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Re: 2724327 Gdsn
William George Butler
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Hi Ivor
I came across your great web site while researching my father’s family
history. His postings included: North West Europe 29th April 1945 to 1st February 1946 {2IG, HQ 5 Gdr Bde} UK 2nd February 1946 to 26th February 1947 {1IG} Middle East Land Forces 27th February 1947 to 18th September 1947 UK 19th September 1947 to 29th November 1947 {Demob} 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. I have enclosed below, a photo of my dad, also a couple of photos of his mates. Unfortunately I do not have any names for them except possibly a L/cpl Roberts Thank you for your time Yours Sincerely Adrian Butler |
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Re: Robert Blackledge
Photograph
Hi
Ivor,
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Re:The
late
Lieut Tim Ffrench-Mullen
Dear Ivor,
I'm wondering whether you can help me. By chance, I fell upon your website
and saw a picture of my father, who was one of the Officers named in the
Gummersbach Officers Mess group photograph taken in 1945. 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 ? I'm sure you get a lot of interest from people like me ! Congratulations on the website. Many thanks, Tara ffrench-Mullen If
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Hello Ivor
This is something of a long shot. I am trying to find out any information about my father Sgt William "Bill" Stephens. He served in the 1st Batt Irish Guards sometime in the 1930s, and then again during the war. I think he may have spent some time at Pirbright Barracks. That is really all I know , and would very much like to find out more about him. I'm sending
you a photo of my Father, Sgt Bill Stephens Ken Stephens You can contact Ken via my Mailbox :
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Re:
No.20 Private Patrick Driscoll
Hi Ivor, Due to his early involvement in the Irish Guards (he joined
them in May 1900) and his early involvement of the 2nd Battalion in WW1, I was
hoping that there may be some pictures of him. |
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I am officiating at a funeral service on Wednesday 1st August for an ex
Irish Guardsman Harry Kenall. Regards |
Thankyou Tom, I
am sure that all my visitors will want to join me in remembering
a fellow
Mick, and may I take this opportunity to send my own condolences to
Harry's
family and friends.
Re: Irish Guardsman Tommy Neill
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Dear Ivor, My Dad, Tommy Neill, died in 1971 while
on tour in Hong Kong when I was 18 months old. I have been able
to get in touch with two of my Dads old pals and heard some really
nice things about him. Can you please put these photos on your web
site to see if anyone knows who they are or if they can get in touch
with me. |
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Michelle Neill
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Hello Ivor.....
I am wondering if any old Micks can help, my father James Aloyisios Walsh volunteered for service in WW2 with his brother Chris although they were both exempt being bricklayers building air raid shelters. They enlisted in Manchester. My father Jim was in the 1st Battalions Irish Guards in North Africa and at Anzio where he was wounded and taken prisoner. I think it was early 1946 before he came home. He never applied for his medals and he died in 1974 and is buried in Moston Manchester. He rarely spoke of the war but I know that he was a proud Mick. His date of birth was 15.04.1918. Unfortunately we do not have his Regimental Number, but I remember him saying he served with an Emmet Dunne. Thank you for such a great site - it is a credit to you. Have enclosed a couple of photos of my Dad...one as an apprentice at Moston Brick (below-right)- the other from the Manchester Evening News about 1945...under the heading 'Freedom's Men'...my father is bottom left.
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Hi Ivor,
First may I congratulate you on the terrific site. My grandfather served in the Micks, and I was wondering if it was possible to put a mention on the site in the hope that some of his old comrades may see him in the photo below. . . . .
Conor
Breslin |
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Re: 2716943 Cpl. Robert Mathew Cullen
Hi Ivor
I'm trying to find out information about my father 2716943 Cpl. Robert Mathew Cullen who was captured at Anzio and appears at some time to have been in Stalag 111a. Have just come across a letter to my mother dated 4th May 1945 where he seems to be making for USA lines. I know you must get lots of requests like this. Any advice would be welcome. Many thanks, Robert Aeden Cullen You can contact Robert via my Mailbox : Please quote 'Mail for Robert Cullen' in the Subject box of your Email form |
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Re:
22692230 Gdsn Bryan and 2724003 Gdsn Ken Dawson
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Sgt B O'Flynn's Squad Oct 1952 |
No 10 platoon Pirbright 1953 |
Cpl B Dawson's Squad Sept 1953 |
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Sgt B Dawson's Squad May 1953 |
No 5 Company July 1953 |
Sgt K Dawson's Squad Oct 1945 |
Dear
Ivor
I have been searching for information regarding my father and his brother
who were both in the Micks. I am sending you the above pictures for publication
on your site in the hope that this will encourage some of their Irish Guards mates
to contact me.
My
Father, 22692230 Sgt Bryan Dawson was in the Micks 1952-1954 He was in
No 5 Company July 52, and then No 7 Company at Pirbright in Oct 52. Early
1953 he was in No 2 Company 1st Battalion. My Dad was part of the Queens escort
in 1953 for her Coronation and was in a photograph which included about 96 Guardsmen, but,
unfortunately
never received a copy of this photo..
Dad's
brother (Ken Dawson 2724003) was in the Irish Guards approximately 1944 and
was part of the invasion force, Guards armoured division, he served under Lieutenant
Colonel Vandeleur and was in the Battle at Joe's Bridge. My Uncle
unfortunately died in approximately 1979 from Parkinsons disease which medics
believed was brought on by the traumas he experienced during that battle.
This is an amazing piece of history that I am now sharing with my sons who are 22
years old and 26 respectively.
I would love to find a close-up photograph
of my uncle Ken for my Dad who is ill in hospital. I have enjoyed looking at
the site and would be grateful for any information, photos, or any ideas
about where to look for further information.
I do know that Ken undertook
his tank training at Hawick, Scotland.
Thankyou
Regards
Janine Dawson
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Re: 2721450
L/Cpl.John (Jack) Masterson
Dear Ivor, My father who was a gamekeeper in My father died before my children got to know this quiet
and gentle man who loved and valued his family and home life. I would like to
find out more of my father's war so that my children are able to understand some
of the values that he has passed on and continue to live through them.
His was born John William Davey Masterson. As an adult
he was known as Jack Masterson. Prior to joining up he was working for Lord
Strathcona at Possingworth Manner as a game keeper. He fought in the
2nd World War with the No 2 Company No 1 Battalion Irish Guard
2721450.
