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G in the Park
28-29 June 2008
Gamrie, Banff, Aberdeenshire
The perfect opportunity to meet up with Gordons & former Gordons

Bydand Forever in Scotland?
Yes, we are looking into making our first UK tour since the Huntly 2000 celebrations. Plans are only in the early stages, but we're hoping to be in Scotland during the last two weeks of July 2009. Though it does not appear that we'll be permitted to attend the regimental events in Aberdeenshire during that time, we hope you'll see us elsewhere, perhaps Inverness and Edinburgh.
We'll keep you posted as things progress....

Hello Webmaster, I have looked at the pictures on the history page. I confirm that the picture of the indian Army soldiers with the Gordons on the left side of the picture is genuine. However the picture above is not one that I sent to you. The second of the two slides was without doubt showing the Gordons in the position where the Indiam soldiers are. Somewhere in the whole process the slide showing the Gordon contingent has has been misplaced. My email address is bill@bill1928.orangehome.co.uk

Webmaster I have today 230608 viewed to picture you claim to be the Gordon Highlanders in New Delhi India 1955/56. Pleas be assured the two 35mm slides I sent to you over a year ago were definitely the Highlanders and and an Indian regt at the war memorial in New Delhi. The picture you put on the web site on 20th June is not in any way shape or form the slides I sent to you. The tartan worn by the Guard is nothing like the Gordon tartan. The group following the kilted soldiers are not an Indian regt. I have no idea who they are but they are certainly not Indian soldiers. Could you please check once more for the correct slides I sent to you. Bill Eagles

WEBMASTER'S Note: Bill...please be in touch (pcpl.kelly@bydand.com). I tried contacting you, but can't quite make out your e-mail address. These are definitely the slides I received; please also take a look at the versions that are on the regimental history section. We'll get it sorted....isk.

The photo of the Gordon's has been printed in reverse. The sash comes off the right shoulder and the Bydand on the left of the Blue Bonnet.

SERVICED BETWEEN 1989 TO 1995 Fit like , Just back fae 3 years in Singapore wee the family to bump into an EX BYDANDER who mentioned this webbie.So thought i would have a look,Good few names fae the past.I also kept in touch with some 'o' the lads that i seen through the oil business. Colin Ewan (Coco) If its you get in touch on my e-mail address below min.Also Noticed BIG Don Hall.Hey Don hows the wife and kids. Well lads great site , Peace of Info you can find some 'o' the lads on BEBO site too as i chat to some 'o' the lads on there. If anyone remembers me (Sparkie) fae fort D/Berlin/Canada/Belfast And all the rest INCLUDING Torry get in touch min. Keep it really .BYDAND - markmartin1111@hotmail.com

To produce a child like Sandie you must have been some sort of man Charlie. I did not know you very well but I know Sandie your daughter. The world has lost a great person and unfortunately you only had two children that I am aware of. Charlie thank you for those two. You were obviously a man and a half.

Dear webmaster further to my note of 3 Jun regarding 35 mm slides of a Gordon Highlanders Guard of Honour 1n 1955/56. I forgot to mention that this particular guard of honour took place in New Delhi India. Hoping to see tham displayed on the website. Thank you in anticipation. Bill Eagles

WEBMASTER'S Note: The slides are proving something of a task to get converted to an electronic format without doing some kind of violence to the originals, but work on that is progressing. Thanks very much for your patience and we'll have them posted as soon as my photo whiz can get it sorted out. PS: As of 20/6/2008, the photos have been posted on the history page as well as on the primary Gordon Highlanders' page.

Dear webmaster some time ago (over a year) I sent two 35mm slides of aguard of honour of Gordon Highlanders in1955/56. I was expecting to see tham on the web site but to date I have not seen them. Could you check if they were put on the website. Bill Eagles

Weel met, Bydand! When you're over for the 2009 tour, there's one or two Napoleonic period events in Spain (Coruna) and the Netherlands (Walcheren) you might be interested in visiting, and possibly attending. If and when you're interested, please contact us through our website, and we'll try to accomodate you re kit and tenting. Yers aye, Bas de Groot 92nd Gordon Highlanders 1799-1815 association www.gordonslivinghistory.org

hi archie thanks for giving "G IN THE PARK" a plug there. we had a wee practise last night at tony's. cheers for now. Mike (pug). BYDAND.

hi all gordons or ex gordon highlanders please hae a look at ginthepark..co.uk looks like a good nite oot. even PW will popin past to inspect the guard been on the go for 3 years so lets big it up and go along and make it a nite not to be forgotten

Hi Guys, This years "G IN THE PARK 2008" BBQ & gathering of Gordons will be held on the weekend of 28th & 29th June at Tony & Kirsty Posey's place at Gamrie. For more information on this please check out this website, http://www.ginthepark.co.uk Check out the foto gallery's to see what you have been missing up to now lads. If you do not fancy camping or caravanning Wullie Gow might be in a position to give you some information on local hotels or B & B fone numbers. Wullies fone number can be found at http://www.ginthepark.co.uk We hope to meet you there. Mike (pug) Gerrie. BYDAND.

Hi to all the wonderful people on this site ! My best friends father (Les Dunn) and Uncle (George Dunn) both served with the Gordons ! I have adopted Les as my honourary Popand he is the closest thing to a Grand father my children have, as he is the most wonderful man in the world, Unfortunately Uncle George passed away about 10 years ago but Les Dunn is alive and kicking and still getting into mischief! If anyone has any memories or pictures of either Les or George Dunn please get in touch and I can pass any messages to Les if required . Kind regards Ampy Kaur

My great grandfather Charles Davidson Dunbar (born July 17, 1870 in Halkirk, Scotland) was in the original Bydand Gordon Highlanders. There is a museum in Hamilton, Ontario Canada that is an excellent museum and has a whole display devoted to Charles Dunbar who was the Pipe Major of the Argyle & Sutherland Highlanders regiment in Hamilton, Ontario. I have some of his staghorn sterling silver pendants. One is surrounded by a wreath of ivy and underneath the staghorn it reads BYDAND I am working on writing his biography.

Had an uncle or two that might have served with the Gordon Highlanders during the First World War. Neil and Donald MacDougall from Glasgow, Scotland. Is there any way that I can check this out? Yours Aye Jim Williamson

does anybody know the whereabouts of bob trotter he used to babysit my kids in singapore

I would like to hear from anyone who was in the Gordons during my service from 1958-1967. I was in B com. also assault pioneers. Serving in Germany (Celle) Kenya Zanzibar Swaziland Borneo and Edinburgh where I was demobbed. nickname Aussie junior or currant bun

hello ally waiter here would like to hear from any off the lads i served with i was in from 79-91

Hi all you ex Mil Band members from 1963 to 1970.Would just like to amend my E-mail adress for you:peterhaywood55@tiscali.co.uk If anyone wants to get in touch,would love to hear.I've seen a few E-mail adresses already and will write ASP.Am in touch at the moment with Jack Lamond and Dino {Andy Grant}.Sadly missed the Band reunion a few years ago,maybe we could get another one organised? I have tel.nr's from most of members.Hope to hear from someone soon,the Gordons were the best!!!!!

My Name is Chris Hart and I'm 38 yrs old my grandfather fought for his country in world war 2. His name is Arnold Nicholson Bedford from Barnsley South Yorkshire and passed away on the 03.04.2008 aged 83 years young with cancer of the lung. He didn't mention the War much to us as kids & don't think Nan like to be reminded of it. However, we later found out that he served in the 2nd Battalion of the Gorden Highlanders. He was wounded on active duty on hill 112 He was involved in Operation Epsom and the Scottish Corridor his regiment number I believe is 14624527 do any of you guys out there know or have any further info? He was and still is a great man and will be forever in our hearts.

I want to thank the Gary McMaster and Robbie McKnight for the lovely dances at the Riverside Dickens Festival. The Gordon Highlanders truly added to the experience and pagentry. I can't imagine enjoying the festival without their contributions.

I know its not the Tiger and Sphinx but the new Highlanders Magazine is now avliable ONLY on line at www.army.mod.uk/linkedfiles/highlanders.pdf Also I've changed my email address to trevann12@btinternet.com

Hi all, Donald Syme here, I have just been browsing through some of the comments and decided I should enter into the fun. To everyone that knows me from the past would like to hear from you. 1966 - 1979. Jist for some more info, my email address is [removed to prevent him from getting spammed] for some reason the link would not allow me to finish the bit before the @ sign.

WEBMASTER'S Note: The user name field is limited in order to reduce this page's attractiveness to the spamming low-life of the internet. I've added the complete name above, so you should be good to go to contact Mr Syme.

i was reading through some of the comments and came across Ralph Bruce who was looking for Cpl John Lynch. am looking for any Ex Gordons from 1980-1990 who would know me and want to get in touch. My e-mail address is XXXXXXXX. I am especially like to get in touch with a good friend who I have lost contact with and he is 24184871 Cpl John Lynch who left the Battalion whilst we were in Hemer and I would like to get in touch please Regards Ralph Bruce Postie 1st Bn 1980's. I tried to get in touch but it came up that your email was no longer available, anyone that knows Ralph please could you tell him to get in contact with me please. Regards Lisa

WEBMASTER'S Note: This writer's contact information has been removed at her request, as she has been able to make the contact she hoped for. Thanks for helping.

Hello I am researching my Family History - my Great-grandfather ALEXANDER KEIR (born circa 1860)in Strathdon was in the Territorials and was Head of the Bucksburn Volunteer Detachment of the Gordon Highlanders. Queen Victoria came up to do an inspection that was held in Edinburgh which my Great-grandfather was in. The Queen came by train to Aberdeen via Bucksburn and it rained and rained and became known as the 188.. Wet Review. My Great-grandfather was in charge of training the troops. My Father remembered a photograph taken of Queen Victoria with all the regiment hanging above the fireplace in his Grandparents' home. This photograph has been lost. I just wondered if there was any information available about this or any photographs available - thankyou

I realise this is not a family history site but am trying to research Frances L Paterson, Sgt. Instructor, 6th. Btn.Gordons. Died of gunshot wounds in Buckie drill hall 31st. May 1913. Committed suicide in the hall.This Gent was the Grandson of my Gt.Gt.Grandmother hence the research. I cannot find Frances in 1901 Census. Wondered if the Btn was in South Africa. Please disregard if this is an intrusion of the site. Regards, James H. Paterson. P.S. admirethe efforts to keep the site free from pests.

WEBMASTER'S Note: 1st Gordon appears to have been stationed in England (Crownhill Barracks, Plymouth) in 1913, and 2nd Gordon was at Kasr-el-Nil (Cairo). For the 1901 census, both battalions were in South Africa. Having wandered through several of the census abstracts from the mid-nineteenth century, I believe there is a section that addresses men in the army serving abroad; perhaps this was carried through to 1901.

