gail Beige,, and Jenny  Chamberlain. if anyone want to contact them I am sure I can get their permission to send address on to you..

 

wishing you all happy searching what fun it is looking and remembering, i still have so many pics from those happy days in Singapore, is there a site I can put them up lol to you all Mandy sexton (Darwin)

 madeline_ukuk@yahoo.co.uk 

If any members who served in  Black Eight 63-68 would like to contact me I would be happy to swing the lamp particularly Singapore / Borneo campaign.

Although I was REME I considered I was I was more in keeping with fellow gunners.

You may remember that I was the other half of the act with Scouse Frank Kearns - he was the uglier one.

Particularly interested in making contact with Robbo Robinson we both played football for 29 Regt

TONY DEASY - e-mail roweintuksales@aol.com

Hi, I am trying to contact a friend of mine who I joined the RA with in 1977.

Tim Borrill and I joined Mercer Troop JLRRA and after training went our separate ways, he to 29 Cdo and me to 27 Fd Regt. We lost contact from then and I often wonder what became of him. We were thrown together as we had the same surname but no relation... everyone thought we were brothers and it remained a reason for us to be friends.

Can I ask that if you are in contact with him you may pass on my e-mail and ask him to drop me a line. Or if you are happy to let me have his e-mail and I will make the first contact

Kind regards

Graham Borrill

Formerly 24462196

e-mail:   fishzoo8@yahoo.co.uk

I  am trying to get in contact with anyone who knew me. I was in 8 alma from 1965 to about 1971 my name was Geordie Peel.

alanpeel750@btinternet.com

Hi

My name is Scott, Rab Scott. I keep in contact with some old friends from  20 Regt. Where I served prior to joining the Cdo's in the early 60's Our quest is to try and find Bunny Austin, Bunny was in the same Bty as I was but some time earlier, late 50s early 60s and went from there to do his S.A.S. course. If anybody has the slightest inkling of his whereabouts I'd be grateful to hear from you. I last spoke to Bunny in1976 he was selling fish door to door round the married quarters in Plymouth. tel. 01622 843610

I AM LOOKING FOR SOME INFO INTO MY FATHER STEVE WHO DIED IN NORWAY,           
WE JUST WANTED TO KNOW IF THERE WAS ANY WAY WE COULD FIND OUT
MORE ABOUT WHERE IN NORWAY HE DIED AND WHERE HE IS BURIED FOR DEFINITE .
WE DID GET TOLD THAT HE WAS BURIED IN THE COMMONWEALTH GRAVEYARD BUT
MY BROTHERS AND I WERE ONLY YOUNG WHEN THIS HAPPENED ,ANY INFO OR WHERE
WE COULD FIND OUT WOULD BE MUCH APPRECIATED,
                   BEST WISHES
               LISA PETERS

Hi I'm look for John Riley 79 Bty,

hope you can help.

Steve Bidgood 

spbidgood@ntlworld.com

Hi its Barry 'Chip' Green here,

Just found the website, recognise a few names which I haven't heard of in years. I'm looking to get in touch with the following people:


Bunny Austin, Jonno (Johny Johnson), Ronny Potter, Bob Day, Toddy, Pete Crane, Crazy Cook, Jim Baron, John Blanchard & anyone seving 69 -74 kirkee.
 
Would be good to get in touch with these old pals,
 
You can email me on: bazles@hotmail.com
 
Barry
 

Does anyone have any info' on what happened to 289?

I'm a past member & have attempted to contact mates from the Battery but am running into brick walls.

Thanks

Ray Leaver (Oz)

Trying to find a friend Barry Coply  ( maybe  2 up's ) Ex145 by and black 8, , had a wife  called Yvonne & daughter named Michelle , we both worked in St Gorges in Malta

 

Can anyone help this damsel in distress?

Hello , my partner Paul Staples served in 29 commando from 1981-1998 he was in northern Ireland , Bosnia, and Iraq , he's from Dorset and is 45 in June and now living up here in Perth Scotland with me , we are to be married soon and I would love to surprise him by contacting any old mates from 29 , hope you can help , regards Lynn smith.

