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1965 – 1966 – 408 Bridge Tp – 40 Sqn RCT – Berlin Visit – Memories of Graham Walker
1965 – 1966 – 408 Bridge Tp – 40 Sqn RCT – Bridge Camp 002 – Memories of Graham Walker
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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