John Mallon -
Message Board: The Royal Highland Fusiliers : John Mallon -
By John Mallon (Johnmallon) on Tuesday, August 22, 2006 -
Is there anybody out there who remembers me? I served in the Regiment from January
1967 until April 1975, when I transferred to the RAOC as was. I served initially
with the Signal Platoon from 1967 until January 1969, when I transferred to the Bn
Orderly Room as a Clerk, where I served until being posted to A Coy as Coy Clerk
in June 1970. I served in A Coy, with Baldy Anderson as the CSM, Charlie Was in B
Coy, and Buff Jaws was in C Coy. Woofy Welsh I think was in Sp Coy. I was posted
to the Depot in Glencorse in July 1971 where I served until being posted back to
the Regiment in Feb/Mar 1974 to the Ord Rm, I thought, but this did not happen. I
was posted to B Coy, and then the PRI, awaiting trasfer to the RAOC. So, if your
memory can go back that far, I can be contacted on either the Forum or at my work
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By SANNY REID (Sanny) on Tuesday, August 22, 2006 -
dont know you personaly john but welcome, i was in in 83 to 96, my dad was in the same time as you
By John Mallon (Johnmallon) on Tuesday, August 22, 2006 -
Sanny, was your dad John Reid in the MT in Fort George and Bulford etc, when Harry Parker was the MT WO.
By SANNY REID (Sanny) on Tuesday, August 22, 2006 -
i beleive he was in the mt, but he got out in forte george as i was about 4 so that
would have bee 67-
By Dave (Daviehowe) on Tuesday, August 22, 2006 -
John, welcome home. Great to see you on the forum there are bound to be people who know you. Hello there Sanny, not too long now until your a proud dad again?
Davie
By SANNY REID (Sanny) on Wednesday, August 23, 2006 -
not to long now dave a couple of months, forgot how expensive new borns can be lol
By John Mallon (Johnmallon) on Wednesday, August 23, 2006 -
Davie,
Thanks, good to be back home.
By John McC (Johnmccrimmon) on Wednesday, August 23, 2006 -
John Mallon. Welcome I remember you from the Fort
I was in the Recce Plt,posted to depot 69 and was
there till July 71.
Cheers John
By John Mallon (Johnmallon) on Wednesday, August 23, 2006 -
John,
At that time I was in the Orderly Room with Davie Howe and George Gray. Jimmy Stewart (RS) was Chiefy. I had just moved from the Signals Platoon. People like Tam Hosie, Wally Wallace and Eric Farrell were in the Recce Platoon at that time as well. The last time I saw you was in "The Barras" when I asked you why you were selling "A*****" items on your stall, remember?
Cheers, John
By John Hamilton (Rsmjth) on Wednesday, August 23, 2006 -
Hi John
I still remember you as clear as day. It's nice to hear that you're still aroundI was begining to think that most of the people I served with during the early part of my service had died because thats about the only type of news you get in Inverness. My dad Silvestro (Hammy the barber) did die in August 2000 but we all have fond memories of him. My mother Mary still lives here in Inverness and is well. I also am in good health and still in Inverness. Hope to hear more from you soon.
Yours Aye
John Hamilton
By Dave (Daviehowe) on Wednesday, August 23, 2006 -
Hello John
Nice to see you on the Forum. I too have fond memories of Hammy, a really good friend and companion. Remind me to Mary and all your Brothers and Sisters. Must be the RHF paradise in Inverness.
Yours Aye
Davie
By John Hamilton (Rsmjth) on Wednesday, August 23, 2006 -
Hi Davie
Nice to be in touch with you again. I've been reading lots of your messages and nice to see lots of old faces and names I have'nt heard or seen in a long time. I think the last time we met was on the Office Managers course you were running at Worthy Down in 1990. There is plenty of Fusiliers in Inverness and I'll post a list in the near future, also a few HLI and attached personel whom quite a few will rember. I also noticed John McCrimmon thinks Harry Adams is dead, HE IS ALIVE AND WELL. I'll also search out a few old photos and a few of Hammy's which might be of interest. Take care and give my regards to your family.
Yours Aye
John Hamilton
By Rab (Theguvnor216) on Wednesday, August 23, 2006 -
Hi All
John Hamilton, i remember you, you where the RSM in cambridge, every RSM after you was useless, shame they were nt as fair as you, Big Jimmy told me you where up in Inverness when i saw him at easter, dont think you will remember me, but i was one of the few who was found not guilty the time the monkeys went mad busting the battalion for drugs.
Robert McAllister
By Rab (Theguvnor216) on Wednesday, August 23, 2006 -
PS
i meant RSM's up until just after Op Grapple 5. 1995
By SANNY REID (Sanny) on Thursday, August 24, 2006 -
hi hammy, welcome to the site, how are you? not seen you since you left in cambridge? what are you doing with yourself in sunny inverness?rab how you keeping mate been up to much? you going to the do on the 2nd? tell evryone who remembers me i was asking after them if you see mcdivit tell him to get in contact
By John Mallon (Johnmallon) on Thursday, August 24, 2006 -
Hi John,
Good to hear from you. Aye I'm still very much alive and living in Grimsby, south of Hadrian's Wall. Sorry to hear about Silv, many's the day I spent happily in his barbers chair watching my hair falling round about my ears, he was a good guy. Good to hear that you made Tara before you retired, well deserved. I'll look forward, I think to seeing some of your's and Silv's photographs. Give my regards to anyone in Inverness who rememebrs me. Speak to you soon.
Yours Aye
John Mallon
By Tam Wright (Tamwright5) on Thursday, August 24, 2006 -
john hamilton i remember you, you were the CSM of my NCO's cadre in cambridge then you went to Bn RSM. i also know you because you gave me a parking ticket whilst i was on my honey moon in inverness (no expenses spared) No grudges good tae see ye on the forum
By John McC (Johnmccrimmon) on Thursday, August 24, 2006 -
John A lot of great memories of Silv,mine go
way back to when he was the barber in Luneburg.
When he Re-
officer was looking at Silvs medals,and made a
comment on one only to be put in his place,and
told that it was the Atlantic Star.Tell your mum
I am asking after her she was also a good friend
of my family.
By John Hamilton (Rsmjth) on Thursday, August 24, 2006 -
Hi there John
Nice to hear from you again after all these years. We certainly go back a very long time. As you said, to Luneburg with the HLI, Remember the school there? I don't know if I should thank you or not for letting me go to Brecon in your place when in Redford, I ended up back in the place as an instructor. Still don't know which was better Instructor or pupil. Might have something to do with CAF Mac, does this name bring back any memories. Best OC I ever had. I'll pass on regards to Mary and I'm sure she has many fond memories of your mam & dad.
Take care and keep in touch
Yours Aye
John Hamilton
By John Hamilton (Rsmjth) on Thursday, August 24, 2006 -
Hi Tam
Your correct I was TrgWO on NCO Cadre before taking over as RSM the greatest honour for a soldier to achieve in his career. I loved every second of it and would'nt have missed it for the earth. Sorry about the fixed penalty. Now you'll be able to get in touch beforehand and let me know your visiting. Many thanks for getting in touch.
Yours Aye
John Hamilton
By Dick Davidson (Dickdavidson) on Thursday, August 24, 2006 -
J McC
John have you got a name for the pub yet? it'll no be long till yer doon
HELLO JOHN H
Good to hear you are in fine fettle
Regards
Dick
By John Hamilton (Rsmjth) on Thursday, August 24, 2006 -
Hi Rab
Nice to hear from yourself and to be held in such high esteem. I just believe that everyone in the army should be treated the same regardless of his rank and the RSM should set the best example. I enjoyed my time in Cambridge and was was shattered when I had to leave because i needed a triple heart byepass. My health at this time is very good and I've had no real problems since leaving the Army. Many thanks for taking the time to post a note.
