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HHQ KOSB HHQ regret to announce the death of Brian Robson (ex QM's Pl 1970/80's). He is to be cremated at Colchester Crematorium on Friday 26th July at 9.30.
Alex Smith To all Borderers, Hope you and your families are all well. Look forward to catching up with all the well kent faces at Berwick this weekend. I expect this years parade to be the biggest yet. Eileen Ferguson will be going with Eleanor and I this year. So get your storys about Wee Dennis at the ready. Good health to you all. Regards Alex. XXV
James Cahill My dad was Barney Cahill and he served with the KOSB during WW2. His friend was Billy Eastham. Dad was was a signaller in the battalion and he had a Captain who's nickname was PINKY. I think his real name was rose. I have pictures of dad and his section and also one of him in Lubeck on july 12th 1945. Dad was on queen beach on D-Day. Does anyone remember him or have any other photos of him with his platoon? Iwould be grateful to hear from anyone.
Bill Heaney Is everybody aware that the British Army is moving out of Osnabruck this week? ITV Border News has been running a report since yesterday of the Farewell Parades through the town before all the troops move out, and the various Barracks get handed back to the Germans for development. "Nae mair bevvies at the Green Windaes!" However, you can still get a beer or two at Berwick this weekend. There will be the usual Gathering at the King's Head, in Church Street on Friday night. You need to stay sober, though, for the Minden Parade on Saturday morning. Be at The Barracks by 1030hrs!
Andy Maltman Im Looking forward to meeting old friends at the parade in Berwick. Its also my first time, and Im staying from Friday till Sunday. It would be great to meet some old friends if you still remember me. Im leaving from the Manchester area if anyone wants a lift up, back or both ways. Regards
Sid Blackie If anybody is still looking for accommodation in Berwick for Minden Day (26th July`08), the King's Arms Hotel still has a few rooms. No private car park, just street parking.
Sid Blackie Now leaving on Sat. morning for Berwick, so if anybody needs a lift, as per my previous message.
Skin Johnstone To any ex borderers that remember a certain wee article that liked a drink called 'skin Johnstone', love you all lots, haven't chanaged a bit other than gettin greyer, and my dancing with the slipppers slowing up a bit. Best wishes to Jake McKAY, best leader any soldier could ever have. Take care everyonexxvxxvxxvxxv
Joanne mcculloch My dad Ian McCulloch is tryin to get back in touch with Jackie Galloway, Jackie and his partner Maggie moved and we have lost contact if anyone knows where Jackie is could you ask him to get in touch with me or my dad.
Davie (Sid) blackie This is the 1st time I have participated in a Minden Day Parade out-with the Bn. Can anybody confirm the dress code, no fancy dress stuff, I would have twigged with this now a days. I found my Kipper the other day, so at least I have this. Can anybody also recommend a good watering hole, which also has accommodation for the Fri. & Sat. evening, where I might as well make the weekend of it? Also if anybody is looking for a wee lift on the Fri. afternoon from Edin. - Berwick, then back on the Sun. Drop me a wee e-mail (timings tbc). Sid.
A.W.PAXTON R.E.Ray Wells Hi Ray In reply to your letter for information regaurding your father.I myself am trying to get some information on my late fathers army career.He was also in the 2ND BATT K.O.S.B. He inlisted as a seventeen year old in 1937 in Perth Scotland,i am not sure if he was at Hilsea barracks in Portsmouth,or at Bordon,just between Petersfield and Farnham, all in Hampshire. He was then posted to India in 1943,was in India- Burma till 1946.Returned to U.K. Finished his engagement in 1948,served in the reserves then,recalled back to serve with the 1ST BATT in Korea. We as a family were born and brought up in Portsmouth. I have a few photos of dad mostly as a young soldier,a few in Korea.I do not have any large group photos of him, battalion,company ect. I know he went through some terrible times in India-Burma,and then again in Korea.Dad would not talk about his time in the army as it was too upsetting.But he promised me on my sixteenth birthday that i could have his medals if i sent for them.I have them and will always treasure them. Hope that we can communicate with each other so that we might be able to find out more about their army lives Andrew Wilson Paxton
shuggie galloway does any one remember me if so please get in touch
Junior Reid Funeral Details - Margaret Ballantyne. The funeral of the late Margaret Ballantyne will take place on Wed 16 Jul 08 at 1000 hrs in St Margarets Chapel in Cleland. Sorry for the late announcement but I have just received the details.