Have looked through Comments Pages. Listing of Paul Kershaw - Kershaw_P Sky.com seems to be his Email address. Tried to send him an Email today but it was rejected, address not being correct. Do you have contact with this man? I believe I served with his Father and would like to make contact. Paul is seeking information on behalf of Dad Dated - 24.07.2007. If you read this Paul get in touch johnwyatt77 @ btinternet.com

WEBMASTER'S Note: It appears that Mr Kershaw's address is Kershaw_P @ sky.com (you'll want to remove the blank spaces from that).

Hello, After recently attending my fathers funeral, my siblings and I were surprised to hear our father had joined the Gordon Highlanders Boy Service in 1963 at 16 years old. This is something we had never known. Can anyone enlighten us or point us in the right direction as to finding out more details about the boy service? Would there be records for this held?? Would love to hear from anyone - email christinejane0174 with the bit above LOL Cheers Christine

I am looking for information on my great grandfather who was in the Gordon Highlanders around 1900 his name was George S. Bisset. I have a photo of the regt. but i cant identify what regt. it is. Can anyone help me out.

WEBMASTER'S Note: If you care to send a copy of the photo to me (pcpl.kelly @ bydand.com...you'll want to get rid of the blank spaces), I'll post it and see if anyone can help.

I would like to thank PUG for all the help that he gave me last night .i was in tuch with BIG GOO on the phone for ages . the same with Dod Buchan .its good to see the guys are doing well .BYDAND.Thanks again PUG.

Hello , I hope you don't mind but i am asking for assistance...I have recntly commenced a family tree. I now realise that as a younger person i should have asked more questions! My dad Angus Gray from Greenock Scotland born 1921 was in south africa in the R.A.F. all i know he wa in view of table mountain at times , he was perhaps mechanical working with the planes etc? He later in life was a motor mechanic and well renouned in the towns. sadly my dad passed some 21yrs ago. He was a very good self taught ballroom dancer and played the piano accordian. Is there anyone around that can assist my search for more info . I now live in Australia and wish my dad was around to visit - he loved the hot weather . Many thanks to one and all Rose

I WENT TO SCHOOL WITH CHARLIE QUIRRIE I WAS ON LEAVE FROM PALACE BARRACKS WHEN GABBY RUTHERFORD FROM RECRUITING OFFICE ASKED ME TO TAKE HIM DOWN TO PETERHEAD.Charlie joined up with john his brother .We grew up in same village a good lad davie skinner sent me some photos of the night at macduff . bless him Royrobertson66 @ aol.com

My sincere condolences to the girls of Charlie Quirie please let them know that Lainy and Jamies thoughts are with them and i am sorry i cant be there with them my email will always be a contact if they are ever up in Edinburgh I will be haveing an ashbac for you Charlie in my heart always R.I.P Lainy and Jamie xx

I would like to express how much I LOVED the concert given by The Gordon Highlanders at the Singapore Presbyterian Church, Orchard Road, when I was a little girl (1970's). That was my introduction to British military music; I am now an organist/piano technician living in America, but have NEVER forgotten The Gordon Highlanders. THANK YOU!

Hi y'all from the Aussie detachment of Bydand Forever, now in encampment in Newcastle north of Sydney again for another 11 month tour of duty. Got the Bundanoon Highland Games SW of Sydney coming up soon. Trusting all in the Battalion are well and the drill remains up to speck. Cheers Rosscoe "Doon Unda Mon".... arts_venture@optusnet.com.au

I am looking for any of the the Gordon Highlanders who went out to Swaziland in the early 1960s. I went to school at St. Marks High School, Mbabane, Swaziland in the late 1960s. Whilst I was there, I was curious about an emblem of crossed swords painted on the mountain face opposite the school, but no-one knew much about it other than a group of soldiers had painted it there. I have since found out that it had been painted by some of the Gordon Highlanders who went out there in 1963. I was wondering whether anyone who served in Swaziland might have any photographs of the crossed swords emblem painted on the mountain face in Mbabane (either old or recent). Any other photographs of your time in Swaziland that you would like to send me would also be welcome. Thank you.

hi if anyone remembers charlie quirie im asking as his son inlaw if anyone has any army pictures what the family dont have for charlies daughter sandie in hope they will make her smile again thanks and be safe

Hi I would just like to thank everyone for there cards and kind words it was nice to know that so many people cared about my dad also i would like to thank everyone that attened his funeral thanks again Charlie Quirie eldest daughter Sandie

I am living in Cork, Ireland. My paternal grandfather was killed in the Battle of the Somme early in the year 1917. His name was Thomas Wills. He had 2 sons, both who subsequently served in the second World War. Both are now deceased, and I would like to know if his name is on a 'marker' of somekind, and if so, where. Hope you can help? Anne McCarthy- grandaughter

WEBMASTER'S Note: You might check with the Commonwealth Graves Commission; see the 'links' page on this Web site.

Hello Bydand Forever, Greetings from the San Diego Symphony! You are possibly already aware of the amazing concert event we are hosting in just a couple of weeks at our beautiful Symphony Hall home. The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards and the Band of the Coldstream Guards are appearing March 2 at Symphony Hall, 7:30pm. This rare appearance will be of great interest to you and your organization, so we would like to ask you to help us spread the word about this incredible evening of British pageantry. Please feel free to contact me with any questions: Tickets are available online at www.sandiegosymphony.org or by phone. (call 619.235.0804) Best, JD Smith Manager of Single Ticket Sales San Diego Symphony jdsmith@sandiegosymphony.org 619.615.3955

In 2000 The Gordon Highlanders of the Bydand Forever Company of San Diego attended the Millenium Celebration of Huntley Aberdeenshire. My ex. Royal air Force colleague, Arthur watso, who lives in Aberdeen attended the celebration and sent me a wonderful picture of this marvellous group marching. His comment was that they were very good and some were not so young. A cherished picture. Regards. Jeff. Watkins

WEBMASTER'S Note: Yes, I suppose being a volunteer organisation we've got men older than would normally be in the service, but age does not dim the enthusiasm!

Hello Troops, It is with great sadness i inform you of the death of Charlie Quirie. Charlies funeral will take place at Catterick Garrison Church on Mon the 18th of Feb at 1330hrs. Charlie will then be cremated at 1500hrs at Darlington Crematorium. All friends respectfully invited. As a couple of lads have asked, cards etc can be sent to Charlies eldest daughters address which is Sandie Ingham, 59 Blackshaw Road, Old Glossop, Derbyshire, SK13 7SN. Charlies daughters are Sandie, Toni and Jade. Cheers for now lads. Mike (pug). BYDAND

1. My father served Gordon Highlanders 1920-1926 however "suspect served 4th Bn 1918. Was 4th a Territorial Bn. 2. Your museum I visited 1999 however in viewing it now cannot find wherein there are FOR SALE items - are there any items on offer and how/where do i find them Don Cruden (Fathers Regt No.2867669 1920-1926 (formerly Royal Fusiliers No.130449) Perth Western Australia

WEBMASTER'S Note: The Regimental Museum has an on-line shop available at http://www.gordonhighlanders.com/ghshop/index.cfm.

hi this charlie quirie eldest daugher sandie just to let everyone know that his funarl will take place on the 18 of feb at 1.30 at the garrison church in catterick. He will be sadly missed by all of his family and friends. my email is sandyquirie@aol.com

I have tried reaching the members of the Mil Band at their e-mail addresses listed here without success. Would love to here from all of you who served with Nick Nichols in Germany, Edinburgh, Kenya, Borneo between 1958 and 1968. My e-mail address is trubrit87111 @ yahoo.com. I am presently living in Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA. and my US phone number i s 505-271-5874 Wonderful web site ... Bydand

Hello Troops, It is with great sadness i inform you of the passing of Charlie Quirie. More details to follow when i get them. Mike (pug). BYDAND.

Good day, We are looking for information about my grandfather, Private John Ainsley, either 3rd Battalion or 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders, (No.S/1689 - we think this was his correct army number), who was killed in action on 30th July 1916 at the Somme. He was originally from Durham, married to a girl from Aberdeen and my father was born in Aberdeen in May 1916. My father died a year ago - he also joined the Gordon Highlanders in 1936 (I think) and rose to the rank of Corporal or Sergeant, before transferring to the Pay Corp, sometime during WW2. We are trying to trace a bit of family history and if anyone has any information or can help, we would greatly appreciate it. All the best, George Ainsley

I had the great honour to host, as instructor officer (captain) in a commando training center in Givet (France) a company of your regiment in 1986 and I had the pleasure to meet a lieutenant, very tall. The company was very good in all combat technics and particularly in built up areas fight. Excuse me for my very poor english. I would like to go on my pleasure in develop contacts with veteran officers of the regiment who has ended with the Grande Armée de Napoléon. I had the honour to visit Waterloo battlefield with the lieutenant i can't remember the name. francoisveron @ hotmail.fr

The Gordon Highlanders London Association wish all Gordons wherever you are, A Guid New Year.

hi my name is alan my mum has asked me if i can get some info on her father he received the oakleaf during w.w.1.1 his name is private maurice nelson holdstock No 7400505 RAMC 92rd british general hospital cmf from [1939--1945 ].iv searched the internet but no luck i was hoping that you might be able to help us as my mum doesn't know what her father got the oakleaf for. Thank you. ps my mum cant remember his date of birth.

WEBMASTER'S Note: The Regimental Museum may be able to help out in this regard...they have a group of excellent researchers. You might try http://www.gordonhighlanders.com/home.cfm?p=research for help.

I am trying to find out if the family story that my GG grandfather, John Gordon, was a Sgt Major in the Highlanders in the 1800s can be substantiated. He was born in 1812 and had moved to Australia by 1860, so his time of service should fall in the range 1820--1859. [He died in Australia in 1863 within only a few years of his arrival and when my G grandfather was around 2 years of age.] Are such service records only available in an archive and, if so, which one? NOTE TO WEBMASTER: email fields do not allow enough characters for me to enter either part of my preferred email address, so I have had to revert to hotmail

WEBMASTER'S Note: If his papers have survived, they should be available at the National Archives (Kew, just outside London) in the WO 97 series. My apologies for the limitation on the e-mail fields. We have done this as part of our on-going efforts to deter spammers from plastering their #&@! all over the site. If you would care to privately send me your preferred address (see the 'contact us' page), I'd be pleased to post it for you. Merry Christmas to all, and a very happy New Year! isk.