 

Hi I was wondering if any one knows where Richie Allen is now a days?, I served with him in 7bty till I left in 94, I would like to say hi again if any one can help.

cheers lee finch

Hello out there!!

Gerry Mitchell (Mitch) Looking for old comrades from 29 Cdo who have moved to Brisbane !!!  I am out there visiting family at Christmas 2008 and would like to get together for a beer or two!!

Mitch

gerrycarol123@hotmail.co.uk

Hi I'm Kev Thomas (Tommo). I am looking for any news on some of the lads I knew from 145 bty and Cymbeline Tp from 1975 to 1984.So any help to find, Jed Stone, Marty Phillips, Mick Tarren, Tom Rycroft, Tony McDonald and Gaz Harkins,to mention just a few would be great, thanks. email kevinar.thomas@yahoo.co.uk

 

CAN ANYONE HELP!!  IM TRYING TO LOCATE A LONG LOST FRIEND FROM PLYMOUTH :- TOM KERR (JOCK) AND HIS FAMILY..... (DONNA, ROSS,& CALLUM)  I THINK THEY LEFT PLYMOUTH IN 2000.  TOM WAS I THINK IN 29 COMMANDOS BASED AT THE CITADEL.  I WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM THEM AGAIN IF ANYONE CAN HELP PLEASE E-MAIL ME hayleywilliams36@hotmail.com.  THANKS YOUR MY LAST HOPE!!!

A success story!

DEAR NEIL

 

THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR PUTTING MY PLEA IN FOR TOM KERR (JOCK) I WOULD LIKE TO INFORM YOU THAT I HAVE MADE CONTACT! WE ARE NOW BACK IN CONTACT!!!!!!

 

THANK YOU VERY MUCH

 

HAYLEY WILLIAMS

I’m Patrick Thompson, ex GPO 289 Bty, ex NGFO and ex NGLO. I’m trying to contact Keith Holden, ex AIG/MG/FMG and one time 29 Regt Officer. Keith was master gunner of a gunnery course I did 40 years ago, and we are organising a course reunion, and we’d love to have him along. Do you have a contact address? I’d be very grateful.

Today I receaved the PJM in MAIDSTONE.Met up with an old pal,BEN SKINNER,he gave me his E-MAIL but I lost it on the way home.perhaps you could post this,my E- is  btastall@tiscali.co.uk.  many thanks.Brian Astall.

 I'm interested in contacting any of the following: John (Jock) Ross, Ian Campbell, Dave Beard, Dave Millward, Jock Boretta, Spike Spicer, Dave Bennett, and Cocker Goowin. (I was at Lympstone with John Ross, Cocker, and Spike.

 

Andy Urquhart

Maybe you can help? I'm looking for my Dad who served with 29 during the 70's, Stewart Christopher Ford. I believe he was a PTI, which I hope goes some way to explain my son's passion for football and rugby. I'm happily married with two children and hope to graduate in October of this year. It would be great to get in touch. 

 

Many Thanks Vicki Foster  

I’ve just found your web site and recognise loads of names from 145 and 79.

I served with 145 from 1968 to 1972 and then with the Cymbeline troop from 1976 to 1978.

My main memories are of Benny, Patrick, Vic Hewes, Dave Farrell, Dickie Baird, Jimmy Younger, Geordie Dickinson, Tom Erskine, Binksy, Taff Orford, Tom Browne, Bill Bailey, Fiery Fred Miller, Malcolm Wells, Tony Watson, Paddy Cummings and Tom Owens. Here’s remembering all those crazy nights and days in Selarang Barracks, Condor Barracks, Northern Ireland , and Norway .

Would like to hear from anyone who remembers me. Best wishes to you all

Taff Keenan

 

Please can you pass on the following message to Barry Exley who I
believe is one of your members.

