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2nd of May 2012 03:10 AM by alf mitchell website: http://alfgmitchell@gmail.com
hello old friends,left eod in1975. tom davidson, russ dunbar, bill harrison, chalky white, jim radcliffe, i was his best man, and many more. frank shattock who left same time as myself but never turned up at the piss up. also not forgetting jim prescott.
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1st of May 2012 02:40 PM by Fos
Phill Monks has not passed away but sadly does have terminal cancer prognosis is 3 months.
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30th of April 2012 10:58 AM by Gaz Nash
Just had a great day at the Army verses Navy rugby, good turn out from ex EOD , how about spreading the word and make it a meet up date for an annual pissup???
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16th of March 2012 02:18 PM by Eric Meighan website: http://erichazelm@aol.com
I have just found out that Phill Monks passed away yesterday, RIP mate.
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4th of March 2012 11:42 PM by james Porter
Hello was on attachment to you in 1981 for a couple of months from 8fld Sqn got sent to Ashby De La Zouch with the Hans England drilling rig made a wee hole in the cricket ground then down to Bramley to an old munitions site for clear up.. Would like to wish all the lads wherever they are, all the best
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3rd of March 2012 10:52 AM by AL website: http://www-ukchallengecoins.com
Currently designing a Challenge Coin for the REA BD Branch, I will put the various designs on the FaceBook Group prior to production, myself and 'Joey Bloggs' will front all costs and will make the coins available for direct purchase from our website.

Cheers,

AL...

P.S. Make sure you all have your Challenge Coins for REA BD Branch meets or you'll be buying a lot of Beer : )
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2nd of January 2012 05:07 PM by stuart (jock) carmichael website: http://s.carmichael338@btinternet.com
Have just come across the site. Served with 1 BDRE at Broadbridge Heath in 1962. Was on the Sandwich job, I remember Pop Dawson. Sandy McLeod, Noddy Tyler and the 2 Troop Sergeant, Sgt. Sullie Sulivan, he had a big vauxhall cresta which he and I used with great effect in charming two of the chambermaids from the Sandwich Bells Hotel, cant remember any other of the names, old age I suppose.Any survivors of this era, please contact me s.carmichael338@btinternet.com.
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24th of December 2011 08:34 AM by Eric Meighan website: http://erichazelm@aol.com
I knew Stu Richardson well, we worked together on a regular basis. RIP mate.
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24th of December 2011 12:02 AM by Nigel Daly QGM
Hello anyone who can remember me.Served in 2 Troop out stations and then became the SSGT for the then newly formed para/commando Troop 49 eod Sqn.Then moved to Training Wing as WO2 (Late80's early 90's) Would love to hear from you.
juneandnigel@hotmail.co.uk
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22nd of December 2011 10:29 AM by John (Dago) Romans
To ail ex 49 Sqn - Just received sorry news that Stuart Richardson (3 Troop 49 mid seventies) died of bowel cancer in Dec 2009 or 2010.
RIP mate.
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19th of December 2011 06:34 PM by Les (Yokie) Roberts
A Merry Christmas and a Happy and Prosperous New Year to all serving and ex BD Engineers
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8th of November 2011 04:13 PM by Brummy May
Hi guys , looking forward to meeting up some old faces at the Centoph on Sunday , stay safe Brummy May
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4th of November 2011 06:22 PM by Bill Lewis
Hi Brian Batty
i served in 583 EOD from 1983- 1987,now living in Swansea
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20th of October 2011 06:12 PM by Christine Terry
Hi Brian Batty, Christine here ex of Heys, how are you doing,
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19th of September 2011 02:02 PM by Tony Pearce
Hi All,Just arrived from an excellent weekend at Chatham with 37 Fld. Sqn.Oldboys.org.Made to feel very at home.Sorry not to see any ex.BD there you missed a great weekend.
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16th of September 2011 08:59 AM by Eric Meighan website: http://erichazelm@aol.com
Hi John Romans, the contact details ars as follows:-
Postal address, Xafinity Paymaster, Sutherland House, Russell Wat, Crawley, RH10 1UH.
Telephone, 0845 121 2514.
Fax 01293 604024.
Email, spvapensions@xafinitypaymaster.com.
Hope this helps you John.
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15th of September 2011 06:26 PM by Tony Pearce
For John Romans,Ref.Pensions,Try Veterans UK website takes you to agency.REgards Tony Pearce
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15th of September 2011 12:34 PM by John (dago) Romans
Hi All,
Can anyone tell me where / who to contact about my army pension?
Hope all the ancient ones are doing OK.
All best to all. John (49 Sqn 73 - 77
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17th of August 2011 12:58 PM by ian sargent website: http://iansargent1963@hotmail.co.uk
came across site thought id say hello,so hello,any1 go back tothe 80<
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6th of August 2011 04:21 PM by Tony Pearce
Hi,Any Ex.49ers.going to Corps.Weekend at Brompton 16,17,18 sept.Booked in at King Charles Hotel on 16th.If any one fancies a drink.
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21st of July 2011 07:00 AM by Mr IMG Ferguson website: http://figlock@ozemail.com.au
Dear Sir or Madam

As a teen-aged boy i was waiting on my bicycle to cross over Marylebone Road and go home to Regents Park.