He was in North Africa and I know he arrived in
I am only just starting my search and unfortunately
many of the papers and photographs I saw as a child I no longer have to
hand. I would be grateful if you could give me any help or
guidance on how to take my search forward. Yours sincerely Sandra Masterson If you can help, please contact Sandra via my Mailbox
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HI Ivor I have been given your email address by a friend that was in Boy Service with me in the 60s, I am trying to trace a very good friend called Mick O'Gorman, Irish Guards. He passed out in Oswestry in 1961 or 1962 and joined his Battalion. We then lost contact. could you post a message on the I G webpage to see if any one remembers him and if any one knows his location. Thank you in anticipation Gerry Leah You can contact Gerry via my Mailbox : |
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Hi there. I just discovered your wonderful web site today. My uncle Alexander Greenaway was a member of the Guards from approximately 1943 - 1952. I'm not sure of exact dates but I do know that he landed on D-Day +6 and saw action in France, Holland and Germany (quite possibly Italy as well but I am not sure). I do know that he was involved in Operation Market Garden and his best friend Billy Waters was killed there. I can only approximate because, sadly, he passed away this past fall. I'm looking for any remembrances or photographs of my uncle that you or any of your visitors might have. He so rarely talked of his time during the second war to end all wars and, to my everlasting shame, I never pushed. I always figured there was time to hear his stories later. Sadly, there will be no 'later' for my uncle and I. Any kind of feedback or information that you could pass on to me would be forever appreciated. Most sincerely yours. Stephen Howard Greenaway You can contact Stephen via my Mailbox : |
Re:
Guardsman Peter Walker 
Peter
Hi Ivor, Would anybody visiting your site
have
known Guardsman Peter Walker from Susan Terrace, Dublin. He was in 3rd.Battalion and
killed in action in Belguim in 1944. He had a brother, also in the Guards whose
name was Johnnie Walker. He fought in World War Two as well.   Peter Walker on a Medal Parade My name is Joseph Duggan and they were my Nan's brothers. Any info about them would be great. Joseph |
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Re: L/Sgt M Kinane's
Squad 1963
Hello
Ivor,
Sammy Wilson asked me to pass on this Squad Photo
to
see if there are any of them out there ?
If anyone would like to contact
Sam they can do it through Ivor's mailbox and he will pass it on to
me.
Billy Smyth
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Re:22266874 (Formally 6202856)
John Alexander Hughes, Irish Guards
Hi
Ivor, I have just found your fantastic site and I am hoping you or your comrades
may be able to help me.
I am searching for information about my late
father: 6202856 Piper JOHN ALEXANDER HUGHES who was in the Regiment during World
War Two.
I have recently been traced by my
half-sister (Kathy) and she has given me a few photos and a little information
about my Dad. I was raised in care and the only information I had until now
was the name and service number of my father on my birth certificate dated 25th
June 1943.
My Dad changed his name to DONOGHUGH (his mothers maiden name)
after a dispute with his father but I don't know when the change was made.
Dad
moved on and married again and they had a son named Patrick.
I have
attached the 4 photos that I now have in the hope that some old comrades may
recognise or remember him. 
Dad
on Palace Duty c.1946
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Dad
at an I.G.A. Meeting |
Dad's headstone at Richmond Cemetery. |
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Dad leading a Parade (Piper on right of photo) c.1945/46? I
would like to hear from comrades who knew my Dad and especially
from anyone who knows about his DCM You can contact John via my Mailbox : |
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Re:American 82nd
Airborne's
504th Parachute Infantry Regiment
Dear Ivor
This
is a bit of a longshot, but I wonder if you can help me. I am doing some research
into the American 82nd Airborne's 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment during the
Second World War, and I'm led to believe that they shared the troopship Capetown
Castle with the 1st Battalion the Irish
Guards whilst travelling back from Italy to England
during April 1944 after fighting in the Anzio beachhead.
If this was the case, then would you know anyone from 'The Micks' who was on that voyage, and might have memories (that they would be willing to share) of the American Paratroopers that were onboard.
Any help you and your visitors can give me would be most gratefully recieved,
As a matter of interest, the voyage is mentioned in a book (Those Devils in Baggy Pants) written by one of the paratrooper, Ross Carter (he survived the war, but sadly died of skin cancer in 1947): "Aboard were superbly disciplined tall, lean, dry-skinned, powerfully built Scots, Irish, and Coldstream Guards, wearing standard British battle dress which they always kept neat and spotless, making the long voyage home after five or six years’ service for the King in the far corners of the world.
By contrast the ‘troopers resembled a mob of pirates. Nearly all of us, dressed in anything from fatigues to tan jump suites, wore a handlebar moustache and shuffled around with a pistol or knife or both swinging on our shoulder or hip. I am certain that, in modern times, a more desperate-looking gang of ruffians had not sailed on a British ship.
The British Guardsmen, knowing us to be one of the crack regiments of the American Army, surveyed us with undisguised amazement and curiosity. To them discipline was an important factor in war, and if we had any, they couldn’t put their finger on it!”
Once again, many thanks for your help,
Best Regards
Peter
Outridge
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Re: Gdsn William Milton
Hi Ivor,
I am emailing you from the USA. I am looking for
information on my father, guardsman William Milton. I do not have his number. He
was in the Guards during WW II, and also in 1947 when I was born. In September of
1947 he lived at Wilner Cottage, Isfield, Sussex,
I have been told that
he was a member of the Queens Irish Guard.
I never met him because I was
adopted, but his name is on my original birth certificate as my father, my
mother has given me a little information, but not much. Any help you, or your
fellow Guardsmen could give me would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you in advance for your help.
Sybil Morley
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Re:
Cornelius Ford - Irish Guards WW1
Hello Ivor,
Please can you help.
I am trying to find where my grandmother came from through her brother, Cornelius Ford, who was in the Irish Guards.
He was a witness to her wedding in 1907 and a photo of him in his uniform was hanging on a wall in her house.
No one knew of my grandmother's background, and on
her deathbed admitted to being brought up in a convent.
That's all we
have.
I have tried to run down the genealogy of the family without sucess, I think her and her brother came from Ireland.
I am British but live in the U.S.A.. I will be
coming over again to see my family, my mother is 96 in October this year,
and
hope to narrow my search down.
I was hoping that as Cornelius is not a common name, he perhaps would be easier for me to trace. I have read about the WW1 losses in France and think he may have lost his life there, as none of my family ever met him. In 1914 my mother was 4 years old and perhaps met him but cannot remember.
