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Monica Taib (Edwards)
28th March 2008

Hi, I am Eddie Edwards youngest daughter. Thank you to everyone for your memories and thoughts for my dad.
Denis Calvert
1st January 2008
dencalvert@btinternet.com

Owen 'Eddie' Edwards: This entry is made here, for future reference, to mark the death of Owen 'Eddie' Edwards, he will be sadly missed.
Tracey Long
13 August 2007
batcheress@msn.com

I would like to thank everyone for the kind words and cards sent to our mother marjorie on the passing of dad mick (charlie) long.
Pete Rollings
25 July 2007
rollings49@tiscali.co.uk

Just seen the notice about Tony Billau's death. Joined up with Tony in 1963, a quiet gentle man in every sense of the word who in my experience never said a bad word about anyone. He will be greatly missed.
David Squire
13 June 2007

I would like to thank all the 49ers for there support for my dad Harry and sister Janet on the sad departure of my mum Molly Squire our thanks goes out to all.
Dave (Diddy) Mulvey
DMulvey49@sky.com
Northumberland

MT Sgt 86-89
Frank [Scouse] Bartlett
chrfb2@yahoo.co.uk
Chichester West Sussex

well done Den, great to see Geordie Armstrong my old No 1 in Barney!! And Bob Pritchard haven't seen him since he was RQMS in Belize in '82 when is the next reunion and where?
Nigel (Nipper) Stores
nstores@freenetname.co.uk
Durrington/Salisbury

Dragons/55/HQ 1973 - 1994 nice to see some oldfaces
Mick Hutchinson
michaelhutchinson813@yahoo.co.uk
Sutton Coldfield (Nuneaton Apr/May 07)

Nice to see so many old names from the past. I served in 'Dragons' during the Belize tour Oct '82 until Apr '83 as the Battery Chief Clerk, I was the 2nd Sgt in RHQ at the time. Mick Masson was the BSM, John Lewin MBE was the BC plus a host of other great guys - Mick Callaghan, Keith Pearson, Mick Smith, Nick Bevilacqua, Dougie Douglas just to name a few. I leave the Army in May after nearly 40 years in 'Green' Regards to all that remember me, and to Jimmy Thom when he finds this site. Best wishes. Mick Hutchinson.
Jock Callaghan
mcallaghanb@sky.com
Southend on Sea

My new e-mail address is: mcallaghanb@sky.com
Colin Cropper
colin.cropper@ntlworld.com
Lancashire

Hi I was a dragon from 1980 - 1985 please contact me if you remember me I worked on the commandpost with Ted Rowe and Jock Callaghan.
Alex ( Jock ) Murray
alex.murray@uk.g4s.com
Chester

Hi Everyone, Just like to say what a great pleasure to see old friends at Blackpool last week at our re-union, with a small mention to, Jimmy Watkin, Mick Smith, Jock Callaghan, Derek Starkey, 'Lofty' Miles and of course..'Paddy Molloy'. All the best, Alex.
den
dencalvert@btinternet.com
Barnsley

A great weekend at Blackpool and always good to see old friends. If I am not in I will be here: www.expression-web-designer-help.com/forum/ Drop in some time.
pete rollings
rollings49@tiscali.co.uk
Bristol

Great weekend,and good to see everyone again.Looking for 3 people Willy Wilton,Scouse Morrow and ginge Wilkins all of Dragons
al [eric] sykes
slakal@yahoo.co.uk
atherton/manchester

great to see all at 07 doo hope for more of them now i know
den
dencalvert@btinternet.com
www.49dragons.co.uk
Barnsley

All photographs I receive, relating to 49 Dragons, will be published regardless of date. Photographs may be sent to me by Email, or my home address can be given on request. All photographs received by me will be returned if requested.
Bdr Martyn Hardy
dragonh@clear.net.nz
Christchurch . NEW ZEALAND

It would be good to see some more modern photos ie. 1980,s onwards
john (geordie) brown
tibby303@hotmail.co.uk
hartlepool.england

i was in 49reg 55bty 1962-79 if u went to borneo lads did u know theres medals available for us, cant wait to see everyone at blackpool, take care
STEPHEN PIPER
STEVEPIEDPIPER2002@YAHOO.CO.UK
NORWICH,NORFOLK

HI, I WAS WITH THE BTY FROM FEB 72(HONHE) TILL MARCH 75 IRELAND 2ND TOUR.PETE GRIFFIN,TAFF CURLE,PADDY DOUGAN(WHO IVE SEEN A FEW TIMES SINCE.JOINED T.A. FINALY OUT IN 2003.
Paul (Harry) Harris
Paul@northcornwall.com
Bude Cornwall

So many familiar faces just a little older but probably very much wiser. I was ith 55 from 78 to 83 made a lot of good mates hope to see some at the reunion in Blackpool.
Phil Reynolds
loftyreynolds@ukonline.co.uk
Caernarfon Wales

I was in Dragons 75/90, will be at this years reunion, see you there.
Graham Benton
grahambenton@blueyonder.co.uk
Rotherham

It's been a while - attending Blackpool 07 - 55 from Sept 73 - Sept 77 as commandpost ack.
Vic Hanson
hansvict@aol.com
Barnsley/Sth Yorkshire

good to be on line with you
eddie price
eddieprice51@hotmail.com
Flintshire

i Ma an x47 Reg,but the reason i am writing is i have seen a chap that i done my basic traing with.Tony(cider Dent)last time i saw him was about 1971
Charles Hodgson
chichodgson@aol.com
motherwell