Hi I am trying to find my brother who served in the regiment from 1962 to approx 1971. he was a cook and traveled all over the world with the regiment. I think he was a corporal and ended up serving in the officers mess. His name is Thomas (Tommy) Houston. If any one has any news of Tommy i would love to hear from them. with thanks Anne

Im sad to anounce the death of a former Gordon Highlander Dougie Thomson .Dougie joined the Regiment from the paras He joined the mortar pln where he spent 2 years .He was known as 9 fingers Thommo in the paras his last job was a gamekeeper here in Inverness shire and he worked in Huntly house for the homeless in Inverness, Dougie was a real character in the Battalion and he will be sadly missed . Barry Williams BYDAND

Served in the Mil Band from 1970 - 95 and joined the Regiment just prior to leaving for Singapore, stayed with the band up to 94 and then went off to join the Highland Band at Dreghorn. I am now working as a music teacher and freelance player in Chester and the North West.

anybody know where gus macey or phil fulton ended up ? and what ever happened to "auld" fred did he ever make it to thailand?????.

To all Gordon Highlanders Here,s wishing tou all a very merry christmas and hope you all have a great 2008 All the best John Bydand

Up dated email address.Served fae 84-89 D Coy,Recce Pl and Drums & Pipes.Wid like tae here fae anybody who remembers me.

Message for Shorty MacDonald..tried your e/m.Seems to be a problem,can you give me a ring, mislaid your number.Regards Andi.

hi my name is rosie i am searching for 48 or 39 regiment royal engineers belize 1979 cpl clive anthony edwards was working with raf harriers .i know he was deploying to forklands in 1979 i dont know his tag number every body called him eddie .if some one knows his number please help because we have a son together son would love to hear from his father .there is so much they need to tell each eoather son was also royal engineers in united states army.my e mail address is given above please help thanks god bless. iam trying to furfill a promise i made to our son before i die i will try to find his father mr clive a edwards .

Hi Alex grierson here just leaving my e-mail address for any old friends who want to get in touch. ex-41 platoon d company 1st btn Gordon highlanders 1974-79. thanks alex

Grandad Henry Michie served in WW1 no S/11106 any records? I know he as wounded 3 times and gassed in sept 1918 but dont know where or when. He was a lance sergeant at the time and i think a pt instructor according to my late mother. Any info

Hello, I'm search for my grandfather. He was in Germany Essen-Steele from 1946/47 till 1949. His name is Victor Mansu(Mansor). If there anyone who can help me? All things about him are very, very special for me. Please help me to get some Information about him. Thanks to all of you! Greatings form Germany Melanie Wien

WEBMASTER'S Note: This posting has been moved here from the Gordon's In Touch page.

We are trying to trace any info on our ancester who serverd with the Gordons in the ealy 20th C late 19thC His name was Edwin Bowker can anyone there help us? Thank you Howard

dear people i am related to francis daubney and would like to know what the family colour tartan is. many thanks marion daubney

WEBMASTER'S Note: If you check the 'Our Favourite Links' page, you'll find a link to the House of Gordon which deals with the clan. This is separate and very distinct from the regimental organisation.

My great uncle was a Gordon Highlander and fell during the second world war. I would like information on the year of his death. Robert Gordon Brechin from Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, born 1899. He was a Lt. at the time of his passing. When I visited Edinburgh I did find him in the books, but neglected to make any notations. Thank you, Caroline Brechin

My father Frederick Addison served for the Gorden Highlanders in the 2nd world war, I am very sad to say his life came to a close yesterday morning after a 2 year fight with cancer,If any one wants to know more info or knew fred please email me deacon2blu@yahoo.co.uk In fond memory of FREDERICK ADDISON 26/11/24 TO 10/11/07

god bless all the 75th and 92nd who passed away during all the campaigns bydand forever always in our hearts "bide and fecht"

hi all gordons looking for any contact for yogi burnett in great yarmouth have lost his contact number hope you are ok yogi after the floods if you read this please give us a bell my system crashed and ive lost most contact numbers ivan the muckle

Any of you folks may be interested in the St. Andrews Society of Detroit, www.highlandgames.com....Like myself there are a ton of Gordons in our Society....We are in our 159th year and we are also the Oldest Highland Games in North America...Please feel free to visit our page....Aye.....

WEBMASTER'S Note: A series of notes related to this question have been posted which I am condensing into this summary. After some inquiry, the site did seem to have a brief period of being unavailable (which Yours Truly can certainly appreciate...keeping these electrons moving in the right direction can be tricky from time to time), Pug had a note from John Calder that the site had been fixed and you're all welcome to join in the banter again.

I'm looking to trace someone who left a message on this site regarding Victor Roy Gibbs I have been in contact with an Ian Rowley who has said he was doing some research for a family member If you are that person I would like to make contact with you. Steve

To george scott(dod) saw your name dod, Im sure you served with me in dover+celle,we were on the same nco cadre.in the gordons that is.been trying your e'mail but cant seem to get through to you,hope you see this and reply,regards jack. pp,I think you bought yourself out in 59,and I travelled over with you from celle.

just new to this,but spotted eck thorburn.never.seen him since 59.arranging to visting him next time Im delivering in scotland.next couple of weeks,great stuff.

Hello folks see that dusty shearer tried to email me heres an updated address he can get me on that cheers for now BYDAND Ginge mckay

Was a gordon from 82-96 served in d coy 42 plt then went to d coy mongs (Milan) then Mt PLatoon would like to get in touch with all those who new me (Bydand) My e-mail is alancarter46@hotmail.co.uk

Hi John vass /Freddie Jack nice to see u on the net Barry Williams here ex Mortar pln the best C P O in the world would like to here from u or any other mortar pln guys from chester to ft george send e mail or ring my mobile 07847672568/or 01463 712458 like to here from u all BYDAND

I have two medals one from Gordon Highlanders for a private William Murhead S/14064 during the 1914 to 1920 war. He turns out to be my husbands Grandfather. This was only discovered after his mothers death, as I am doing a family history I would like to know more about this person. Can any person out there help me? I would also like to give the two medals I have to his "offical" grandchildren. Thank you Geraldine Harris

Hello troops, Just a note to let you know about the Fraserburgh & Macduff branch of The Gordon Highlanders Association dance. We would like to invite you & your partners to our annual dance. The dance will be held on Saturday the 24th of November 2007 at the Royal British Legion in Macduff. If you would like to attend PLEASE get in touch with Wullie Gow on Macduff 01261833520 . If you need accommodation Wullie might be able to help in arranging this for you. There will be a raffle during the evening and a donation of a raffle prize would be more than welcome. Please inform any other Gordon Highlanders in your area of this event. The more the merrier. We hope to see you in November. All the best for now. Mike (pug) Gerrie. BYDAND.

This is Aldo's (Dave Brown) sister-in-law. Email address vic4god @ vic4god.karoo.co.uk. I am looking for any contacts years 1977 - 1986 1st Battalion D company especially Northern Ireland, Cypress and Germany. It is his 50th coming and would appreciate any replies for this occasion. Looking especially for Dave Duncan, Titch Plummer, Sgt. Walter Semple and Tam Menzie. Daves wife apologises for her mail going down only she has moved thats why I am doing it. Thanks for viewing. BY DAND.

hi davy,have sent you a mail,lets see if it gets there,lol..have you got simmys adr fae mortars let me know ok

ex Drums and Pipes Hi guys Im trying to get in contact wi darren[dusty] shearer.Tried his e mail but to no luck but hope that he can contact me this way. I am doing fine, still married to Caroline and have two kids both learning the Bagpipes "keeping up traditions". I would also love to here from any other guys who want to drop a note.

I think your idea to keep the regiment alive is great but do not forget that in wartime if you were wounded -you could be in hosp & the regiment move -you were then placed in the nearest highland regiment till you caught up with your own ---this was ok but years could pass before this happened and some then made a new home in the other regiment. My Mothers older brother died on the death railway (Gordon )her young brother (a Gordon )was wounded at normandy landing and ended up a Seaforth. GOD BLESS ALL SCOTTISH SOLDIER,S --Sincerely yours gjm crichton ( ex Seaforth Highlander ) ps FATHER WAS A ROYAL SCOTT

hi everyone from signal pl,my name is helen and i was married to gibby (tam gibson) we stayed in kirknewton hemer and inverness.best years of my life any of the wives remember me pls get in touch by e mail.i also married john gardiner.how are you pug and binns?have any of you heard from pinta or poodle.i keep in touch with stu eddie and moose.get in touch pls.bydandxx

MESSAGE FOR DENIS MATTHEWS REGARDING HIS FATHER'S HISTORY. I DON'T KNOW FOR SURE BUT MY FATHHER-IN-LAW (NOW DECEASED) ANDREW DAVIDSON, WAS ALSO CAPTURED AND SPENT MANY YEARS IN PRISON OF WAR CAMP.HE HAD 'EMPTY' TATTOOED ON HIS BELLY AS IT WAS ALWAYS EMPTY. HE ESCAPED A COUPLE OF TIMES AS HE SPOKE GERMAN AND JUST WALKED OUT THE FRONT GATES. MAYBE THEY WHERE THERE SAME TIME. HE SERVED WITH 51ST HIGHLAND DIVISION. HE WAS VERY PROUD TO SERVE HIS COUNTRY PROUD TO BE A SOLDIER. HE HAD MANY A TALE TO TELL TO DISGUISE HOW HARD IT REALLY MUST HAVE BEEN. HOPE THIS BRINGS BACK A MEMORY FOR YOU.

To former Mil band members my new e/mail address...Good to see your name up there Angus! hope you are well?

On the subject of tartan. I read some weeks ago that with typical disorganisation that one of the consequences of the adoption of BW/Argyle tartan for the RRS there were not enough kilts to go round all ranks!!! Has this been sorted yet?

Hello from Canada, Just wondering which tartan is used with the new cap badge on the balmoral?

WEBMASTER'S Note: The Royal Regiment of Scotland's tartan is 'Government' tartan or (since the 1881 reorganisation (see National Archives WO 359/3)) 'Tartan Highland No. 1'. While this is the name commonly known as Black Watch, what the RRS wears appears (to Yours Truly at least) to be a lighter version than what the Black Watch used to wear. Naming of tartans has been a major issue for the army since the 1881 reorganisation as the Government tries to avoid the appearance of favouritism for one battalion over another.

Just got up to date with modern tchnology, got online and found the website. Good to see so many old names, hope you're all doing well. Served in 1st Bn. Gordon Highlanders Singapore until the amalgamation at Redford Barracks. Now working offshore, beats the Mortar platoon!! Thanks Bins ;) Feel free to get in touch.

HI PUG NEW E-MAIL [warrior_838@hotmail.com]have tried to mail u but no reply hear from you soon MEL ELLIOTT

Hi Lads. Hope you can help by going to this link and signing the petition. As we are all Ex / Members of a Great Scottish Regiment its only right we should help them with this. Thanks, Jocky. http://www.petitiononline.com/saltire/

My name is Angus Bannerman served with the Regiment from 1958-1969 with the Military Band. I should like to contact any former members that are still around. I live in Ontario Canada in a small town called Wasaga Beach. I do like the site it's such a wonderful idea someone had and we Gordons are all over the world.