Please can
you, or your visitors, guide me to find Cornelius Ford's
Regimental History. Thank you,
Len Jackson.
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Re:
22779811 Gdsn.Billy Donnelly
Hi Ivor, I am an ex-Mick. I was in Guards Depot
October 1956 to December 1956.
I was in Sgt Larry Parks squad and I am looking for anyone who
has a copy of the squad photo, as mine has gone missing. I would be grateful for any help you
can give me thank you.
Billy Donnelly
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Re: 2718556 Gdsn.Ernest Joseph Champion
Hi Ivor, My Grandfather Ernest (Eddie) Joseph Champion joined the Irish Guards at 17 around 1932/3. I think he did a 10 years service. He never really spoke about his time in the army. He did tell my mother the story of being on the ship that was sunk on the way to Norway and that the water was so cold. He was terrified of the sea after the experience, he was at one stage missing in action presumed dead, but turned up later in Wales whilst my Gran was pregnant with my Mother. My Grandmother said that she first saw him when he was on guard duty at Buckingham Palace. He transferred to the 8th Bat Royal Ulster Rifles in December 1941 where his brother George was serving. I have attached some pictures, feel free to use them on your site.I have also attached the picture of a badge (above) which I believe may have come from his tunic. Does anyone recognise this ? |
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I would be interested to know what all the numbers and letters mean on this
transfer docket.
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If any of your
visitors know of or served with my grandad and have any information I would love to know. |
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Re:
Sergeant Thomas Bingham
Grandaughter Lisa Goddard writes:
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Re: Guardsman Tony McGinty
On 11th January 2006 Tony wrote in my Guestbook:
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1960 to 1970, and I boxed with the famous Micks boxing team. Also I was in the bearer party of 'Field Marshal The Earl Alexander' of Tunis KG, I was one of the two Guardsmen who did escort to the Colour's on the Queen's birthday parade 1969 'Trooping of the Colour'. "  "I've plenty more to talk about!" |
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In a short message referring to Edward Fitzpatrick
he says: " I knew Edward quite well as he was my Boxing Coach.
He was killed in Aden. I was there and saw him being buried. I have
more information if required ". In
another Tony refers to 'A Good Old Mick' by Tommy Roach who
mentions a Bert Smith in his article on this site. " I'm sure
it's the Bert Smith I served with who came to my Wedding and let
me and my wife share his home until we got our own Married
Quarters. I would love to hear from him or anyone who might know
him." "I
would also like to get in touch with any of the famous boxing team
from 1962-1970. There were the three Sullivan brothers, Sean, Breadan
and Gabriel who I would especially like to be in contact with. |
Re: Guardsman 2719683 Edward Clare
Ivor
I am emailing in the hope that you or some of the other ex-Guardsmen can help.
My late father Guardsman 2719683 Edward Clare served with the 2nd Battalion Irish Guards during WWII and I am trying to find out more about his time there.
As with I guess many ex-serviceman he spoke very little about his experiences during the war and in particular about his time spent in a POW Camp in Poland.
The following is the little I do know but I would be extremely grateful if there is anyone who could add extra details as to the experiences and conditions etc., even if they did not know my father personally but where in the same places at the same time and would be prepared to share any details.
Name: Edward Clare
DOB: 12/02/1918
Service No.: 2719683
Enlisted: Caterham, 15/12/1939
Demobbed: 14/11/1945
From what I can piece together he saw active service in May 1940 with the 2nd Battalion in Holland when they assisted with the evacuation with Queen Wilhelmina of Holland before returning to France on the 22nd May 1940 were he saw action in and around the Boulogne area.
It would appear that he was taken prisoner on 23rd May 1940 remaining in captivity as a POW, near Thorn/Thurn in Poland, working as a farm labourer, until early 1945.
Much more than the above I have no idea what he went through and would be extremely grateful for any details.
I look forward to hearing from you
Yours sincerely
Ian Clare
Re: Syd Davie
Ivor
I had something mentioned on Radio Merseyside yesterday regarding the Association and received a call from the son of Syd Davie.
Syd served during the WW2 , he served with Larry Parson's Bog Men and Gen Horrocks. Syd was nick named Skid. His son Bob, who lives on the Wirral would appreciate if any one has any info on his Dad, who at 82 is still very active and living in Canada.
Cheers
Kenny
Owen
Re:
2721250 Cpl Hugh Bamford
3rd Battalion Irish Guards in Normandy
Hi, I just spent some time on your very interesting site. I myself am ex Royal Navy, so why you ask am I interested in a `Micks` site. The reason is twofold, I am a caseworker with the Royal British Legion and the uncle I was named after was a Mick. I have very scant info about my uncle and would be grateful if anyone could tell me anything more.
My uncle was Cpl Hugh Bamford 2721250 3rd Batt who fell on 18.07.1944 during the battle for Caen, he lies in Banneville-La-Campagne cemetery.
Yours
Hugh B McNeill
Re:
2720753 Sgt Francis Denvir
2nd Battalion Irish Guards Armoured
Division
Ivor
My Dad's birthday is fast
approaching.Dad who served with the Irish Guards 2 nd Battalion Armoured Division was seriously injured in
Bemmell near Nigmegen 23 October 1944.
Francis |
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Would you or your visitors have any information on anyone
still alive from that time. Dad is 90 years old on 22 october 2005. He was in
hospital in Bath for a period of time before being medically discharged due to
his head injuries. L/cpl Fitzgerald, L/cpl Rule, gunner
Heluwell, wireless operator guardsmen Johnston driver, tank name Clontaff. Date of
landing 30 th june 1944. Date of joining Irish Guards, March 1940. Royal United
Bath hospital date of discharge 29 december 1944. .As I spend most of my time in
Ireland you can contact me on 00353879520001 or 07712633888 but if you can post
these details, should anyone be available to attend that would be most
appreciated. Regards, Brian Denvir
Re:
Guardsman 2724463 Richard Rossiter
Earlier
this year, in May, Richard's brother David wrote to me about his brother:
'Hello
Ivor, I hope you can help or advise me on obtaining information about my brother.
His name was Richard Rossiter. His Army No was 2724463. He served with the 3rd
Bn Irish Guards and was killed in action 2nd April 1945, aged 19years and 2
months, and is buried in Rheinberg War Cemetery.
Any advice you can give
regarding Richards Army Records will be appreicated.
I am the youngest and
only remaining member of our family.'
Regards David
Rossiter.
