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Phil Crone

Drum Major Grenville Hall QOH

This a long shot, and I don't really hold out much success. I am trying to get any information on Drum Major Grenville Hall, who was based at the Army Apprentices School, Harrogate N Yorkshire during the period I was there - 1961-64. I had great respect for that man,...

Views: 732 Replies: 3

Last Post: Apr 25, 2021 11:46am
by George Monaghan

james reid (82)

The first Signal Platoon

Where are they all now. Our Skype list: Neil MacAulay, Jimmy Maughan, Frank Stone (Netherlands), Nick Flavell, Harry Fynn. By Email Harry Hope (in Bali) Andy Truter. Jimmy Maughan has a good selection of photos.

Views: 433 Replies: 3

Last Post: Jul 4, 2015 8:52pm
by James reid

Eddie Chorley

Lost Touch

Looking for Eck Ross (11) I lost touch with him about a year ago, anyone got an email address or phone number for him, last heard of in Preston Lancs Big Edd

Views: 561 Replies: 1

Last Post: Feb 23, 2015 1:41am
by John Gethin ( J...

Paul Matuszczyk

Brian "Matchsticks" Matuszczyk

Gentlemen, For those that knew my Dad, Brian Matuszczyk, it is with regret I let you know he passed away last Saturday, 2nd July, 2011. Whilst dad has been ill for a long time, it's still quite the shock that he's passed away. Me and my two brothers (Kevin an...

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Last Post: Feb 23, 2015 1:36am
by John Gethin ( J...

Frank De Pellett

Willie Andrews

R.I.P. Willie Andrews.

Views: 389 Replies: 2

Last Post: Feb 22, 2015 10:18pm
by John Gethin ( J...

John Gethin ( Jocky

hi to all

hello all Eck tamstumbledover this sitetonight so any of the old bonny b want to get in tocuh pleasedolok forward to a chat # Jocky Gethin

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Last Post: Feb 22, 2015 10:06pm
by John Gethin ( J...

Derek Reid

Looking to find out if anyone knew of my dad who served with Dykes over in Germany

Hello My dad John McMinigle Reid served with Dykes and was regimental boxer back in the 50/60s They both served in Germany at the time and my dad always mentioned how good friends they were He spoke very highly of Dykes and I am sorry to hear of his passing...

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Last Post: Feb 17, 2015 12:14am
by Derek Reid

Tam Cairns

Johnie Bateson

It is with great sadness that I post this I had a phone call from John Donlevy to say that Johnnie had passed away.I don't have the details but I am sure they will come to light shortly Wilma and my thoughts are with his family at this time.

Views: 1263 Replies: 13

Last Post: Dec 17, 2014 11:24pm
by George Monaghan

dennis krawczynski

radio silence

So it would appear that messers Hunter and Muir 47 are stubbornly maintaining radio silence,I thought that hibernation was in winter!

Views: 344 Replies: 0

Last Post: Sep 19, 2013 10:58am
by dennis krawczyns...

F Kenny

Harry Kenny

Just wondering if any of the old guys hahaha remember Harry Kenny. Cheers.

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Last Post: Apr 19, 2013 2:46pm
by Fin

dennis krawczynski

Eck and Tam

are yous deed

Views: 569 Replies: 19

Last Post: Mar 27, 2013 10:31pm
by Eck Muir

Karen Weidner

Ossian Alexander Robertson

Looking for any info on the above. Son of Alfred Leopold Robertson Colonel RAMC. Connections with Stornoway.

Views: 876 Replies: 1

Last Post: Mar 9, 2013 2:46am
by Raylene Slade

Eck Muir

Test

Hello Dennis,testing testing one two.

Views: 811 Replies: 39

Last Post: Dec 22, 2012 1:02am
by harry young

Eck Muir

Did ye miss mi

A see the post came tae a halt,well a wisni bothern cause a had a fortnight in Florida then onti a cruise roond the Carribean fer 10 days an if onybidys lookin fer mi am aff tae sunny St.Andrews awe next week.Tam you better save yer pennies fer the roond rail journey...