Yours Aye
John Hamilton
By Dave (Daviehowe) on Thursday, August 24, 2006 -
Also for JMcC. John I've just received an email from Big Harry Adams and he is definitely not DEID not unless I'm in touch with the other side!!!
Yours Aye
Davie
By John Hamilton (Rsmjth) on Thursday, August 24, 2006 -
Hi Sanny
Nice to hear from you. I'm afraid I don't think I'll be able to get to the do on the 2nd due to work commitments , however if the oppertunity arises who knows. Not seen McDivit for a while but will pass on regards if seen. Take care and many thanks for taking the time to post.
Yours Aye
John Hamilton
By John Hamilton (Rsmjth) on Thursday, August 24, 2006 -
Hello There Dick
Long time no see. How are you? I gather you were'nt to well recently. Hope your felling much better now. Thanks for posting.
Yours Aye
John Hamilton
By John Hamilton (Rsmjth) on Thursday, August 24, 2006 -
Davie
I've started putting together a list of as many ex Bn as I can find in Inverness. Big Harry Adams and Nicky Fitzpatrick will give me a hand. Once I've got it together I'll post it on the forum. Later I'm going to try and start up some sort of club. This needs to be done up here in Inverness, we've gone to long without and need to look out for each other a little bit more. Today I found Fergie the piper in a bad way. Harry Adams had to get him some assistance. I think much of his problem is due to loneliness and this is where we can help. I'll keep in touch. If anyone reading this wants to get in touch with more privacy please contact me at;
Yours Aye
John Hamilton
By Dave (Daviehowe) on Thursday, August 24, 2006 -
Hello John Hamilton. You mentioned Caf Mac or Big Loup as we called him in B Coy in the '60s. He was absolutely great, what a soldier. He came to see me at Worthy Down 2 or 3 times when he was working for the ASVU. He lives down in Devon somewhere, now well retired.
Yours Aye
Davie
By Dick Davidson (Dickdavidson) on Thursday, August 24, 2006 -
John H
Hellorerr John,
Aye I caught TB a few years back which has ruled me out of the London Olympics!!!!
I was "cured" after 6 months chemo but as for being totally cured I don't know.(I prefer to think of it as contained).
John, am I right in thinking your boy went to Q.V.S? I seem to remember the two of us talking about it in a command post during the Rowallan Targe.
By John Hamilton (Rsmjth) on Thursday, August 24, 2006 -
Hi again Davie
Under CAF Mac I went from Fusilier to Cpl and along with Jim Mac Taggart who also lives up here were the only two JNCO's promoted to Cpl in about 18 mths in A Coy, he did however bust plenty. Jim's father Jimmy served both in the HLI and RHF and Billy his brother served in the Bn, sadly he died a very lonely death a few years ago. CAF Mac was also OC SNCO Div at NCO Tac Wng Brecon. My father Silv also served wth him in the HLI in Cyprus and had great memories of him. He was a great soldier who always led from the front and by example. Wullie Shaw was privelaged to be his CSM an appointment I could only dream of. One of the funny memories I have of him was Nicky Fitzpatrick as his signaller with an A41 on his back. Nicky trying to keep up was comical. CAF Mac About 6' 3" and Wee Nicky taking 2 steps to CAF's 1 . I could go on for a long time , the memories funny now, horrendous at the time but if they were bad we would'nt remember we only think of the good times. They were plentyfull.
Yours Aye
John Hamilton
PS Anyone else serve with CAF Mac (The Loup)
By John Hamilton (Rsmjth) on Thursday, August 24, 2006 -
Hi Dick
Your almost spot on, both my sons John & Lee went to QVS. In actual fact the Bn had an enormous amount of sons who atteded the school. At that time I think it all started with Martin Shaw followed by mine, Scrubber Mac Allisters, Nicky Fitzpatricks 3 sons, Tam Mac Allisters And the motion contiued. You must have a great memory to remember it as you did. Take care
Yours Aye
John Hamilton
By Rab (Theguvnor216) on Thursday, August 24, 2006 -
Hi All
John Hamilton
I remember me and a few others, Gary Graham, Jason Avdic, Billy Ayre, all heading up the road from Cambridge by train, we sitting in the pub in the train station having a quick drink before the train arrived, this Scottish guy was sitting at the next table and joined our conversation, we all sat talking to this stranger until our train arrived, a few laughs then we parted ways, little did we know that this stranger was Your good self and would be the next RSM, i think the following week you became RSM, you can only imagine our suprise when we found out who you where.
Big Rab
By Rab (Theguvnor216) on Thursday, August 24, 2006 -
Hi All
Tam Wright
Are you going on the 2nd, Scott Greig should be going, he's home from Baghdad on wednesday, i think Bob Leitch is going as well.
Big Rab
By Rab (Theguvnor216) on Thursday, August 24, 2006 -
Hi All
Davie Howe
Awrite Mate did you get the book yet, if not get it, theres a good bit about the forthcoming London Olympics, and what is going to built next to the Olympic Stadium, i won't spoil it by telling you, but you got to read it.
Big Rab
By Rab (Theguvnor216) on Thursday, August 24, 2006 -
Hi All
Adam Brogan & Sanny Reid
Hope you enjoy the champion's league, see you sometime in the UEFA Cup.
Big Rab
By Dave (Daviehowe) on Thursday, August 24, 2006 -
Hi John
I do remember wee Jimmy McTaggart, Tags son. In fact when I was B Coy ord sgt on duty in the cookhouse in Iserlohn I stopped a scrap between wee Jimmy and Barney Regan I think it was. Some kind person bubbled about it to Colin Crawford and I denied it had ever taken place. Jimmy's Dad was pro cpl at Redford in '59 when I joined the Bn.
Yours Aye
Davie
By Dave (Daviehowe) on Thursday, August 24, 2006 -
Hi Big Rab, would you believe I've got it on order at the library. Should get it in about a week. Take care.
Davie
By Dick Davidson (Dickdavidson) on Thursday, August 24, 2006 -
John H,
In my time at QVS there was Jimmy MacMillan (son of GOD) and Bill Common.
Sadly young Jimmy passed away unexpectedly at the beginning of the year.
I remember Davie McIlveens son Scott went in the 80's.
Tell your boys if they don't already know, there is an Old Victorians website at queenvictoriaschool@groups.msn.uk.
It has a very good forum along with good old memorabilia.
By Dick Davidson (Dickdavidson) on Thursday, August 24, 2006 -
John H & John McC
Im just thinking here thats three of us that are HLI sons. I wonder how many more are out there?
Regards
Dick
By Dick Davidson (Dickdavidson) on Thursday, August 24, 2006 -
Just harking back to QVS for a moment, the school Commandant in my time was Brigadier
Hope-
Regards
Dick
By Dave (Daviehowe) on Friday, August 25, 2006 -
Good Morning All. John I think that's a good thing that you are doing in Inverness, helping each other. That's the way it should be. There's too many people forget we are all part of the big family. In my area the guys you know are Old Topper Brown (Mil Band) Conky Benson, Stevie Keane and Sammy Hush (ex ACC) who was Sgts mess cook in Nee Soon. There's one of that lot who is always on about "the Regt done him wrong". No prizes for guessing who that might be and it's not Sammy Hush. Dick was mentioning HLI sons, another one I remember is Jimmy Hickson's boy. I think when I left he was a sgt?