I
replied to David, advising him to contact RHQ, and in due course he received
a reply giving date of enlistment, UK postings,
date of embarkment & when he joind the 3rd Battalion which was
23.2.45. It gives the place he was serving in when he died only as North West
Europe
David has sent me this Passing Out Squad photo hoping that it will jog a few memories and prompt some of Richard's mates to write to him about their experiences, and those days with the 3rd Battalion in early April 1945, just before the end of World War Two in Europe.
Re:
Guardsman 2723732 George C A Edwards
Hi Ivor
My late father served as a Driver/Mechanic (Sherman Tanks) with 2nd Battalion Irish Guards and flew to join the regiment as a replacement driver on 12.08.44. He had enlisted in March 1943 at Liverpool coming, as he did, from nearby Birkenhead. Although a remote possibility it would be great if anyone remembered serving with him. He is seated on the right in the photograph. The other 2 Guardsman are believed to be Wally Burrows and Jimmy Lomax although this is by no means certain. He was demobbed in August 1946 and joined the Police Force in Wallasey, where he served, until his retirement after 25 years. He died in 1990 aged 67.
Re:
Corporal C Burland
My name is John
Gallagher. I am an ex-Lsgt Grenadier Guards and I think your visitors will be
interested in these three photos which Cpl Burland's daughter gave me. She now
lives in Australia and would like to hear from anyone who knew her father. The
document "The Liberation of Norway" bears the signature of 'Olav'
the King of Norway.
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Ray
'Jacko' Jackson
is looking
for
Dennis Cardgin
Dennis
please contact Jacko
Re: 23495976 Gdsn Willy John Hatchell
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Dear
Ivor My Dad's name is Willy John Hatchell and he was born in Lurgan, Co. Armagh in 1942. He served from 1960 - 65 in the First battalion, stationed at Windsor Barracks, Germany in the early/mid 1960's, and then Chelsea Barracks. He is trying to contact 2 people: (a) Ian or Ivan "Blackie" Black who was from Belfast. He served in Germany 1961/62 in the 2nd Company and the 4th Company of the 1st Battalion Irish Guards and was also in the Chelsea Barracks. He was in the Irish Guards from 1960 - 1965. (b) Paul "Tiny" Lutton who was from Lurgan. He also served in Germany and started in number 1 Company. He was in the Irish Guards from approx 1960 - 1964/5. My Dad now lives in Birmingham, England but his father (Billy Hatchell) and brother (Martin Hatchell) still live in Lurgan, Co. Armagh. Thanks for you help Ivor. Look forward to seeing if anyone responds ! Regards |
Re: 2724281 Gdsn Gordon Mansfield
Hi Ivor First of all let me congratulate you on the work done in producing your site. I
am interested in finding out information with regard to my Dad ,
Gordon Mansfield ,
Thanks . . . . Brian
Mansfield Canmore, Alberta,
Canada
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Re:
Gdsn Banjo Butterworth
Hi, I served in the Micks 1990-1994 in Berlin then back in the UK with a
little tour of Irleand
I am now serving with the 3rd BTN ROYAL IRISH REGIMENT in Armagh where I have been since 1994. I have a brother in the Micks called BANJO. I have been trying to get in touch with him, but no joy. I think he may be in Germany after serving alongside the Scots Guards in Iraq
Are there any Micks out there who could get him to Email me ?
Regards, Gary
Re:
2720136 Gdsn William Addy
I hope you can help me, or point me to where
information may be kept. I have just got back from Normandy with my
Father-in-law who's father served with the Irish Guards in the second world war.
Family history reckons that he landed at Arromanches shortly after D-Day and we visited
this place to see what he must have seen. His name was William Addy, Guardsman,
2720136. He was Officer's Servant to a Captain Johnny Dupree who we believe was
wounded while overseas. 
The big question is, where did William actually serve
with the Irish Guards, as his widow, Margaret, now in her eighties, says he was very
reluctant to talk of his service in the Army.
It would be nice for her to know
where her late husband was during his time overseas.
Regards
Martin Shaw.
Note:
I have given Martin the address of the Records Officer at RHQ, but it would
be great to find someone who served with William . . .
I
am the eldest Son of Gdsn Tom Lane who trained at the Guards Depot Caterham
from 03/05/45 and served with the 1st Battalion Irish Guards in Palestine 1946
to 1947. I believe that he may have been an Officer's Servant at one stage.
One of his friends was a chap called Richard 'Dickie' Bird. He was released
on 18/02/48 in York.
Sadly Dad passed away in 1992.
Me
and my Dad - 1955
He didn't talk much
about his service much but I am interested to know if anyone remembers him.
One of his recollections was of finding scorpions in his boots in the mornings,
probably in the tented camp at Khassa, near Gaza.
Thanks from Martin Lane
I would be grateful for information from anyone who can conact me at:
John Doyle was my uncle
and he was in the Irish Guards. He was a Lance
Corporal in the 3rd Battalion. His number was 2718840 and he is buried in
Arnhem Oosterbeek War Cemetery. He died on 22/09/1944 aged 27 years.. I was
hoping that someone might remember him. I just came across this site and it
has given me some hope that I might make contact with John's son who was born after
his death and may be out there somewhere.
Here's hoping
Thank you, Margaret Lenehan
Re:
24339105 Gdsn Peter Heron
My name is Jayne
Clegg and I have just been on your web site and found it very interesting.
I am trying to find out about my Uncle. His name is Peter Heron and he
was with the 1st Battalion Irish Guards and I know he went to Germany
then to Canada - Medicine Hat, Alberta, and I know he was a driver while
in Canada.
He died on the 4th September 1976
I hope you can help
me find out about him, or if any of his friends could get in touch with
me I would be very grateful. Thank you, Jayne
Clegg 23/02/05
Dear Ivor, My
name is Lt. Raven Flores of the U.S. Army, I thought maybe you could help A
year or so ago I served with alongside a unit that called itself Her Royal Majesty's
Royal Irish Brigade, as a Chaplain and fellow Catholic, one of the Men was kind
enough to present me with his jersey, it was rugby or soccer style with 'Mick'
on the back as the name, and it said H.R.M.R.I.B. Sadly it was lost and I am
no longer in contact with these fellows. When I told my ArchBishop , whose Great
Grandfather was Charles Stewart Parnell, a Hero to the Irish People, he took
interest in my losing this beloved Jersey, Sir the reason I am calling on you
is if it is at all possible to locate one of these jerseys. I would pay whatever
the cost, plus freight.