I was up at Edinburgh Castle recently. My mind went back to a day in 1964? when I was guard commander, changing of the guard and all that jazz. No one was on guard when I was there, do they bother these days? Back in 1964, as you went over the bridge in the castle, I think there were steps leading down to the " moat". It was very early morning and I was expecting the duty officer any moment, unfortunately one of the lads was down in the moat discussing the meaning of life with one of the local lassies. I managed to persuade him to get the hell back to the guard room, just in time. Phew.

WEBMASTER'S Note: Great story. The MoD announced several years ago that it was doing away with the ceremonial guard at Edinburgh Castle as it detracted from military efficiency. One must think that having a couple jocks at the gate is far better than the full bands and guards that march around Buckingham Palace every day...of course that's just for the tourists. Were the jocks at the Castle fulfilling any less of a role?

Barry Williams I served with you in the mortar platoon with Gordon Laing, Cowboy, Ginge Donaldson and Minto its been along time Iam living in Chester married with 2 sons it was nice to know you are still about if you want to get in touch send an e-mail and I will give you my telephone number All The Best For Now John Bydand

Webmaster, Well done. Keep up the good work. Dont let these spammers spoil a very good site. Mike (pug). BYDAND.

There have been several requests for info about Gordons serving with the 1st Bn in WW2, perhaps the following may help. "So Few Got Through" is the title of a book describing the actions mainly of the 1st Bn The Gordon Highlanders but also of the 5th/7th from Normandy to the Baltic. It was written by Martin Lindsay who was CO at the time so its a bit officerish, but a good read. To quote from the book " On D Day the 1st Bn landed with 27 Officers and 565 men - by the following April - it had lost no less than 75 officers and 986 men". If your into books about the Gordons " The Perilous Road to Rome and beyond" by Edward Grace is the story of the 6th Bn in Italy and North Africa. Both books are available from Amazon.

WEBMASTER'S Note: Great recommendations Trevor. I might add that So Few Got Through is also available through the Regimental Museum...you get a great book and support a great organisation!

What a great Bydand site nice to see all Old names iv served with 1967 1990 from boy to man Brig o don to Fort george . Keep the names coming Bydand

I would like to get in touch with anyone from C Coy Milan Platoon espically Willie Ross, Snoz, hepy and does anyone know the whereabouts of mace (John Mason) last heard of in Inverness great too see some names i remember Guost, pug, Bydand boys.

My Father Richard James Randall was transferred to the 1st Gordon Highlanders on 5th August 1944 until 25th February 1945 and served in Holland (I think) and Germany. He was wounded twice, I have the letters to my mother dated 13th November 1944 & 2nd March 1945, that informed her he had been wounded and was hospitalised. I am trying to find out where the Regiment was around those dates, any information would be gratefully received

I am looking for a service record for my grandfather, Mr T.E. Yetton in the first world war.

Hell I know my Granfather served with the regiment somwhere around the 1880 timeframe. Is there any way of confirming this His name was Henry Harlond. I have no knowledge if he was an officer I actually expect he was an enlisted soldier. Sorry I cannot be specific with the date but assume as he was born 1862 he would have been 17 or 18 when serving. Very many thanks - I treasure a BYDAND beautiful badge saved from my fathers effects. Best Regards Bob Harlond - British Columbia Canada

Mr S. Thomson I am extremely saddened to hear of the passing away of Norrie I served with Norrie between 1975-1983 last posting together was saighton camp chester I still live in chester I would be grateful if you could e-mail me with funeral arrangements. I extend my best wishes to his family at this sad time J.V

I am looking for any information on my Grandfather's George Burn, he was a regimental sergeant major with the Gordon Highlanders based in Aberdeen, and would be 106 if he was alive today. I know that he fought in WWW1 in WW2. Most of his army career was near Aberdeen, though he was born in Newcastle. It would be lovely to hear from anyone who might have any memories of him. As a child I used to ask him about the wars, but he kept his feelings very private, I know he liked being in the Gordon Highlanders, as he was in it for over twenty years. I love and miss my Grandfather, he died in 1974 when I was eighteen.

i'm trying to find details about a great uncle pte douglas smith gordon highlanders, he was born in auchenblae 1890s son of joseph smith and isabella colville.i've tried cwgc site and can't see match. his brother sgt david milne smith 1bn black watch died at ypres 15.11.1914

My Father was a Gordon Highlander in the late 50's and given that he died when I was very young was interested in his past. His name was Robert Croly Scade.

Dear All Thommo here from 82 to 93. A Company Sigs C Coy and then off to the SASC. Recently retired and loving civvy street. My email addy is gary_thomson@mac.com Would love to hear from anyone who remembers me. I am in England at the moment and looking to move back up the road as soon as a castle becomes available. If anyone has seen Patty Browne, tell geggsy to call his old Da. Might have a job for him! Aye Aye Thommo

I am trying to find out the movements of my grandfather Alexander Davidson from Fraserburgh who fought with G Company 1st/5th Battalion Gordon Highlanders from 1914-1918. I know he was wounded at Vimy Ridge in 1917 but other than that i have no knowledge,as he never spoke about the war from the day he left the service.

Hi Would any one out there be able to supply me with any information on the 1st Battalion the Gordon Highlanders during the period 1944 to 1947. My father Edgar Kershaw served with the regiment during this period through France, crossing the rhine, Germany and after the war Palestine. He is now 82 and his memory is not as clear as it was. Though he was born and breed in Yorkshire he is very proud of the fact he served with the Gordons. If any one remembers him or can supply me with any information i would ge most grateful. Many thanks

I posted a message a few months ago trying to find info about my father who served with the GORDONS in burma in WW2, his name was Norman Gray,sadly no longer with us, The reason i am posting again is that i was asking if it would be ok if i was to wear my late fathers medals on the next rememberance sunday parade, i know he would be proud for me to do this, and the ex servicemen at the local british legion think it would be fine, of course to be worn on the right side, the webmaster thought i would be "stealing my fathers glory" i would welcome any feedback on this, many thanks, kieth

WEBMASTER'S Note: Well, I'm not sure that I said that you'd be stealing your father's glory, but what I did write was just one man hazarding a guess. If the folks with the British Legion are content with it, then by all means do, and wear them proudly!

Hi Everyone! Greetings from Vancouver, Canada. The website is beautiful! Our Mum (Flett) grew up in Buckie and the men in her family served in the Gordon Highlanders. I'm sure no one would remember them after all these years; however, here's a story which you may enjoy: Mum was one of two flower girls at her aunt's wedding. She was so proud, wearing a blue silk dress from Aberdeen and riding to church in a carriage with her father. The groom and all the men were on 48 hour leave for the wedding - and just as the service was to begin, all the boats in the harbour were sounding their horns, the doors to the church opened and a man ran down the aisle shouting.... it was Nov 11, 11 am and armistice was just signed. Mum kept this memory with her forever.

I am looking for information on my Great Grandfather. He was a Lance Sergeant in the army - East Surrey division but based in Ship Street barracks Ireland. His father was also in the army a cashier. Both named Harry Bennett.

Looking for anybody who served with my father,2nd Lt Robin Morgan with 11 platoon, D Company in Malaya 1953 Magnus Morgan - Mbalmac@aol.com

Hi guys,and Girls its me Darren better known as (dusty).I was ex Ds&Ps then i went too mortars..would be nice to hear from anyone who knows me..would love to know where simmy is ex mortars and davy duncan(stonehaven gamekeeper)ex Ds & Ps..i have a feeling that my e-mail adr was done wronge so here it is to be safe..darrenjamesshearerqhotmail.de...get in touch im still in Berlin c ya all

well have tryed to mail muttly,ginge(mortars)mckay and frank harrison (off mess) but e-mail adr are unvalid ..GET IN TOUCH YA DONKYS LOL

Looking for 2 old mates, Gordon Harper & Davie McNeil (last seen , Belize 1981). We served together in C coy Motar Pltn. Anyone know where they are these days ?

I was in the 1st Battalion Gordons In celle Signal platoon 1959 and later demobbed 1961 from redford barracks edinburgh good mates were Errol Henry & Mike Rennie from Aberdeen.served most of my time in signal stores as L/Cpl then transferred to D company under CSM McCauley ( Seagull for short)Any who remembers contact me.

Hello, i found this great Page while searching for Informations about the 92nd Regiment during the napoleonic War. Greetings from Germany :-) Micha

LOOKING FOR ANY FAMILY OF PRIVATE A DAWSON,4010, WHO LIVED IN HILLTOWN,DUNDEE. MY GRAN HAS HIS MEDAL FROM THE BOER WAR, SO I WOULD LOVE TO GIVE IT BACK TO HIS FAMILY.

Trying to contact Jim "COWBOY" McIlroy E-MAIL family76@blueyonder.co.uk and I'll give you my home number. I was your best Man at your wedding, Don't think your team will win the league next season.

fit like to abody that kens me.my dad was ronnie henderson and was the pipe major in germany.ive been trying to find out information about hemer and barossa barracks but was struggling so have decided just to take a holiday wie my best friend that was a pads brat as well and book a holiday to go back there. well we leave on 28th june for 5 days and really looking forward to it to see if its changed much. any one got info if the barracks are still there or not. when i get back i will let yous a ken fit like it wiz ok.

Hello all, Dougie craig, Jake marshall, Paul smudge smith....... get in touch By Dand

I'd like to know something of my late father's army history and believe he served with the Gordons, landing in Normandy on D Day where he was wounded. He may have been in the Royal Artillery before joining the Gordons. It would be helpful to know what battalions of the regiment were present on 6 June 1944 to narrow the fields down a little, please. I further believe he was invalided out of the army in late 1944 or early 1945. His name was Thomas Brookes and he came from Washington in Co Durham and he was born on 31 March 1914. With thanks and best wishes to all. Robert Brookes

I well remember WO charlie Michie. I* served with the Ist Gordons in Germany from 1946 until 1951 and both Charlie and the other Michie (george) where wonderful W,Os and where well liked by all members of the Bn. They don,t come any better,

My brother and i are the sons of WO Charlie Michie. He has long sice gone but we still love him and remember him fondly - does any one else have memories good and no so good - would be good to hear Kind regards Sacdy & Charles

just found the site by chance its great to see some familiar names from the past any ex mortar men out there from 1975/1981 would like to get in touch . Hi granters see your name like to meet up just e-mail me

could anyone please tell me how I can get my fathers army number and any information about where he served. All I know is he joined the Gordon Highlanders at the age of 16yrs and went to fight in France in the great war of 1914-1918.I have two photographs, one in his kilt, and one in front of a tent with several other men, I would be very grateful for some information. thank you

I want to check the history of private R. Lumsden s-5093 a soldier of the first world war

I am trying to find anyone who might have known about my grandfather JAMES BROWN born in Scotland late 1800's. He was a Staff Sergeant in the GORDON HIGHLANDERS in WW1. Then Colour Sergeant in the ROYAL FUSILIERS after. He was with the R.A.S.C.[baker & confectioner] and won a cup in 1921. He was stationed in, Chisledon, Swindon, ARMY CAMP in 1921, then ST. Georges Rd. Aldershot. He died about 1931. My mother is 81 now and all she has is a photo of him in uniform, she was six when he died.

