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🇬🇧 Memories of Graham Walker 🇬🇧
1965 – 1966
408 Bridge Tp – 40 Sqn RCT – 26 RCT
BRIDGE CAMP
Graham arrived in Hamelin at the 408 (Tp) Royal Engineers in late 1965 early 1966. However, as the troop did not have a suitable task for him, he was transferred to the 40 Coy of the 26 RCT. There, he found his calling in C-Troop and spent about five years in this unit, eventually rising to the rank of Corporal. After returning to England, he was discharged. Later, he found support from Blind Veterans UK (formerly St. Dunstans). With a heavy heart, he had to give up his great passion, driving, as a profession and enjoyed his well-deserved retirement. This series shows a bridge camp somewhere here in the area, really great Graham was able to took these photos.
Note from the admin: Sadly, Graham has since passed away. I will honor you and your pictures – thank you, my friend. Gone but not forgotten!
🇩🇪 Memories of Graham Walker 🇩🇪
1965 – 1966
408 Bridge Tp – 40 Sqn RCT – 26 RCT
BRIDGE CAMP
Graham kam Ende 1965 Anfang 1966 nach Hameln zum 408 (Tp) Royal Engineers. Da der Troop jedoch keine passende Aufgabe für ihn hatte, wurde er zur 40 Coy des 26 RCT versetzt. Dort fand er im C-Troop seine Bestimmung und verbrachte etwa fünf Jahre in dieser Einheit, wo er es bis zum Corporal schaffte. Nach seiner Rückkehr nach England wurde er schließlich ausgemustert. Später fand er Unterstützung bei den Blind Veterans UK (früher St. Dunstans). Schweren Herzens musste er seine große Leidenschaft, das Fahren, als Beruf aufgeben und genoss seinen wohlverdienten Ruhestand. Diese Serie zeigt ein Brückenlager irgendwo hier in der Gegend, wirklich toll, dass Graham diese Fotos machen konnte.
Hinweis vom Admin: Leider ist Graham inzwischen verstorben. Ich werde Dich und deine Bilder in Ehren halten – vielen Dank, mein Freund. Gone but not forgotten!
all photos © British Army in Hameln.com / Graham Walker
Last updated: Oktober 31, 2024 at 17:39 pm
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I was in 408 Bridge troop from 1961-1967 probably the longest serving sapper ever.I spent hours on the river Waser during the bridging season with troops from all over Germany. My last troop leader was Capt Bailey a lovely man who treated his men with respect and kindness.I have many photos of those days if anyone is interested..
How do I send photos please?
SO YOU HAVE BEEN MARRIED SINCE 1974 ,HOPE YOU HAVE HAD A NICE DAY : WE HAVE OURS ; 40 AS WELL ON THURSDAY:
NO ARMY IN HAMELN NOW THE ENG: PULLED OUT LAST MONTH JUST A FEW LEFT TO WIND THINGS UP: THE REST OF THE ARMY TO LEAVE IN 3 OR 4 YEARS: REAL PITY AS THE TRAINING AREAS HERE ARE MUCH BETTER THAN IN ENGLAND:
IF THERE IS TO BE A REUNION NEXT YEAR DROP US A LINE AND I WILL TRY AND GET YOU SOME DECENT HOTEL ROOMS IF ANY IS REQUIRED: I MARRIED ANGELIKA ; AFTER LEAVING THE ARMY AND HAVE BEEN LIVING IN HAMELN EVER SINCE: LIVE JUST DOWN THE ROAD WHER THE ICEBOX USED TO BE; RIGHT IN THE MIDDLE OF THE TOWN: WILL BE FINISHED WITH WORK EARLY NEXT YEAR BUT HAVE GOT SOMETHING ELSE TO DO THEN:
ALL THE BEST ;
MICHAEL WARD
Hello hope you are doing ok I was in hameln same time as you before I went to 23tank transporter in sunny senny! Last time I we met you was driiveing for yorkshire electric in about 1980 any way if you get this email let menu know TONY WAIN
OK BOYS I HAVE TRIED TO EMAIL YOU BUT I CANT SEEM TO GET TO YOU, IF YOU SEND AN EMAIL TO ME I SHOULD BE OK EITHER IVE GOT YOUR ADDRESS AND IVE SENT THEM BUT THEY KEEP COMING BACK TO ME
HALLO YORKIE;
WE WERE TOGETHER FOR A TIME IN 40 SQN.IN HAMLIN: HAD SOME VERY GOOD TIMES . SOME VERY GOOD TIMES AS I AM STILL THERE AND STILL DRIVING H.G.V : FOR A LIVING:
NICE TO SEE THOSE FOTOS:
MICHAEL WARD
Hi Graham ,
I was in 408 the same time as yourself. Ian Brand is my name and I remember Roger Makin and Jimmy Masson ( who is sadly dead now ) Had great times there and many happy memories. Presently working offshore in Canada in the oil and gas industry.
Cheers ,
Ian