I just need to locate this and thought with your
contacts and history you may be able to help. Any help would be appreciated.
Thank you, God bless, Lt. Raven Flores
(CH) U.S. Army 8th Texas Cav.
Re:
John Singleton - Irish Guards
Hi Ivor
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I am Vic Singleton, the elder son of John Singleton, who was in Tripoli with the Irish Guards in 1948 and is in the photo you posted on the Irish Guards website, which also included his good friend Harrison Spindlow Regrettably my Dad passed away in Northern Ireland on 17 January 2005 after 4 years battle with what became full-on Leukemia. |
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I
was moved to do a little research on the Irish Guards and stumbled on the
picture and story about my Dad's desert driving submitted by Peter Mulrennan and I recall Dad having told me
the same thing, once or twice. I have attached a photo my sister recently brought back from Ireland showing Dad and Harrison Spindlow when they were about 20 years old. Regards Vic Singleton - Australia |
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Re:
Darren Letts - Irish Guards
I would like to know if you could help me out. I'm a serving soldier with the
1st Bn Scots Guards in Iraq. I'm trying to track down an ex-Irish Guard by the
name of Darren Letts. All I know is that he got out when the Battalion was last posted at
Chelsea Barracks and he is currently living in Birmingham.
MY E-MAIL ADDRESS IS
scott7559@hotmail.com
I've tried everything else to get hold of him, . . . . then I thought of your
web site.
.....................................................
I am 24867559 Gdsn Mcclung, Transport platoon ,
Shaiba log base, op-telic 5, BFPO 645
Thanks very much,
S. D. MCCLUNG
Hi Ivor Just recently I started to trace my family tree,
and I came across a photo of my uncle Malcolm Harris in Irish
Guards uniform, with Guards Armoured Division shoulder-flash. As he left the UK in the 60s to live in Rhodesia and died in the 80s I have no way of getting any data on him. If possible could you point me in the right direction in my quest for any sort of information. Regards,
Ken Harris |
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Re:
Gdsn 2720721 William George Darlow
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Ivor,
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Re: 22216108
Gdsn Albert McKee
June 1948 to June 1953
Hello Ivor,
My name is Albert McKee and I served in the Irish Guards from June 1948 to June 1953 I would like if possible to get in touch with some "Micks" that I served with at Chelsea Barricks London.
Guardsman Foster Stan Roberts
Guardsman McBride Sergeant Beaver
Guardsman
McKenzie Mackerth &
Cunnagh
Dusty Smith (he was my best man)
Guardsman Chalker
Tiger Lions
I am also interested in acquiring a squad photograph, June 1948, the names I remember of the chaps in the photo are:
If anyone has a photograph or knows how I can obtain one I would be grateful.
Guardsman Irwin Guardsman Bowes Sergeant Duffy (Drill sergeant)
Guardsman Pittaway Guardsman Boots Sergeant Beaver
Guardsman Donahue Guardsman Bruton Paddy Mercer
I would appreciate any feed-back from anyone who
remembers me and any of the people I have mentioned.
I am also interested in getting in contact with any of the following people:
Erwin Bowes Beaver
Foster Donahue
Chalker
Boots
Duffy Smith
If anyone has any information on these people I would really appreciate it.
Albert Mckee
New Zealand
Contact Albert
at :
Re: 23728926
L/Sgt Ray (Jacko) Jackson
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Hi
Ivor, I was in 4 Coy in Germany,
9 Coy in
Malaya and 2 Coy in Elizabeth Barracks Pirbright with 1.I.G. between
1962/1968. Well done with your site which is just great
mate and you seem so so so dedicated . |
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Does anyone
recognise anyone? I am on the front row, in the group of 3 Lance
Sgts. Left to right.... me ...Lar Carville and Jimmy Keogh. If possible it would be nice for this to be added alongside your picture on the website. Looking forward to hearing if you remember any of these Regards John Mitchell |
Re: 2721148
Gdsn ALEXANDER BARTLEY
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Hello Ivor, My father is Alexander Bartley lst Battalion Irish Guards no
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Re:
Gdsn GEORGE ANDREW LARMOUR
(Originally of Cookstown)
I am searching for any former colleagues of my
father George Andrew Larmour
who may have memories of
him from his days as an Irish Guardsman (1930's).
Sadly he was invalided out of
the army around 1940 and died shortly after when I was just a little boy.
A
particular army friend was known as 'Dick Richie' and I am also keen to trace
him or his family. They spent time in Eygpt together but he does not appear on
the following photograph. . . . .
This photo taken at Caterham entitled "Cpl. J. Coid's Squad Irish Guards Oct 1933" lists the following men......
Gdsn...... M.Begg, E. Treacey, P. Reardon, J. Mcnamee, J.Tierney, J. Allcock, J. Fitzgerald, G. Larmour, G. Gilmore, J. Hastings, E. Kemp, B. Byrne, T. Lennox, T, McKavanagh, P, Flynn, O. Brennan
Td.S. ......J. Jackson, J. O'Sullivan
Cpl .........A. Cooper (gym instructor)
Cpl......... J. Coid (Squad instructor)
I would appreciate hearing from anyone who knew George
Regards
Hugh Larmour 21/11/04
Re:
2715228 Lance Sergeant ROBERT HAGGAN
Ivor,
I am looking for information on Lance Sergeant
Robert Haggan, no 2715228.
He was born on 26 Nov 1903 in Carrickfergus, Northern
Ireland. Son of Andrew Moore and Sarah Haggan (nee Knox).
I presume that he has died but would like to try and contact his living relatives as I am researching the Haggan family history and above is all the information I have on Robert. Can you help ?
Ardene Smyth Belfast - 11th November 2004
Re:
2716850 Sgt WILLIAM ARMER
Ivor
Many thanks for a fantastic and extremely
informative website, some very compelling and heartwarming stories on
there !
I am trying to find information on my Grandad,
His name was William Armer and on his discharge in 1945 he was a Sergeant, His regimental number was 2716850 and was originally from Belfast, he signed up originally in 1928 and was recalled for the war in 1939.
He was injured on the 14th may 1940 on board the Chobry on his way in to Norway, he then later fought in Operation Goodwood, I think ?
He has since passed away and in that time I myself
have served for 10 years in the Royal Engineers, so unfortunately was too young
to ask him about his exploits etc during his time serving with the Micks! I have
some information but not a lot, it would be great if I could build a better picture to
show my Dad and his family.
