7 Field Squadron RE

Steve Wilby says...

Bob

Just been looking at the nominal roll.You have mick Helliwell down as a sapper.He was in fact a craftsman (REME attached.Used to command CSIGN 18). He is living in Mirfield.Spoke to him a couple of months ago.I have his phone number somewhere.Contacted him via forces reunited.)

You also have me down as not contacted?

 

Hi Steve, have you not asked him about attending the reunion ? I was thinking the other day of ways to contact the Reme, Acc and Sigs attached . These guys certainly integrated iin the Sqn especially  in Ripon I said a few months ago it was one of the disasters of Hohne to see them all sent back to central cookhouses, workshops ect  upon arrival ,at which point we lost the Sqn feeling.   

Bob

Just been looking at the nominal roll.You have mick Helliwell down as a sapper.He was in fact a craftsman (REME attached.Used to command CSIGN 18). He is living in Mirfield.Spoke to him a couple of months ago.I have his phone number somewhere.Contacted him via forces reunited.)

You also have me down as not contacted?

Bob.

      It's plain to see that you have been exceptionally busy, updating the "Nominal Roll".   Next time you are updating it, can you please correct the spelling of Johnny Greenhalgh's name. As spelt here.    It's pronounced as ALJ not OFF. Not a lot of people know that.!!! It's a South Yorkshire quirk, apparently. Cheers.

Regards to all                                     Dave the Rave  

Sammy Singleton says...

Hi all,

does anyone remember a Maltese officer in the Sqn.?

A Capt. Burns de Bono?

I can't remember his appointment.

Perhaps Dave Biram can remember him.

Sammy.

Hi Sammy no go on that one  i am afraid ,sometimes as things are just not in my  memory .But i suppose there  was lots going on and say you maybe was on a course for 5 months in Chatham and you could have missed someone easily   

BOB says...

Can anybody remember the name of he ship that was used for accomodation in Belfast, at harland wolfe dock 

Hi Bob HMS Maidstone?

Hi all,

does anyone remember a Maltese officer in the Sqn.?

A Capt. Burns de Bono?

I can't remember his appointment.

Perhaps Dave Biram can remember him.

Sammy.

BOB,WHO IS THE LADY LYNDA THATS ATTENDING THE REUNION WITH ME, MY WIFE PAULINE WANTS TO KNOW ?

Can anybody remember the name of he ship that was used for accomodation in Belfast, at harland wolfe dock 

Tony

If you know let us all into it  who was the guy from Malta ?

Did you get the name from Eric .

Thanks Dave

Will update the " In Memory Page "

Hi Bob I have searched high and low for details of Jim Lunds accident which lead to his death in NI .I" had"  old sqn magazines which gave full details  here but as usual canot locate them .I know GT will still have his as he was front page on most of them .

The accident happened on night  operations  in Northern Ireland 22 jan 1974 SSgt JW Lund RE  approached the helicopter being used to enter and exit the troops  and was caught in the tail roter,and died as a result of his injuries. RIP

I am sure GT who was a SNCO in the Sqn at the same  time as Jim will remember more or possibly locate Sqn Magazine but at least in the meantime  you can fill in a date and brief details on memory page .

Ask me Jock

To add to the confusion over this Sgt from Malta I am sure that he was only with us in Osnabruck as REME took over the running of the LAD once 7 SQN went independent. So he was only with us a matter of months.

Taff, nice to hear from you again. Did you check out the photos I put on the Gallery. Theres one of you with Hair!!!!!!! how about that. Just this moment been talking with Johnny Greenhalgh. Hes well on his way to recovery, wont say what the op was about, but at least hes okay. He was saying that he may get in contact with you about going to the next reunion, give him a ring. I have said that you could both stay over at my place one night on the way up, and we could all go up together. What say you.?

                       For fear of being classed as racist, I decline to comment about the drum messages, I should have been using smaller drums apparently.!!!!

             I spoke to Johnny about this Maltese Sgt, and he has no recollection. John was in 7 for a couple of years, so if he didnt know him I cant suggest anyone else to ask. Do you know Taff.?

Keep in touch

Regards to all                                   Dave the Rave 

You should not of sent Tom George the telephone calls from the bottom of the Plant park by 45 galon drum ,Dave  that could of been part of the reason for your holiday in Claro Bks .

Taff

Hi guy's.

           I'm sorry to say this, but Dave Biram's confidence in my memory is sadly misplaced. I cannot remember any Maltese Sgt while in Shiney 7. While I was there my Troop Sgt was Tom George. Who will be remembered by me for ever, he put me in the Nick at Ripon, for something I did'nt do!!!! But that's another story.

          I'll phone Johnny Greenhalgh and ask him, he was in 7 Sqdn a lot longer than I was. I'll get back to you.

Regards to all                                Dave the Rave   

HAD FISH & CHIPS LAST FRIDAY NIGHT, AFTER PAYING (yes I did Hank) WHO DID I SEE BUT GINGE O'REILLY.( Not Ginger anymore) HAD A CHAT . HE STILL LIVES IN RIPON . HE'S NOT GOT A COMPUTOR BUT KEEPS UP TO SPEED ON ONE IN THE LIBRARY. HE IS IN CONTACT WITH HUGHIE ORR SO KNOWS ABOUT THIS SITE AND WHAT'S GOING ON.

Hi Bob tried to look back n the site as we were discussing the Re Sgt  who was from Malta a few months ago.he was a plant fitter so Dave Ravey would know him for sure .I definatly am sure he  was not  called shepard.