As I was waiting there was an army lorry parked back a little on the other side of the road If my memory serves me well there were soldiers standing near it. It exploded and sadly human remains hit me. The lorry was a complete wreck. I was shocked by what had happened. I cycled home and did not wish to inspect the scene.

I have just found this site on the internet. I am not sure if the two incidents are the same.

I feel very deeply about the brave men of the Disposal units.

In those days there were more than a few bombing episodes where we were lucky to be a survivor.

We will remember them

Yours sincerely,

Mr IMG Ferguson
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17th of July 2011 03:06 AM by tommy
Hello, came across this website whilst looking at a tribute to an old friend of mine, ssgt Jim presscott . Ill always remember the advice Jim gave to me before i set off on a 24 month tour of Belfast (1979-1981) with 33 regt RE . Once a sapper always a sapper.
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4th of July 2011 10:19 PM by Bob Morrison
Re Post#152. Would Graham Atkinson care to contact Bob Morrison at smartie.m@XXXtiscali.co.uk (leaving out the XXX!) re Broadbridge Heath.
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4th of July 2011 09:52 PM by Zippy
I forgot to mention how sad it is to hear that Captain Tony "Brummie" Crawford passed away this week and brave man and will i know many others will be sad to also hear of his passing.. RIP Tony ....
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4th of July 2011 09:48 PM by Zippy
I have not posted anything on here for a while so here are a few things ...Message for Andy Titmas... get in touch mate, graham@bigpondsolutions.com. In addition, I am looking forward to the 33 reunion at carver bks on saturday and look forward to meeting those who are making the journey....hi also to those who cannot make it.. Finally, I am keen to get in touch with Gaz Fairburn who is in 22 HQ SPT SQN between 88-92... he did the loudest burps you ever heard and was a top bloke.. thanks in advance to anyone who can put us in touch cheers....Zippy
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4th of July 2011 08:52 AM by Eric Meighan website: http://erichazelm@aol.com
Thanks for the notification Bob, still it is sad news about Brummie.
Brummie, rest in peace mate.
Sadly missed by Hazel and Eric.
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29th of June 2011 11:47 AM by John Romans
Ken O'Niel,

Hi mate - get in touch - johnromans@btinternet.com
All best
John (Dago) Romans
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22nd of June 2011 07:07 PM by Ken O'Neill
Just surfing and recognised a few names - will visit again no doubt
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15th of June 2011 09:01 AM by Eric Meighan website: http://erichazelm@aol.com
Hi Phil, Sorry to hear you have the big C, nice to see you access the site now and again. Hazel and I are great, happily retired and reaping the benefits of all our pensions, I took 14 months early retirement in Sept 08 and have not looked back since, don't know how we had time to work.
We hope everything works out for you in the future mate.
Eric n Hazel
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13th of June 2011 10:16 AM by Phil Monks website: http://philip_monks@yahoo.com
Bucket List,
Just been caught by the big "C", hope to make it in July 2011,
Stray on to the site regulary, remember Eric M. from BD Chattendene, HGV search NI & Penang.
Question,
Why is the coverage of 71 EOD Sqn Maplin Sands so low key? Not PC????
We were out in all weathers and so god damm early to catch the tides,
any one out there I would appreciate a response.
Phil Monks.
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1st of June 2011 06:43 PM by Vic Gowler website: http://victor.gowler@orange.fr
Hi,
I served in 1 Minefield Troop from Nov 58 until Nov 63 and knew Bill Gee well. I still have a Memorial Shield he painted for me..he was a talented artist. I have some photo's somewhere if you are interested.
Vic Gowler
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6th of May 2011 05:17 PM by Rob Duncan
today i was looking through some family photos and saw a pic of my late grandad george needler who was in the bomb disposal squad at the entrance of fort widley in the 1940s.he was then sent to isreal to do his job.Very brave man in a very dangerous job.
I have big respect for those in bomb disposal .
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25th of April 2011 11:48 AM by Andy Titmas
Hi ya Zippy. I was the welder with Don Mallett. Hope things are going well with you. It was really good to see some old (very old now) faces on the photos.
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31st of March 2011 08:38 PM by Nick Stone website: http://www.flickr.com/photos/osborne_villas/sets/72157625836754972/
Really interesting site, found due to a project I'm working on, but also nice as my Grandfather was RE in WW1. cheers Nick.
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18th of March 2011 04:41 PM by julianloach
Hello B D,
interesting looking thro' the site. My family, five us, all served in the Royal Engineers my dad served in 9 Bomb Disposal unit near Birmingham and if any one has any information regarding the unit or him they could contact me julianloach@gmail.com.His name was John Loach and he was commisioned in March 1940. be nice to hear from someone.
Thanks
Julian Loach
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10th of March 2011 02:01 PM by Mario Reid
Excellent site
Well done
REgards
Mario
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10th of March 2011 10:37 AM by Kev
Hello REBD,
Just a note to all the Veterans big thank you!
Also my late grandfather Sapper T who served at Dunkirk 1940 and took ordnance to the front lines and assisted dr teams UXB at Dunkirk. Also was in the RAOC in Wales 42-43 supporting the Bomb disposal teams. Then went on to Normandy and capture POW , After the WW2 as civilian volunteered to remove materials from IRA bombing in Brum in 60s-70 campaign.
God Bless,
Kev
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3rd of March 2011 09:11 AM by Eric Meighan
jhonromans@btinternet.com
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24th of February 2011 10:21 PM by chico sharpe website: http://ian.sharpe1@sky .com
Looking: john romans/ kev parson/ brig gerrard all served at lodgehill camp 74-78
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7th of January 2011 12:59 PM by Peter Hodgson
I am researching Brompton-on-Swale War Memorial where Sapper Harold Lyth is commemorated and where he is buried close by. If anyone does find out what the incident on 23 Apr 1941 was or anything about it, I would be very greatful to hear about it. Please email me at zedz@hotmail.com. Many Thanks. Peter Hodgson
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30th of December 2010 08:39 PM by Fossil
Linda
The St Pauls event was on the 30th September. Although we have a few older members it would be impossible for them to recall one single detonation.