He may be interested to know that he is mentioned in the book Winter
Warriors - Across Bosnia with the PBI

Regards,

Les Howard

 

 

Hello
 
I am hoping that someone out there can help me and my remaining family find a very dear friend who would very much like to hear from him that friend is Tim Simper.
He joined the Army in 1962 as Jnr leader in the Commando Regt stationed in Wales.
He used to spend most of his leave with us the Taylor Family there were Bert Margie Alan Jenny Mandy who at that time lived in a village near Hatfield Herts
So if anybody knows him,  could you please give him this message
There are only three of us left now and we always talk and think about you, you have never been away in our thoughts but if you want to, please get in touch we would love to hear from you again and what is more time shouldn't have passed us by.
 
This is Jenny and the rest of the Taylors signing off with our love and please get in touch.

jenny997@btinternet.com

 

Hiya my name is Romane Robinson aka (Robbo) or (spick). I served in 29 commando 8 Battery between 1971-1974. I am looking to get in contact with anyone who served with me during these dates, I would also like any photos, I have photos I would like to share for anyone who gets in contact. I am also looking for any information e.g. address or phone number of Dennis Smith he now lives in Spain. Thanks.

robins972@aol.co.uk

I was a member of 7 Battery 29 Commando Lt Regt from 1972 – 77 I am trying to contact David ‘Taff’ Hope and Brian Cunningham who were also members of the regiment. If anyone knows of there whereabouts I would appreciate any info.

Regards

John McGrath

Roger Hoiles is looking for a couple of guys who served in 95 in the 60s and 70s. Does anybody know the whereabouts or have any info on Mick Terry, 'janner' Hart or Ray Herve. l can be contacted at roger_ff1022@hotmail.com ,any info would be most welcome.

We have been looking for Sid and Diane Smith ex Black 8  From sixties, Sid
went to Hereford and may have slit up with Diane we would still like to know
about both, They were both from Sheffield,

Hi all, just found this site and its a great read.  I left 7bty in 1998 and would like to catch up with some old friends, particularly big tam Watson and mark Paterson. cheers

ewanmac1@btinternet.com

I'm trying to find the whereabouts of Tommy (no kit) Vinall of 7Bty served on F sub on the Falklands 82. Haven't seen or heard from him since he got married in Durham in 83. Last I heard he was a prison officer. Can anyone let me know of his whereabouts.

              Taff Leech 

 

Does anyone know the whereabouts of:-  Bunny Austin, Johnny Moss, Nobby Clark (MT Sgt.), Lofty Kimber, Nellie Wells, and Bill Dane,

 

Contact me at:- john@pugh9153.orangehome.co.uk 

Hope life is treating you well, this site is the dogs bo$$ocks...Bout time
someone started something up like this.. Could you please post something in
the Lost Friends am after contacting any of the following be great to catch
up with them .... Stuart Sheffield, Dick Underwood, Eddy Palfreeman, Slim
Limbrick, Johnny Hague, Cowhead.. and any one else who wants to make
contact.

Regards

Ben

Any one Got any info on Paul Lacy i-e  address or phone number, He was in 29
  in the 80s. contact Charlie Gardiner.

I am looking for Mark Skelton from 8 Bty, early 80s and Eddie (Nozzer) Holt from 7 Bty, same time period. Anyone know where they are now?

Roy Willetts, 8 Bty 1979-1982

 

Hi I'm look for John Riley 79 Bty,

hope you can help.

Steve Bidgood 

 

FROM TERRY McKAY EX 79, HQ, OLD F SUB HOKEYE LOOKING FOR OLD PALS.  RAINBOW HALFPENNY, JONO JOHNSTON, ROY ASTON, JERRY MITCHELL   GET IN TOUCH. GOING TO THE CITADEL ON 22 23 24 JUNE 2007 HOPE TO SEE YOU ALL .