Take care of each other
Davie
By Adam (Brogan) on Friday, August 25, 2006 -
hi john hamilton
nice to hear you on the forum,wee dev told me you were in inverness,
glad you are doing good never got the chance to thank you and say bye when you left oakington,you were greatley missed by the jocks,and nco,s
you mentioned nicky fitzpatrick ,harry adams pass my regards on to them,
i am still in sunny cambridge well settled here there are a few of us down here we get together now and then,and talk of memories good ones no bad ones allowed,
all the best to you hammy
adam
By SANNY REID (Sanny) on Friday, August 25, 2006 -
hi rab & hammy well rab i am sure we will get through the group stages its only man u lol, glad to hear you a lot better hammy worked with a few good r.s.m's in my time in reg police and you were up there with the best there never was a problem to small that you didnt want to help with one of my fondest momories was on exercise and i was digging a shell scrape and you came up took your jkt off and jumped in and helped dig it very few seniour nco's would have done that glad you have got over your health problems awe the best
sanny
By Ricki Roe (Rickiroe) on Friday, August 25, 2006 -
hi john i remember the name and all names mentioned.when you came back to egiment i was in c coy 11 platoon as platoon commanders signaler before transferring to signals platoon with stevie wharton,wullie barret and a few of the other old hands in the signals.
By John McC (Johnmccrimmon) on Friday, August 25, 2006 -
Dick & John There were a few sons whose fathers
were ex HLI.
The two Brannens Bill&Chick.
The two McTaggarts
Robbies son
The Hamiltons
Jimmy Hicksons son Hicksy
Major Livingstons son Alistair (never made it to
the Btn)
A lot of officers had fathers who served in HLI.
By John Hamilton (Rsmjth) on Friday, August 25, 2006 -
Hi Davie
I'm going to need quite a bit of support to get this up and running but I'm sure the the guys here will back me up. I was speaking to Henry Cunningham, Nicky Fitzpatrick and Wullie Erskine today and they're all for it. Pass on my regards to all in the area.
Jimmy Hickson jnr. lives just outside Drumnadrochit close to Loch Ness up in the hills. He ended his career as a Cpl. Jimmy runs his own B&B and has a chalet to let. Still married to Jill. We keep in touch and go back a long time.
Tell Stevie Kean I'm asking for him.
Yours Aye
John Hamilton
By John Hamilton (Rsmjth) on Friday, August 25, 2006 -
Hi Adam
Hows the family. Hope your all well. Sorry I missed you before I departed but you know what hearts are like!!!
Heard anything of Annie lately? If you see him pass on my regards.
I still think alot about him and will never forgive the CO for letting him have that damned dog in Berlin. Good job he had you to help.
Also to all the jocks and JNCO's my appoligies for not saying farewell as I should have. Adam many thanks for gettinng in touch, none of you are forgotten.
Yours Aye
John Hamilton
By John Hamilton (Rsmjth) on Friday, August 25, 2006 -
Hello Rab
You'd think that being all grown up and in the Army you would would know better than to talk to strange scottish gentlemen in train stations. Thanks for reimnding me of that Rab it had slipped my mind. Best regards
Yours Aye
John Hamilton
By Rab (Theguvnor216) on Friday, August 25, 2006 -
John Hamilton
ONE-
Big Rab
By John Hamilton (Rsmjth) on Friday, August 25, 2006 -
Good Evening Dick
The other sons that I know of where, Billy Robertson, Jim & Billy Mac Taggert, John
McCrimmon, My brother Wullie for all of 6-
Any one else want to put their tuppence worth in.
Yours Aye
John Hamilton
By Adam (Brogan) on Friday, August 25, 2006 -
john
annie is doing realy well he bought a semi detach in salcoats,paid cash for it,
he traced his family so hes not an orphan now,he has a mother 2brothers 3 sisters,and he keeps in touch with one particular brother malcolm he is a lecturer in stirling university he has a wife 3 sons 2girls who are all adults so he gets on with them
i was up for his 60th there are photos on the forum
i will definetly pass on to annie you were asking for him he is coming down in oct so ill try and get him on to speak to you
later john
By John Hamilton (Rsmjth) on Friday, August 25, 2006 -
Dick
As an afterthought, I had both Bill Common as Pl Comd and Hope -
John Hamilton
By John Hamilton (Rsmjth) on Friday, August 25, 2006 -
Hi Sanny
You must have got me on one of my better days to dig holes in the ground. I do remember though the CO & Adj were'nt to pleased when I told them to set an example by digging their own trenches, was that the same exercise by any chance. We must lead from the front after all.
Many thanks for the memory Sanny
Yours Aye
John Hamilton
By Dave (Daviehowe) on Friday, August 25, 2006 -
Hi John,
My best regards to Young Henry C, Nicky and Wullie Erskine. Let Wullie know I'm off the King Edwardes now. Can't afford them at my age! I'm sure you will be successful and if I can help? You know where I am.
Your Aye
Davie
By John Hamilton (Rsmjth) on Friday, August 25, 2006 -
Hi Ricki
Good Evening, good to hear you again. Stevie Wharton was the best Signals Cpl I ever had and saved my bacon on more than one occassion he was so sharp. I'll never forget the day we recieved the news in Hemer that he had died. He always looked a picture of health. My heart went out to his 4 girls and wife who was pregnant with their 5th. Have you seen Wullie Barrett these days, I was his Sect Comd both in Singapore and N.I.
Take care Ricki and hope to see you in the near future.
Yours Aye
John Hamilton
By John Hamilton (Rsmjth) on Friday, August 25, 2006 -
Evening John McC
Your quite right John a lot of HLI Officers sons did serve in the RHF but I'll have to give it a bit more thought as to who was who.
Yours Aye
John Hamilton
By Dick Davidson (Dickdavidson) on Friday, August 25, 2006 -
John H
I'm sure it was your good self who gave me an almighty rollocking when my son inadvertantly "borrowed" the CO's bird house from his back garden in Cambridge.
The funny thing was, the day before, his teacher had told the class to bring in something to do with wild life.
I reckon he deserved a pat on the back for ingenuity.
Many a night I've burst out laughing when I remember that one.
Yours aye
Dick
By John Hamilton (Rsmjth) on Friday, August 25, 2006 -
Adam
Many thanks for that. Annie and I go all the way back to Fort George 1968 when we where in the same section 2 Pl A/Coy.
Others in the sec where, Norrie Lithgow, Geordie Brannan, John Norman, Wullie Duthie. I'm delighted however that Annie found his family. When I was RSM Annie came into my office to ask for advice on buying a house. After rambling on for about 15 mins about Building Societies, Insurrance Companies and the like he told me he did'nt want a mortgage he would buy it cash. I thought for a few minutes and asked," Annie could you give me some advice about how to buy a house". Over the moon he did it. I'm only to glad the CO was the one who organised his driving instruction, Knowing my luck he would have produced a HGV1 just before the test.
Yours Aye
John Hamilton
By John Hamilton (Rsmjth) on Friday, August 25, 2006 -
Dick
I'm just amazed that he did't take the CO, was he not something to do with wild life the some of us acted in Oakington. Might Have got a GOLD STARRRRRR
JTH
By John Hamilton (Rsmjth) on Friday, August 25, 2006 -
Davie
Young Henry is'nt so youg these days. His health is'nt to good at this time but he's tough and he keeps pushing forward and will start to heal in the near future. Smokings KE's are not to good for your health either or your pocket. I'll pass on regards. Mary's waiting for her next xmas card.
JTH
By Nicky Fitzpatrick (Fitzy) on Friday, August 25, 2006 -
Hi, this is my first time on the forum and just looking at all the names has brought
back a lot of great memories.For any recent jocks, i served from june 62-
Take care,
Nicky Fitzpatrick.
