I served with the 3rd RTR in Detmold Germany left army in 1957, I have tried for some time to find anyone who served in "A" Squadron. Today I Logged on and had a message from Peter who is now retired and lives in the USA. It was great to hear for him and brought back lots of happy memories of my time in Detmold
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| David Morgan |
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Ken and I became pals in 1962,we
were both stationed in Germany at
6 inf wksp REME BFPO 17 Munster.Ken
was a recovery mech,and I was a Driver/radio op.We lost contact when Kens father died,and Ken returned to the uk,and then got posted elswhere,but thanks to Forces Reunited,we met up again a
few weeks ago,the first time for 43 years, we had a great weeked,both our wives got on great,
and we plan to meet up again for Kens 65th.
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| David Peters |
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Ken and I became good pals when we
met in Germany BFPO 17 Munster,we were stationed in Buller Bks with 6
Inf Workshops REME in 1962. Ken was a recovery mech and I was a driver/radio op,but I use to spend
alot of time with the recovery guys.We lost contact, when Kens Father died and Ken returned home,
and then got posted elswhere,but
thanks to Forces Reunited,we met up a few weeks ago and had a great
weekend after a 43 year gap, Both our wives got on great and we plan to meet again for Kens 65th Birthday
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| David Peters |
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sandy and myself played in the 13/18th rugby team and were in the same squadron i left the army in nov 1974 and lost touch with a lot of mates sandy included,
on 29th june i spotted his name on your list of possible contacts and sent him a message
he replied on 30th june to say that he is involved with rotherhan rugby club
when i left the army i joined doncaster rugby club as a player
and still go to all thier games as a spectator now
rotherham are playing doncaster on 13th september
sandy and myself are meeting up there for a drink after 34 years
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| chris gryzelka |
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Thanks to Forces Reunited, I have found another friend that I served with in the QARANC at Tidworth, Hampshire in 1969. I got posted to Dhekelia and lost touch. It was so nice to catch up with everything, we are in regular contact now.
Thanks.
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| frances melling |
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Lyn and I met at Yeovil when we began a shorthand typing course in '65 (she was brill and I was absolutely rubbish but passed somehow). We became good friends but completely lost touch when we were posted. Although neither of us knew it we were both posted to Germany, Lyn in Bielefeld and me in Rheindahlen. Sunday 15th June '08 I received an e-mail from Lyn who had seen my profile on forces reunited and somehow recognised me. I replied to her e-mail and today 18th June we talked on the phone after 33years. It was as if we'd never lost contact and so amazing I still can't believe it. More unbelievable was that another girl who both Lyn and I were with at Yeovil (also called Brenda) also saw my profile and has been in touch this week. How brilliant is that!!! Thanks Forces Reunited you have made three old Wrac mates extremely happy.
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| Brenda Robinson (nee Featherstone) |
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i joined this site to find a friend of my mum's and also my uncle , It was sooo nice to contact him on my mothers behalf. unfortunately , it was too late for " doug" to meet up again with my uncle as he had passed away just months before. However, idris also knew my grandparents, so it is nice to hear stories about " the good old days".
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| Adele ritchie |
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dave and i became good friends while serving in the army r.e.m.e in germany at 6inf workshops munster...we served about two and a half years together1962/65 and had some good times...we lost touch when i was posted to another part of germany 22 signal regt lipstadt...we had,nt been in contact with each other for 43years untill dave contacted me on forces reunited,he joined one day and contacted me the next...we are both retired now and married with grown up children...we met last weekend at barnard castle with the wives and had a great time
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| kenneth dawson |
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When you can get in contact with somone you have not seen in 50 years, and they live half a world away,that is a good enough reason for me being a member of Forces Reunited. ( What are you waiting for )
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| Robert Spike |
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I have been a member of a number of ex-Service sites over the years and had virtually given up the thought of making contact with anyone. This is especially because my group, The Balloon Unit of Cardington, numbered so few bods. Then out of the blue through Forces Reunited, one of the happier faces from my time in the RAF contacted me. We're both 71 now, but for me at least, the last 50 years just disappeared and our shared experiences are fresh again.