 

My name is Dave Millward I served with Rory Robinson in 8 Bty, a great guy
was good friends with him saw him in singers when he had just finished
selection. I then went to 148 Cdo and lost touch with most people in 8 Bty I
will be in Sheffield 26th may to June 15th would love to talk to Rory again
he was a great mate with me and Tim simper ( stumpy) my nick name was
(wanker) don't know how I got that name.
yours aye Dave Millward

PATRICK (PADDY) HATCH WOULD LIKE TO GET IN TOUCH WITH ANY OLD MATES WHO SERVED WITH HIM ( 1949-1969 - 29 COMMANDO, SPHINX, 95. KIRKEE

 

CONTACT  padandpat1@talktalk.net

Des Steel calling

 

Hi to all the ex gunners alike out there who know me. Served in 7Bty 1980-89 Left as Sgt to (22SAS) seeking the guys who served between 1980-1986

E-mail: dereksteel@hotmail.com Mob: o7789540663

regards to all see you @ the big bash June

Hi Randy 

 

Firstly congrats on this website, I only found it a couple of days ago......Unfortunately following links for Mick smith.

 

Please could you let me know how to post a search for lost comrades from "Black Eight".

There are a few you maybe able to help with....Gaz Storey, Frank Spencer, Scouse scholar, Greg Hamer, Monty, Stu Sheffield.

 

Thanks for your help.

 

Regards to you all,

Ian (Taff) Plummer            ex black eight 1990-1997

 

I'm coming back to UK this summer for the Falklands 25th Celebrations and would like to meet up with some of my mates from Commando Logistics Regt RM Workshops, most of who had been in 29 commando Regt Workshop at some time or another , specifically Pete Hawks  and Alan Brannigan both REME radar tiffy's.

 

Thanks

 

Ian Popiel

hi all I've recently been in touch with an ex 95 Cdo member who went on to serve in 22 sas, his name is Rory Robinson and he lives up here in the lake district, he served in Singapore and knows many old names, many went on to 29cdo, if any one recognises Rory and would like to get in touch with him let me know via email and ill pass on any message etc.

lee finch (7bty 90-94)

Looking for 23821063 Gunner Newman K.J. (Kenneth) who served with 79 Battery in 1965 and was a good footballer

 

We have lost all contact so if anyone can help us contact ken it would be much appreciated. Dave (ex 40 Field Regiment RA and Anne Ex QARANC)

 

david@dmorris3.wanadoo.co.uk

 

many thanks

 

Dave

Hello all,

             just found the site and thought I would get in touch. I joined 8 alma 1968 Cyprus, met Jess Owens, Gorden Smart and a few more. UK 1960. itc no2 1962,145 Bty. Retired in 1967/8 I think. So many names start to come back now, Taff Johns, Paddy Bryant, Paddy Flynn, Scouse Moffat, Jock Cambell, Nellie Wells, Yorky Lomax, Danny Dwyer how many more. Where are they all. Would be great to hear from someone in the know. I do have photo's but as yet not the equipment. will send a few as and when. great site, hope it keeps going.

                                                              Brian Astall.

Dave McGurk is looking for Greg.

Greg joined Prison Service after me and I believe he is @ Channings Wood Prison in Newton Abbott

Ginger Hughes  Looking for Mick Smith970: Rainbow Alchin or anyone who remembers me from 1960 - 1973.  It would be great to hear from any of the 29 Mafia.

Does anyone have contact with Dave (junior) Johnson. He was a TARA in 79 Bty
in 1971-78, then transferred to the REME as a VM. He originally come from
Farnborough. Mike (robbie) Cowell would like to get in touch with him, any
help would be greatly appreciated. email : mikecowell457@hotmail.com

Does anyone know the whereabouts of Roy Willets ex 8 Alma Bty.  I last saw Roy in Switzerland after he had just left the army following the Falklands.  He later wrote to me and said that he was going walk about in the states.  He was last heard of in San Diego.

Trevor Birley
Ex 8 Bty Fitter Section

JUST GOT THIS ONE, NO IDEA WHAT ITS ABOUT ANYONE HELP?