Branch Webmaster
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29th of December 2010 11:54 PM by Linda Wilkins
Via BBC World News I learned that today is the 70th anniversary of the saving of St. Paul's Cathedral and it sent me on a web search because my mother had told me that an unexploded bomb which was dropped on the Cathedral a few days before was detonated on the Hackney Marshes on September 15, the day my sister was stillborn.
Later a stillbirth certificate gave the date of September 10. Needless to say, my mother was very skeptical, especially since the 'body' was supposedly cremated immediately. My search turned up this website and the possibility that someone else, perhaps one of your members, recalls the detonation and can comment on this matter.
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27th of December 2010 12:25 PM by Paul ( Johno) Johnson
re: old photo's
To the guys who were in Kuwait for the clearance Rodge Drinkhall ,Gonz Wright and Macc.
I've got quite a few photo's that I will upload for you to peruse at your leisure.(especially Rodge outside our luxury accomodation )!!!!! They should be on in the next couple of days, once I get them scanned etc.
All the best
Johno
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27th of December 2010 12:16 PM by Paul (Johno) Johnson
Re: post 34,
Hi Bob, I know you posted your note in 2009, but as the saying goes"better late than never"
I hope that you and your family are doing okay? Adi (the scriit) Escritt mentions you from time to time.
You say that you met Prince Charles! What about our meeting, surely that warrants a quick mention?ha ha. Wish you all the best mate, if you want to get in touch Adi has the dog and bone mate.
All the best
Johno
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24th of December 2010 08:28 PM by Les (Yorkie)Roberts website: http://lesroberts47@yahoo.co.uk
merry christmas to all and a prosperous new year.
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24th of December 2010 08:41 AM by Eric Meighan website: http://erichazelm@aol.com
A very Happy Christmas and a prosperous 2011 to every one I know, have a great time.
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15th of December 2010 02:39 AM by titch young RE bend the knee website: http://karlyoung63@hotmail.co.uk
can anyone help me get in touch with scoop fryer been searching for a while now ive heard hes in canada.On a more somber note sorry to here about jimmy macbeth i was in jlrs with him ,he was a good lad.
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27th of November 2010 02:58 PM by Carol Larsen (was Cusack) website: http://coddyblade49@yahoo.com
Hi there, was just going through some old papers and found some letters from a penfriend back in the 90's. His letters came to an abrupt end and never did find out what happened to him. Hopefully he just decided to stop writing. Anyone know him? Sgt. Kevin Parsons of 49 EOD Sqn.
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25th of November 2010 01:33 PM by Chalky White website: http://chalky90@gmail.com
I served with 49 EOD 1970-1974, just found this site and decided to browse the obits.
I was totaly gutted to see Tom Tweedy had passed away, he was a great bloke.
My heartfelt condolences to his family, albeit a bit late. Enjoyed the site will call back again.