Yes Jim Lund needs to be added to the In memory page.i can remember as yesterday Ssgt Griffiths (pronto)  walking into the HQ troop hut in the Maze and telling us about his terrible acccident. I am sure that i have an article from the sqn magazine somewhere or GT will have. If we can find it do you want it Bob to add to the Page.

On the reunion Geordie how are we for rooms ?      

Two for the nominal roll and both for the In Memory  list Sgt John Bell HQ Troop and S/SGT Jim Lund 2TP

Thanks for photo Bernie, unfortunately dont recognise anyone. Heres another one, guy from North Shields , played in goal for Sqn footie team in Osnabruck at times?

Still looking for Bob Gray

HI Bill

I think the Maltese Sgt was Shepard ??

Bob

A couple of mistakes in the REME lot Les Gower was a Cfn not Capt. Mick Green was a SSgt the first Tiffy posted to the Sqn on our return to Ripon.

Now between Bob Shilling RE and Mick Green I believe there was a Sgt Terry Frazer and  Sgt who came from Malta but I cant remember his name or if he was RE or REME and his name escapes me.

Jock Bruce

Cheers Dave

Bob.

         The young guy Spencer's first name was Jimmy. He lived in Chesterfield, and used to give me lift's home in his Black V8 Ford Pilot, before I got a quarter.

Hope this help's.

Dave Ravey

loud and clear  Bernie

Testing. testing.testing.

Thanks Bernie

Already have Eddie Erskine on a spread sheet I have yet to upload. have young spencer on a photo holding the line of heavy ferry.

Cant remember his first name though

Hi Bob.    Two more for you, both 2 Troop.  Cpl Paddy Erskine and young Spr Spencer

           Bernie

Thanks Dave

3 weeks work to catch up on, I am off work untill Thursday so hope to get the site up to date before i go back

Bob.

                   Thanks and well done.!!!!! The clocks working and correct, and now I know how to access the other guy's Profiles. I read earlier that someone had mentioned the Clock. I guess like everyone else, there are only so many things you can do in a day. So many thanks for putting so much time into this Website, I'm really glad that I was pointed in your direction.

                    It's enjoyable, and very well laid out, once you've cracked how to get to stuff.

Ta very much

Regards                      Dave the Rave

Dave.

Go to the far right hand side of this page, sign in, click on browse ALL MEMBERS.

That is correct Dave, Some members do not want their profiles made public

Bob.

        I was just wondering how is it possible to access members Profiles. I have so far worked out that if there is a Photo of the Member, you click on the Photo. And if the Members name is underlined, the same applies. Is there no way of accessing the other Members Profiles.?

       I was curious to find out what other Members had got up to or where now Living.

Regards              Dave Ravey

Hi Joe Carney

Thanks for those additional names Joe ,  That takes the role total to  347

Thanks Guys

All names have been added to the role.  Now standing at 338  

Yes I have seen the spelling mistakes.!!! Must really get the bloody hang of this new technology. Its really hard to type when you only use the one digit.

More Regards               Dave the Rave 

Bob.

    Seems that your getting up a real head of steam regarding input to the nominal " Roll". There is a guy I have mentioned acouple of times, Geoff ( YORKY)  Fairburn, or it could be Fairhurst. He is on photo 46 with Ken Massingham, and the unknown officer, trying bto strat the compressor. I think he was in 1 Troop. Anyone remember him.?

Regards to all in Shiney 7 

GEORDIE TATE says...

Dave there are not many rooms left

Hi Geordie, Annexe.?  Think 60 sqn had over a hundred there  this year. There must be more rooms  somewhere inside that building . Seriously can we pre book more as i know 6 who are about to book.

Glad to see Bobs input generating some new interest Sammy Samuels ? shot same  NI tour  Bob can you add him please as he was only wounded .   

BOB  -  looking through the names I have remembered another one that is missing

Spr Paddy Gorman  was HQ troop G10 storeman in Osnabruck

Hi Bob

            More names Junkie Livingstone ,a lad called Carter had the 3.5 RL and Spr Brash 2 TP walked into a bullet in Blyths Lane on the sqns first tour NI

Cheers Hank

Will add them on

Hi Bob

2 more names for the nominal roll. Chris Davis ( Kleine). He came to 1 troop in '66. And Geordie Waggot. He was 1 troop, '64 or '65.

Cheers  Hank

Hi Ray (Rowe)

                       Ref the Squadron cooks. I have sent you a photo of the cooks attached to 2 Troop at Clintburn (Hope you get it)

I think one of them was from Sunderland

         Bernie

Hi all, Sad to hear Les Hemmingway has passed on. Had many a night in the belfry with him. Fond Memories.

Anyone remember a cook attached to 7, came from sunderland?  

Welcome  Stu ( Jock } Clee.

Have sent your request for reunion 2010 to Geordie.  Was good to speak to you.

Dave there are not many rooms left

BOB says...

Nominal Role updated.

Well done Bob i know this has taken you a lot of time even during your holidays , come on now guys lets now  fill in the gaps and get the roll updated with your own personal info and that of guys you remember .it only takes a few mins to look through and then think of anyone missing . If you email Bob he can then update . I have a theory here ,if you found the site and then saw your name was missing how would you feel ??? Much better to come upon it and find you are included . We need this reunion hotel filled .

Nominal Role updated.