By Dick Davidson (Dickdavidson) on Friday, August 25, 2006 -
Hello Nicky,
Good to see you,
Many's a time we were together on exercise when I was driving shuggie Camerons APC in Hemer
Regards
Dick
By Dave (Daviehowe) on Friday, August 25, 2006 -
John,
It's a bit too long between xmas so I will write to Mary. I've just been thinking, how is this for memory. I bet you recognise the names: Sylvia (ladies first), Wullie, Tony, Roddy, Marie. Hope I've spelt them right and not missed anyone? For Nicky Fitzpatrick, hello there, aint seen or heard from you in years. Hope you and your family are well.
Yours Aye
Davie
By Willie R (Wreid) on Friday, August 25, 2006 -
Nicky Fitzpatrick, pass on my regards to young Fitzy, he transferred just as we left Cambridge. Hope he s doing well.
By Davie Young (Davieyoung) on Saturday, August 26, 2006 -
Hi Fitzy
Davie Young here. Good to hear from you. I remember our time at Glencorse when I was an instructor and you were my Plt Sgt. Remember what happened when a few 3 day old recruits went a bit wild. I remember the powers to be tried to use you as a scapegoat I am glad you stuck to your guns we were all behind you. What do you do up there in Culloden? How is Ann?
John Hamilton glad to see you are doing alright. Spoke to you a few years ago when I was up on Business in Inverness.
I will treat big Rab the guvnor's comments regarding the RSMs after you were useless with the contempt it deserves. AS you say getting to RSM of the 1st bn is the greatest honour for a soldier to achieve in his career, and lets face it you do not get there by accident. Forget what rank you achieved Rab. I certainly enjoyed my time as the TARA.
Yours Aye
DY
By Rab (Theguvnor216) on Saturday, August 26, 2006 -
Davie Young
Touched a nerve have i, only saying that i thought John Hamilton was the best RSM that i saw during my time.
Regards
Big Rab
By Dick Davidson (Dickdavidson) on Saturday, August 26, 2006 -
JOHN H
Going back to Hope-
I just foung this quote on the web about him.
"Brigadier Hope-
BIG RAB
As you are an avid reader this book might interest you.
Yours aye
Dick
By Rab (Theguvnor216) on Saturday, August 26, 2006 -
Dick
Cheers Mate i#ll look it up, i enjoy reading about Kohima and Dimapur.
Big Rab
By Dave (Daviehowe) on Saturday, August 26, 2006 -
John Hamilton, I forgot Alec in my list of names.
Yours Aye
Davie
By Dick Davidson (Dickdavidson) on Saturday, August 26, 2006 -
Reckon we could give the Stones a run for their money!!!
Old Bean and myself "live" in Manchester last Saturday
By Davie Young (Davieyoung) on Saturday, August 26, 2006 -
No Rab
you did not hit a nerve as you put it. I thought this forum was for finding old muckers and for having a chinwag not for throwing insults. You stated that after Hammy up till 1995 the RSMs were useless. not only was that an insult to me its also one to Robbie who took over from John and Jocky Frew who took over from me. I bet you our paths did not even cross!! Thats hard to work out as I do not know your surname or the years you served.
Lets keep this site for what it is meant for, we all had our jobs to do when we served, now we have all got very different lifes.
Yours aye
DY
By Rab (Theguvnor216) on Saturday, August 26, 2006 -
Davie
I'm only noising you up, dont take it to heart, you do know me, Robert McAllister, i done a few stupid things in my time, some i wished i didnt, but, please i was meant as noise up, nothing more.
Robert McAllister
By John Hamilton (Rsmjth) on Saturday, August 26, 2006 -
Good Evening All
What did you think of the Tattoo. The playing and the arrangement of Highland Cathederal did'nt come close to the original played in Berlin live by Tyrer and Stoddart, in my oppinion. The original recording on the Proud Heritage LP/CD is also the best I've heard.
Comments/memories. I thought the live display in Berlin was the most moving musical performance I ever experienced.
Yours Aye
John Hamilton
By Dick Davidson (Dickdavidson) on Saturday, August 26, 2006 -
JOHN H
I must agree with you there.
I also thought the bass drumming at the beginning of the show was out of time but maybe that was just the echo.
I fair enjoyed the secret drummers though.
Yours aye
Dick
By John Hamilton (Rsmjth) on Saturday, August 26, 2006 -
Evening Davie
Well done, you have quite a memory you managed all the family after such a long period.
Davy Young
How are you these days. Long time no see. Not much of Blackhill I noticed driving past on way to a funeral 2 weeks ago. Think we both had a good time there as kids, at least I did.
Dick,Davie&John McC
A few Officer sons of HLI , Edwards, Dunbar, and one most have forgotten but both father and son great soldiers, Ottawell, is this correct spelling Davie.
Yours Aye
John Hamilton
By John Hamilton (Rsmjth) on Saturday, August 26, 2006 -
Hi Dick
Agreed, The Secret Drummers where out of this world. Fantastic.
JTH
By Dave (Daviehowe) on Saturday, August 26, 2006 -
Good Evening John.
Glad my memory aint too bad. Ottewill, the son PAK was my pl comd in B Coy for a while and I actually met his father through Hammy when he came over to see him in the Nugget from the offrs mess and spoke to us for about an hour or so. I also watched the Tattoo but unfortunately did not see or hear Highland Cathedral being played in Berlin. A guy called Kev Hunter who transferred to AGC from the Bn was always on to me about it. I'm assuming I missed something spectacular.
Yours Aye
Davie
By Billy Lamb (Billylamb) on Saturday, August 26, 2006 -
Dick and Old Bean, not changed a bit.
Billy
By Dick Davidson (Dickdavidson) on Saturday, August 26, 2006 -
HULLOWRERR BILLY
Good to see you on the forum.
your emails have been keeping me going lol.
ps Rangers v Hearts eufa cup final!!! i don't think so!
JOHN H
Was Hank Hutton HLI?
Yours aye
Dick
By Billy Lamb (Billylamb) on Saturday, August 26, 2006 -
Glad you have enjoyed the jokes mate, Dont know about Hank. Davie Howie should know. Rangers Final YES , not sure about the JAMBOS.
Yours Aye
Billy
By Billy Lamb (Billylamb) on Saturday, August 26, 2006 -
Sent one today Dick, it was rejected saying email not known??????
By Billy Lamb (Billylamb) on Saturday, August 26, 2006 -
Email me you phone number Dick and I will give you a ring?
Billy
By John Hamilton (Rsmjth) on Saturday, August 26, 2006 -
Dick
Hank Hutton was the first soldier who was recruited and trained RHF, his 2 sons also went to QVS and I believe one of them still lives in Berlin, Collin I think.
JTH
By Dick Davidson (Dickdavidson) on Saturday, August 26, 2006 -
JOHN H
Just remembered Maj Copeland's son was at QVS with me
Regards
Dick
By John McC (Johnmccrimmon) on Saturday, August 26, 2006 -
John H Big Hank is Paw Broons Cousin,he was one
of the first to dance the Twist in Malta,so was I
till I was doing it on a table in a bar in Spinola,and Big Kis and Dorothy walked by the
rest is history.
By Dick Davidson (Dickdavidson) on Saturday, August 26, 2006 -
Can anyone tell me why the RSM is known as the TARA?
In my relatively short time on this planet (i'll not be able to use that sentence for much longer)I've only ever been given 2 explainations.
