Pictures
Squad Pictures Required
Looking for a Photograph of Sgt.P. Hogan's Squad, No. 1 Company, 1st Battalion, Irish Guards, 1948/9.
Would be so grateful.
Yours Sincerely. T.J. Hogan
Anyone have a squad picture from December 1948 Caterham please? We would be very grateful. Thank you. Very Sincerely. T. Hogan.
Photos
Richard Squance writes....
Hi folks I dont no if any one remembers me . I served in the micks 1988/93 in 2 plt one coy im trying to get some pic,s off the last troop we did before going to Berlin,also id a NCO,S CADRE at HDCC 1992 at Pirbright GUARDS DEPOT.If possible could i have a copy the coures photo. It would be great if i be helped with this O i forgot my details 24809894 gdsm Squance / richie/ squanto
email if you can help Richard
A World Way One Mystery
Misc
Hi, please can you tell me,is the officers cap badge the same as for the warrant officer.Many thanks,Ray.Weaver.
Misc
A Cara,
I served in the Micks in the 60s in Aden {lost some buddies there eg Dinger and Paddy Thunder RIP} and also srved in Belize etc etc. What I am interested in are there any copies/prints of the painting that the female artist did of us as we sweated up Jebal Jifhafe in 1966 in Dhala, I am a volunteer with SSAFA now so still doing the service bit LOL. I was also wondering if the Brigate Magazine is still available eg for sale.
Thanks millions
Derby O`Gill
Music
John MacDonald writes...
I have a request from a friend in the USA for a Tune called Micks Memory's of Field Marshall Alexander a.k.a "Mick's Memory's"
Col Frank Groves (ex P/M), whom I know, did not have any knowledge of the tune; so if Pipey Johnson is still contactable could my contact details be passed on to him please; or if there are any readers who have the tune, I wonder if they would be kind enough to allow me to have a copy.
email me if you can help John
Trooping of the Colour Pics
Claudy Winant, of Belgium, is writing a book about the Guards Regiments who were stationed in his neighbourhood in 19xx. He is looking for the the name of the Colonel of the Grenadiers, who was , at that time, billeted in Waasmont.
See Claudy's Album - Do you know anyone in his amazing collection of pictures?
Michael Kay has sent me this request
I am in the process of writing a semi biography and I would like to find out a few more facts about my Grandfather who was Major Henry FitzGerald.
I would therefore be very grateful if you could put any further light upon him including his achievements and associations.
If you can help let me know and I will pass on you information
Hi my name is Brian Frost, I served with the Micks in HQ Coy, from 55 till 57. I may have left physically, but my heart is still very much with them. the highlight of my year is going to the Troop, especially when it is the IRISH GUARDS.
BRIAN
Were you in the armoured Division?
Can you help John Hyland?
Lots of Micks in here - will sort this lot out at some point
Name the regiment
Can you name them?
M Harper - Needs a cap
Sir : Being retired from the governor generals foot gurads I came across your ad on the internet, and would like to say:
a job well done. We guards should stick together. Just some information on myself, I now am 63 yrs old, taught drums in the foot gds at the age of 16yrs old, proudly wore the parade uniform , and training uniform, almost a sniper but was on standby if needed. I have been on duty to guard the Governor General of Canada . What a day, rain, snow sleet and hail but being a guardsman we never backed down. Do you have a pipe band or brass band, and i would like to know if you would have an old forge cap, size 6 & 7/8 if you are going to throw out old caps or an Irish Gd badge.
Please let me know if you have a cap - I will put you in touch
Navy
I came across your site whilst browsing the internet in search of a friend who was on board HMS Fife.
His name is Chris Commons and he visited my country the Seychelles around the year 1974. We became friends for a long time and then suddenly lost contact of each other. I wish if you could help me find him, although I know that you were of different regiment.
All I want is to know what has become of him all these years.
Alice Servina
Can anyone help??
Can anyone help Terry?