Junior Reid Death Notification I regret to announce the sudden death of Margaret Ballantyne, wife of Cpl Dougie Ballantyne (Ex MT) on 09 Jul 08. Details of her funeral will be published when known. Contact address for Dougie is 8 Muircroft Drive, Cleland, Lanarkshire.
C/Sgt Middy Middlemass Just wanted to say thank you to everyon who replied to Barney's message and has helped me with information on my dad. I have had lots of lovely messages from you all. I will also be at Berwick on the 26th and would love to meet anyone who knew my dad. Look forward to meeting you all soon x
William Tuna Crookshanks Hello Anyone known antyhing about this soldier? 33330 Pte.H.Robertson 4th KOSB PRESS Regards
David Harrison Further to my entry about James W Gough, Pte 6th KOSB who died on 19 October 1916. We have confirmed that the official record of his recruitment shows his place of birth at Baillestone, near Glasgow. We know that he was actually born in Bedlington. Northumberland and not in Glasgow. He had moved from Northumberland, where he was a miner, over to Baillestone to work in the Lanarkshire coalmines. He then was recrutied to join the KOSBs for the start of the Battle of the Somme. The regimental Book of Remembrance at Edinburgh Castle also shows Pte Gough born in Baillestone. I work be interested to hear more of the activiities of the 6th Btn KOSB leading up to the start of the battle, though I know someone has already contacted me about it. Best wishes David Harrison
David and Pat Harrison Pat and I have just returned from a very interesting Poppy Travel pilgrimage to The Somme. We were able to visit the grave of Pat's Grandfather, Pte James W Gough who died at the Butte de Walerncourt on the night of 19th October 1916. We were also lucky enought to be able to attend the Royal British Legion service of Remembrance at Thiepvall marking the start of the Battle of the Somme on 1 July. It was a most interesting trip, where we learnt a lot about the battle and were impressed by the organisation by the RBL. Best wishes David A Harrison
Barney Loughran CSgt Middy Middlemass Borderers you may have seen on the noticeboard of this site on 22June a post asking for information about Middy, what it did not make clear was that it was his daughter that was asking. She unfortunately has no photographs and has little knowledge of her dad. I`m sure that all those that were fortunate enough to know Middy would like to tell her a few stories that she can build up a picture of what a great bloke he was. the photo`s are already staring to roll in and she is considering a trip to Berwick on 26 July. If she makes it, seek her out and chat to her, she is family after all. Photographs and stories folks her email address can be got from her post on the noticeboard.
joe mc millan I must say a big thank you to Alex Smith and Tommy Boyle in keeping my sence of humor. The jokes and funny's are out of this world. well done to you's see you's in Berwick thanks and kind regards to all you family Joe Mc Millan
dave stewart i joined junior leaders in june 1981 as a junior argyll/ i met a guy named willie watson who became my best friend. now all these years later i find myself wondering about willie more and more. i'am hoping to find a channel to make contact with willie once again. i still can remember his army no: 24589760 watson w
Tommy Boyle Hi looking for a contact number for Ex Cpl John Pringle (ex A Coy) Anyone know where he is or how to contact him? Would appreciate any information as I have a message for him. Thanks xxv
will fennessey on the lookout for a new glengarry willing to pay going price lost last on jan 01 at jocks gathering pissed again
Rab Pattison Rab (PIPES & DRUMS)1985-2007 Just thought i would drop in to say hello.