1. TARA is Irish for chieftain
2. It was derived from yorkshire Battalions who called the RSM, t'RSM (if you imagine a yorkshire accent you'll get my drift)
Any help or far fetched stories will be appreciated.
Regards
Dick
By John Hamilton (Rsmjth) on Sunday, August 27, 2006 -
John Mc Crimmon, Good Morning
Talking of the Twist, Malta is where I learned it to. Mostly down in Spinola at the roller skating ring as I was a little to young to go in pubs. When I went to Cornwall School in Dortmund a short time later, I won the Twisting Competition with a girl called Sandra Wrightman. Do you remember the Bn Group at the time in Iserlohn, was it Gerry & the Noisey Bast****. I remember it was Gerry McBride, Big Min Bryson, Wee Smudge Smith was the drummer I think, who were the others. Actually they were quite good.
Yours Aye
John Hamilton
By John Hamilton (Rsmjth) on Sunday, August 27, 2006 -
Good Morning Dick
Did you also Know that Jimmy Hickson went to QVS.
Good morning Davie
A piece of useless information. I was in Iserlohn recently and having a look around. Mons Bks is now gone and has been turned into a residential area. Some of the old blocks are still there. The Bks in Hemer is flatened with the exeption of 1 or 2 buildings and not recognisable and the MSQ's are inhabited by Eastern Europeans, and a total mess, sad.
Yours Aye
John Hamilton
By Dick Davidson (Dickdavidson) on Sunday, August 27, 2006 -
JOHN H
Talking about Old Barracks heres a photo of Montgomery Barracks taken this year.
The sign behind the gates says "STRICTLY NO PHOTOGRAPHS".What on earth are they hiding?.
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By Dick Davidson (Dickdavidson) on Sunday, August 27, 2006 -
By John Hamilton (Rsmjth) on Sunday, August 27, 2006 -
Hi again Dick & John McCrimmon
Great photo, I also went back a few years ago to Berlin and Monty. Gate was'nt closed but they were'nt for letting us in and it was occupied by a German Parachute Bn. Gatow I thought had changed to much for the worse. I prefered Berlin when the wall was up.
How could I forget!!!! Mick and Jim MacLeish also sons of both HLI & RHF. First met them in Maryhill Bks along with Billy Robertson and Jim & Billy MacTaggert. Mick also went to QVS Dick. Then if I'm correct we all met again in Luneburg. as not all of us went to Bullford before the Bn went to Cyprus for the EOKA problem.
Yours Aye
John Hamilton
By Dick Davidson (Dickdavidson) on Sunday, August 27, 2006 -
RSM: MEANING
Look what I found!!!!!!
Dictionary meaning: meaning for Tara
Tara: foxy,enjoys staying in the bedroom for 24 hours.
OH NO SURELY NOT!!!!!!! lol
Regards,
Dick
By Dick Davidson (Dickdavidson) on Sunday, August 27, 2006 -
BERLIN
A few more photos that might bring back memories
KUDAMM
By Dick Davidson (Dickdavidson) on Sunday, August 27, 2006 -
WHO DRANK HERE?
By Dick Davidson (Dickdavidson) on Sunday, August 27, 2006 -
By Dick Davidson (Dickdavidson) on Sunday, August 27, 2006 -
By Davie Young (Davieyoung) on Sunday, August 27, 2006 -
OK Rab
We will draw a line under the issue.
John H
I still have family in Blackhill. They knocked down all the Tenements and built new semi detached houses. The are even at the moment building private houses for sale. Its a different Blackhill from the one we grew up in. Still a few dodgy folk about.
Billy Lamb
Hi Billy good to see you back on the forum, not long till you go on holiday. Mine is just a distant memory.
Dick D.
Dick some good photos of Berlin. I would not mind going back to visit some day. By the way I never did find out what TARA or Rasman neant when I was serving as RSM perhaps some of the old & bold can enlighten us!!
Your Aye
DY
By Willie R (Wreid) on Sunday, August 27, 2006 -
Dick,
How things change!!! Checkpoint Charlie has certainly had a face lift. Good pics mate
By Bob Jarvis 1969-
hi dick i never got to berlin bulford was me early days in reg and was down there last month could get near kiwi brks for the big fences....by the way what is qvs
davy young dont think we liked each other but water under bridge and it was good to hear all that brown nosing for you worked lol only kidding well done in your success in the regiment
bob
By Bob Jarvis 1969-
billy lamb... was talking to your nephew dougie last week in killy said i would get photo of here for you but dont need to can get it yourself
bob
By Dave (Daviehowe) on Sunday, August 27, 2006 -
Hello All
TARA. Tara was/is a village in Ireland and was once the seat of the Irish kings. My own theory is that TARA for the RSM was something to do with the days when the army served in India. A lot of sayings and words that are now common to the army evolved from that era. RASMAN was a product of the 20th century and basically is a bastardisation of the letters RSM. The man for this is Donald Mack, a pure genius at mil history.
John H and Davy Y. I had an incursion into Blackhill in the '50s to visit my Mother's cousin in Hogganfied St. Her claim to fame or notoriety was she was Arthur Thompson's mother in law. She was blown up in his car in the '60s. I'm sure I told Mary and Silv about it.
Hello Billy Lamb. I did meet up with Helmut for a bevvy.
By Dick Davidson (Dickdavidson) on Sunday, August 27, 2006 -
BobbyJ
You never were a good traveller, BMH Iserlohn was your limit! lol.
QVS, Queen Victoria School Dunblane.
Originally founded for the orphan sons of Scottish soldiers killed in the Boer war.
Now it is for Scottish servicemen's sons and daughters.
There have been many sons of the Regiment who went there.
Unfortunately it was all boys in my day, damn I knew I was born too early, never mind.
Hope your keeping fine, I tried to call you a while back but you were away on holiday.
Yours aye
Dick
By Dave (Daviehowe) on Sunday, August 27, 2006 -
Big Rab
Why did they draw today. What happened?
Davie
By John Hamilton (Rsmjth) on Sunday, August 27, 2006 -
Good Evening Eveyone,
A bit of sad news I' m afraid. Just had my Mother on the phone informing me that Annie Walker Wife of Joe has just died. Many older members of the Bn will know who I'm talking about. Joe's last place of employment was in security at Glasgow Airport. Annie was well known to all that new Joe and had been married as long as I've known them. The funeral will be on Wednesday, if you require further info get in touch with me.
Annie, Sleep in peace.
Yours Aye
John Hamilton
By Dave (Daviehowe) on Sunday, August 27, 2006 -
Evening John
Definitely sad news. Please pass on my condolences to Wee Joe. Obviously I knew them both very well.
Yours Aye
Davie
By John Hamilton (Rsmjth) on Sunday, August 27, 2006 -
Dick and Davie
My wife Helen just happened to have been looking up the word TARA because I had a boat a few years back and Nicky Fitzpatrick suggested RATARA for a name. The definition she came up with was the Gaellic for "The pinnacle of the rock". There is also a lot of reference in Hindu to Tara who was a Godess. Maybe D Mac would have something to say about this.
Sons of ex HLI Officers. Almost forgot Alister Macs Son who is a serving Officer. Think Allister Resigned just after amalgemation.
Yours Aye
John Hamilton
By Dick Davidson (Dickdavidson) on Sunday, August 27, 2006 -
JOHN H
TARA
i think we're getting there!!
The meaning of Tara
Origin: Gaelic
Meaning: From the crag of a tower.
Origin: Indian
Meaning: Goddess of the sea.
Origin: Irish
Meaning: Where the kings met. Also Tara's Halls, where ancient Bards sang deeds of Irish heroes. The ruins of the Halls are on the hill of Tara, meaning crag or tower.