Hi Lads (& Lassies) great site, amazingly enough, I still remember some of you bampots^^ hehe. A huge hello to anyone that still remembers me^^ Service dates 1983-1988 A Coy, Recce then back to A Coy Was a fantastic time , and the memories will always be with me. Thanks to everone that made it the time of my life. Would enjoy a reunion, but sadly can´t make it back from Germany (Still stuck in Hemer) for G in the Park. "Bydand- Forever"

Hi dod, it's charlie i read your e mail, very nice to hear fom you after alll these years. davie died 2 years ago, alec gault is still with us as is frankie burnett, my brother bill has been in melbourne australia a long time now. i live in corby northants. speak to you again george.

Hello Brian Forsyth, I sent you an e mail. fit happened to the reply ? or maybe ye dinna want te speak te me. Your loss mate. haha. Mike (pug). BYDAND.

Hi charlie you guessed right I am that same bloke .I was very surprised to see your e-mail.I hope you are keeping well Iam okay.give my regards to all my old mates especially davie and alec. I tried to send you a e-mail but with no success. wishing you the very best. ps I live in Aldershot in Hampshire.

Fit like all you oldGordons,anyone out there whowas in the signal platoon 1959-1965 Would be great to hear from some one BY DAND Forever Taff Lloyd[private]

I'm looking for information on my Quirie ancestors. We believe we are of Clan Gordon. Can anyone help me determine if the Quirie name is indeed associated with Clan Gordon? Thank you!!

Dear Sirs, We are trying to help a lovely old chap who served with the DLI, who was a POW from 1940 to 45, he wants to find out the name of the Man of Confidence for the workcamp he was held in so we can get some sort of recognition for the help he gave the young lads. The camp was e565 attached to Stalag 8b. There were two British lads who died, and we know this Sgt filled in a death report with British Officers, we are trying to locate these reports in the hope they might have his name on them. The two lads are: Pte Harry Williams, 4547839 5th Btn Hamphire Rgt Pte James Buchanan 3052796 1st Btn Royal Scots I wondered if your any members of your association might recall Pte Buchanan who died in April 1945 on the Death March from Poland to Regensberg. The men were put into a barn on the outskirts of Regensberg, some food was discovers, potatoes or turnips and a scuffle broke out. A German guard fired a single round into the rafters which ricocheted and struck Pte Buchanan in the head killing him. The Sergeant in charge of the British lads went by the nick name of Sgt "Krappitz", he was in his 40's, a stocky man with a round face, a nothern accent and had trouble pronoucing his r's (like Jonathan Ross) If anyone can remember this incident, or the death of Harry Williams who had a fall in the coal mine and struck his head on the rail line, or was held in work camp, e565 at Sierza-Wodna, attached to Stalag 8b. we would love to hear from them. Best Wishes, Angela The Wartime Memories Project http://www.wartimememories.co.uk The Wartime Memories Project Middleton House PO Box 325 Stockton on Tees TS20 1XL UK

Here is one for all Gordon Highlanders: A new book entitled Kill the Tiger by Peter Thompson will for the first time reveal what really happened to Highlander hero Colonel Ivan Lyon and his men when Operation Rimau went pear-shaped in 1944. Apparently, there will be some shocking new info. Rimau (Malay for Tiger) was conceived, planned and executed by Colonel Ivan Lyon of the Gordon Highlanders. The book reveals how in the final months of 1944, a group of British and Australian commandos set off on an ambitious secret mission. Their objective was to penetrate Singapore Harbour in top-secret one-man submarines called ‘Sleeping Beauties’, and to launch a daring attack on 60 Japanese ships at anchor. Lyon led a Z Force contingent of 21 men. They entered enemy waters aboard the British submarine HMS Porpoise on September 11, 1944. The force commandeered a Malay junk named the Mustika. Taking the Malay crew aboard the submarine, Z Force transferred their equipment to the junk and the Porpoise departed. On the day of the planned attack disaster struck. A patrol boat challenged the Mustika and someone on board opened fire. Their cover blown, Lyon had no option but to abort the mission. After blowing up the junk and the Sleeping Beauties, he ordered his men back to Merapas. However, Lyon led a small force of six other men into Singapore Harbour, where they are believed to have sunk three ships. Lyon and twelve others were killed in action soon afterwards. The remaining ten men were captured and later executed by beheading in July 1945. Anyway, just wanted to know if anyone has read it? Daniel Furst

HELLO MY NAME IS ROSIE I AM FROM BELIZE .I HAVE BEEN SEARCHING FOR (MR CLIVE ANTHONY EDWARDS) FOR 26YRS ,I HOPE AND PRAY THAT YOU ARE MR EDWARDS I AM LOOKING FOR HIM ?BECAUSE MY HEART IS RACEING WITH GLADDNESS.PLEASE CONTACT ME AS SOON AS POSSIABLE BECAUSE WE NEED TO DISGUSS IMPORTANT MATTERS ABOUT THE TIME PERIOD YOU WHERE IN BELIZE ,WE ARE LIVEING IN AMERICA NOW ,HERE IS MY SECOND EMAIL ADDRESS LadyRoseita@yahoo.com MR EDWARDS I HOPE MY E MAIL FINDS YOU IN GOOD HEALTH AND STRENTH .I HAVE ALWAYS PRAYED FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY PLEASE TAKE CARE AND GOD BLESS YOU ALWAYS ROSIE BYE FOR NOW.

hi my name is valerie mcvey nee robertson email valanddavid @ aapt.net.au I'm trying to get in touch with army buddies of my dad 23273671 Pte Ray Robertson. He has not been well and I thought that if there is anyone out there who served in Cypress 1956-1958 I think that was when he did his national service.Love to hear from you and i will pass the contact on to my dad. we migrated to australia in 1968 from Aberdeen.

hi, george scott, are you dod scott from banff from banff, palled about with davie stuart, frankie burnett and alec gault during your school days. charlie stuart

my brother and I are trying to find out more about our great-uncle's time in the Gordons. His name was George Watson and he lived in Fraserburgh (Commerce Street I think). He was born in December 1918 and served in the TA during the 30's, he was then called up during WW2. We know that he was a prisoner of war and was repatriated on a hospital ship because he had TB.He died in Jan 1988 but we would love to find out more out his service. Our dad has some photos which we think were taken in the prison camp but unfortunately we don't have a note of his service number or anything useful to track him with. I can be contacted by email on craiglyn32 @ hotmail.com

1956-1959 aberdeen dover celle was in the tug of war team. boxing team and rugby teams I was glad to see dave nimmo comments we were in the boxing team together at dover and celle

Hi All Cowboy here, was at g-in the park last year and i had a great time going again this year, if you want a great day and see lots of old friend get along to tony's place. my best wishes and good health to all. Jim BYDAND

Hello Troops, I have just had a phone call from a very worried and excited Wullie Gow. Wullie is very concerned about the turn out for "G IN THE PARK" which will be held on the weekend of the 23rd and the 24th of june. If you would like to attend please fill out the attached form and send it to Wullie. For the weekend you may arrive before saturday if you so wish. You are welcome to take along a caravan , tent or just basha up on the site. If you would like hotel or b & b accomodation, Wullie can try and arrange that for you. The site for the weekend will be at the homestead of Tony and Kirsty Posey which is at Gamrie on the outskirts of Gardenstown (i have also attached a map. Please bring along wives/girlfriends and any musical intrument that you can play. I also ask that if you could pass this on to any other Gordon that is not a member of "The Stags Heid" would be very much appreciated. So gents, If you would like to attend. Please give Wullie a call on 01261 833520 or Tony on 01261 851631 and put their hyper heeds at rest. Then you can fill in the attached application form. As there is not an open day for the public at the Brig of Don this year, this could be our only chance of a get together this year. Hope to see you there. Mike (pug). BYDAND.

Hello Christine Costilow.Delighted to discover that your father Scotty Macdonald served with the Ist Bn Gordon Highlanders which formed part of 6 Highland Brigade, 2nd Division based in Essen in the Rhur, Germany. I also served the 1st Bn during the same period as your father, however I didnt know him personally but it nice to learn that there are some of the old members of the Bn still around who served in the Gordons. I was in HQ Company with the Sniper section and some of buddies were Sandy Thomson, Johnny Milne, Lackie Woods, Geordie Woods. From Essen the Bn moved to Montgomerie Barracks in Berlin. The CO at the time was Lt Col V.D.G. Campbell who later commanded Scottish Command at the castle in Edinburgh. hope this wee biot of info reminds your dad of tyhe good times had by all in 1947 and 1948.

WEBMASTER'S Note: Christine...please also see Patrick Larter's entry on the Gordons In Touch page.

My father Malcolm(Scotty) MacDonald is looking for anyone who may have served with him in 1947 - 1948.. He served in the Gordon Highlanders 1st Battallion 2nd Infantry Div. B.O.A.R.

I am searching for information about my father, William Edward Moore, who was in the Gordon Highlanders. I am not sure when he served but he was born on 9th May 1901 in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire.

I'm looking for my grandfathers papers. On his WW1 papers, it asked if he was ever in a miliary force, he answered yes. He was in the 1st Batt. Gordan Highlanders, for 9 years 80 days. His name was George Grant Leslie. Born in Aberdeenshire Scotland. Birth says, 18th Feburary 1876(take a few years). Hope you can help me! Thank you for your time. Deb Leslie

WEBMASTER'S Note: Papers for men who served in The Great War are only just starting to become available. Your grandfather's papers may be at the National Archives (Kew, England...just outside of London) or MoD's Army Records Office. Please see the 'Links' page on this website for additional information.

A very good regimental site. Q.Would any former members of the 1st.Bn.THE GORDON HIGHLANDERS posibly remember 22798233.CLP.W.KROHN ( Served in MALAYA )Would be most greatfull for any word / information.

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I am trying to find out the name of the school any of the kids would have went to in Singapore. I remember living in the Chip Bee area and hav a photo of me at the school - my uniform was a green and white check dress. anyone out there able to help???

