Welcome to my nifty Dreambook, a free guestbook service from New Dream Network and the DreamHost!If you have a minute, please add your entry to those below by signing my Dreambook!
| Homepage URL: | http://traserwatches.biz |
| Name: | William Lamb |
| E-mail address: | williamlamb@traserwatches.biz |
| Comments: |
I am still in a spin after hearing about Mac's death. I was in boy service with him and later we met up again in 249 in Singapore in 1968/69. He was a man who always enjoyed life to the full, may he rest in peace. |
| Name: | Dave Roberts |
| E-mail address: | dave8307@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | I can't believe that McBirney is dead - for me he was one of the most vibrant people of 249, along with his sidekick Pat Gallagher.
It's going to take a long time to get over this. RIP Matt, I have very many fond memories 0 especially that night at the Tanglin NAAFI with the Paras. God Bless, sleep tight |
| Name: | sandra collinson |
| E-mail address: | sandra_collinson@mac.com |
| Comments: | Looking through the pictures i saw Anne Waterworth who i knew in Bielefeld in 1968 after her tour of Singapore any one know her whereabouts? |
| Name: | Richard Hamilton |
| E-mail address: | cadetbattery@tiscali.co.uk |
| Comments: | Beg to report that Matt McBirney died peacefully at home on 23 March 2008. He simply went to sleep and never woke up.
Matt had been in hospital for several weeks with internal problems. Having been allowed home, he was making a good recovery and plans for a summer cruise. His many pals fully expected to see him at the 216 Para Sigs Reunion in May. Pete Thornton and I are composing a suitable obituary for the Wire and Pegasus. If you have any comments or suitable (?) stories about Matt, please mail them me for inclusion. Thank you. RIP Matt McBirney, sorely missed, never forgotten. |
| Name: | John Davis |
| E-mail address: | john_davis_4@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | Just heard from my wife last night that Matt McBirney has passed away. Ahe was contacted by Matt's wife Jan, awaiting further details. |
| Name: | Nathan Pepper |
| E-mail address: | focalpoint8@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | Just a quick note to thank everyone of you who have fought under her majesty. |
| Name: | colin somerest |
| E-mail address: | colinandgerry@yahoo.co.uk |
| Comments: | Can anyone supply me an E mail address for Bill Dixon
Radio Relay troop 1960. He married an Australian girl in Singapore and i assume he is living in Australia now ? |
| Name: | Michael Yorke |
| E-mail address: | michaelyorke@earthlink.net |
| Comments: | Just want to wish all 249'ers a very Merry Christmas 2007 and a Happy New Year 2008.
Mike Yorke HF Troop 1963/4/5 Port Washington, Long Island, New York |
| Name: | Alan Bishop |
| E-mail address: | alanmbishop@btinternet.com |
| Comments: | Hi Everyone
Served in Comcen Troop 1965-1967. Brilliant site, shall spend the next few weeks looking through the pictures and remembering the brilliant times. |
| Name: | Eric Sharp |
| E-mail address: | ontour46@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | Served in Comcen Troop 1967-69
Now living in Darwin NT Australia. Without a doubt 249 Signal Sqn was by far the best Unit I served with, in my 22yrs service. Have fond memories of the friendships made and true camaraderie. I will try and remember some of the names that are missing on some of the photos and let you know. Would be happy to hear from any ex members who still have a memory of those times. |
| Name: | Dave Lawrence |
| E-mail address: | dgl936@yahoo.co.uk |
| Comments: | Does anyone recall 'Wilf' Egerton, he was a cpl Radio Op in 249 circa 1962/1964?
Wilf (a 'laid-back' guy if ever there was one!) spent a good few years in the Far East and on leaving 249, went to 540 Troop in Penang. |
| Name: | Jonathan Taylor |
| E-mail address: | pc1406taylor@aol.co.uk |
| Comments: | I served at 249 Signal Squadron in 1988 - 1992, I was in 'Support Troop' and my Staff Sgt was Staff Sgt Duffy. I would love to hear from any ex-members, especially Taff Owens (t-shirt). |
| Name: | David Lamont |
| E-mail address: | david.lam57@googlemai.com |
| Comments: | Hello to everyone who served in 'The' Squadron.
I have found some old photo's and will be putting them on the site soon. Loads of photo's from the Indian chappy. Shall I put them on or have you thrown yours away? Merry Christmas 2007 to all. David Lamont HF Troop 64-65 |
| Name: | Colin Bishop |
| E-mail address: | colin@broach.karoo.co.uk |
| Comments: | Hi to all ex members of the best Squadron 249 Sigs Sqn, just heard the sad news about Taff Dunbar, would love to hear from any of you ex Air Support Troop or HF Troop.
