John Walker's Pages for ex-Army Old Pals - Guestbook Comments

H Plant 2004-11-15
to whom it may concern, i am looking to find my grandads old regiment, either photos or to reunite them. my grandads name is Mr Kenneth (Ken) Plant. i was hoping you might be able to help me locate what i am looking for as i have no clue where to look. you can contact me at t1aoaa4e@yahoo.co.uk any help would be appreciated miss h plant
Kevin Sandland 2005-05-05
Just ambled to your site. I was in Napier Barracks, Dortmund about 1970 as a member of a 5 Field Workshop advanced party which eventually ended up in Soest. I remember a fellow REME bod Tug Wilson (I know they are all call Tug) attached to the RA - however, this guy won a competition in kicking an American football and went to the USA for a short time to see if he was any good. Came back after a few weeks. He was also a good footballer. There was also a John someone who was the ASM. (my memory is going in my old age!!!). Just thought you may remember them. Kevin "Sandy" Sandland
Richard Howe 2005-06-26
Missing: I father, name of John Leonard Howe. Last known in Hereford with the REME Possible dates-1960-1973. Age approx 60 richardhowe@optonline.net
Warner Talso 2005-07-22
Hello I have been reading your website and trying to piece together my memories of the time. I was in the U.S. Army in Germany in 1960-63. As I remember it, we provided "special weapons" support to two British Corporal Regiments in Dortmund. This must have included yours. There were not that many! I remember running convoys north to Dortmund. The warhead storage area was adjacent to an airstrip. The British security forces used dogs on long 15-20 meter leashes. We would stay overnight and convoy back the next day. Some nights we were there you had bingo night. One time the Americans won a large number of the bingo games and there was much grumbling. Does any of this sound familiar? Warner Talso Albuquerque, New Mexico USA
Lars Hagen 2005-07-31
Sir -- while browsing using key words Corporal Missile -- I came upon your web pages: http://webusers.warwick.net/~u1012902/oldpals/reme/- I was in the 1st Missile Bn 38th Arty, US, in Babenhausen Germany, 1961 - 1962 We came to your range to fire four missiles during that period Beautiful country, daylight all night, warm-beer, 3 out of 4 shots were good Enjoy your web site -- Regards - Lars Hagen, Virginia, USA
John Walker 2006-09-25
Thanks to Brig (Ret'd) Alan Needham and Maj (Ret'd) Mike Powell we now have a complete list of names for the group photo.
Len Baker 2006-10-13
John My name is Len Baker I got your website from John Bosher. I was a Sgt Vehicle Mech And looked after the ground handling vehicles in 3 Bty. Lou Ramsbottom and I met at Arborfield, we did the course together,went to Crookham and then to Dortmund. I suppose you could say we were among the Founder members of 47 GW Regt REME workshops. Brian Harris was the Sparky. I have spoken to Lou and John recently. I left Dortmund in 1960, you may remember me. I have a few photos of the early days with 47, are they of interest to you.? As I type this a few names come back to me,after all it is 45 years ago. Well John I will close this now,I am now living in Somerset . I retired in 1995 after doing 24 years in the Army and having a garage for 20 years. I hope this finds you, I am a beginner at computing as I have only recently bought this box of tricks. Looking forward to hearing from you. Best wishes Len Baker.
John Walker 2008-04-03
Test for Peter Caplin.

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