WEBMASTER'S Note: This entry has been moved from 'The Gordon Highlanders In Touch' page. That page is specifically intended for men who served in the Regiment; I'm sure Ms. Dent will appreciate any information you might have....

i'm researching what happened to my uncle . he was interned at changi and worked on the bridge over river kwai. then placed on the ill fated rakuyo maru. would like to know any imformation about him. his name and rank was:laird, private, william, 2876398. 2nd bn. gordon highlanders missing 13th september 1944 aged 30. he came from cairnie , aberdeenshire. would be grateful if anyone can help with any imformation. thankyou

re www.bydand.net. Fine, there is so much crap on line these days, I was a bit worried. Will register asap.

Hello Guys, Pug pointed me over here - so, just to let you all know, yes, www.Bydand.net is run by an ex-Gordon Highlander, John Calder (1986 - Amalgamation) - Highlanders - 2005. I served in Hemer, Fort George, Falklands, (little trip on HMS York), Berlin and a couple stints in NI before we amalgamated. At the moment there are 70 Gordons registered just by word of mouth - mostly my generation, but anyone that can point, click and follow instructions can register - and will be more than welcome. I hope this clears up any concerns felt about Bydand.net being legitimate. BYDAND

Hi Trevor, ref, www.bydand.net it is run by a Gordon Highlander called John Calder who hails from Peterhead. It is above board mate. Mike (pug). BYDAND.

Can the webmaster confirm (or not) that www.bydand.net is OK? I just have a feeling about it!

WEBMASTER'S Note: Hi Trevor...I took a look at the bydand.net site when the posting was made. I have no idea who is operating the site, and have no basis for determining whether it is OK or not. I have no particular reason to suspect it, but equally cannot vouch for it. As always with on-line interactions, caveat emptor! Addendum: Please see the updated information above....

I am the younger brother of the late General Asif Nawaz, Chief of Army Staff, Pakistan Army from 1991-93. I am completing a book on the Pakistan Army entitled Crossed Swords: Pakistan and its Army for Oxford University Press and also doing an entry on my brother for Oxford’s historical dictionary of Pakistan. I recall that my brother served as a young officer on secondment with the RoyGordon Highlanders i the British Army on the Rhine. I need confirmation of the period that he was there. I know it was around 1967 or 1968, probably mid 1968. But I need to be sure. He left to serve with the Royal Green Jackets in the UK after his stint with your regiment. Could someone please help me track down his period with the Gordon Highlanders? I shall be grateful for direct contact wiht any officers who served wiht him at that time in Germany. Thank you for your help on this. Shuja Nawaz 3808 Fort Hill Drive Alexandria VA 22310 USA Telephone 001-703 851 3857

Perhaps this was overlooked when you wrote, "If you would like to hear some music samples, please take a look at the list given on the links bar to the left." on the regimental music samples portion of the pages, but you may wish to consider giving credit to those actually performing. I am nearly certain these are recorded at the Edinburgh tattoo, and while the Gordon Highlanders may be who is performing, where you make the suggestion they listen to some music samples it implies your group made the recording. Perhaps a clearer menu would be in order as well. I applaud you for bringing history to life.

WEBMASTER'S Note: On one of the primary pages for the site, I indicate that recordings in the site are generally taken (with permission) from the Cock of the North CD (available through the Regimental Museum), though some (the solo samples) were made during the GS McLennan Invitational Piping Competitions. Point well taken, though, and I'll update that page shortly to be clearer.

Hi, My father served in the Gordon Highlanders during the second world war, his name was Norman Gray,he came from a little mining village called North Seaton Colliery near Ashington Northumberland,he served in Burma, he was also in India, I dont know what battalion he was in as he would not talk about the war, if anyone knew him or knows how i can find out about getting his sevice number i will be very greatful, Also would it be Ok to wear his medals on remeberance sunday, I know he would be very proud if he was still here with us.

WEBMASTER'S Note: Most records for World War II service men are maintained by the Ministry of Defense, Army Records Office, in Middlesex, though you may be able to find additional information by contacting the Regimental Museum (www.gordonhighlanders.com). I'm sure your father would proudly wear his medals on Remembrance Sunday, and I hope you cherish them as tokens of your father's sacrifices and courage. I think wearing them, though, would be claiming his honours for yourself...perhaps someone out there has a different point of view? Or other ideas on how to honour your father's service?

A few things- the Email ID window should allow more characters to be typed in. My ID is lancerpiper. Next thing is, I'd like to sign up to be a 'friend of the Gordon Highlanders Museum' if possible. Lastly, Will you have items from the museum store available online? The jackets and hats and fleeces and such are interesting and I might like to purchase a few things. I've been to the museum about three times, the last time being in 1997. It was a real 'eye opener' to see the changes at that time. Wow! I remember a regimental piper of Great War vintage who moved to Canada after the war and who appeared on a video made when the regiment paraded for the last time in 1994. He had donated his pipes to the museum. He passed away soon after. Do you know if those pipes are on display in the museum along with a short bio? thanks much Joel LaMarre

WEBMASTER'S Note: Sorry about limiting space, but we also need to do our best to keep internet low-life spammers under control and unanticipated field limitations is one of the ways to get that done. Anyone interested in joining up with the Friends of the Gordon Highlanders Museum can get additional information at http://www.gordonhighlanders.com/home.cfm?p=friends. Shop items are also available through the Museum's website, http://www.gordonhighlanders.com/ghshop/index.cfm. I believe the piper you refer to is Harry Lunan; I'm not sure what is on display at the Museum just now...I guess that gives you an excuse to go back!! The Museum has undergone some incredible changes since then.

Can anyone help locate my uncle,he is an ex Gordon called Arthur Riach.Last known to live in School Road,Brig o Don.I have seen his son(Nigel)in the guestbook but have had no reply to my e-mail.I need to speak to my uncle quite urgently so any help would be welcome,even a general area of where he moved to would be a start.Hope life is treating you all well. Bydand....

For all who served in "D" Coy during 1956/57, I was saddened to learn a couple of weeks ago that Bert GAMMIE had passed away after a long illness. Bert lived on the outskirts of Montrose and although I hadn't been in touch with him for many years, I was kept advised of his activities by Norman Fraser of Ellon, (also ex "D" Coy). Bert will be remembered as one of the oldest, if not the oldest, National Service members of the regiment at that time, as he had almost reached the "cut of age" of 28, by the time he was called up. Bert will be remembered for his pawky sense of humour and his total "unflappability," attributes that made him suited for NCO's stripes and he rose to the rank of sergeant in Cyprus, no mean feat for a National serviceman. Another of the "Cyprus veterans" has been "called up" again. Tom Morrice "D" Coy, 1st Bn 1955.57

greetings to all current and former members fo the gordon highlanders! my grandfather, james taylor was a member of your regiment many years ago. he served in india where my grandmother mary montgomery was a nanny to some maharajas children. my grandfather also served in south africa, where he took part in the siege of ladysmith. my grandparents came from aberdeen, they had nine children, someof which were born in scotland and india. i'm interested in finding out more informatin onyour regiment, past and present. i would be interested in learning more about your regiment. i'am former united states marine with service in south east asia.

My father joined the Gordon Highlanders in 1914 when he was 16 and went to france, he was wounded twice and sent back twice. could anyone tell me whether there is a office where I could obtain his army number and service record,I have a photo of him standing outside a tent with his mates, he never ever spoke about the war,not even to my mother. I would be very grateful for any information. thank you

Dear webmaster you emailed me on 4 Dec 2006 advising me that the 35 mm slides in colour of the Gordon Highlanders detachment at the war memorial in Nerw Delhi in India sometime in 1955 or 1956.Your reply advised me that you would try to me was that you would hope to have them on the web site in a few weeks. If you did aadd them to the site could you tell me which so that I can view. Thank you Aye Bill Eagles

WEBMASTER'S Note: I'm working on getting the slides converted to digital images...I want to be very careful not to damage the originals...Once that's done, I'll post them on the main page for the Gordon Highlander section of this site.

Message for Shorty Macdonald...Tried your new e/mail address,seems to be a problem there!!! I have contact numbers for Roger and Harry, plus a few more if you would like them..message me. Regards Andi...

hi my grandad Arthur Leslie North was i think both SM and RSM with the Gordons after serving in the Suffolks during the 2nd world war i would love to hear from anyone who knew of him as he was much loved and is still much missed

I just want to get intouch with jim mcdowall or anyone who knew him and god bless BYDAND

just looking for info on my grandad who served with the gordon,s from 1950-55 his name is Alfred Norquoy born in the Orkney isles 1931

Me again, just to add a little to webmasters reply to Faye Rowe's queries (28/02/2007). All the answers can be found in Andrew Lenz's web pages (pages? more like volumes!) www.bagpipejourney.com A visit is an absolute must for anyone even vaguely interested in piping /pipe bands. Very many thanks to webmaster, for all the hard work in keeping this site alive. Keep in touch. Bydand John Spoore

WEBMASTER'S Note: Always good to hear from such a fine man as P/M. Spoore...he does a bang-up job for the Association. Click on the badge shown here and you will be taken over to Andrew Lenz's site, noted above.

Hello all, it is always good to see some of the old names still cropping up from time to time. A reminder to all Gordons, that The Gordon Highlanders are still very much alive and thriving in "The Gordon Highlanders London Association" with a current membership of just over 200. Our members are not only in and around London, but world wide. (We were very sorry to hear this week of the death of one London Assoc. member - Brig. "Big John" Simpson, in NSW Australia) We hold an Annual Reunion Lunch in June each year, when we are delighted to dine with our ladies and guests. We field a Gordon Highlander Contingent for The National Remembrance Parade at The Cenotaph and hold regular informal meetings (for a pint and a blether). Annual subscription fees are less than the cost of a pint and there are two newsletters each year. For further details, contact (me) John Spoore (Hon. Secretary) at; jspooreWIGMORE @ tinyonline.co.uk. I await your call! John.

William McFarlane was a soldier in the Gordon Highlanders during WW1 and served in France to the best of my knowledge. We have a photgraphic protrait of him in uniform but know very little else of his time in the army. During the 1920's he emigrated to Adelaide with my grandmother and raised a family in Adelaide South Australia. My father is about to turn 80 (he is William's older son) and I would love to be able to provide him with some information on Grandpa. Thankyou

Hi, i've enjoyed looking through your site and it seems there are a couple of other people out there also looking for info on James Evett Clulow (pte num 234399 - i think!). He was my great grandfather, and i'm trying to trace anything to do with either him or his family. I would love any info anyone's got - my email address is michelle_bailey69 @ yahoo.co.uk. anything anyone's got would be useful, i've got hardly anything at the moment!!