Origin: Sanskrit
Meaning: Shining. In Hindu mythology Tara is one of the names of the wife of Shiva.
Origin: Scottish
Meaning: A hill where the kings met.
Yours aye
Dick
By Nicky Fitzpatrick (Fitzy) on Sunday, August 27, 2006 -
Hi all, couldn't get on till now, (work).
WILLIE R
Stuart left the int corp in '98 and is now a polceman in Wick. He passed out as top cadet and won the baton of honour
DAVY YOUNG
Great to hear from you,i enjoyed my time at the depot but was glad to go back to the battalion.I have worked as a janitor in a large community school for over 12 years and only 3 more till i retire.
By Sandy Leishman (Sandy) on Monday, August 28, 2006 -
I was told (by Willie Shaw no less!) that The TARRA was slang for The Terror..
but hey what do I know. the Navy Disnae have any!
By Bob Jarvis 1969-
the name tara means pain in the a*** never met one that wasnt except maybe shuggie cameron
bob
By Davie Young (Davieyoung) on Monday, August 28, 2006 -
Davie H
I remember sitting in the classroom and hearing that explosion. I have family in Hogganfield street. Not much left of the Thompsons now. The wife of Arthur Thompson died quite recently.
I never had any dealings with them thank God.
Yours Aye
DY
By Davie Young (Davieyoung) on Monday, August 28, 2006 -
B Jarvis
Stop being a Prat
By Dave (Daviehowe) on Monday, August 28, 2006 -
Davie Y
Rita was her name, her family name was Johnson, they were a pretty decent family unlike the lot she married into. To be honest I never had any dealings with the Thompson's either (lucky me).
Yours Aye
Davie
By Adam (Brogan) on Monday, August 28, 2006 -
yes wife of arthur thompson passed away but left a dying wish,for a hit on ferris,
new the nephew,before i joined the army when i was a younger man wee ran the streets together
By Dave (Daviehowe) on Monday, August 28, 2006 -
Davie Y
We met at Worthy Down when you were on a course. I spoke to you in passing!!
Yours Aye
Davie
By Davie Young (Davieyoung) on Monday, August 28, 2006 -
Davie H
What course was that? Was it the one to do with accounts can't remember the name of it.
Davie
Oh by the way when I sent the names of the Fusiliers living in Fife I forgot Jimmy (blinky)Smith how could I forget him he was my Pl Sgt. in Singapore.
By John McC (Johnmccrimmon) on Monday, August 28, 2006 -
Davie My Mother Father and Sister are buried
just behind the Ponderosa.I had a drink with Arthur Thompson in his HQ the Barras Bar a few years later.All his family were watching and
wondering who was being buried.Rab Quar was the
piper wee Tam Ward came out of retirement to play
Last Post.A guard of honour from the Corps of
Commisionares was formed Snowy Rous arranged
the funeral,it was an impressive sight with about
a hundred people at the graveside.Afterwards we
went to a place in Byers Rd,myself Wullie Shaw,
Snakey Stewart,Snowy.Rab Quar, Wee Tam.Bill Hay.
Stood at the bar and swapped stories,my relatives
were not impressed.
By Dave (Daviehowe) on Tuesday, August 29, 2006 -
Davie Y. Definitely something to do with accounts. Might have been imprest accounting or service funds accounting? Jimmy Smith he was most certainly a good drinking mate of mine. Say hello to him.
John McC. You did more than me!!
Davie
By Ricki Roe (Rickiroe) on Tuesday, August 29, 2006 -
hi john
thanks for reply,got to agree with you Stevie Wharton was one of the best.Spent a lot of time together,namely Mortar platoon in hemer,and in the rockies mountains as the signals detachment for the adventure training.Was a great shock to myself and my ex wife at that time when we seen him in the hospital in woolwich.A big difference to the way he used to be in the battalion.Glad to hear that all is going well with you,trying to get saturday night off to go to this reunion in glasgow ,if its still on hope to see a few faces there from the past.Look forward to seeing or hearing from anyone that remembers me
Ricki
By John Hamilton (Rsmjth) on Tuesday, August 29, 2006 -
Good Evening Every One
I did'nt realise that the mention of Blackhill would end up with so much talk of the Thompsons and so many in the Bn knew them. The nearest I got was I was friends with a cousin another Billy when I was at school in Glasgow between Dads postings. Had a drink in the Provanmill in but did'nt know its sgnificance. By the way John McC how is wee Tam Ward these days , a name I've not heard in a long time.
Yours Aye
John Hamilton
By Adam (Brogan) on Tuesday, August 29, 2006 -
john
glasgow is an interesting place as you know,and people like the thompsons,well ill say no more,but offspring,and live on peoples reputation,pity about his son he didnt deserve what he got,that broke their hearts,but he lived on his fathers reputation and people new it
anyway what am saying is people in the btn pass and present know of charicters and thugs but they nchose their paths like us
and am glad i choose the rhf
By John Hamilton (Rsmjth) on Tuesday, August 29, 2006 -
Adam
I'm glad you and all the rest of the guys I know chose 1RHF to, I would'nt have missed it for the earth. Money can't buy what we have and civilians will never be able to experience Loyalty, Cameraderie and Esprit de Corps such as we have. Give Ellen my regards.
Yours aye
John Hamilton
By Adam (Brogan) on Tuesday, August 29, 2006 -
thats true john,every word,when you try to explain to civvies, they seem to look at you, as if your mad, but i invited a few, to one of the re unions down here, and they thought, wee were all great company ,mad, but great so they want to come to any other wee have, thats frieinds and comradship
ellen says hi back
By Dave (Daviehowe) on Thursday, August 31, 2006 -
G'Day John Hamilton
With ref to Gerry and the Noisy B*****DS as far as I can remember other members were Alex Turnbull and Boabby Horner both recce pl in those halcyon days.
Yours Aye
Davie
By John Hamilton (Rsmjth) on Thursday, August 31, 2006 -
Hi Davie
Did Gerry's brother not play with them as well.
JTH
By Adam (Brogan) on Friday, September 01, 2006 -
john
spoke to ronnie[annie ]last night,he says to pass on his home and mobile no,if you get his answer machine leave your no its a fast talking machine
he said hes been up in inverness a couple of times trying to find you
By Dave (Daviehowe) on Friday, September 01, 2006 -
Hi John
No, Geordie, Gerry's brother was a non member. Wonder where he retired to. Aint seen him since Redford. By the way some useless info. Big Willie Gilmour gave the band that name, and it stuck!!!
Davie
By John Hamilton (Rsmjth) on Friday, September 01, 2006 -
Hi Adam
Many thanks For passing on the Annies number. I'll give him a call tomorrow.
Yours Aye
JTH
By John McCrimmon (Johnmccrimmon) on Monday, September 04, 2006 -
John H John Wee Tam Ward went back up to Dundee
last year,he was staying in Govan renting a flat
from Les Roy.He was still the same Tam that we
all knew,a wee comic.
By Bet C (Kebet) on Monday, September 04, 2006 -
Hi to John H and the bold BL, I'm not often on line but its good to hear that the old and bold are still going strong. Oh, and hi to Fitzy and Ricki R. Myself and Bet are now on our own because the youngest, Charelle, got her own place a few months back, so we are enjoying our time together. Hard to believe that there used to be seven of us in the one house!! Thats a great picture of you and I, do'nt you think so Dick?
By Harry Morrow (Drumcoole) on Tuesday, September 05, 2006 -
Hi Guys,
Moved house recently, just waiting to get a BT line in, then get organised with the PC.