Cheers Colin |
| Homepage URL: | http://johnsandywhite.freehosting.net/ |
| Name: | John (Chalky) White |
| E-mail address: | johnsandywhite@yahoo.co.uk |
| Comments: | I joined the 249 Web site earlier in the year. I used to be in HF Troop from !964 to 1966. Was in several R&R bands/groups during my time there and married Sandy Maiden who I met while practicing at the Youth Club in Singapore. Nice to see the names on the Photos of so many people that I can remember. Those sure were some good times. Sorry to hear about Taff Dunbar. I seem to remember we nicknamed him the Zulu Warrior and he was a fantastic swimmer. Having size 15 feet probably helped. Good luck and a happy future to you all. |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.249signalsquadron.co.uk/ |
| Name: | Jim Parry |
| E-mail address: | richie.storm@btinternet.com |
| Comments: | Hi, what a great web site. My first visit today. Even found a photo of me with the Comcen Hairies. Thats me in the centre with John Donovan on the right as you look. I Think the guy behind (back left) is Cpl Bev Smith. Cant remember the others. I'm living in Yorkshire now and at the ripe old age of 62. I was in 249 from 65 to 68. Had a band called the Fanatics and got Married in St Johns Church in Sept 67. Anyone remember? e-mail me at my address. It would be great to hear from anyone who was there. |
| Name: | Jim Parry |
| E-mail address: | richie.storm@btinternet.com |
| Comments: | Hi, what a great web site. My first visit today. Even found a photo of me with the Comcen Hairies. Thats me in the centre with John Donovan on the right as you look. I Think the guy behind (back left) is Cpl Bev Smith. Cant remember the others. I'm living in Yorkshire now and at the ripe old age of 62. I was in 249 from 65 to 68. Had a band called the Fanatics and got Married in St Johns Church in Sept 67. Anyone remember? e-mail me at my address. It would be great to hear from anyone who was there. |
| Name: | Graham Jolly |
| Comments: | Ken Simister
I Have tried emailing you using the address given in your guestbook entry - it is being bounced. Contact me direct through the "Contact List" button on the 249 home page. Cheers - Graham Jolly |
| Name: | Ken Simister |
| E-mail address: | ksimister@bushinternet.com |
| Comments: | Hi to all
HF Troop then Air Support Troop from 1967 to 1970 Excellent site, brings back lots of happy memories |
| Name: | Nick Nicholson |
| E-mail address: | bigken249@googlemail.com |
| Comments: | Thoght it time to sign in now i have the facilities to accomplish this. Best wishes to all who served in the "HAPPY SQUADRON". Especially the guys from 1965 to 1968. Keep up the good work John and Graham. Thanks for such a brilliant and interesting web site. Nick and Marlies Nicholson.
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| Name: | Dave (Slim) Worthington |
| E-mail address: | daveandannworth@aol.com |
| Comments: | Was part of 249 sqn between 67 and 69 then returned in 70-71. I have seen photo's on the 249 site of lads i had forgotten about. It was great to go back in time and see the old faces and places. I will be pleased to hear from any one who remembers me. |
| Name: | david west |
| E-mail address: | a.skaffer-west@webspeed.dk |
| Comments: | Hi to all the ex sigs out there. I would just like to say for the record that one of your members Pat Gallagher was my SSM at 2 Armoured Div Hq & Sig Regt, and he was a bloody good, decent bloke, i remember his favourite saying was "the balls in your court" i have been trying to get in touch with him for a couple of years..however no joy. If anyone is in touch with him, please send him my regards.
kindest regards, Dave West ex Cpl, ex Rtg A2 troop 2 ADSR 79-83. |
| Name: | Bob Proctor |
| E-mail address: | rwp1000@cam.ac.uk |
| Comments: | Hi, Tony Ratcliffe alerted me to this site. Though I was not there long, 1966, it brought back memories and some names I knew from the past; 225, and the future; 252. One guy seems to have fallen off your list is Cpl. (Paddy) Tuite - think thats the spelling - who was in 249 at the same time. Remember Pete Alves, Jock Crosson, Moss Helliwell, and Ed Pacey's time in 252 is the nearest I came to all out war I came near to. |
| Name: | Jim McLeod |
| E-mail address: | charles165mcleod@btinternet.com |
| Comments: | Hi there folks,I have moved to a new house and have been off the net for a few weeks. I have also changed my Email address.