Adam Findlay Looking for the e-mail address or phone numbers of Dave Mason, Jim Love or any other Borderers who live in the Osnabruck area, as I have just been posted to Munster and would love to meet up. Many thanks for any help. Adam Findlay
spud thomson trying to get in touch with rab&ann gorden rab was in the aassult pioneers 68-70 last known living in glasgow any one out know of their whereabouts please would you get in touch with me many thanks spud ps or anyone who knows me
ken Wharton My book on the troubles, purely from the perspective of the soldiers who served there is now available: 'A Long Long War; Voices of the British Army in Northern Ireland. 1969-98' On Friday 27 July, I will be at Blackwells bookshop, in Edinburgh, signing copies of the book and chatting to contributors from the book as well as talking to other NI vets who wish to have their voices in the second NI book. It commences at 18:30 and lasts until 20:00. Please attend if you can, even if only for 5 minutes. All K.O.S.B. and other Scottish regiments are welcome. Please give this book the support it deserves in getting the story of the troubles told from our perspective, Yours aye Ken Wharton
liz hi gordon, my mum and dads e mail address is steelejohn1@sky.com if you have any problem with that e mail me and I will give you the phone number. they will be delighted to hear from you thanks liz
David Morgan My dad, Hugh "Shuggie" Morgan served in the KOSB's from the early seventies to the late eighties, I just wondered if anyone remembers him and would like to drop an email as he isn't keeping too well at the moment and would love to pass any messages on to him, think it would bring a smile to his face. Thanks
jerry connor Hi I would like to here from any menber who was in Korea 50/52 with s coy ie Martin Bonner John Hall George mcfarland Reguards J C
David McLeary Small world. Was out in E/K, for those who come from the borders which there weren't many in the years that I served with 1 KOSB that means East Kilbride, bumped into a old friend didn't take much to bump into him as he is still the (Fat Cat) Alan Brown (MT)good to catch up with what the Lodge is getting up to,u all know what I mean those good few men. Maddog
Chris Bullock I am trying to find Robert Duncan who received a DCM for his actions at Derryard, NI in 1989. This is to do with research for a book being written by Lord Ashcroft over the next 2 months which features Robert. If anyone could help then please contact me direct at cbullockwork@hotmail.com or on 07963097404. Many thanks Chris Bullock
Dave Stickland Just readthat Big Jock Sangsterhad passed away! Served with Jock on first Royal Guard at Balleter after move back to Edinburgh from Osnabuick. Not a man known for his lateral thinking ! But was also known,as a man who was second to none in times of troubles, and a doubtless comrade you would want next to you when placed in extreame difficulty. Condolences to his family at this time
Tommy Boyle GORDON MCDOUGALL click on noticeboard, fourth entry dumfries branch dance click on John for big John's address. Have tried to email you at this address liz_wkd@hotmail.co.uk but it has been returned three times
Casper hello borderers hope every one is fine looking for contact details of Nic ( Scouse Manning ) if any one has it? Casper XXV FTM
David Rendall David Rendall A COMPANY 1 PLATOON 1973 1975 BERLIN Looking for JJ Jardine from DUMFRIES area or anyone else from 1 platoon.
John Brownrigg Just wanted to Say Hi From the Fort Carson Mounted Color Guard. We performed for the Scottish Highland Rites Festival in Estes Park, Colorado, USA. In 2004 and you guys where great to hang out and party with. Stay safe and God bless.
GORDON MCDOUGALL im trying to get in touch with ex-provo sgt john and jean steele and anyone else who served between 1979-86 ONCE A BORDERER ALAWYS A BORDERER yours ex-cpl mac mcdougall
william crookshanks am aff to gallipoli on the 10th of june,does anyone have a relative who was KIA at gallipoli while serving with the 1sth KOSB?,or is there any photo requests? william
joe mc millan Tommy i wish you well and will see you in berwick. nice to see you back on the net kind regards to you. and all your family joe mc millan 04/05/08 10.45
Tommy Boyle I would just like to take this opportunity to thank everyone for their support and encouragement through my illness. The text messages, cards, emails, and visits really helped me through. The operation is over now with another session of chemotherapy to go as a sort of safe guard. All going well I will be at Berwick next month and looking forward to it. Looks like you will all have to put up with my hen-toed marching yet again. Thank you all so much on behalf of myself, my wife Aileen, and the kids Emma and Thomas.