Nice to see old & bold faces once again. Nice to
hear from John Hamilton & John Mallon two blasts
from the past. Regards to Davie Howie, Ronnie Wilkie, Jimmy Stewart ex A/T Singapore & John McCrimmond.John all ex IJLB Oswestry, juniors & ex P/S are having a reunion next year in Oswestry. First since it closed in 1975. Read the forum every day, hope to correspond shortly. Off on holiday to Egypt first.Regards to all.
Harry Morrow
By John Mallon (Johnmallon) on Tuesday, September 05, 2006 -
Harry,
How are you doing ma friend. Long time no speak or see. Where are you living now. I'm in Grimsby, yes, south of Hadrians wall, no comments about fish smells. Do you remember Wee Chad Dunn, he lives quite near me in Grimsby. A lot of old, old names on this Forum, but getting fewer as the days and years go on.
Hope you have a good holiday in Egypt, not to much lemonade, watch out for suspicious guys and gals with tea towels on their heads. Don't forget the Paludrine and Salt Tablets!!!!
Yours Aye
John Mallon
By Harry Morrow (Drumcoole) on Tuesday, September 05, 2006 -
John,
How are you doing mucker, long time no see. Staying in Livingston, just moved house in the last couple of weeks. Waiting for BT to put in a new line, then I can get the pc up & running.
Remember wee Chad Dunn very well, tried to teach me to drive at Fort George. Great to hear from the old & bold, but as you say getting fewer as the years move on. Does not seem nearly 38 yrs since I joined the Bn at Fort George.
Great to hear some of the stories, of the past.
Davie Howie, has some memory. I think we should
call Davie Mr RHF he knows everyone & what they
done while serving with the Bn. Working at BHQ
must have had its benefits. Theres me thought you's were all pen pushers. Ha Ha!
Got a two year old grandson, who keeps me active
and busy.Take care John will catch up again shortly. Concentrating on going on holiday on Friday.
Yours Aye
Harry Morrow
By Dick Davidson (Dickdavidson) on Tuesday, September 05, 2006 -
OLD BEAN
Hi Keith,
Aye it's a good photo.
I heard Simon Cowell and the X Factor want us! or is is Mulder and Scully and the X Files???
By Para (Para) on Tuesday, September 05, 2006 -
John,H& John,Mc. I saw Tam Ward at a funeral in Dundee about 2 years ago. I was meant to pass on a message from Rab Quar but sorry Rab I haven't seen him again. I know he's retired and his young lad lives with him, as I said the last time I saw him he was looking well, I'm up in Aberdeen, don't know of many old and bold here but I did hear the original Soup Campbell was up this way. Thats the Soup who was in the M.I. room at Redford in the 70s.Jonh,H weren't you my Plt Sgt just after Highfield 75. Saying all this I might be completely wrong as time has addled my brain.I flit between here and Dundee and see Andy Barry, ex A Coy and Stevie Langdale was good enough to give me a lift to Wullie Shaws' do. If I do see Tam I'll pass on your regards and tell him he's remembered. Dek Nesbitt, (Para)
By John Hamilton (Rsmjth) on Tuesday, September 05, 2006 -
Evening John MacC
Many thanks for info on wee Tam. If you see him pass on my regards.
Read your email with regards to Lenny Monaghan.
Yours Aye
John Hamilton
By John Hamilton (Rsmjth) on Tuesday, September 05, 2006 -
Hi harry Morrow
Nice to hear from you again after so long. Hope all the family are well. Were'nt we next door neighbours in Singers Harry, if my memory serves me right. I was out with Stevie MacAuley for a drink Sunday night whilst he was up in Inverness for the TA annual camp. Take care.
Yours Aye
John Hamilton
By John Hamilton (Rsmjth) on Tuesday, September 05, 2006 -
Hi Bet C
I'm not to sure who you are as you did'nt sign off. I also asked Fitzy and he's not sure either. What's your full name, I asume your wife's name is Betty?? Not Hyslop is it??
Yours Aye
John Hamilton
By John Hamilton (Rsmjth) on Tuesday, September 05, 2006 -
Hi Dek
I think you've got me or the place mixed up slightly in your posting. At the time I was in MacRory Park, I think, ( gray matter also going), but I did have a Nesbitt in my Pl, or are you thinking of Wee Hammy.
On Aberdeen is'nt Malky Campbell Ex WO1 not staying over in your direction.
Yours Aye
John Hamilton
By Dave (Daviehowe) on Tuesday, September 05, 2006 -
Harry Morrow, good to see you back on the site. Remembered you were moving but did not know the details. When you go to Egypt watch out for the klefty wallahs and the shufti wallahs, bad people these rag heads. Anyway have a good holiday and don't drink any sea water.
Yours Aye
Davie
By Harry Morrow (Drumcoole) on Wednesday, September 06, 2006 -
Davie,
Nice to hear from you once again, hope you are keeping well. This is only temporary, until BT can supply a new line & number. At least this lets me read & keep in touch with the forum. Fly out on Friday morning from Glasgow airport, looking forward to the holiday, as moving house was really stressful (never again) next move will be the crematorium. Davie, wasnt being cheeky when I said you should be Mr RHF. It was in fact a compliment, if anyone is looking for any information on ex 1 RHF they all know who they can turn to for the information. I'll heed your info on the klefty wallahs & the shuftti wallahs. Reminds me of a lot of ex RHF. Finish up today & wont be back to work until 18th Sept. Take care, speak to you soon.
Yours Aye
Harry Morrow
By Harry Morrow (Drumcoole) on Wednesday, September 06, 2006 -
John Hamilton,
Nice to hear from you, yes we were neighbours in Singers. Family all doing well, got a wee grandson 2 year old, keeps me active & busy. We go back a long way, from being on the same nco's cadre at Fort George. Loup McKenzie, Coy OC, Wullie Shaw Wo11 A Coy, these were the days. Would do it all over again if I had the chance. If you are in touch with Stevie McAuley (Popeye) ask him how is wee Tam Woods is doing. Wee Tam took a type of stroke not so long ago. How are you doing after your tripple transplant, fine I hope. Take care looking forward to your comments in the forum. Regards to all up in Snakie.
Catch up with you when I return fron Holidays.
Yours Aye
Harry Morrow
By John McCrimmon (Johnmccrimmon) on Wednesday, September 06, 2006 -
John H Thanks for the E-
him a message. Cheers John
By Sandy Leishman (Sandy) on Wednesday, September 06, 2006 -
Harry I've had a word with Popeye and he says Tam is doing well, he's out of Hospital now but cant drive for 3 months or so
By Harry Morrow (Drumcoole) on Wednesday, September 06, 2006 -
Thanks Sandy, much obliged, will catch up with the family later.
Yours Aye
Harry Morrow
By Para (Para) on Wednesday, September 06, 2006 -
John H thanks for that but wee Hammy doesn't ring a bell but Lenny Monahan is a name from the past. He definately was a 6 Plt Sgt I think in Highfield and Forkhill,he must have got out 77. Malky Campbell is not a name I remember.I got out in April 78. Dek
By Lenny Monaghan (Lenny) on Wednesday, September 06, 2006 -
lenny
hi all i got out in 85 ended up at folkstone, after hemer,now up in inverness,good to catch up and read your exploits
By Shug (Shug) on Wednesday, September 06, 2006 -
Hi Lenny
Shug Gracey here you were my plt sgt in 6 plt.
HERE ARE SOME NAMES.
andy edwards,wee daz,rab laird, speak to you latter take care 22M.