Jim [Jock]Mcleod ex 18 Signal Regt. 63/66 |
| Name: | JOHN F NUTTING |
| E-mail address: | BEEJAYDREAM@HOTMAIL.COM |
| Comments: | Hi served in 249 from 1963 to 66. Air Support.Saw service in Borneo, Brunei, Labuan, Malaya and Thailand. Great times, great Squadron. All seemed a bit dull when posted back to Europe. Went to 639 Sqdn attached to 94 Loc Regt RA in Germany then to School of Sigs at Blandford. Stayed down in Dorset on Demob. Great to have found this site, so many memories. |
| Name: | Colin Somerset |
| E-mail address: | colinandgerry@yahoo.co.uk |
| Comments: | L/cpl Radio Relay Troop 1960-61
Princess Mary Barracks. |
| Name: | Mac McEwan |
| E-mail address: | malcommcewan243@btinterner.com |
| Comments: | Hi Graham, Just to let know my new email address. This new website is a cracker, the pictures are great. I still at my age recognise a few faces despite being a paperbasher!! |
| Name: | Bryan Lawrence |
| E-mail address: | G4lsl@tiscali.co.uk |
| Comments: | Hello all
I was with 249 "The Happy Sqn" from 1st Feb 63 for a while then did a stint at 18 Sig Regt. Enjoyed the parties !! Shall visit Dover Road in May of 2008 with a bit of luck. I am told Bugis street has changed somewhat. |
| Name: | Mick Hemingway |
| E-mail address: | w19emh@btinternet.com |
| Comments: | Served with Comcen Troop Jun 65 to Sep 67. Lots of names and faces came flooding back. Ahhh the memories! |
| Name: | charlie rodgers |
| E-mail address: | davidkathleenrodgers@yahoo.co.uk |
| Comments: | Graham,
Unfortunately i was not part of your 249 but that of 249 amfl. My reason for this entry is to express our deep sorrow on the loss of both Paddy Moore and Jackie Snaith. jackie in particular was a great friend of my wife and myself when serving together in 22 sigs. This is the first I had heard. If you have Kath's address could you please pass on my e mail. thanks for your time |
| Name: | john gardiner |
| E-mail address: | ian_gardiner63@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | Great site Pam brings back good memories of terendak, i was there in the 60s and served with 2infantry workshops REME we had moved from Taiping 1961.
good on yea Jock. |
| Name: | John Beach |
| E-mail address: | john.beach@base.be |
| Comments: | Served in Radio Relay Troop 249 from September 1968 until mid 1969 then posted to 18 Sigs. Nickname Sandy |
| Name: | Graham Jolly |
| E-mail address: | graham.jolly@ntlworld.com |
| Comments: | For Attention of DICK WARD.
Hi Dick - thanks for the message in the guest book. I am loathe to leave any contact details in the guest book that can be read by all and sundry. Can you remember the number of the Squadron that served/lived alongside 249 in the PM Barracks. If so add that to 01233 637555 and that will give you my home number. ie add it to 555. Cheers - Graham Jolly |
| Name: | Kevin Straw |
| E-mail address: | 4parry@tiscali.co.uk |
| Comments: | Good to see some old names in THE corps. Served with Goldie in Lippstadt, Served with Taffy Audsley in Liverpool, got drunk with Pat Gallagher in Colchester.
I never had the privilige to serve with 249 but met a lot of the die-hards Regards, Kevin |
| Name: | dick ward |
| Comments: | I seved in 249 signals as a national service man from 1960 to 62 and have a host of photes and names but due to spam have lost my e mail address How can I make contact? |
| Name: | ned kelly |
| E-mail address: | gerrykelly333@hotmail.co.uk |
| Comments: | served 249 in early 1988 to 1990 usual turkey,norway denmark,italy good memories |
| Name: | james mccawley |
| E-mail address: | jmccawley |
| Comments: | hi
i have medals to 22218010 alexander sutherland black watch with photos of A sqdn the malayan scouts SAS,can you give me more info please on this man farelf 8.4.48-16.5.48 --farelf malaya-17.5.48--2.5.52 , he was M.I.D 16.12.1943. yours james mccwley. |
| Name: | Bob Harle |
| E-mail address: | bobandsylvia@talktalk.net |
| Comments: | Have been sorting photos for the site and found one of Babs and Rita (No 4 Coy WRAC)(Couldn't remember surnames.) No party was complete without them, they were two great girls! Anybody any news of them?