The
Corporal on the extreme right, seated, is my Father. His number was 2717933
L/Sgt A.A. McCarthy .
He was killed in Tunisia 30/03/1943.
Are you in the photograph
?
If you are, .. Albert's daughter Anita would
like to hear from you
Were you an old mate of Andy?
He joined the Irish Guards in 1945, aged 16, as a piper.
I can assume he was in the first battalion.
Bartholemew (Bartley) Walsh
My father, 2717039 Bartley Walsh is the chap wearing the cape and trilby (but what on earth is going on!) Should anyone know any of the other lads, or want copies I would be pleased to assist.
Can you help?
More pictures here
Bernard McCaffrey
His Name was Bernard McCaffrey from Enniskillen. do you think you could help me find out some information about his war years?? He was born 1913.
Yours Sincerely
Christine McCaffrey (daughter)
Bernard Wild
(Jimmy Wild)
He joined the Irish Guards as a boy soldier and ended his career as RSM in the mid 1960s.
He was captured at Dunkirk and spent the entire war as a POW.
A success story
He served in the 1st Batt Irish Guards sometime in the 1930s...
Bryan Dawson
Ken Dawson
22692230
2724003
I have been searching for information regarding my father and his brother who were both in the Micks.
My father Charlie served from 1939-1946 and ended up as a Sergeant after seeing action in Boulogne in 1940 and being wounded in Normandy 1944.
Where is my Best Man?
Can you help Bernie Gavin?
Chris O'Connell
My dad Chris O'Connell was serving with the Irish Guards until 1967. Does anyone remember him?
Many thanks
Doreen Pryer nee O'Connell
Colin served in the 3rd Battalion - Reda what has been found out about him -do you know more?
David Rankin
Sgt Dalton's squad
Des Gunning
I am writing to you regarding
entre 47. As Gdsm Gunning is my father, who died the 1st of January
1979. I would like to find out more information about his time in the army
during the Second World War or even if you wouldn’t mind pointing me in the
right direction as I have very little information
myself.
I know my father had lots of photos as I remember looking at them when I was a child but they vanished after he died a long with his medals and uniform I have no idea who in my family took them. Anyway I have decided to do some research and try to gather as much information as I can.
I hope you can help me and I
look forward to hearing from you soon.
Many thanks,
Desmond
Gunning.
Desmond Albert Day
My Grandfather was
Desmond Albert Day
From 15 Jun 1944 – Sept 1947
I have attached a picture (to follow) of him that I think was taken in the late 50’s when he joined the P&O cruise liners. Any information or service photos anyone has that include him would be gratefully received.
I only know the above information because it is noted on his Seaman’s card.
I happy to be contacted directly: tania.v@virgin.net
Do you know anymore about Fitzie?
Do you have any photos of Ted?
Eric George Robinson
Hi, I am looking for any information on my Grandfather Eric George Robinson. He was born 13/2/1902 in Sutton, Surrey and I imagine he joined up between 1918 and 1923. He was a corporal in the Irish Guards by January 1924, living in South sea, Portsmouth at the time. He was still living in South sea in December 1926 but by then he was a Sergeant. By 1931 he had left the Guards and had become a Prison Oficer in Winchester, Hampshire. He died in 1954.
Did anyone know him, or have any information about him please?
Regards,
Rosalyn Lloyd-Robinson.
Eric in 1950
Eric, Denis and Win in 1934
Do you remember Ernest Collins or any of his collegues?
Frank Urmson
I am the son of Frank who sadly died on the 16th February 2008, aged 82 years. My dad never discussed in detail what took place when he served during World War Two,
George Pennock
My late father George Pennock from Belfast served in the Irish Guards for several years from 1945. He was stationed in St Patrick's Barracks, Germany as well as Khassa Camp, Palestine 1947 . He also was at Belsen during it's liberation. He passed away in 1998 and is missed very much by myself and his loving wife Florence. It would be wonderful to hear from anyone who knew my father back then.