Hi    I served on 105's in Borneo in feb/march 66 (Nibong), but I'm not
sure which regt it was 95 or 29, i was sent in to replace a guy who's jaw
was smashed when a Sanger roof collapsed, i had been at kuching airfield
with my regt (16 Lt A.D.regt RA) on airfield defence. i would be
interested to know.    regards   Roy
PS    the two guns crew i remember were Vincent & Bam Bam

Hi Guys just got on to your website via Alan Thompson. Great site!

Have signed the guest book and would appreciate any help tracking down Paddy Curran (148), Tony MacDonnell (HQ) and Mick Davies (HQ).

My e mail is gm.kershaw@bigpond.com.

I was HQ but served with all the Bty's on tours before joining the AAC as a Pilot.

 

cheers

 

Kiwi

I did I started my career as a gunner in 79 Kirkee and later transferred to the acc my name is Bernie Burnett and would like to hear from anyone who served with me during my time in the regiment many thanks

 

This from Jerry Josee

Has anybody got any contact details for this motley bunch. bob & Gary Kirsop, John Brimble, Jimmy Baines and Henry Jer-er vits I know Henry found god but I am sure that the real Henry is in there somewhere.

John Brimbles details passed to jerry, can anyone help with the rest?

 

Does anyone have contact with Harry Ash, ACC, attached to 29, between 1967 and 1972, in Plymouth and Singapore.

Jim Younger would like to get in touch (son-jim@fsmail.net)

Many thanks

Jim (ex 145)

 

Anyone know the whereabouts of Terry Mould, Black George Wright, Aussie Chandler my ex gun sub from Singers 65 - 68

 

Please contact Paddy Ravenhill on shelldrake79@hotmail.co.uk 

 

HEY YOU TWO TRY CHECKING ABOVE AND BELOW  v ^

 

Mick (Ginge) Davies, (REME, 7 Bty, 68/80),

Looking for,  Geoff Ravenhill, Colin Dorrance (best man at wedding) and any REME with Regiment between 1968 and 1980.

                    

You can contact me direct at  M238davies@aol.com

Dave the spaz here, I'm looking for Pete Harrison ( Gnr) HQ BTY 95COM Regt. I don't know what became of him after the Regt disbanded 1970-71 is there anyone who knows him or me I would like to hear from you cheers muckers.  daveandjennyturner@blueyonder.co.uk          

Hi,
My name is Anna and I'm desperately seeking my father, JOHN HENRY BRIMBLE.
Lost contact around 1984/85. He was based in Plymouth then - 29 Commando Royal Artillery. Before that we lived in Wiltshire where he was based.
If it's any help, my brother and I were born in Mtarfa military hospital, MALTA in August 1975 (me) and June 1976 (my brother).
I have 3 children now and am getting married next year (Feb 14th, 2007) and would desperately like to know his whereabouts, even just to know he's still alive. Please help if possible.

Anna Gregory (born as Brimble)

Please email me at :pilgrimpup05@yahoo.co.uk

**I am pleased to say that father & daughter have now been reunited, I have received the following messages from both of them**:

Thank you ever so much for putting my email on your site.
I'm VERY pleased to say that my father and I have now been reunited, thanks to you all :D

Kind Regards

Anna Gregory
(Brimble)

xx Anna xx

Hi Randy,

Thanks mate for letting me know about my Daughter.  Long story!!  But over the moon.

Thanks again mate.

John.

To Scottie,

My name is David Trafford from 79 Bty and I am living in Oz. I left  the unit in 1972 and have lived in Brisbane since then.I remember the name Dickie Baird but not the others, perhaps my memory needs a jog.I can be contacted at trafford@pacific.net.au

P.S I will be leaving in April 06 to live in UK for possibly a year.

Regards

David Trafford 

Bdr (yorkie) parsons interested in meeting any from 29 cdo (79) who remembers me from 63-64 to 68, please contact me through marktatey@aol.com

 

A SUCCESS STORY

Having recently been informed of the existence of this site by an old REME friend I decided to take a look to see if there was anyone on there who I might know.  After trawling through the Lost friends section I was amazed to see my name on there along with John Strang.  I have since contacted Glynn Dale who still lives in Plymouth and we have agreed to meet up some time in the summer.