Have made contact with Mick Mutlow, Tony Meikle and Mick Ford. Anybody any news of Pete Meadows? |
| Name: | frank.knowles |
| E-mail address: | frank.knowles@freenet.de |
| Comments: | Excellent. The only thing I could not find was the name ANCHOR BIER. Brewed at the same brewery , just a change of labels at the end of the production line, I saw it in 1967, what a farce.It was always said that Tiger bier tasted better, until this visit. I served with 249 Airtroop. |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.traserwatches.biz |
| Name: | Bill Lamb |
| E-mail address: | williamlamb@traserwatches.biz |
| Comments: | Hi all 249ers,
Merry Christmas and may all your dreams come true in 2007. |
| Homepage URL: | http://260sigsqnsam.abelgratis.co.uk |
| Name: | Archie Cairns |
| Comments: | On behalf of the Committee and Membership of 260 Signal Squadron (SAM) Association I'd like to take this opportunity to wish Committee and Membership of 249 Signal Squadron (FARELF) A Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year |
| Name: | John Davis |
| E-mail address: | john_davis_4@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | Hi Guys,
Just to let you all know that Afghanistan is a shitehole. Moving into the winter - freezing at night but still warm during the day, although it's been raining of late. Most of the Taliban appear to have gone for the winter, re-group, re-arm and re-train ready for the spring offensive...oh hum, the marines are well pissed off, not fired a shot in anger out on the FOB's! Sporadic rocket and mortar attacks on Kandahar but mostly aimed at the flight line and they must be a very determined team - it's damn cold out there in the hills. Catch you all later. |
| Name: | Goldie Peters |
| E-mail address: | peters10078@surrey.pnn.police.uk |
| Comments: | Hi Guys,
congratulations on the good news that 249 (is a happy squadron) is a part of the RSA and well done on your hard work Graham. John I have not forgotten my write up ref my recent visit to Singas and the latest photo of Zam Zams to rank along side Pete Buckley's. trust all are well and stay lucky. Goldie |
| Name: | Jimmy Scoular |
| E-mail address: | john@scoular73.freeserve.co.uk |
| Comments: | Great site, brings back lots of memories. Must dig out old photos. Credit to the guys who run it. |
| Name: | Bill Milsom |
| E-mail address: | wtmilsom@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | Great site good pictures seen some old freinds I have some photos also will let you have them as soon as I can find them |
| Name: | Mike Brooke |
| E-mail address: | alanbro42@aol.com |
| Comments: | It sure does bring back memories as people say. I was posted to 648 Signal Troop in merry old Brunei in early 68 then after a spell there went to 237 Sig Squad and finished up in 249 which was great,being a TG Op met lots of old friends there and after that got that suit we all prayed for. I too did a memory journey to Singapore about 6 years ago and boy how its changed. I have some slides of an exercise I was on in 69 and will post those when i can find the darn things. |
| Homepage URL: | http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/28signalregiment |
| Name: | Tim Payne |
| E-mail address: | timjpayne@tiscali.co.uk |
| Comments: | Nice site,try making a visit to my site. |
| Name: | Bob Harle |
| E-mail address: | bobandsylvia@talktalk.net |
| Comments: | Great to see so many familiar faces, hope to be able to supply more photos for the site |
| Name: | James Hutch Hutchinson |
| E-mail address: | james.hutchinson57@ntlworld.com |
| Comments: |
Wonderful site. Did my bit with 249 on Ex Picot (1968). At a place called Gonk Dust ?. An old airfield, that was used to grow water melons. A TG op on loan from 200 Sqn RCT. Happy Days. |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.marsden.me.uk |
| Name: | Pam McDonald |
| E-mail address: | pmcdonald63@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | It is super on here now that one doesn't have to negotiate ones way around the dreaded pop ups. |
| Name: | hazel brady nee Goddard |
| E-mail address: | imagequilting@optusnet.com.au |
| Comments: | Enjoyed the trip down memory lane John,its great to be able to show your children,they way it was.As in all the sites a time capsule where for that split second in time your youth returns,ooOh what a feeling.You have done yourself and squadron proud.Keep up the excellent work and all the best. Hazel |
| Name: | Pete Thornton |
| E-mail address: | rpthornton@bigpond.com |
| Comments: | John:
Warning Order. Val is about to get a blast from the past from Hazel Brady. Pete. |