Hi all. I served in the Gordons 72 to 94 and the Highlanders until 96. I had a great time and have many fond memories of my time in the Regiment. Especially my adventure training days (or should I say years!!) I've lived in Alford for the last 10 years and work offshore (rope access -abseiling - scenery is not as good as the Alps, but it beats working for a living!) It's good to see some of the guys I served with on the site. Miss the crack. BYDAND

Change of E-Mail address and also to say hello to all mil. band members who knew me.Also trying to find Roger Williams and Harry Shand Bydand

Just a wee note to say I have changed my e-mail address to: D.HOSSACK @ sky.com. I attended as a guest, along with Bob Harman and Nobby Clark, the London Scottish dinner on 23 Feb. The invitation was as a thank you to all PSIs who had served with the London Jocks. Unfortunately this was the end of the long relationship with the Gordon Highlanders as their permanent staff instructors. This duty is now performed by the Scots Guards. The dinner was excellent, and the opportunity to chat over old times was very gratifing. It had been thirty one years since I had last visited the London Jocks, when I was chaired out on the day I was demobed, in 1975. I am asked to pass on the message that all Gordon Highlanders would be made welcome at 95 Horseferry Road at any time. Iwas very impressed to see their drill hall as it was built as a replica of 59Buingham Gate, which I knew when I served with them. All the young men I knew there are all colonels generals or other high ranking hoy poloy, so that must be a sign that I am getting very old. Hope to hear from anyone soon. Regards. Don Hossack.

WEBMASTER'S Note: The London Scottish have, indeed, been wonderful to members of our regiment, keeping true to the very longstanding relationship. The drill hall is indeed beautiful. There are piping sessions on the first Thursday of the month, and the canteen is always warm and welcoming.

I am looking for any information on Kenneth Keith Stewart McKenzie who served in the Gordon Highlanders. He was taken prisoner of war at Dunkirk and was imprisoned in Stalag XX1A in Poland. Unfortunately he died during the forced marches in 1945. Any information on Kenny would be appreciated. He was a cousin to my father. kindest regards

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN IT WOULD BE VERY MUCH APPRECIATED, IF YOU COULD SHARE WITH ME THE CORRECT WAY IN WEARING THE DRESS GORDON TARTAN (GREEN,BLUE AND WHITE) AS A MILITARY UNIFORM FOR WEARING IN A PIPE BAND. WE HAVE PIPERS AND DRUMMERS WHO OBVIOUSLY WEAR DIFFERENT PLAIDS AND CROSSBELTS. PLEASE LET US KNOW OF THE LENGTHS OF PLAIDS, POSITION OF FLASHES, SPORRONS, BROACHES AND KILT PINS AND CORRECT WEARING OF LACES IN BLACK SHOES. WE USE 150cm LENGHT LACES. THANK FOR YOUR ASSISTANCE IN THIS MATTER. LOOK FORWARD TO YOUR REPLY. PP. FAYE ROWE (MRS) CUSTODIAN RICCARTON AND DISTRICTS HIGHTLAND PIPE BAND (NZ)

WEBMASTER'S Note: As a civilian band, you're free to do as you see fit. In military terms, there are very set ways for how the uniform should be worn, each varying on the particular regiment. I would caution you against the same mistake a very ill-informed American made ('Aw, that's a bunch of b-----t') when P/M. Alasdair Gillies (Queen's Own/Highlanders) described how the kit was aligned. If you're going with full dress kit (congrats! good choice!), there is a photo of the regiment's last D/M. and P/M. on the Drums & Pipes page. Click on the badge here to go to that page....

Hi all, I was wondering if there are any photographs of Stalag XX1a available. My father's cousin served in WW2 with the Gordon Highlanders and was taken prisoner at Dunkirk. Unfortunately he died on the forced marches. His name was Kenneth Keith Stewart McKenzie from Benderloch in Argyllshire. He was a piper also. Perhaps someone may have photographs or maybe someone may still be alive. I know that this camp was closed down and the inmates moved to another camp before the end of the war. with many thanks mary

Looking Too Contact Military Band Members: 1958---- 1963.Don,t Remember all their names,so I am looking for a list or! a registery of that period.

hi to all you GORDONS its that time again for G IN THE PARK JUNE 23TH WEEKEND OF, thanks to all of you for coming last year and we hope you can be with us again this year, if you missed it in 2006 just give me or wullie gow a call. If you missed it, have a look on our web sit www.ginthepark.freewebsitehosting.com call me tony posey on 01261 851631 or w gow 01261 833520

Hello Again guys Ex member of the regemental band, I left the BN in 93 while stationed in BERLIN. After renovating my then house I moved to the Middle East to teach in the Sultanate of Oman. My wife and I are now working and living in INVERNESS YOURS AYE JOCK

I regularly look at the site a surf through the comments. Yes I remember some of the names ( soory I missed the Whitehall march past Don (Hossack)) but there are lots of mates who dont turn up on the site. I would love to be in contact with them, isnt there some way to create a register of ex Gordons, so that we could at least know where they were or (as we grow older) still alive. I attend the Gordon Highlanders Association Lunch in London, and normally the Remembrance Day Parade in London. Hope to see more of you there. Trevor Lindley 1st Btn 1960 -66 trevor @ farslack.co.uk

WEBMASTER'S NOTE: Hi Trevor...I missed seeing you in November! If you wish to check in on old mates, please check our 'The Gordon Highlanders In Touch' page. There's a link to it on this page and several other pages throughout the site. We have a listing of nearly 300 Gordon Highlanders and are always looking for more.

Hello to anyone who remembers me. 1982 - 1994. Saw a comment from jim dickson (dixie), if you read this get in touch. davie craw

hi i was just wondering where i could get some information about my granddad and uncle who where both in the highlanders. my granddad frank martell i believe went on to become a rsm in the regiment and my uncle burt martell was a prisoner of war in w11, and i think my grandad was one of the founding members of the nottingham gordon highlanders association i was wondering where i could look up any information on them any help would be much appreciated thank you.

Hi, my mum would like to get in touch with her brother Captain Brian Ritchie MBE, i think he might now be in the Plymton area. If anybody has any information regarding Brian please get in touch. Kind Regards Jill Fyfe

hi my name is tracy wood my dad was in the gordon highlanders, he was at redford barricks and brig of don,he has served in kenya,and borneo wish i had more info as my dad has passed away last year my mum died the year before annie wood i have a brother george and a sister allison wood who was born in germany i think near minden could you e-mail me with more info if you know my mum or dad he also comes from aberdeen my mum from edinburgh,i also need to find out how i can claim his pension to help with costs of death thankyou tracy from edinburgh

Webmaster's Note: this comment has been transferred from the Gordons in Touch page.

my uncles and farther where in the gordon highlanders Kevin Drelincourt,Colin Drelincourt,Craig Drelincourt and i was wondering if you tell me anything about them?

iam searcheing for mr clive anthony edwards cpl royal engineers station in belize 1980 air port camp belize we have a wonderfull son together pleasehelp if you can thank you god bless

Hi every1 dave calder here just wanted 2 say hi 2 every1 that served in the gordons with me specailly d coy mongs and drums and pipes just found ur website be great 2 hear from any1 that remembers me. BYDAND.

Hi A Happy New Year 2007 ! I love Gordon forever. I learned a lot things from Gordon. He is my treasure. Bydand forever.

Hi there im trying to find out any information on both of my grandfathers who ibelieve served in the 2nd world war i dont know much about them and i was wondering if anybody have heard of them or knew them as i just dont know where to start My grandfather WILLIAM LAWIE from Inverurie Aberdeenshire im sure was a pipe major and my other grandfather FORBES RENNIE DICK BARRON Inverurie or Kintore Aberdeenshire i think both of there names are on the memorial statue in the centre of Inverurie if anyone can help me it would be much appreciated thankyou.

hi tich i think i can rember you i took over from you a coy armory hemer, thats if this is you, ok drop a line BY DAND

Re: charles william H lattion Charles William Henry Lattion(canadian) Coy Sgt Major(Candian Infantry -Eastern Ontario Regt-21st Bn) age 36. Dofd -19 may 1915. Service No. 59569. Son of Mrs S. Frame, Newcastle on Tyne, England.Husband of Ethel Lattion. Cemetery:Plymouth -weston hill,grave reg. mIL.cON.c.3511 HE STATED IN 1914(attestation paper -Canadian Overseas Expeditionary Force)Question 10: have you ever served in any military force? that he served with the Gordon Highlanders Imperial. Any information on Charles William H. Lattion would be appreciated

I am tracing my grandfather Charles Andrew Frederick who was born in Alloa on 1895. Have been told that he joined the Gordan Highlanders, but not sure what date, and have nop other information. Is there anywhere that I can contact where perhaps they have records of when he enlisted, what battles he fought in, and when he was de-mobbed. Would be very gratful for any information, that may help me. Thank you Adrian Bew

hi all you guys, i was the older brother of DONG great site and know a few names still see some faces around aberdeen. bydand

What a great site. Iam reading a book on WW1 at the moment,( Silent Night, the Christmas truce of 1914 ) and this website complements it nicely. My Grandfather, Fred Riach was with the Gordon Highlanders at the Somme, where he was awarded a medal for gallantry, when he recovered the body of a fallen comrade in no-mans land, under enemy fire. I wonder if anyone knows how to trace either the battle, the medal or the man?

WEBMASTER'S NOTE: The medals rolls or War Department records at the National Archives (Kew) would probably be able to fill in the information on the specific incided; War Department records are more useful, as the officer making the nomination for an award would have written out a detailed description of the event. There are several books out on the Christmas 'truce' in 1914 (Stanley Weintraub, in particular, is quite good), as well as the fairly recent film Joyeux Noel. The film is generally pretty good in the overall sense, though (like nearly all historical films I've seen) it falls apart in the detail.

JUST BEEN ON THIS WEBSITE FOR THE FIRST TIME AND I THINK ITS GREAT,MY NAME IS SHARON AND MY LATE FATHER RONNIE HENDERSON WAS THE PIPE MAJOR IN THE 1ST BATTALION GORDONS IN HEMER,GERMANY AFTER SERVING WITH THE REGIMENT FOR OVER 22YRS BEFORE HE LEFT TO GO TO BRUNEI TO BE THE SULTANS PRIVATE PIPER.I WOULD LIKE TO GET IN TOUCH WITH ANY OTHER "PADS BRATS" WHO REMEMBER ME OR MY DAD AND CATCH UP TO TALK OVER THE OLD TIMES.I WAS AND STILL AM BEST FRIENDS WITH WENDI KELLAS AND WOULD LIKE ANY ONE WHO KNOW US GET IN TOUCH. FROM SHAZ

Hello, Let me introduce myself,Iam Douglas,born in Aberdeen in 1940,enlisted in 1962,in the Raoc,came out Aug 67.was married and settled in Bristol,with my late wife,but now remarried and moved back home to Cruden Bay, Once on remberance on the TV,at the Albert Hall,I saw and heard of the HSF!!made enquiries,mett with them,and served for 6 yrs till it was disbanded.i was in E Coy(Bath)att(6 LI)When it was disbanded,we meet and formed our own little Assoc,but then joined in the National HSF Assoc,but now iam back home i find allthough there was a HSF,unit here,there is no assoc as such,but I heard that a few meet at the Gordons Assoc,I was wondering if it were possable for myself to do the same?or like an honorary member as it were??? I hope you can help me in some way!! Thanks,,Douglas Anderson (dugles@dugles.wanadoo.co.uk)

Try again without the type O's. Hello, interested in contacting any Kindness family members with information on families service with the Gordons. (Continuing proud history since move to Australia, William Kindness of Huntly). Regards Cade.