I was in 49 from 69 to 73. was in 55bty with D Key. B.A Bradshaw, A Scawthorn. G Brown. BSM was O'Brian Walli Wallace was my No 1 BA was His No 2.
michael mckeown
michael_mckeown10@msn.com
scotland

ex bsm 127 1974/76
Dave Maiden
dave_maiden2000@yahoo.com
Benidorm

VERY IMPRESSED WITH THE SITE
Charles Hodgson
chichodgson@aol.com
carfin

I was in this unit from 69 went to the school gun park for my last 3 years in the army.
Linda Gale
lindagale8@aol.com
Barnsley

What a clever brother I have.
alan harvey
alanandmaud@blueyonder.com
yorkshire

nice one denis
Scouse Davo
alma.bob@virgin.net
The Pool - Liverpool

Well done a good site. What a lot of ugly mugs in your gallery!!! I have neeb trying to trace Scouse Morrow. Last living in Hunts Cross area.
g.griffiths
g.griffiths895@btinternet.com
cornwall

dragon 1969 to 72 then to 55
Dave Scott 143 Tomb's Troop
dscott4695@tiscali.co.uk
Merseyside

well done Barnsley Ha.Ha.
jim
plymouth
jim@wet-inc.co.uk
www.wet-inc.co.uk

nice re-build den
Robert Steele
georginasteely@hotmail

re: earlier signing i do appologise for that very early and very tired i am trying to contact people on behalf of Robert Steele who served in Hong Kong and germany in the 60s i am doing this as suprise for him so any information would you please contact me many thanks
robert steele
georginasteely@hotmail.com
carmarthen

i am looking for any one who served and remembers Robert Steele i know he served in hon hong kong in the 60s and also served in Germany i am trying to contact people as a surprise for him he is very interested in finding stan briggs johnny widdcombe len wright and roy hilton anyone who knows robrt(bob) or any of these names please contact me many thanks
Taff Rowlands
taff.rowlands@blueyonder.co.uk
Cheltenham Glos
12 Mar 2006

Good idea and hopefully more photos to come.
michael (jock) mckeown
michael_mckeown10@msn.com
angus
08 Mar 2006

bsm 74/76
Mike (Jock) Callaghan
mcallaghanb@aol.com
Southend on Sea Essex
06 Mar 2006

Informed of site at the Regimental Reunion in March this year. Please feel free to contact me.
jim marsh
jimmarsh@hotmail.co.uk
markham moor retford notts
04 Mar 2006

a good one Denis, sorry it took me so long to find it
Ben and Maureen Harvey
maureenharvey@blueyonder.co.uk
Blackpool Lancashire

Alex 'Jock' Murray
lol632@yahoo.co.uk
Chester.

Hi all, Served with 'Dragons' in Topcliffe in early 80s, then moved into HQ bty as Provost Sgt. served in 49 Regt. for 4 happy and eventful years. 'happy days' all the very best to anyone who remembers me and will see you all at 'Blackpool'. cheers, Alex.
Jim (Scouse) Wadkin
kath@wadkin65.wanadoo.co.uk
Oswestry
03 Feb 2006

Joined 127 Bty in 1962-1978. Went to HQ (QMT) Dept and left the Regt 1984
JOHN [Cham] CHAMBERS.
19,trent st, chopwell.
Tyne and Wear. ne17 7bz.
02 Feb 2006

Mobile No.07929368446.Searching for any information about Sgt.Wally Bushell and Gnr.Pete Allen. Pete was the coloured guy from the island of Martinique. Any information will be gratefully received.
Jim
jim@wet-inc.co .uk
www.wet-inc.co.uk
Plymouth
11 January 2006

Nice site den
Denis Calvert
dencalvert@btinternet.com
www.49dragons.co.uk
Barnsley
11 January 2006

See you all at the 2006 reunion.
Fred Smith
fred@fjsmith.wanadoo.co.uk
Dover Kent
01 December 2005

Dave Cox
hdcox@tiscali.co.uk
15 November 2005

Hi to all out there that remember me.
SYD (DICKY) BIRD
sbird1904@aol.com
SHREWSBURY, SHROPSHIRE.
15 November 2005

I KEEP THEM TO MYSELF????
Bill Calvert
bilcal49@aol.com
12 November 2005

not bad for a novice
Terry [radar] Moores
e.moores1@ntlworld.com
Manchester
11 November 2005

nice site
Michael Hanny
landmhanny@ncweb.com
Madison Ohio
10 November 2005

I was in 127 Bty in 1961 - 1862, previously in 143 (Tombs's Troop) and before that (when we were 41 Fd Regt RA) in 88 (Arracan) Battery. Most of you will recognize me by my nickname of 'Charlie' Hanny. I guess I got that by behaving like a Charlie!!!. I remember a lot of the faces on the website, especially Charlie Ayling and Jock Hume (Wasn't his first name Trevor?) Trev and Scouse Bowen and I were all drinking buddies.
Tony Dent
hallicks@tesco.net
Chilton Trinity, Bridgwater, Somerset
10 November 2005

Well done Den ! this is going to be a very interesting site! look forward to visiting again. Photos good idea.
Alan Morbey
alanmorbey@tiscali.co.uk
Snettisham,
Kings Lynn,
Norfolk
10 November 2005

Well done Den, this could be a good site, enjoyed it, a few familiar faces. Come on everybody lets see your contributions. Will look for photos and articles. Regards to all, please contact.
BRIAN SUNDERLAND
BriDisunderland@aol.com
silsden west yorks
10 November 2005

DON [JOCK] POLSON
d.polson@ntlworld.com
GLASGOW
10 November 2005

thanks for an interesting sight. familiar faces jock hume, gordon nash when he travelled in R1 .will try to find and pass on any suitable photos cheers for now don.
den
dencalvert@btinternet.com
www.49dragons.co.uk
Barnsley
10 November 2005

Testing. Testing. Testing.