| Name: | Tony (Anthony) Newark |
| E-mail address: | tony_newark@yahoo.co.uk |
| Comments: | I was in Singapore 1966-1970 serving at 249 Signal Squadron. I was seconded at Lon Nock Towers in Thailand for sixth months to the closure of the UK army. Then I was seconded again to HQ Tanglin Communication Centre in the cipher room. If you remember me, please get in touch. All the best, Tony. |
| Name: | John Shepherd |
| E-mail address: | js002c4865@blueyonder.co.uk |
| Comments: | it is great to see that the members of 249 are not forgotten. a professional site to be proud of. |
| Name: | Dave Roberts |
| E-mail address: | daver@cybase.co.uk |
| Comments: | IS Troop and 18SR 1967-69
The site is running fantastically - a job well done |
| Name: | Taff Audsley |
| E-mail address: | douglasaudsley@btinternet.com |
| Comments: | Hi John,
just to let you know I'm still alive and kicking. did two tours with air support around '62-65 period. nice to read a few old names and sad to see a few are no longer with us. Taff Audsley (sometimes known as Taffy oddsocks) |
| Name: | Goldie Peters |
| E-mail address: | peters10078@surrey.pnn.police.uk |
| Comments: | Hi John/Graham,
the site is flowing as smooth as a pint of Tiger to which I had many, having just returned from Singa's. I have an updated photo to go alongside Pete Buckley's photo outside Zam -Zams which was still packed with customers enjoying the delicacies and that was at 4pm. just managed to catch site of it whilst on an open topped bus , jumped off and Deborah and I were ordering Nasi goreng etc, my Singa's sure has changed, photo's to come once organized Goldie |
| Name: | John G Jones |
| E-mail address: | jgj.taxes@ntlworld.com |
| Comments: | I served with RR Troop 63 to 64.
I was a line tech, sent to Labuan (64) to work with a line party -- Cpl Rogers (lineman) on a GPO aluminum cable installations with "bad joint" problems. Was then posted to 19 Sigs Changi to work on auto telephone exchanges, line transmission equipment - telegraph and vox installations |
| Name: | Ron Taylor |
| E-mail address: | chalkyson@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | As usual a brilliant site. I am actually the abandoned child of John n Val, they gave me up for adoption after a torrid affair when J was a paperboy and V was a milk maid in the old days (pre 1920's??? I was told by social services that the only way to find them was to join the Corps. Join the Corps I did and they became 2 of my dearest friends ever. We don't talk about the past anymore, I have forgiven them for abandoning me because my other daddy "Taylor" did such a wonderful job!!!!
Love u loads Ron n Marion |
| Name: | Jimmy Gwilt |
| E-mail address: | Jgsapper@Supanet.com |
| Comments: | Served in Thailand 1964/66 ( Operation Crown )59 Ind Fld Sqd RE. Sqd Sigs Ubon Ect. Worked with 249 detachment.
New site looks great. Give me a shout if you need £.S.D.to keep the site running Kind Regards JG |
| Name: | Geoff Back |
| E-mail address: | info@grb.me.uk |
| Comments: | Great job John, Looks great.
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| Name: | Quah Boo Lim |
| E-mail address: | qbl1731@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | I do not think anyone can remember me. |
| Name: | Griff |
| E-mail address: | Journeyman933910@aol.com |
| Comments: | Looks like a lot of the wrinkle's have been taken out ... A lot better ... If you need a few bob to keep the site up and running let me know ... I think a few of us could put a £5 in to the hat ... Should make a difference ...
John933 |
| Name: | Keith Greenhalgh |
| E-mail address: | theredcoat2@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | Member of Comcen Troop from middle of 1968 to end of 1969
Great time, now living in southern california for last 27 years. |
| Name: | neil mackellar |
| E-mail address: | neil.mackellar@blueyonder.co.uk |
| Comments: | very interesting site. I served in Singapore and Malaya also Borneo |
| Name: | Colin Mills |
| E-mail address: | colin@mills75.freeserve.co.uk |
| Comments: | Who remembers Bugie Steet and Dum Dum. |
| Name: | John Davis |
| E-mail address: | john_davis_4@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | Welcome to the new address - No adverts, no pop-ups - isn't it great??? |
| Name: | John Davis |
| E-mail address: | john_davis_4@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | The site is now repaired - We will soon be moving to a new site without the adverts and pop-ups thanks to Graham Jolly who has stumped the 2 year subscription. |