Can you help Georges son with more information?
George McIntyre
I am trying to find out more information about my father who served with the Micks from 1950-1959,i was wondering if any body knew him ,had a story to tell or a photo too share i would be most grateful
22216471 GdsMn George McIntyre,1st Battalion,joined 13dec 1950 and came from Portstewart Northern Ireland.
I know he was chose as guard of honour at the Queens Coronation on 2nd June 1953
Thank You
Jon McIntyre(son)
Can you tell me anything about
these lads ?
Jim Stainsfield, Gordon Fletcher, or Bill Abtill
?
2724349
He served in the Irish Guards in the 3rd Battalion, he was one of those who conducted the attack on the bridge over the Meuse Escaut Canal at De Groote Barrier, he died on 30/09/1944 aged only 18.
Harry Wilson
I
don't know whether you will be able to help as I do
not have very much information.
My husband and I are trying to trace his
father, an Irish Guard who was stationed in the Birmingham area in the first few
months of 1951.
The only information he has is that this man was called
Harry.
I would be most grateful if you could help in any way.
Thank
you,
Cliff and Mary Willson
H.W.P O'Connor
I am seeking information from anyone who knew Jack Trippier from Lancashire, who served in 2nd Battalion Irish Guards during WW2
James Francis O'Sullivan
I am trying to find out information about my Grandfather who died in the 1950s. In 1931 he was a guardsman aged 22 stationed at Victoria Barracks Windsor. He was promoted to Sergeant at one time. My mum thinks he was stationed at Palestine for a few years. He was married but his wife was working as a domestic servant as they had no married quarters and he was away.
My mum did visit the records office once and it says he was mentioned in despatches, but he was too young for the first world war, so it must have been the second. He died about 1954 I think. Any information would be greatfully received. His wife was Mary Murphy, they did get quarters at one time in Corsham, Wiltshire.
Yours sincerely,
Bernadette Farrell
James (Seamus) Askew
My dad left the Guards in 1956
He re-enlisted in the Manchester Regiment keeping his Sgt. stripes
Can anyone help Roy Balck
Did you know James Thornton?
my father James Aloyisios Walsh volunteered for service in WW2 with his brother Chris
I believe Dad was involved at Anzio. He used to tell a story about getting captured and escaping by swimming across a river or lake,
Are you in this photo?
I play pipes in a band in Toronto, Canada, and we are trying to find the sheet music to the tune played by the Irish Guards pipe band at the Queen Mum's Funeral.
Morning Tim
I looked at your web site today what was very interesting for me,IF you could you point me in some direction please, i am trying to find out more about my grand father who served in the IRISH GUARDS and i am not really getting any where his name was JOHN COLL.
Kind Regards
IAN COLL
Can you help?
Please let me know
John Eden
Hi
I am writing on behalf of my father John Eden as he is not au fait with computers. My dad was in the guards from 1953 – .56 and his number was 22948160. He was stationed at Caterham , Pirbright and Egypt.
His photo is on this site on the Dawson Brothers page. Dad was in both the Athletics and Rugby teams and would love to hear from anyone that remembers him We do have some photos but not the technology to send them!.Dad is very proud of his time with the guards and has many happy memories. If you need any further information please do not hesitate to ask many thanks
Kathryn critchley.
Do you have contact with Tank Connelly?
Jon French
For some time now I have been researching my family tree, I
have been trying to find out about one uncle of mine, I had an idea had been
in the army but although I was aware of him beeing around during the second
world war I have no recollection of him in uniform......
Can anyone help Kay Gardner
He was wounded and taken as a POW to Germany, ending up in Berlin!
I have now got, Colour Sergeant John Joseph O'Toole's army record and number. I was wondering if anyone might have a photograph of him.
Does anyone remember John (Alan) Patterson?