karen jacobs i am looking to replace my dad's army medals can anyone help.it would be nice to get them for his birthday in dec.
bob shearer does anyone have a phone contack no for joe(dad mac)mcmillan of hartlepooli have tryed to contact by e/m but no reply.regards bob
john riches Tam Harris lost his wife today at 9.20. would all borderers please send him awee note as he is by him self now in australia and is taking it very hard. thanks borderers. tsharris@dodo.com.au
duncan robson Trying to get hold of David Turner who joined the Regiment in 1976. Thanks
Lt Col G Wood Asst Regtl Sec Berwick Minden Day and Aden/Radfan Reunion - Press Release Members of the King’s Own Scottish Borderers who served in Aden and later took part in the Radfan Emergency are to hold a reunion at Berwick Barracks on Saturday 26 July 2008. The Battalion served in Aden from February 1962 until January 1964 only to return unexpectedly for the Radfan Emergency some four months later. It was on the 1st of May 1964, that the Battalion, stationed in Folkstone, were warned that elements were to start flying to Aden that evening. By 1500hrs Saturday 2nd May over five hundred members of the Battalion had left Shorncliffe for Lyneham in buses, and by the Monday morning they were in Aden. A period of acclimatisation followed and by mid-May the Battalion had moved up countrty to the Radfan area to carry out Military Control Operations in the Dhanaba Basin. The Battalion had some twenty-five engagements with the rebel tribesmen and suffered six wounded. This reunion will be part of the annual Minden Day celebrations, which commemorates the Battle of Minden on the 1st of August 1759. In memory of those who earned this great Battle Honour and who plucked roses from the gardens of Minden as they went forward to the Battle, members will be presented with a rose. Lieutenant Colonel George Wood, one of the organisers of the event says that it will be a marvellous opportunity for all ex-Borderers who took part in the Aden and Radfan operations to meet and renew acquaintances. He is expecting around 300 ex-Borderers including Bill Speakman VC and other family members to attend. A contingent from the Aden Veterans Association will also take part. The day will commence at 10am when the Pipes and Drums of The Royal Scots Borderers, 1st Battalion, The Royal Regiment of Scotland, the Inter Scaldis Pipe Band from Holland, who are affiliated to the KOSB Association, and the Berwick and Eyemouth Pipe Bands along with the local group ‘Nancy’s Dancers’ will entertain. This will be followed by the presentation of Minden Roses at 1130am. At 1230pm the parade will march down Marygate in Berwick and past the Guildhall where Brigadier Andrew Jackson, currently the President of the KOSB Association, will take the salute in the company of the Civic Party. In addition to ex-members marching there will also be a Company of serving soldiers from The Royal Scots Borderers, 1st Battalion, The Royal Regiment of Scotland, who have recently returned from a tour of duty in Iraq. Those wishing to attend should refgister with HHQ KOSB Tele: 01289 307426. Email: rhq.kosb@scotsborderers.army.mod.uk
jacqueline trahan hello all im trying to find any info on my father.private robert kyle he served in the kosb around 1958,,malaya and singepore his reg# was 23451920,charlie company..thank you jacqueline
Jock McKay Hi, Looking to hear from old friends from C Coy 1969-1977 Ta Jim
gerald matthews I served in Aden,Radfan and Borneo between 62-68. c company, does eny body remember big ginger. Im looking for old mates.
Gordon Tyers I have just sent an e/mail to Mary expressing my sadness regarding Rosie`s death. I did manage to have a couple of drinks in Edinburgh when Rosie was home and it was great to see him again and reflect on our time in the K.O.S.B and talk about old pals, however he was feeling somewhat tired as he and Mary had been in Edinburgh all day.I just hope I managed to cheer him up a wee bit. Once again, my deepest sympathies go to Mary and family at this very sad time. Gordon Tyers. There are 926 entries in the guestbook (newest to oldest) 1-50 51-100 101-150 151-200 201-250 251-300 301-350 351-400 401-450 451-500 501-550 551-600 601-650 651-700 701-750 751-800 801-850 851-900 901-926Add an entry to the guestbook | View the noticeboard
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