Many thanks to the Commando Gunner web site.

Trevor Birley
Ex 8 Bty Fitter Section 79-81

Thanks for that Trevor

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If like Trevor you have managed to contact old friends via this site please let me know

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A little cryptic this one, but I'm sure it'll ring a bell with someone!

Does anyone know the whereabouts of Screaming Barry Green , last seen yelling at a file of ants in a monsoon drain in Sembawang?

 

Spider/Brian Webster is trying to contact Paddy Gervin & Ashy, both went to Hereford in the 70's Also Janner Gorwyn.  You can contact me at 

spider4949@aol.co.uk

Norman Harris was in 79 Bty when I left to emigrate to Australia in 1972 also would like to make contact with Brigadier Kerr who was also in the same unit.

David Trafford

Dave Jones

Joined 95 from JLRRA in 1967.

Was in Black 8

Looking for Chris Chamberlain and Jenny

Dave

david.jones1664@tesco.net

This from Dave Mcgurk

Any info on Brian Gregory 79 Bty

Super Chicken

Benny,as in Bennett,did you get in touch with Ray,if not give us a call,you should have the number.Dave,   Taff,  Woodhouse

Looking for Norman Inman, Chris Howe, Allan Maltby,

Paul Butterworth. ex. 95/29 Cdo. Any body else who remembers me!!

 

John (Nep) Smith,

Smudger

john.nep@tiscali.co.uk

 

Rory (Robbo) Robinson Black VIII in the mid 1960, then went up to Hereford played for

Hereford United (I think) then took his ticket. Robbo was a civilian RQMS in Cumbria for a

while but is now retired. Would appreciate any contact information any of you have.

 

James (Jim) Walton

 

 

 

 

does anyone out there know what happened to Mick Beaman Ex 95 ? Taff Parsons Ex 25 & 26 is trying to contact him!!!    mo gorham

 

 

 

 

 

Hello

Looking for a Battery Photo from 70/73 of 145 at Arbroath would pay cost of copy etc spent time with the Battery and lost the photo

Patrick Shiels

 

Any info on Chris Knight (WOMP), in Plymouth somewhere ?. Any info would be greatly appreciated, phone number would be a great help.

 Just found this site, an excellent idea, will be using it more often.

 any help in tracking him down will be great.

 

I am now living in Sunderland, (back to Geordieland) 

Anyone who knows me, feel free to contact me at    Andy3b2000@aol.com

 

Thanks

 

Barney.

(  Ex BQMS 148 1990-1993, Tech QM's Dept' prior to that)

 

Jim'woody'Woodcock 7 Bty between 1968 - 1974 . Already in touch with Colin Oldfield/Mick Dootson/'Geordie Beige/Fred McGee. 'Taff Hughes this is for you !

 Contact me at; jimmy@coms1972.fsworld.co.uk 

I'm trying to locate Fred Bassett. He was in Black VIII  around the late sixties. Originally from Leicester. Got married in Singapore.

Fred was his nickname. If I can get his first name it will help with the phone enquiries. Trying to get him to the next re-union in July 2005.

Any help or information will be appreciated.

John Bathe. Ex HQ 95 and 8 Bty 29.

0034 965322279

johnbathe@yahoo.co.uk 

 

Sighting; Wes Nicholson
Date; March 2004
Location; North Wales
Reporting OP;Ged Stone
From; Gook Williams
more info to follow

 

S/Sgt Derek Dawe - 29 Cdo Regt RA Reme Wksps from 1975 to 1978, just known
as Derek. Would like to get in touch  with anyone who might remember me with
a view to getting together for a reunion around Sept time. I am in touch
already with Frankie Farrall, Mark Gillings, Glyn Durston, Neil Sturrock, and
Mark Stoppers but we need more. My home address, phone No & email are available through the Regroup site. At present I am in jail !!! as a serving Prison Officer that is having so far completed a 14 stretch. My fellow lags are Chris Chamberlain.ex HQ Bty Chief Clerk, and Dave Stone ex
Provost Sgt.

