Keith and 60, thanx for yer replys, will pass on yer regards Keith, and Stewarty will contact ye when I get there, aint got a definate date yet but soon I expect

thanks bugsy

f.a.o. Bugsy Baillie, yes bugsy big stretch is still in Greenock, and his old mate bally ballantyne passed away a few years ago he also came from Greenock.

Andy thanks for that I can be contacted at colingraham54@hotmail.com if you see him again.

Cheers, Colin

FAO Adam Galbraith,, Yo Adam, thanx for that bit info bout stretch,jeez that Laddie could swally for Scotland, TV room in "B" Coy block in Seaton Barracks Plymouth was a rare wee drinkin den what I can remember,sorry tae hear bout Bally though,

F A O.Bugsy Baillie.Bugsy when you get to Plymouth give my regards to John cathcart and ask him . Did he marrie the chinese girl who worked in the naffi, I know he was smitten by her.I just wondered if he took that one gient step forward and married her, and ask him if wee Pinkie is still about Plymouth. Tell him to give him my regards too..Hope you have a good holiday in Plymouth. If you need any old Phone numbers, give us a shout..

F A O. Adem Calbraith. It nice to hear big stretch is still about, what with all that drink he supped I just hope he does'nt get cremated, It'll take days for the fire to go out..Adem if you see him give him my regards. Tell him Ive got a nice photo of him marching through the jungle with Ginger Grant and the rest of 7 platoon, and he's the only one in step..His pal.. Ballie Ballantyne.. was that the Boxer..

SHUGIE MACKIE,
HI SHUG DID,NT KNOW YOU HAD A BIG PROBLEM??? I THOUGHT I HAD MY WORRIES WITH A HIP REPLACEMENT!!! GLAD TO SEE YOU ARE ON THE RECOVERY ROAD A TRIPLE BY PASS IS NO MEAN FEAT.YOU TAKE CARE AND ALL THE BEST TO YOU AND YOURS.

About two years ago I had mentioned the possibility of a memorial march to honour all the people civilian and military killed in the Northern Ireland troubles as this year is the 40th Anniversary of the civil rights marches and start of years of troubles in the province, I lost a mate and am sure lots of you,se out there have known somebody killed or maimed.

The West of Scotland Argyll,s and the Royal British Legion Paisley will be hosting and organising a N.Ireland veterans march on Sunday the 6th of September,we have just been given the go ahead for the march from the necessary authorities and although associations will probably be getting contacted after our next meeting if there are any individuals out there who would like to attend you will be made most welcome, our next meeting is Fri 3rd of July and I can give more information out after this as it,s got to go in front of the membership to sort out the finer details, I thought I would post this to give Argyll,s and ex serving Argyll,s a little prior notice.

Sid.

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FAO Jimmy Lynn. Jimmy Im sure Ronnie Khun told me the last time he was up here bout 2 years ago that John Cathcart had got a hold of an auld rich widow, (I believe this)but I will try and trace him down and give him yer good wishes for a long life tae spend all his better halfs dough,,,, hope yer keepin well big buddy,

F.A.O. Bugsy Baillie, bugsy just read on the other board from eggcup,that he heard that big stretch had passed away I don,t know if that is true or
not,I will get my feelers out and find out and report to you if and when I
get the info bugsy,jimmy lynn was asking if stretchs mate who passed away
a few years ago was bally the boxer,yes he was bn boxer.

FAO Adam Galbraith,, Adam thats sad news bout Stretch if confirmed, will keep my eyes posted for further info, thanx buddy

 HELP, I have been asked where the wrist bands for help the hero.s can be
 got, cannot get them from my own RBL Branch, all info will be greatly
 received comrades.

Adam

try this link. https://www.shop.helpforheroes.org.uk/products.php?product=Help-for-Heroes-Wrist-Band

£2 each

Sad News.

Have just had a phone call from Geordie Gaughan telling me that Malcolm Hart has passed away, his brother Wullie who I know better and Malky have been members of the West of Scoland ex Argyll,s Assoc for some time now Geordie says that Malcolm was aged 60 and was a P.T.I. for a number of years in the Battalion, his funeral should be next week and I will post info as I hear it.

Sid.

Relatives of those killed in duty to receive Queen’s award

Just saw this in the Glasgow Herald and thought it might be of interest to some people

....Relatives of nearly 8000 British military personnel killed on active duty or in terrorist attacks are to be honoured by the Queen with a new bravery award.....

...The MoD said it will contact families of soldiers killed as far back as 2000, and that the relatives of those killed in earlier campaigns must contact the MoD for the honour....

...The award covers campaigns in Palestine from September 1945 to the end of 1947, the Falklands and Northern Ireland conflicts, as well as wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, and terrorist atrocities....

....Families who wish to apply for the Elizabeth Cross can log onto www.mod.uk, or telephone 0800 085 3600....

http://www.theherald.co.uk/display.var.2517695.0.0.php?utag=29245

Jimmyc