Once again thanks for any help and keep up the
great work
Kindest regards
Paul
Armer
Re:
2719572 L/Sgt REGINALD FREDERICK LIGHT
MY NAME IS SUSAN WEAVER,
MY GRANDFATHER WAS IN THE
IRISH GUARDS DURING WW2. I AM TRYING TO FIND OUT AS MUCH INFORMATION ABOUT
HIM AS
POSSIBLE AND I AM TRYING TO LOCATE HIS SERVICE MEDALS WHICH WERE SOLD BY ANOTHER
FAMILY MEMBER. ALL I KNOW IS HIS NAME REGINALD FREDERICK LIGHT AND WE OWN A
PEWTER MUG WITH "SGTS MESS GUARDS TRAINING BATALLION MARCH 1960"
ANY HELP ANYONE CAN GIVE WILL REALLY BE
APPRECIATED
Contact Susan at:
Re:
Major Patrick L Mercer M.B.E. M.M.
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Hello
Ivor, I just came across your site, and have spent some time reading it,
Great stuff. |
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Re:
2723988 Gdsn George Garrett
Ivor
10/09/04 |
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They are as follows ;
Lt. O' Grady MC
L/C Veale MM
K.I.A Gdsn. Kent, Wade, Begelly, Devine.
Wounded. Gdsn Bates, Kielty, Summers, Hutchison, Lt.Tennison.
P.O.W. Gdsn Hobbs, Moore, Emmerson, Forshaw, Sutton.
I would be grateful to hear from any survivors or relatives of the above and also any information on how the MM and MC were won
Michael Garrett
Re: Gdsn Padrick Pierce Patton
Hi Ivor, 21/08/04
My Grandfather, Gdsn.Padrick Pierce Patton was in the first battalion Irish Guards during World War Two He joined the regiment in 1938. He is very ill at the moment - and we are trying to make his time with us as wonderful as possible, by contacting old friends. I think he said he had two sergeants, one by the name of Murphy and the other by the name of Evans.
He’s been a tad vague for the last few years, but if there’s some way we could get a message from them to him I’m sure it would lift his spirits.
He was always telling us stories of how he was in the Irish Guards during the war and having qualified as a driver, about his duties as a driver in Italy.
I'm afraid he doesn't have any pictures from that time and I would be grateful any help from visitors to your site who may remember him, and may possibly have a photograph of him.
I
appreciate your help very much. Best Regards,
Claire Holden
Re: 2717677
Guardsman Francis Austin
Hi
Ivor,
I am researching my husband's family history and have come
across an unknown aunt and discovered that she married an Irish Guardsman. She married Francis
Austin in Westminster Cathedral in 1940. Sadly she died
two years after the wedding, and was buried in Streatham Vale cemetery in 1942. Her husband Francis was aged
28 in 1940. I would be pleased to hear from anyone who knew him, or served with
him in the Micks, and knows what happened to him after his poor wife of only
two years died.
Best wishes from Suzanne Carroll
Contact Suzanne at:
Re: 23422083
Guardsman Brian McGee
Hello Ivor,
My name is Joe McGee. My brother Brian served in the Micks from
1958-1972 aprox. He was at Caterham - Pirbright - Wellington Bks and Shorncliffe, He
also served in Kenya, and Germany with No.3 Company. Brian never stopped talking about his time in the Micks, and always wondered if
he would ever see his friends again. Sadly it was not to be. He was diagnosed
with lung cancer in 2001, but never gave up hope. Brian passed
away, in hospital, on the 8th of June 2004
Brian
McGee
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You have a great site Ivor
Regards
Joe McGee (ex-Mick) 03/07/04
Re:
L/Cpl Ian Malone & Piper Chris Muzvuru
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Ivor, |
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RC Garrison Church of St Edward |
Re:
22216748 Joseph Francis Finn
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As things go Joe lost contact after leaving Hubblerath and
the Guards in 1964 and has not had contact since. Mark Hardington 16/06/04 |
Contact Mark at:
Re:
2717907 WO2 Bill Gilchrist
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Hello Ivor, I never had the opportunity to
meet him although I was in contact with him during the last few years of his
life. He died in Brisbane in 2000. I am in regular contact with surviving
members of the family. I would like to hear from any one who may have served
with Bill in order to learn more of his personality and his time in the
'Micks'. |
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I have seen a
photo of him in the book 'Irish Guards
- The First Hundred Years', page 110, with a reference to the
3rd Battalion. I enclose the only photo I have of him which was taken while he served
in the 'Royal Norfolks' from 1946 to 1962. |
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Re:
2719942 Gdsn. Victor Coomber
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Hi there Ivor. Great Website! |
Re: 2725989 Gdsn. Ray Simmonds
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Hello Ivor Andrew Simmonds 30/05/04 |
Contact Andrew at:
Re:
IRISH GUARDS CLERICAL TEAM
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Ivor, I am trying to locate all my former Clerical
team from the Irish Guards. At present I have 85 names of members of the
regiment who served in the Orderly Room or Company Office. Sadly I only have
the location of 25 of these and several of us are meeting at the Liverpool
Dinner in May 2004. We have not seen each other for 29 years, not bad for a 52
year old with 26 years service. If anyone knows the location of any of this
great but shy bunch of guys contact me at: hhq@rdgmuseum.org.uk |
Re: Father Casey
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Hi Ivor, just received this shot from my son Peter taken in Hubblerath 1952, do you remember Father Casey? He was Canonized in Liverpool not long before he passed away, he was the only guy who could get me to attend church, he was without a doubt, a great guy and a great priest. I once played football with him in Tripoli Bill Sharp 22/05/04 |
Re:2721238
Gdsn.Robert Alexander
Woods
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"Timber" Woods |
Hi Ivor |
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CLICK HERE TO VIEW GROUP PHOTO & CERTIFICATE Contact Terrie at: |
| Hello
Ivor My father, George Ward, served in the 1st Battalion Irish Guards from 1939-1945. He served with my uncle, Leonard Mellish who was killed in North Africa in 1943. He was Godfather to the daughter of William Wilkin in 1944 and is believed to have been friends with a chap by the name of Mulholland. Dad died over five years ago. Information and pictures from your visitors would be greatly appreciated. Unfortunately I have nothing that shows Dad's regimental number - I have checked his medals, and the covering letter, with no luck. It would seem that he may also have been known as Geoffrey, which probably makes it harder to find the correct George Ward ! He was Sheffield born and bred and probably signed up locally, coming down to Sanderstead soon after. |
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Adrienne
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Re:
Irish Guards Singer
Joe
Russell
Hi
Ivor 10/04/04
John Hyland,
Choirmaster of the Irish Guards Singers has asked me to send you this picture for
possible inclusion on your web site. It depicts a presentation to Joe Russell on
behalf of the Irish Guards Singers of a motorised wheel chair. Joe is a true
Mick as was his father who served before him in the Regiment. He is the immediate past
Secretary to the IGS. Unfortunately Joe had a leg amputated a short time ago and
the presentation was made to show our appreciation of his long and valued
service to the IGS. Joe still sings with us and when we are engaged at his own parish of Our Lady's in Widnes. He manages to get up to the Choir Loft on his bottom. He recently went on a coach tour of Devon mainly Paignton much against the concerns of his son. He has a great sense of humour an example of this being when he was asked was somebody "standing on his toes" his immediate reply was "It doesn't matter I only have five anyway" There are no medals for this but I believe that Joe shows exemplary courage and fortitude in his adversity and depicts what the Irish Guards Regiment is all about. He must surely be an inspiration to people in the same circumstances. Kind Regards Ron
Doran
Secretary Irish
Guards Singers. |
From:
22216874 Drm Scotland {Scotty} 1953 -1960
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Hi Ivor, I hope you are well, I thought you would like to see this photo of the Pipe Band, As you can see there is no guard at the back of us, It's because it was 2.30 in the afternoon. The Kodak Co. of America was going to put this photo in Grand Central Station for a "Come to Britain" tourist drive. It was 1959. The best thing about it was we got 10 bob each.. The DM was Keith Thomas
the PM was Tommy Ramsey. |
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Sid Scotland
April
2004
PS, the first thing I do in the morning is make a cup of coffee and log on
to your site it's Magic.