Views: 459 Replies: 3

Last Post: Oct 20, 2012 5:12pm
by dennis krawczyns...

dennis krawczynski

47 47 where art thow 47

Views: 718 Replies: 17

Last Post: Jun 26, 2012 7:54pm
by tamhunter

thelma

Jimmy Morgan

Just looking for a very old friend new him in Dover with the Cameron Highlanders just wondering what he is doing now regards thelma

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Last Post: Jun 7, 2012 4:21pm
by thelma

David Burns

Jimmy Goldie

Does anyone know the whereabouts of Jimmy Goldie. Jimmy was a former Cameronian. We both transferred to QOH after the Cameronians disbanded. Ian (John Alexander) Smith, or Smudger, of Blantyre was a fellow Cameronians signaler and friend who is also looking for Jim...

Views: 382 Replies: 0

Last Post: May 11, 2012 10:54am
by David Burns

Rab Maley

Two Little Boys

Hello Lads good to see you are all in fine form as usual, good to see thst you are all still slagging each other off . Anyway,I just heard here in Vancouver , that someone has been taking my song "Two Little Boys" by Rolf Harris in vain, God I haven't that song in...

Views: 593 Replies: 5

Last Post: May 8, 2012 10:25pm
by TamHunter

Allan Crawford

Seaforth Highlanders - WW2

Morning All Can you help me ?. We are trying to trace some info on my grandfather - Allan Stewart Warren Crawford, born 28th November 1908 @ 34 McLellan Street, Govan. We know he served with the Seaforth Highlanders, trained around the Strathpeffer area ( bas...

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Last Post: Apr 9, 2012 5:02am
by Allan Crawford

Bigedd

whit's this aw aboot.

Hello Dennis, Frank an 47, Christ Tam, a widna know where to come into this conversation, ah can gie ye a bit o advice though. If you looking fur ony sympathy aff 47 ah hope you huv a dictionary,cause you'll find it somewhere between ****e and syphilis,an your ri...

Views: 1025 Replies: 20

Last Post: Apr 4, 2012 1:28pm
by Eck Muir

TamHunter

Whits this a aboot

Ah thocht this site wis awe aboot rippen the pish oot o each ither noo it seems its fur music luvvers complete wi D Jays wee diddy hamilton(47)an tony blackspot(dennis).Oh an dinna get cocky Dennis,he"s oot there reelin ye in,jist biden his time,an when its richt he...

Views: 452 Replies: 5

Last Post: Feb 24, 2012 10:22pm
by Eck Muir

Eck Muir

Ooor Tam's Health

A phoned Tam yesterday an he telt mi he wis gettin on fine,missin a wee swally but feelin braw.His wife phoned me an hour later to let me ken he's started pishin on the flair again and any donations of nappies,new or used would be most appreciated.Tam you tell some l...

Views: 647 Replies: 24

Last Post: Feb 19, 2012 6:41pm
by dennis krawczyns...

tamhunter

back at last

well here ah am again back fae ma hoalidays in the hoaspital an lookin foarward tae sum intelectual conversachun or in the case o 47 a load o pish,ahm wan up oan him awready,he sits at his cumputer an talks a lot o sh*te, ah kin sit at mine talk a lot o sh*te an hiv...

Views: 507 Replies: 11

Last Post: Jan 5, 2012 9:53pm
by tamhunter

Geoff Foster

Billy Mc Donald

Hi I am an ex Devon and Dorset soldier who is asking for some help with an ex Queens Own Highlander, Billy Mc Donald. I did my Skill at Arms course with Billy many years ago and found him to be an excellent instructor and soldier. He has now fallen on hard times an...

Views: 355 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jan 3, 2012 11:06am
by Geoff Foster

Ian MacDonald

The Cameron Highlanders - Egypt 1952;

Hi My late Father;Ian Sutherland MacDonald from Inverness, did his National Service with The Camerons between 1951 and 1953.He spent time in Austria and Egypt. I was recently looking at some of his old ARMY PHOTOS,came across one of a Parade Inspection and Guar...

Views: 501 Replies: 1

Last Post: Nov 18, 2011 11:17am
by Joe MacDonald

Tamhunter

Broons Book

Eck,Ahm startin this new page cause the last yin looks like the Broons Book, an gawn whi whit ah"ve heard ye look like Granpaw (or is it Maw).Aye richt enough the wa"s wir awe knoaked doon here in the 70"s an iverything is awe brand new,whit a braw place this is noo....