John Patrick Walsh
I am trying to locate some information regarding my true grandfather who died when my mother was 14.
His daughters and family would like to hear from anyone who appears on these photos or remembers serving with Joseph.
I would like to
contact my old mates Freddie Moseley (think that’s how you spell it)
27254?? and Len Brown 27253?? or
27254?? Freddie was from London
Broadway, Southwark and Len came from Ramsgate. Both Freddie and I attended Len’s wedding (1946) in Ramsgate.
I am looking for anyone who knows my Father-in-law
Can you recognise Luke?
Perhaps you could help his granddaughter?
can you help Jon with any informastion about Luke Prunty?
"I served in the Micks 1961-1976
I am looking for M Duggan RHQ 1971, and Terry Magill ex Co driver 1965-1967.
Can anyone help ? "
Martin Egan
Dennis Atkinson has written in the guestbook
I was looking for pictures from 1968 to 1975 does anyone know the whereabouts of gdsm martin egan who was in the mt platoon in hong kong 1970-1972 and gb 1973 also gdsm frank vaughan regemental police who transferred to military police
My Uncle Matthew served with the 3rd Bn. Irish Guards up until Operation Market Garden where he was killed on Sept 28th.
Michael Armstrong
Dear Sir,
I am wondering if you can help me . I would love to get information on my Grandfather who I believe was a member of the Irish Grenadier Guards around the 1870/1880. I have no more information but my late mum use to tells us he was a member of this regiment. I don’t know who to contact to get some more details. His name was Michael Armstrong, from Co. Kilkenny, Ireland.
Michael Dunbar
I’m wondering if any one new my late Father in Law Michael Dunbar I believe He was RSM . As his only children were daughters he didn’t pass on a lot of his experiences to them. We had a few good yarns principally on ANZAC day ( I’m a Viet-Nam Vet) so the Bushmills affected the Brain cells but I believe he was In Norway and later stepped on a Mine in Egypt. He was a great bloke and my best mate. I’d like to know a bit more about him to pass on to his daughters.
Thank You
Glynn Spencer
Paddy O'Neill
Can anyone clarify anything for Dan ?
My Dad told me that my uncle Paddy O'Neill served with the Irish Guards at Dunkirk.
I have been unable to find any trace of him on any of the webites that I have searched.
Also I believe that my uncle Robert O'Neill served in Palestine, possibly as an ambulance diver in the Medical Corps.
Dan O'Neill
Patrick Joseph Cullinan joined the Irish Guards on 9th February 1945. He trained at Pirbright until 14th Oct 1945, he tells me he was in a Charlie Gallagher's squad.
..my dad ( now 72 ) is anxious to find out anything he can about his father
My Great-Grandfather was No. 20 Private Patrick Driscoll of the 1st Battalion Irish Guards from 1900 to 1907.
Drama in Norway - do you know any more about Patrick
Peter Freeman
Good Afternoon
My Grandfather served in the Irish Guards (we believe) during WWII and I am trying to track down any information I can regarding his time in the Army.
I cannot make out the cap badge my Grandad is wearing in that photo though, perhaps you could offer some help?
If you can offer any help whatsoever I would be very grateful.
Many thanks
Jon Freeman
Can you Help?
....in the
Micks between 1966 to 1969
Does anybody have any information regarding my Dad ? He lived in Cavan
Street, Cootehill,
Do you remember Patrick?
1st Battalion Irish guards support company 1956 to 1958 sgt George Fawcetts company
Martin McGrory is trying to find info on his father Patrick McGrory.
I am unable to help, but, I am trying to trace the relatives of Patrick McGrory
who was in the Royal Irish Rifles and died 26 April 1945 in Germany aged 20.
I was wondering if there was a connection.
Ronnie Gamble
Patrick Martley
Patrick Ridge
My name is Ronan Mac Con Iomaire and I am currently planning a documentary for the Irish TV station, TG4, on Irishmen who fought for the British Army during WW2.