 

Terry Morgan, last heard of  he was running a pub by Loch Lomond, can't be more than half a dozen, but then if there are more what a crawl it would be.

Any info on Terry would be appreciated.

 

Dave Stones and Ken Wells, still in contact with each other, if anyone wants to drop us a line, please contact me via my son's e-mail address

stevejo45@hotmail.com
Cheers
Dave

 

Name: Charlie Gardiner(Brumie brains.)

Looking for any old mates from 1965-1969.

 

ie Twink, Nick Naco, Matt(Milkybar Kid), Jock "Winch" Wilson.

Has anybody got any information about the whereabouts of Bray "Mole" Armstrong. Came from Earl Shilton. Served in 29/95 from 1970 and went elsewhere after '73.

Contact Paul Beech.

1969-1977

Looking for lost friends from 7bty from the above years.

From

Michael Dootson

Anyone wishing to contact me, can contact me on this number

01226 210677

 

colin oldfield late 7 bty 95/29 1969 to 1974 looking 4 graham taff hughes, taff jones, brian wilkinson, geordie beige larry ward.

Any one out there know Phil Collins ex JLRRA then 27 Med Regt RA where I last saw him (1972) I was told he then joined 29 Commando I know he came from Minehead e mail david@hayonwye8.freeserve.co.uk

 

Jim Walton is looking for Nick Naico, he works in the Claims Office in HQ British Forces Germany in Rheindahlen. He is using his original name and is fat as an armchair. He organises the Fijian reunions and is a good friend of GT Brown and Willy D who are in Bridport. Janner Gorwyn

Trying to trace the following who served with me in 7 Battery, 95 & 29 Commando Regt Singapore, Plymouth and Arbroath between 1969 and 75. Bob Marlow, Mick Whysall, Jimmy Woodcock, Malcolm Beige, Larry Ward.

Graham "Taff" Hughes

 

I Am trying to locate Ex Black VIII mates Dave (W--k) Millward and Alistair (Plug) Cullen. Dave went from VIII to 20 AO Bty in the late sixties.

James (Jim or Jimmy) Walton

Anyone out there know of the where abouts of Bombadier Chris Godfrey? My name is Diane Lowe and I'm trying to get in contact with his wife Sue. We became good friends in Plymouth and lost contact when they moved to Germany and we also moved. Many thanks if any one can help

We had this one from Benny, unfortunatley he didn't leave his last name but if you know the where abouts of this lot let us know. Bennys message :- like to hear about Superchicken (rumoured to have got engaged recently in King's Lynn). Also Taff Keenan, wherever he is.

James Walton 8 Bty 65-71 is looking for Dave Millward & Nick Naico

Can anyone help with this one..If anyone knows the whereabouts of Paddy Hunter ( 7BTY) please email me with his contact number or address.Thank you Paddy Boyd (email bmw29paul@hotmail.com)

This one from Glynn (Emma) Dale Anybody know the where abouts of Trev Birley and John Strang (LAD REME) Please contact Emma Dale through normal channels, or email GLYNNDDALE@aol.com

Trev Birleys details forwarded

Neil Skelton is looking for Dave Clayton left 29 in 1975 last heard of in Hythe

George Smith has sent the following message:- Anyone know the whereabouts of Tony (Cocker) Goodwin,Last seen on Black 8's trip to Canada.Trapped a good looking Canadian girl and bought himself out.Went to Canada and has far as am aware got married to her.Would welcome any info on him.

Ray Norvaisa is looking for Steve Irons ex 8 bty. He left to join the police force

Dave Matthews would like any info on the following guys.... Anybody know the whereabouts of Pete(Flower)Tulip,Bob&Gary Kirsop,Taff Davies,Phil John,Jimmy Baines,John Brimble haven't seen them at any reunions for yonks.

Phil (strap,) Harley. Would like any info on:- Lance Glocklin Ex 79 back in the late 70s last known in the Newton Abbot area.