Hello, interested in contacting any Kindness family members with information on families service with the Gordans. (Continuing proud history since move to Australia). Regards Cade.

excellent site. came here whilst searching for info on John Eaglesham who served in Burma during WW2. He was army boxing champion in India and the family still have the silver cup. ANYONE remember him?

This is for Heather Streidl (refer her posted message dated 30 Jul 2005), who has asked for information on her late father Angus Fraser, who served in Kohat (British India, now Pakistan) during 1920s. I happen to be the present resident of the house in which Major Ellis lived, whose daughter Molly Ellis was kidnapped by Ajab Khab in 1923. I can not say with confidence whether I will actually be able to find out the desired information, but I will definitely give it a good try. Meanwhile, I will request Heather to tell me all that is known about her father while he was here, such as the place he lived and died, his burial place, any other people who were with him while he was here, etc. This will help me trace the events of that period. Pervaiz Sarwar

i have a 1914-15 star medal inscribed to pte w brown, s-7210 gord highrs it was given to me by my grandmother and i would like to learn more about the recipient

Hello. I am trying to find out about my grandfather,he joinded the regiment as a boy and served in India and in the South African war . He then went on to serve right through the great war until he retired to become a member of the corp of commisionairs,his name was Daniel David Clancy. He was aged about 13 when his father took him to join up,if any body can help that would be great.

I'm trying to find out information about my uncle, Pte G. Burnett, who was shot by a sniper whilst serving with the regiment in Abyssinia prior to WW2 (possibly 1936-37). My uncle's family was from Huntly. I would be very grateful if you could help with any information as to this period in the regiment's history. Yours sincerely David Elliott

my father joined the seaforth highlanders sometime after 1928 and seved in india in early 1930 also palestine before the 2nd world war and served in egypt and france during the war.i am trying to get hold of his service record but have not got his regimental no.is there anyway of doing this without it

Hi Webmaster. Whilst serving with the Military Adviser in India during 1955/6 I had the opportunity to take a couple of photos of a guard of honour by The Gordons who I believe were serving in the Far East at the time. The 35mm colour slides show both the Gordons and the Indian soldiers at the ceremony. If you could send me a postal address I will send the to.

WEBMASTER'S NOTE: Address sent!! Hopefully I'll be able to add them to the site in the coming weeks!

In answer to the question posted on 20th June 05. Drummer G. Mowat of the Gordon Highlanders Buried at St Valerie Sur Somme, was my father. He came from Aberdeen. My husband and I are travelling to Scotland from New Zealand in 2007 and will be visiting the grave site while we are on our travels, and thanks to the writer we know the grave is still maintained.

Hi! all Gordons, I was very proud this year to march with fellow ex Gordon Highlanders London Association, and a contingent of the London Scottish, (I was their SPSI 1971/75) at the London Cenotaph parade. It was a sair struggle, I was recovering form a hip replacement operation. Trying to keep up was very difficult, Im sure I put everyone out of step, as I felt I was doing a Rolf Harris. i.e left, right, walking stick. Im afraid this will be this old sodgers last time on parade. , but it was a great honour , and I felt a great pride marching with some of my old comrades again, to remember our fallen comrades. Well done to all who took part. BYDAND.

WEBMASTER'S NOTE: Don't let Don fool you...he kept up with the March Past brilliantly. We might have been out of step, but is certainly wasn't his fault!! It has been my tremendous honour to be part of the Cenotaph march for the last two years and I am *always* amazed by the men I meet, walking sticks and all.

Just to let all you Gordon Highlanders, and Patriot's know that there will be a St Andrews day parade in Edinburgh on the 25th Nov. Get yer kilts on and bring yer Saltires. You will get the info here. www.standrewsdayrally.com

does anybody know of John Barnett, he was in in the The first battalion of the staffordshire regiment(prince of wales) 1985-1992, he died in an accident in fallingbostel in 1986, it was a truck accident. thats all I know, i would be very greatful of any information as I would like to visit where he was buried to lay flowers as he was my uncle. Thanks, Di

In company with over 100 comrades, relatives and friends, I attended the 50 anniversary service at Waynes Keep Military Cemetery, Nicosia, Cyprus, on Monday 16th October 2006, to remember those members of the 1st Battalion who gave their lives during the conflict in 1956, and are buried there. In a very moving ceremony, conducted by Fr Barber and in the presence of Col Tom Fitzalan Howard and High Commissioner, Sir Peter Mallett, poppy wreaths were laid on the graves of the fallen, by members of the Cyprus Veterans' committee and family and friends' tributes were also laid. The opportunity was also taken, on 12th October to honour the memory of Theodore Bogdanovich GC, who had done so much to improve the comfort of the Battalion in Xeros. "Bog" as he was fondly known was shot by an unknown person and because of his unstinting work on behalf of all members of the Regiment, he was buried with full military honours in the British Cemetery in Nicosia. His George Cross and other personal items are now on display in the Regimental Museum, in Aberdeen. Photographs of the Waynes Keep service are now on line and may be viewed by anyone interested at: http://Tommorrice.elvinphotography.com Anyone requiring further information, can contact me at MorriceT @ aol.com Tom Morrice (23185226 Pte Morrice T "D" Company, 1st Battalion 1955/57)

WEBMASTER'S NOTE: I have had the opportunity to speak with many of the friends and family members who attended this ceremony, and everyone of them was deeply impressed with it. They were all very appreciative of the organisers, who deserve a HUGE 'thank you' and 'job very well done.'

I AM LOOKING FOR ANYONE WHO HAS INFORMATION ON A TANK WITH THE CHARACTER POPEYE ON IT. ALSO IF ANYONE HAS ANY INFORMATION ON AN AMERICAN SOLDIER WHO IN WW11 WHO'S TANK BROKE DOWN AND A FAMILY HID HIM AND HIS TANK IN THEIR BARN UNTIL ANOTHER GROUP OF SOLDIERS CAME THROUGH THE TOWN...THE SOLDIERS NAME WAS NICK EICHINGER...HE SPOKE PERFECT GERMAN AND WAS SENT AHEAD OF TROOPS TO CHECK OUT THE TOWNS. BEFORE THE OTHER TROOPS CAME THROUGH.

Hi my name is Stephen Woods former Gordon Highlander {1977to1980} bloody good sight. One or two names i recognise hope to get in touch soon Keep up the good work .VERY IMPRESSED

Interested in contacting men who served with his father, James Dobbins (Southeast Asia, WWII). Please contact colin.dobbins @ btinternet.com [info transferred from the Regimental Registry page by the webmaster]

Dear Ladies and Gentlemen and whoever else is reading this.As former Sergeant of the Gordon Highlanders I am going to request some information regarding Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).I understand it as a psychological condition,however I wish to research this phenomenon from a sociological prespective, and from this point of view its social factors that I require information,if information can be repressed in the brain then some thing or event, has to agitate the brain to develope this condition,so, housing issue's, employment/unemployment,divorce etc, this information will be submitted as evidence confidentially as my Sociological research Proposal at college if successful I will endeavour to pass this on to my MP. Kind Regards leslie

I was one of the event coordinators at the Halifax Citadel National Historic Site of Canada's "Changing of the Guard" event this past July (2006). I was delighted to meet and befriend Ian Kelly and Dave Rowe from your group. The event was fun to plan, exhausting to execute and completely rewarding thanks to dedicated volunteers like Ian and Dave and the Bydands. I will treasure the memories of the gatling gun spewing flames into the wet night, and enjoying a pint (or two) of Changing of the Guard beer with many of the participants and organizers. Thank you all for your contribution, and thank you Dave and Ian for the gifts, but most of all for the laughs!

WEBMASTER'S NOTE: Hilary!!!! What a blast we had!!! This, ladies and gentlemen, is one of the neatest/funest ladies Yours Truly has ever had the pleasure of meeting. Those of you who were unable to attend the Changing of the Guard event at the Halifax Citadel missed an event of truly historic proportions. Extremely well organised, extremely enjoyable, we'd do it again in a heart beat. Our photos page really can't do justice to what went on. Ever heard brigaded Victorian formations fire in unison? Ask one of Bydand's members what C/Sgt Mic Macintosh said the first time he performed with Bydand in 1994...yeah, it was like that.

Interesting to read about my wifes great uncles regiment.Pte A.Lawrinson 2nd batt died in the D day landing. We visited his grave at bayeux earlier this year

Hi looking through your web page I was very pleased to discover that some one was looking for information on a James Evett Clulow though this was in 2004, I am hopeing that they will see this as James Evett Clulow was also my grandfather who served in the highlanders, he was married to Isobel and lived in besbrook n/ireland

i am looking for a friend who was married to a gordon highlander when we were in northern ireland and chester her name then was jane campbell and was married to george campbell ( speedy ) last known address was blacon chester if any one knows of jane please send me an e-mail yours aye marcella muckle

Peter Dick
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Hi, I am looking after information on my Grandfather Peter Dick. All I know really is that he served with the Highlanders during and after the war. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Regards, Paul Dick.

Pipe Major Charles Turnbull when Piping Instructor at the Royal Caledonian Schools Bushey was a very close and dear friend. He sent me to the London Scottish Regiment at about sixteen and I served in the Pipe Band before and after RAF Fighter Command national service. Living in Spain, Portugal and the Caribe in the sixties I lost touch with Charlie and Jean who originally taught me to dance about 1952. Gordon Turnbull was a budding young piper at then age nine or ten. I had a phone number in Livingstone Scotland and although I visited never found anyone who could tell me anything as to their whereabouts. Charlie was a great influence that has continued even today here in New Zealand where I founded the NZ Gaidhealtachd Feis in 1990. Can anyone tell me when Charlie or Jean died and where please. I would like to hear from Gordon.

Hi, I am doing some family history and I have found out that my great uncle died in cc camp in 1936. My question is what is the cc camp and how can I find records. I know it was a miltary camp due to my mother telli