Shug
By Lenny Monaghan (Lenny) on Wednesday, September 06, 2006 -
hi shug remember you well hope life is treating you well, what you up to these days
By Bob Jarvis 1969-
hi shug bob jarvis here have you heard from daz or andy we three ran about in redford
hows you last time i seen you was in the royal you comming out me going in hope you are well
bob
By Robert Crossan (Rabcrossan) on Thursday, September 07, 2006 -
hi lenny....shugie and bobby...nice to hear from u all...ex 6pl as well...para how ye doin....had to get a new system...i think the cockroach died in the other one...now back up and running hear from ye all soon....rab.c.
By John McCrimmon (Johnmccrimmon) on Thursday, September 07, 2006 -
Lenny Good to see you on the Forum,anything personal we can use E-
good night together in the past,hows the two sons doing ?.Catch up with you later.
Cheers John
By Dave (Daviehowe) on Thursday, September 07, 2006 -
Hi Lenny, welcome to the site. Long time no see or hear. Hope you and your family are well.
All the Best
Davie
By Lenny Monaghan (Lenny) on Thursday, September 07, 2006 -
HI DAVIE, NICE TO HEAR FROM YOU, I HAVE BEEN READING YOUR COMMENTS ON THE SITE. GOOD TO SEE SO MANY NAMES FROM THE PAST, STILL PROPING UP THE END OF THE BAR. ENJOYING THE SITE VERY MUCH.
CHEERS
LENNY
By Para (Para) on Friday, September 08, 2006 -
Hi Lenny, sorry about that date, I remember standing at the Coy Office at Redford and you were in civvies. I asked what you were up to and I'm sure you said demob.Then again you were a Sgt and I was a Jock so why should you tell me anything but even in those days you were a nice guy I didn't have reason to disbelieve you. Do you remember that contact in the Ballygomartin Road?We were on multiples, a section on foot and a section in a Land rover but the area was so big we had to give the foot patrol a lift up.There were 8 bodies in a swb Land rover it was a bit like an Indian train, bodies hanging everywhere.Driving up to Glencairn and had just turned off into the Glencairn, you'd just turned round to say something when we both saw the round or whatever it was hit the side of the Land Rovers metal trim. It pinged of that passed Daz Hinds a**e and off into the distance. You asked what was that and I think we both realised at the same time what it was.You shouted contact and Murdoch the driver stood on the brakes,dont know about the rest of you's but I did a back flip from a sitting position. Anyway we took cover, you asked if anyone could see anything and someone pointed to the only open window. You sent Daz and I round to the front of the house which faced onto Ballygomartin Rd.We counted the doors til we got to the one we thought the shot had come from.It was a big ornate thing painted white. Being a fan of John Wayne I rushed up and with my size 7 D.M.S. kicked the door,nothing happened, it didnt even rattle. I kicked it again, still nothing.One more time, same result. Daz had this idea, stick your rifle thro' the letter box.This was promptly done and on my own initiative I called to the occupants to open up.The silence was deafening, I must have been there 10 minutes shouting, banging,kicking, swearing. Eventually I turned to Daz and leaning on the door said I couldn't get in. I must have lent on the handle because just then I fell in the door. Anyway we made our way back to the rest of the section and were asked if we'd found anything, I mumbled a reply about locked doors and looked to Daz for confirmation only to see his shoulders shaking trying not to pish himself laughing.Something did strike me as funny though, not quite right. I counted the windows and counted the doors, they didn't match up and we'd gone to the wrong house.I managed to buy Daz's silence by promising him a bevvy in the Festival Tav when we got back to Redford. Some other names who were there that day, Davy Allerdyce,Rab Laird, Mingy,Jim Mehaw. Jim Henderson. I think you had just joined the Coy Shug. AH professional soldiers
By Lenny Monaghan (Lenny) on Friday, September 08, 2006 -
hi RAB you are right about going on demob, but i
re-
By Para (Para) on Friday, September 08, 2006 -
Hi Lenny, It's Dek Nesbitt, sorry I didn't sign off with my own name just my nickname
from those days. I got out in April 78, I now work at Aberdeen University lecturing
in Quantum Physics. When did you re-
By Lenny Monaghan (Lenny) on Friday, September 08, 2006 -
hi para, went back in, in 80 and left in aug 85. working for myself here in inverness, doing kitchens bathrooms decking fences
. nice to here from you
yours aye lenny
By Dave (Daviehowe) on Friday, September 08, 2006 -
Hi Lenny
Glad to hear you are doing ok. Could have done with you down here as it cost a fortune to have my decking laid. Keep up the drinking and propping the bar up. You and I go back a long way mate.
Yours Aye
Davie
By Dave (Daviehowe) on Friday, September 08, 2006 -
Hello John Hamilton
Hope you are well. Letter winging it's way to Mary H via the post office. Theatrical performance getting a letter posted. Take care
Yours Aye
Davie
By John Hamilton (Rsmjth) on Friday, September 08, 2006 -
Hi Davie
Consider message passed. Keep well.
Yours Aye
John
By Robert Crossan (Rabcrossan) on Friday, September 08, 2006 -
para...whit a story...hows it gaun....lenny iwas in from 75-
By Lenny Monaghan (Lenny) on Saturday, September 09, 2006 -
HI RAB
I remember WEB Louden very well on that tour i was his first pl sgt, changed days for him now,nice hearing from you
By Para (Para) on Tuesday, September 12, 2006 -
Rab.C, do you remember when we were railway children. We could tune the A40s in and get the sound for BBC1, many a Saturday harboured up outside Jonesboro and listening to the Generation Game.I thought you'd remember and that's why you went to Sigs.LOL Dek
By Bob Jarvis 1969-
hi rab
im one of the children was in 5plt big kelly was the boss of us in my lot was bobby lennox soup campbell (the one way big ears) i remember you well
bob
By John Mallon (Johnmallon) on Tuesday, September 12, 2006 -
Lenny,
Don't know if you remember me.
John Mallon, last time I saw you, I think you were in Charlie Company/Provo Staff. How is life in "Sneckie", still as good. Was up in Inverness a couple of years ago on holiday, visited the Fort, brought back some memories, even had a pint in the NAAFI. Met Davie Orr in Inverness. As Davie Howe said, could do with you down here south of Hadrians Wall, cost me a bloody fortune as well to have my decking laid.
Hope everything is going well for you Lenny, speak to you soon.
Yours Aye
John
By John McCrimmon (Johnmccrimmon) on Tuesday, September 12, 2006 -
Lenny. Were you with us in Jahore Bharu the night
Noddy Lyons took a photo of the the stripper and
the flash blinded her,and she fell off the stage,
I think you drove us in your car,the one that
skidded,left us 6in from the monsoon drain,and we
got dogs abuse for being late home.
Cheers John
By Lenny Monaghan (Lenny) on Tuesday, September 12, 2006 -
yes john i remember both occasions the latter more so.i remember singing waltzing matilda ,to myself as we went all over the pan island expressway. we did have a few beers after to steady the nerves maybe thats how we got dogs abuse.
cheers lenny
By Lenny Monaghan (Lenny) on Tuesday, September 12, 2006 -
i remember you JOHN i was 9pl hope life is treating you well, busy laying 50 sq metres lockblock just now then a bathroom .
yours aye
lenny
By James Frati (James) on Saturday, September 16, 2006 -
Hi Guys
I have just joined the forum and was in the Regiment 1966 to 1977 (Glencorse/Fort George/Gibralter) I reconise a few names on here Harry Morrow Steve McAuley. Hope to chat to some of you soon. James Frati. 24095670 email addy is jamesfrati@hotmail.com
By Thomas Lilley (Tomlilley) on Wednesday, October 25, 2006 -
Hi John
I served in "A"coy at the same time Baldy Anderson was CSM, I was two platoon sgt