OGGY WATTERS (Bernie) would like to contact:- 970 Smudge Smith, Slim (Brian ) Carver, and Alan Maltby + Chris Chamberlain (In Prison I believe) working that is !

Any one know the where abouts of the following ex 79 BTY members Geordie Rodgers. Ernie Aldridge. Jim Shankland.All served in the 60s Id like to if they are still about or any of the early 60s regtiments football team.Brendan McVeigh

PJ Wilson an ex black eight & Kirkee is seeking the location if known of Alan & Ann Atkinson (REME Tif} & Paul Gough anyone who knows of these guys please contact me, thanks.

Dickie Baird is looking for Willie Williamson, ex 79 Bty (lightweight 29 boxing team 68-70). Also Ozzie Ozgood (Joe 90), BSM 145 Bty Arbroath, immigrated to Australia. Also looking for Taxi HQ Bty and Jimmie Younger 145 Bty, (lightwelter 29 boxing team 68-70). Any news of these guys would be greatly appreciated from 'Sunny Aussie'. Anyone coming to Australia, Southern Queensland - Gold Coast/Brisbane, contact Dickie Baird. Sydney area, contact Peter Scott (Scottie)

Steve (able) Seaman would like to hear news of  Yorkie Denton. Have seen the photo Scouse and I'm still the prettiest there.

 

We have recieved this from Dino Miles he would like to Know the where abouts of Oz Brindle. If you know where he is send us an email so we can forward details to Dino.

 

Can any one tell us where Wes Nicholson is now, as we have a very old photo to put on the pull up a sandbag site!

Unconfirmed sighting in Otterburn somewhere! (See Noticeboard)

John Francis is looking for Dave Mann Ex Black Eight during the mid 60s to the early 70s. All info will be forwarded to JF.


The next guy we've had enquires about is Gnr "Sooty" Sutcliffe Ex 8 Bty left mid 80s. Someone must know where he is now.

Does any one know the where abouts of Jia (Anton) Mclasviche. Served with 29 as a chef early to mid 80's. Glynn (Emma) (Elvis) Dale is looking for him. All replies to commandogunner. Many thanks, Emma Dale (Black Eight, 23 Bty)

We are trying to locate two ex members of 79 Bty. The first one is Adrian (Blue) Gywnne left early 80's. Also Glen (Fish) Cope left late 70's last known working as a fireman in the midlands. Any info on these two please send to our email address.

Glen copes details forwarded

Colin (Buzz) Busby would like info on some of his old comrades from 145 Bty Between 63-67, gunner jesse roebuck, gunner paddy paul, BSM jesse owens.

 

Peter (Scottie) Scott sent the following.... ANY ONE SEEN MICK CEKALA NOT TO SURE OF THE SPELLING. HE WAS IN 29/145 1965 ONWARDS LOST CONTACT 1970 ANY NEWS?

Details forwarded to Scottie, both now in contact after 30+ years!!

Mike Smith Ex 145 Black 8 & HQ is after news on..Ginger Buckstone(cook) my best man in 1963.Also a strange requset....Where is Joan the WRAC who could climb the scramble net!

Another message from Scottie down there in Oz.....WE OVER HERE IN AUSTRALIA ARE LOOKING FOR EX CDO GNRS NOW LIVING IN AUS ANY ONE OUT THERE KNOW ANYONE WHO IS OVER HERE. AS YOU KNOW DICKIE BAIRD EX 145 AND JO HASTINGS EX 145 AND MESELF EX 145 ARE HERE, SO LETS TRY AND FIND SOME MORE EX MEMBERS. WE UNDERSTAND A COUPLE OF EX COOKS ARE OVER HERE, DO U KNOW WHO THEY ARE OR WHERE THEY MIGHT BE? REGARDS SCOTTIE. All replies will be forwarded to Scottie.

This ones from Heno ex 79 & 8. Does any body know anything about Bruce Burton (Para) 79/8 Bty went to 4 Regt.

Paddy Boyd would like to find Wack Walker & Paddy Hunter any info on these two shall be passed onto Paddy

Paddy hunters details forwarded

 

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