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| David Bottrill |
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Tony and I served in the RAF both at trade training (RAF Weeton) and on to Schleswig,North Germany back in 1956-8.We lost touch when unit closed down Because of this website Ive now got in touch with him and we are hopefully going to meet up again next month at a Veterans Parade in the nearby town of Todmorden.What did it! My nickname of "Frizby"
Thankyou "Forces Reunited" for this to happen after so many years.
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| william stafford |
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Pete and I served together at 39 Heavy Regiment Workshop REME and went to the Gulf the first time around. I left the Army in 1992 and had not seen or heard much of my former buddies since then.
I logged onto Forces Reunited with a certain degree of scepticism about it working.
To my surprise, I have been able to look up my old mates and get in touch with them.
It has given me a feeling of comradeship that was once lost. Thanks to Forces Reunited, I have been able to catch up with old mates.
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| Andy Evans |
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Through Forces Reunited I was able to locate the names of several RAFP Dog Handler colleagues whom I served with in the RAF between 1962-1971.One such contact was able to give me the name and address of a very good friend of mine (Dick FINDLAY) whom I lost contact with and last spoke to over 40 years ago. He telephoned me today and we hope to meet up in the not too distant future. Thank you Forces Reunited.
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| Ray Evans |
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I served with Andy in 38 Engineer Regt.Even though we live near to each other I lost contact with him when I01282 45 completed my service in 1987.Ihave contacted him through your website and hopefully will be meeting up with him soon.
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| Stephen Wilby |
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Great news, back in contact within 48hrs, not seen each other since 1984, when i was posted back to UK for my last posting, each of us in touch with several others from same unit 35 Engr Wksp Hameln 1982-85.
Will try for re-united party later in year.
Many thanks Foreces Re-united.
Ian Tilson.ex Sgt REME.
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| Ian Logan Tilson |
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In 1941 both Robert Buxton and myself at the ages of five started school at Warstones Road Wolverhampton. At the age of eleven R.B. left for another school but owing to my date of birth I had to stay on another year and never saw or heard from him since then.
At the age of 15 years and eight months in 1952 I joined the Royal Navy as a Boy/seaman at HMS Ganges. Apparently R.B joined the same place
Robert Hanley.in the November of that year. Neither of us knew of the others existance at Ganges and we both served our time and lived our seperate lives until a couple of days ago when R.B must have recently joined Forces re-united and, on looking through the membership came across my name (me having been a member for many years) and contacted me. We have since exchanged messages and hope to keep in touch by boring each other to death with tales of our lives over the past sixty eight years. Naturally we will be exchanging many photographs to go with our Navy days.
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| Robert Hanley |
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I have just spoken to someone I met in Cyprus around 1960. I contacted a complete stranger on forces reunited who said that his father knew my friend. All this happened in 48 hours. We are going to keep in touch now and hope to meet soon. Thanks to those who helped me.
John (dusty) Miller
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| John (Dusty) Miller |
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In 1962 I joined the Royal Navy & met a guy called Mick Riles. Having gone through basic training and spent two years aboard our first Ship: HMS ALBION, we lost touch. Some 43 Years later through Forces Reunited, Mick located me. It was quite an emotional reunion. Well done Forces Reunited. Keep up the good work.
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| Keith Ridley |
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we served in Singapore in 68 70 in 54 farelf lost contact but we caught up through this web site and have since had roger and his wife Karen over to Adelaide on holiday had marvelous time catching up mac
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| ian macpherson |
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We served in the royal signals .stationed herford germany in 1952.lost touch over the years but thanks to forces reunited we got back together. Barry lives in norfolk U.K while I am now living in Australia.we exchanged photos of how we looked back then.
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| Richard Duckett |
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