I have planned to tell the story using the example of my grand-uncle, Patrick Ridge, who was in the Irish Guards, and who was killed in Tunisia. He is buried in Thibar cemetary.
Unfortunately, I have very little information on Patrick other than that from the War Graves Commission, which I have included (Right). I would be extremely grateful if anyone could provide me with information, or steer me in the right direction, or be able to put me in touch with someone who might have fought alongside Patrick.
Regards,
Ronan
Peter Ferguson
My name is Peter Ferguson and I served in the micks from March 1957 to March 1960. My number was 22779908.
I wonder if there are any of your viewers who were in this particular photograph of the Athletics team, which was a very successful team, or they remember that period.
See the names of the people in this picture here
Philip Ernest Gates
He was born and brought up just yards from the Arsenal football ground at Highbury in North London.
Best regards Esther
Can anyone help?
Do you know the missing name in this picture?
2716943
I'm trying to find out information about my father 2716943 Cpl. Robert Mathew Cullen who was captured at Anzio
Peter needs some help with this picture
Ricky Nelson
Remember Seamus?
Does anyboy remember Sydney?
Sidney James Booth
My grandfather is the one on the right.
Lou Greyfaulk
Stephen Wesley Addis
Thomas Curtis
I'm trying to find my father, Mr. Thomas Curtis (hope that's the right name) born 06.April 1937, he served in the british army in iserlohn at the mons barracks, I think from 1959 till 1960. I was born on 20.March 1961. My mother said that he has drove officers...and my mother has served at the mess this time. Her Name was Anita Klare. Hope that anybody remember this names and can help me. I don't will any payments or anything else. I will only contact my father and will see him. Best regards
Matthias Lang
Can anyone help Matthias - if you can send me an email and I will pass it on.
Thomas Patrick (Paddy) Thunder
I'm trying to find out any info on my uncle, Sgt
Thomas Patrick (Paddy) Thunder from Dublin, Ireland, who was killed along with
3
others in Aden on April 20th 1967 and is now buried in the
Silent Valley.
He was my mother's brother and she is now in her mid seventies
and I'm trying to find stories/pics of Paddy for her.
He was Listed as
Thomas Patrick Thunder and went by Paddy, but someone
may have known him as
Tommy or Thomas.
I think he was killed in an operation/ambush along with
the following:
Gdsmn T. Bell, L/Cpl M J. Frear, L/Sgt P. O’Reilly
Has
anyone any memory of Sgt. Paddy Thunder?
Thanks in advance
Ronan Fox,
son of Angela Fox (nee Thunder)
He had a brother in the Irish Guards called Anthony Ff-M who I believe was a POW and fell out of a plane onto a pile of potato peel and survived. I wonder if anyone remembers that incident ?
Does anybody know these old pals of Tommy?
Wallace Hart
I am currently researching my family tree. My father
died in 1943 whilst serving with the Royal Fusiliers. I have learnt from others
that he was a member of the Irish Guards prior to this. I don't have the exact
dates but I do know he was in Egypt at the time of King Farouk of Egypts wedding
in 1938 and would have left prior to 1940 when I have a photo of him in the
Royal Fusiliers.
His name was Wallace Hart. It may be a tall order but who
would be the best source of information that might be able to tell me when he
joined up and left etc.
Hope you can help
Best
wishes
Mike.
Wallace Wynn Willaims
Neil Cooney write:
I would be grateful if you could help me locate or put me in contact with anyone who may have knew him or served with him.
I have purchased a Fairbairn Sykes knife for my collection and it has the inscription of W.H. Dennis on one side...
I would be grateful for any information on places that he may have been stationed at and jobs/rolls he may have done etc and of course if anyone remembers him.
Do you have any photos of Jim
William Arthur Crunkhorn
Discharged: 10.05.46
Willam Henry Fennymore Parkyn
Has anyboby heard of William Henry Fennymore Parkyn?