Views: 817 Replies: 13

Last Post: Sep 12, 2011 8:48pm
by 47

MATE

Marco MacAulay

Didnt know if anybody knew this, but i heard Marco MacAulay graduated from university last week. Done very well from what i gathered. All i can say is wel done to him

Views: 1499 Replies: 6

Last Post: Aug 12, 2011 2:41pm
by eddie sheridan

Tam Hunter

Fly man

Aye see you big man,you"re nae dozer jist sit back an let 47 gie me awe the pelters, bet yer hivin a richt laff at ma expense.

Views: 585 Replies: 19

Last Post: Aug 11, 2011 4:34pm
by Eck Muir

eck muir

Hunter's preferences

Tam wants more womens items to be sold from the regimental shop,wid that be sussy's,miby a tartan thong or a sporran wi a see through crutch.Maked ye wonder,and at your age Tam.

Views: 482 Replies: 4

Last Post: Jun 29, 2011 8:54am
by eck muir

Peter Davies

Gibraltar 1955 to1957 - Trying to trace my father

Hi I wonder if anyone who was serving in Gibraltar from 1955 to 1957 would be prepared to help me. I am trying to trace my father who was serving in the Seaforths during that period. I have very few details and I am not sure how reliable they are. My mother was a loc...

Views: 381 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jun 6, 2011 3:54pm
by Peter Davies

MikeCavanagh

1st. SEAFORTHS 1930-1950

Hello All, Any SEAFORTHS or Theirs of 1930-1950 vintage still out there as I need help in searching that specific era re. Family etc? Any contact valued as only a rare few to date of my time noted so far! "CABERFEIDH"

Views: 626 Replies: 2

Last Post: Jun 6, 2011 9:48am
by MikeCavanagh

MikeCavanagh

DEER-HORNS DECORATION: SEAFORTH DEPOT

HECTOR MOTIF: A photo of my Father C1920s shows him in Drum-Major Uniform 1st. SH in an arched doorway (Bandroom?). The Arch is of white Plaster with Black multiple 'CABERFEIDH' Horns adorning it. Can anyone identify the Depot please in memory? It could be FG or ALDE...

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Last Post: May 10, 2011 3:49pm
by MikeCavanagh

Eddie Chorley

Trying to find B Coy 70-73

Is there anybody out there,Especially the boys from Dumbarton Jim Louge,John McGill,Peter Keilly. I've also seen some other names from B Coy I would like to wish well. Tam Hunter,Eck Ross,Frank depellett.(Ronnie Baybutt he might not remember me.I was Chic Gallaghers...

Views: 1443 Replies: 7

Last Post: Apr 21, 2011 1:17pm
by jimmy mcghee t...

jim mackay90

hong kong births

im having big trouble getting a birth cert for my son who was born when we were in Hong /Kong Im slim jim mackay was A coy but went to HQ COY RPs i cant get any way forward we any one as they keep telling me he not registered but ive been told it was the bn who are...

Views: 674 Replies: 4

Last Post: Apr 14, 2011 10:45am
by George Monaghan

Bob (Ert) Walker

Old Comrades in 5 Platoon Bonnie Bee and Recce Platoon

Hi All, Looking for old friends who served in 5 Platoon "Bonnie Bee" From September/October 1970 - 1972 and Recce Platoon 1972 -1974.

Views: 644 Replies: 2

Last Post: Mar 17, 2011 5:19pm
by John Sutherland

tam hunter

keep taking the tablets

47,tell me this, when you send a post are you smokin sumthin or ur ye full o the wine or mair like your oan heavy medication,fur ah swear yer msgs ur gettin stranger and stranger.Ma man yer brains puggled an yer hieds ful o sweetie mice,ahm even thinkin when you tal...

Views: 540 Replies: 7

Last Post: Nov 19, 2010 10:21pm
by Eddie Chorley

William Mays

Thank You

Hello from America. I want to express my thanks to your storied unit, its veterans and serving members. My son has won the 2010 Champion Supreme Award, Grade IV Juvenile Snare, for the Eastern United States Pipe band Association (EUSPBA). He did so by playing "T...