Re: 2721853 JOHN EDMONDSON
I SEE YOU HAVE
BEEN VERY BUSY.
BOTH YOUR SITES GET BETTER EACH TIME I VISIT. SO KEEP IT UP.
IT IS A CREDIT TO YOU.
BY THE WAY IS THERE A WAY TO CONTACT 2721853
JOHN EDMONDSON TO FIND OUT IF HE HAS CONTACT WITH TANK CONNELLY. THEY MAY HAVE RUBBED
TRACKS AT SOME STAGE. WHO KNOWS ??
ALL FOR NOW
'REGUARDS'
MACCO
Re: Patrick Devlin
Dear Ivor,
I came across your website while searching
for information on the Irish Guard as I am trying to trace any information I can
about my paternal grandfather, who I believe to have served with the Irish Guard
some time in the 1920's-30's era. I wonder if you might be able to help, or
point me in the right direction, or maybe post a message on your website in case
anyone has any information.
I don't have much to go on I'm afraid, as my
dad actually never knew his father, as he either died or left before Dad was
born (we don't know which). All I know is that his name was Patrick Devlin, and
that he served with the Irish Guard and was probably stationed at Caterham.
He
married a Gladys Spinner (my Dad's mum) in the Wimbledon area. They had a son,
Michael Patrick (my dad) , born on 27th February 1930.
Patrick's occupation on
the marriage certificate was recorded as "Tyre Maker", so I'm guessing he
probably left the guard before 1930.
If you could help in any way or tell
me where I could find the relevant information, I'd be very grateful, as my dad
( now 72 ) is anxious to find out anything he can about his father.
Kind
regards,
Lisa Devlin
Re:
2719525 John McGowan
----- Original Message -----
From: Chris
McGowan To: Frank Duffy
My father was John McGowan, number 2719525. He
joined up on 7 November 1939.
I presume he was with the First Battalion because
I remember he told me he went first to Norway and later to North Africa, then on
to Italy.
He was wounded and taken as a POW to Germany, ending up in
Berlin!
If you have - or know from where I might find - any information, either on my father and/or anyone serving with him, that would be really appreciated.
Please contact Chris at:
contactfrank@tiscali.co.uk
Re: 22779437 William (Billy) Armstrong
I am looking for any information or preferably photographs of my dad
who
sadly passed away in 1992, William Armstrong or "Billy" as he
was
probably known was in the Irish Guards from 1953, he was originally
from
Belfast, his number was 22779437 and he was stationed at Wellington
Barracks
finishing his service in 1958. I know he served in Egypt during
his time and
apparently won some medals for boxing. Would be most grateful
to hear from
anybody who may have known him. With Thanks
Rob Hartley
Success story:
Following the above entry, Rob received the following
E-mail from Jimmy Knox:
Hello Rob,
I served with your Dad in the 1st
Battalion Irish Guards. We were both in No 1 Company and had many good nights
and laughs together on our nights out on the town or just sharing duties when
called on. I last saw your Dad in early 1957 when I got posted away from the
Battalion to one of our training Companys at a camp called Pirbright, I returned
to the Battalion but was put in No 4 Company and saw very little of your Dad
after that as we were sent to Cyprus and I am not sure if he went.
I was very sorry to hear that your Dad has passed
away, Rob, him and I were good pals all those years ago.If you would like to send me some details of what
happened to Billy after he left the Army, I will be able to pass it on to some
other old comrades who served alongside us in the 50's.
I see quite a lot of the
old crowd through our Regimental Association here in Belfast, and also at Branch
dinners and get togethers both at home and over in England and
Dublin.
I hope this has been of some help to you,
Jimmy
Knox
Please note:
"So, you see lads it really does work, and in this
case both parties kindly gave their permission for me to publish their E-mails.
Please note that for security reasons I do not publish your personal E-mail
addresses.
Once you have made contact through my site mailbox it is up to
you if you wish to exchange addresses."
Re: William James
Masterson 22779123
I wonder if your
visitors can help me ?
My Dad served
in the Irish Guards in the 1950's.
His name is William James Masterson,
but he would
probably be known as Jim. He told me he joined the boy service in 1954 at
Pirbright, and he then went to Egypt. He played the flute in the Corps of
Drums. His number was 22779123. I dont think he was ever promoted.
He
was known as "Bat" Masterson, or "Boy" Masterson.
Some of the places he was
stationed were Pirbright, Egypt, Cyprus, Shornecliffe Camp and Lydd. I know he is in contact with two of his old
mates, Bill and Martin Docherty. I would be very happy if an old photo surfaced
with my Dad in, or any of his friends from that time.
