1965 – 1966 – 408 Bridge Tp – 40 Sqn – 26 RCT – Wouldham Camp – by Graham Walker

© British Army in Hameln.com / Arnd Wöbbeking

© British Army in Hameln.com / Arnd Wöbbeking

© British Army in Hameln.com / Arnd Wöbbeking

🇬🇧 Memories of Graham Walker 🇬🇧
1965 – 1966
408 Bridge Tp – 40 Sqn RCT – 26 RCT
Wouldham 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 the photographs he was able to take on Wouldham Camp.

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
Wouldham 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 die Fotos die er auf dem Wouldham Camp 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!

The FV432 is driving at Upnor Camp Hameln.

all photos © British Army in Hameln.com / Graham Walker

Last updated: Oktober 31, 2024 at 17:40 pm

Arnd Wöbbeking

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  1. HI Arnd, thanks for the reply. I’m living in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Had great times in Hameln in “The Swingin’ Sixties” – played guitar in a little band in both Hameln and Hanover. Would be good to keep in touch.

    Cheers, Bill

      • Steve Jessett on Februar 1, 2015 at 4:45 pm
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      Hi Paddy

      I remember you well. I remember your band ( Harry Worthington on drums and the other paddy on guitar) I roomed with you for a while and I am sure. drove you mad with my playing of the Beatles white album.

      In fact you inspired me to take up playing guitar, which I did in my next posting (1969) (NI). In 1972 I left the army with a drummer called Mel Wiggins (also RCT) to form a band in civilian life, we had been playing in Derry and wanted to take it further, which we did. I carried on playing (lead singer and guitar) for another 15 years and then started my own business in financial services, which left no time for the music.

      Regards

      Steve Jessett

      1. Hi Steve, thanks for the entry on my website here! Glad you find Paddy!
        And maybe if you are on Facebook search for 26 RCT, maybe you will find out some more comrades!
        Cheers Arnd

  2. Was in 40 Sqn B Troop 1966/1969 would love to get in touch happy memories

    1. Hi Bill, thanks for the comment on my site here! Everytime glad to heart hat my site bring back some good memories to former soldiers here of hamelin!

      Cheers Arnd

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