Great thread guys. I've really enjoyed following this one! I must admit, though, I was quite disapointed, when I picked up a book 'cataloging' his kills. The vast majority were old fashioned or out of date two seaters. It sort of took away the aura for me. Am I being unfair? This great history, though. Regards, John
If that's who I think it is... fascinating character, called ' Fighting Mac', and ended in suicide, I believe, over his sexuality... am I correct? Regards John
Hi Raj-Rif, Welcome to GMIC! Interesting post. What was the religeous make up of this Division? Was each Indian Division made up of one religeon, or was it multi religeous/cultural? Regards, John
Does anyone know if there were any Mentions In Despatches given during the Paras action at Majar Al-Kabir, where the Brotish RMPs were killed? It would be the same action that Sergeant Robertson was awarded the Conspicious Gallantry Cross.
Interesting, but the PSNI has downsized massively recently. There are still alot of troops based there, but in todays climate, for how much longer? Every large incident (Portadown for example) sees the deployment of troops. I wonder if soon, other County Forces will support, like over here.... John
Hi Guys. Great responses. I always thought that the USA method of awards was more cut & dried that ours. It's not, but just as long winded as ours (G.B.) . Regards, John
It's a Shackleton,,, I must admit that that all I renenber about them is the fact that they patrolled the N. Atlantic for 40 years too long.. this is an original with 30mm guns in the nose.
Received a piccy from my Dad , of me , a very long time ago. Its a Commando armoured car, ambushed by the rebels, with an RPG-7 and small arms fire, in the early seventies, i think. It's taken on Salalah plain. All the crew were killed.
Nice post, chaps. A terrible shame, but I thank him for our freedom. It made my blood boil that 'they' ie the PC brigade want to do away with Remembrance Sunday. It's men like this who we owe a great deal to. They carried the mental and physical scars to enable us to live the way do today. I think one day a year isn't to much to ask. I do hope Mr Anderson found his peace. regards, John
Hi Gordon, I am no expert on this, but I did have a QSA to a chap in the 95th Yeomanry, and the service papers showed only a mention of previous service , i think he did six yers elsewhere, but these papers were only interested in the year he did in the yeomanry. I hope that helps.... john
Hi hinrich, Yet anpther great post. I know you are away at the moment, but please keep it coming. For me it's something competely new , and I find it fascinating! Do you have shotgun restrictions in Iceland? What is the Armed Forces like there? Regards, John
Hi Hinrik, Really great post. Thank you very much. Oh, and please pardon my ignorance.... there really is very little information available on Iceland during the Wars. I would love to see and hear more on the topic, particularly of your museum. Are you enjoying China? Regards, John
Hi Marc, Have you tried the Royal British Legion? They would be a good place to start, and should have info on various Naval Associations. Regards, John
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