Many thanks
for your help
Shaun Masterson
Re: John Maguire Irish Guards
Kay
Gardner from United Kingdom wrote in my Guest Book:
"My
Grandfather, John Maguire (Born in Co. Down) served with the Irish
Guards.
He died some time ago. Unfortunately he and my grandmother split
up (during the 1940s I believe) and consequently no-one kept even a
photo of him. I know he was at the Guards Depot in Caterham,
and my mother
talks of seeing him on parade in London too.
I will try to find more details,
as perhaps one of your guests will have a group photo with him in.
My brothers and I would at least like to know what he looked like.
Thank
you for providing such an excellent site."
Kay
Gardner
I
wrote to Kay asking for more details, and this was her reply:
"I
am afraid I have no details of his Batn. rank, or number. He served in the Micks all
through World War II and quite possibly a little while before and after.
He was quite tall, and evidently something of a charmer. His wife, (my
Grandmother) from whom he parted during the war, (early part, I think) was called
Flo, and was from South Gloucestershire ( though some of her friends called
her Pat, for some inexplicable reason !) My grandmother would have been
about 25 when War broke out, so I guess John would have been of a similar
age. My mother was their eldest child. She had two younger sisters and
a brother. My mother was evacuated to Co. Durham. Perhaps if any of
your visitors, or their relatives served with him, any, or some of
these details may jog a memory ? Or they may have a group photograph
where he is named. My mother would recognise him in photographs,
so we would soon know if it was the right one. It is, I know, a long shot,
but probably the only way I may find out more about him. Many thanks for any help
you can give, it will be greatly appreciated".
Latest E-mail from Frank Duffy
 Andy Gavin 2720185 2nd Btn. Irish Guards from Liverpool. |
----- Original Message -----
From: John Halligan To: Frank Duffy
Sent: Monday, December 09, 2002 9:49 AM Subject: Andy Gavin
Not sure if
there’s any relation, I doubt it, but funny enough, my wife’s uncle asked me to
see if I can look up any old mates of his from the Guards. His name is Andy
Gavin and he’s from Liverpool (Stanley Road, not far from Scotland Road,
where Charlie Gavin came from). All I know
(‘till I ask him for more,) is that he was in 2nd Battalion and served from 1940-1945. He would like to
see if he could find others. He was telling me today of someone called Collins
who came from Manchester, who was a good mate. This guy had a bad stammer
and the MO made him sing all the time to help him get over it. The RSM took some
convincing it seems! Let me know if there’s some way I can help Andy please? Regards John Halligan contactfrank@tiscali.co.uk |
Recent E-mail from Frank Duffy
Can
anyone help Bernie Gavin ?
MY FATHER CHARLIE GAVIN FROM SCOTLAND ROAD LIVERPOOL
GUARDSMAN GAVIN
No.2726525
HE WAS IN PALESTINE, TRIPOLI, AND GERMANY, ALSO DO YOU KNOW ANY THING
ABOUT AN EX-MICK CALLED SGT HAMILTON WHO JOINED IN 1900 AND CAME OUT 1950 ?
WE LIVE IN CALIFORNIA NOW HOPE TO HEAR FROM YOU SOON WE HAVE SOME PICS I WILL
SEND YOU NEXT TIME FROM BERNIE GAVIN
Can anyone help ?
E-Mail from Elaine Re:
Edward "Ted" Keating
Dear Ivor,
I hope you
can help me, my boyfriend's father was in the 1st Battallion Irish Guards his
name was Edward(Ted) Keating, I know he reached the rank of Captain and was the
Adjutant at Chelsea Barracks about 25years ago. His grandfather was also in the
Irish Guards and was also a Captain I think his name was John Keating OBE. They
both appear in the book "100 years of the Irish Guards". As both are no longer
with us I'm trying to locate any photo's of them. Can anyone help?
From
'Mick' Tom Cooker (1956-1965)
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Your
help required . . . . . . .
Kevin
Fletcher writes:
I'am trying to research the history of a CSM W.H. Dennis 2654222.
The reason is that I have purchased a Fairbairn Sykes knife for my collection and it has the inscription of W.H. Dennis on one side and on the other:- Royal Regiment of Canada and The South Saskatchewan Regiment, July 1943.
My main reason in writing to you is the service number. It has no letter preceeding the number and has seven figures. I have no idea if he was a member of the Irish Guards, except that his service number is similar to one I saw on your web site description. Not much to go on, I know.
I have been able to find out that Canadian military do have a letter preceeding the service number, so I expect he may have been from an affiliated regiment.
Any thoughts you may have would be most welcome.
Kevin Fletcher. (28th July 2002)
Attention all Micks . . Email received: 26/08/02
My name is Sydney Haywood.
I joined the Irish Guards in 1944 and was demobbed in 1948 as a wartime conscript.
For the record, I was called up on or about 18 December 1944 to Caterham (no.
2725397 - still imprinted on my heart) into what I believe was known as Corporal
Innes squad. Unfortunately, with so many house moves in and out of this country,
most of my records including a squad photograph have been lost and for the life
of me my memory for names gets worse. After Caterham a chap named Baker and I
were sent off on a pre-tank training course which was stopped when it became
apparent that the War would soon be over and we then moved in easy stages to
join the 3rd Battalion at Hoffnungstal. Back to London in January 1946 and
merged into the 1st Battalion and went on to Palestine to be de-mobbed early in
1948. This was followed by a career in the banking business which took me back
to Germany in 1974 when I renewed my acquaintanceship with Hoffnungstal, Cologne
etc. We still go back there occasionally on a social basis. The names Ivan
Burman and Owen Rice do not immediately spring to mind but perhaps their
memories are better than mine! Two names I do remember are Roy Cook who was in
the 3rd Battalion in Germany and Harry English who I first met in Palestine - he
was a regular - both of whom are on the London Association Committee.
I was a guardsman but a war substantive Lance
Sergeant. My number was 2725397, which I still carry in my head !
Anyone remember
me ? Regards S Haywood
contactfrank@tiscali.co.uk
Josephine Lee from United Kingdom wrote on May 22. 2002
I am
looking for anyone who knows my Father-in-law, whose full name is
:
Leslie Joseph Lee
He comes from Bootle near Liverpool. He served with No.1 Coy. Irish
Guards 1955 to 1957
Guardsman Lee L.J.
23197477
He was 65 on the 26th May 2002
Camp
Guards