Views: 401 Replies: 0

Last Post: Nov 18, 2010 7:19am
by William Mays

tam hunter

awe naw

jist when ah thocht it wis safe tae surface again ye hiv tae show up (47)mibbi ah niver bocht the drink,bit you sure as hell niver drunk it!!! once a slabber always a slabber.Christ thats me no gettin any peace fur a while

Views: 528 Replies: 6

Last Post: Nov 6, 2010 3:55pm
by 47

Mike Cavanagh

Regimental: Births/Deaths/Marriages in Depolyments

Seeking contact with any Member of a Family who is finding difficulty tracing Regimental: Birth/Marriage/Death Records re. Children of the Regiment Etc. in Deploys. Jim MacKay noted here re. Son's Birth? Use my E/Add.please? Grateful.

Views: 508 Replies: 0

Last Post: Oct 20, 2010 10:29am
by Mike Cavanagh

Eddie Chorley

Tams Photo's

Well worth the wait, cracking pic's Tam, 47's even smiling in two of them. Cheers m8.

Views: 601 Replies: 4

Last Post: Oct 9, 2010 9:08am
by 47

Pauline

Hoping To Find Anyone Who Knew John Jannetts Adams...

Bit of a long shot but trying to find anyone who served with or knew my Uncle, John Jannetts Adams. I have a photo of him in his uniform so that's how i know he was in the Queens Own Highlanders. I know he was in the Army for about 20 years. Would love to hear fro...

Views: 601 Replies: 6

Last Post: Mar 29, 2010 3:39pm
by Pauline

Glen Brown

WO2 Geroge A Brown

My father Geroge A Brown passed away 3/2/10. am looking for any one who served with in singapore,Burneo,Germany N Ireland

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Last Post: Mar 23, 2010 7:18pm
by Glen Brown

Glen Brown

WO2 George Brown

Looking for anyone who served with my dad George Brown in Singapore

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Last Post: Mar 19, 2010 8:29pm
by Glen Brown

Wully MacKenzie (58)

1980 to 1984

What date did we arrive in the Falklands, and how come the RAF guys got medals if they flew from the Ascensions (we flew into the Ascensions then sailed from there) but i can't remember when we arrived in the Falklands, can anybody help, i know the Battalion got the...

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Last Post: Feb 16, 2010 4:56pm
by jim mackay90

George Monaghan

Regimental Whisky

Hi, Anyone still have any of the bottled regimental whisky available? This is to replace stolen property. Any assistance would be appreciated. Thnaks, George.

Views: 650 Replies: 0

Last Post: Feb 8, 2010 5:34pm
by George Monaghan

David Burns

Scots at War T.V. Series

For those of you living outside the U.K., STV is airing a three-part video series, Scots at War, on 26 January and 2 and 9 February. From what I understand the series will show the history of the Scottish regiments and their involvment in wars since the regiments wer...

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Last Post: Jan 25, 2010 8:43pm
by David Burns

john adam

Capt John Hughes Adam

hi My father was Capt John Hughes Adam of the 7th Seaforth Higlanders, 1939 - 1946. He rose through the ranks pte - capt and i believe was wounded on the 19th july 1944, in Normandy. I accidently discovered photo on the web with him in it the photo B6003 was taken a...

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Last Post: Jan 24, 2010 1:56pm
by john adam

Tam Hunter

Franks address

frank can you send your e-mail address ahm sic o sending msgs then losing them awe

Views: 422 Replies: 1

Last Post: Jan 18, 2010 11:16am
by Frank DePellett

Garry Knowles

Maurice "Dabber" Knowles

Hi All, This may be a long shot but if you don't try.... I am building our Family Tree with Emma my 11 year old Daughter, we are looking for any information on my Dad and her Grandad MAURICE "DABBER" KNOWLES born 1920, who served in WW2 with the Seaforth Highland...

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Last Post: Jan 2, 2010 7:28pm
by Garry Knowles

Tam's Machine

Jist tae let ye ken,Tam Hunter's P.C isny workin,he's waitin fur a boy fae the Scottish Steam Trains arrivin wi some coal.

Views: 546 Replies: 4

Last Post: Dec 14, 2009 12:27am
by tam hunter