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This page offers a way for past members of the Regiment to keep in touch. Requests for genealogical or other general information should be posted on the 'Comments' page and will be removed from this page.
Bydand Forever in Scotland?
Served in the Anti/Tank Platoon for all of my service, the last 2 years I spent as a PSI with the London Scottish.Was a Regimental Boxer and Skier.Like to get in touch with Yogi Burnett Ivan Muckle and Alick Howie.
I was the last serving Wo2 (RQMS) prior to the formation of the Highlanders, and i switched out the lights in Calvary Bks!!
Hi Elvis, I hear yer making an animal of yerself already haha. see you the morns afternoon.
Time once again to say hullo to all Gordon Highlanders who may remember me and served with me. I am always ready to have a chat about old times. Yours aye, Don Hossack.
Hi Lads Hope to see some of you at GINTHEPARK 2008. see you all saturday Elvis
I WAS SENT OUT TO KENYA IN THE EARLY 1960'S TO BE ATTACHED TO THE 1'ST: GORDONS. WHILST IN KENYA WE WERE SENT TO SWAZILAND FOR A PERIOD, THEN BACK TO GILGIL ONCE MORE.LATER ON WE WERE ASKED TO LEAVE KENYA BY KENYATTA, WHICH WE DID AND ENDED AT REDFORD BKS:FROM THERE WE WENT OUT TO BORNEO FOR 12 MONTHS, VERY ENJOYABLE IT WAS TO. GOT A GOOD TAN!!! FROM THERE I WAS SENT TO CYPRUS FOR 6 MONTHS AND AFTER A WHILE THE GORDONS WENT TO GERMANY. FROM CYPRUS I WAS SENT TO SINGAPORE FOE 4 YEARS. I WAS SORRY TO LEAVE THE JOCKS AS I REALLY ENJOYED BEING WITH THEM, AND MADE SOME GOOD FRIENDS. ONE I REMEMBER IS A CHAP NAMED TOMMY HOUSTON AND I WOULD LIKE TO FIND HIM AGAIN IF ANY ONE KNOWS WHERE HE MIGHT BE. I HAVE SOME PHOTOS OF THE SOUTH WALES BORDERERS BEING PIPED AWAY FROM THE JETTY AT KALABAKAN, I THINK,THEY WERE ATTATCHED TO THE GORDONS IN BORNEO TO MAKE UP NUMBERS I GATHER. I THANK THEM ALL BY ALLOWING A "MASH" TO SERVE WITH THEM IN VARIOUS PLACES.
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
Just found this site, really great to read. served in B Coy 2 platoon with some great guys have lived in Canada for forty years now. Member of Canadian Legion and wear my glengary with my Gordons cap badge proudly on Nov 11th.Would like to hear from nobby clark ,taf,hutch,Bydand forever.
new email
hey guys its coco just wanted to say fit like bydanb
bydand d,s and p.s
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.
still going still in sunny Fallingbostel Germany
In Inverness delivering the post. Greetings to all ex 1st Bn, especially D&Ps.
I was not a gordon highlander tho I did serve with them in berlin - I am only on here cos my father who was a gordon highlander for 22 years passed away a few days ago and I just wanted to let as many people as possible who may have knew him know about his death. His name is David Green He served approximately from 1961 - 1983 (ish) He served in Kenya, zanzibar, borneo, germany, school of infantry brecon and scottish infantry depot glencorse amongst other places - he was RSM at glencorse from about 1980 - 1982 (ish)
Served Fort George and Sinapore.Would like to here from any old friends who remeber me.
Hi to all you ex-Mil Band members,remember me? I joined the Mil Band in Kenya 1963 and left in Minden 1970.Have been in touch with a few of the lads but would like to hear from those who are still around.Looking back,I have to say we had a great stint especially Kenya& Borneo.Would be great if we could organise another reunion as I missed the last one.Did meet some of the lads at Stevie Gordons' funeral in Dufftown,sad occasion that,December 2006.Hope to hear from someone,Pete Haywood.
smudge looking around
Fit like MIKE I did say I would try and send you e-mail some time ? better late than never.I have A change O ajob working at St.fergus I met another twa x gordons ?John gray and Brian shith.Doyou no them? well Mike thats me broken the Ice so Take care be good regards Davie Broon
G'day to all Gordons. Posted to the Bridge of Don in time to join the advance party from Malaya at Redford Barracks. I served in A COY. Than came Cyprus, Xeros, Pinewood. Back to Dover, than to bridge of Don as training CPL, Along with Don Hossack. Going back to the Bn in Celle, I moved into Hotel Pension. Living in a hotel at the time was George Cristie and Hugh McConnell. Than a posting to Inverurie I re-joined th Bn. on its return to Redford barracks where I left the army and came to South Australia. Anyone out there who would like to make contact my email address is: normankerr @ bigpond.com
Thanks to Gordons in Touch & Comments page I have been re-united with Paul Kershaw (24.07.2007) son of Edgar. Edgar certainly was the one I served with in WWII. John Wyatt.
anyone like to get in touch please do.
I regret to inform you of the death of George McKenzie CONNON who passed away on the 26th March 2008. My father served in Malaya Also my Grand Father Gearge also served with the Gordons. Bydand!
Would like to keep in touch with former mates and members of the Battalion
I joined the Gordon Highlanders Military Band in Kenya in 1963 and left in Minden,Germany 1970.I would like very much to contact ex members of the band who are on the internet.
would love to hear from any mongs, especially colin gordon, taffy woodrow
Looking for old friends, i was in the medics.
On Comments Page a Paul Kershaw in 24.07.2007 is requiring information on his Dad Edgar. His Email address does not seem to be correct. I served with Edgar and have photo's of our Platoon & B Company. I've left a message on Comments Page for him to get in touch but so no reply, can anyone help please? John Wyatt.
Hello to any one who can rember me my nick name was abby was in d coy then anti tanks
Thought i'd pass on my contact to anyone who remembers me. Lenny
Hi all, just like yourselves no doubt, I'm really missing the crack. It's just not the same, I can't find anyone with the same sick sense of humour. I'm going back to the Army in a few weeks, and will be based at RAF Innsworth, Gloucester. Mil Provost Guard Service. I live in Rosyth at the mo, Hope your all well and happy, take care. ByDand!
Jist got this site fae pug and thought I'd get in touch wi ah you bydanders
i was a cpl attached to the Gordon Highlanders. Feb 65 to nov 65 .I was part of a royal signals troop that served in sabah and sarawak {borneo}and would like to hear from anyone who might recognise the name.in all my 15 years service ,my time with the Gordon Highlanders will be very high on my list of memories.
served in germany d coy
Would like to get in touch with any ex- Gordons who served with me during my service dates. hi pug if you have any pics of my dad could you send me a copy please thanks Sandie
looking for old buddies from 1st battalion gordon highlanders, specificaly for dougie meldrun,sonny clark,jock mcgee,titch plummer,dick wright,joe m cgonigle,weeyac omini,
JOE GOOD TO HEAR FROM YOU TRIED SENDING YOU EMAIL GOT A KNOCKED BACK NOTHING UNUSAL ABOUT THAT!!
hi to all the bydand doods who are on line .been a long time.have not been intouch with eneyone.i noticed pug is still on the go.how are you pug.has eneyone heard fi clan donald or big goo. would like get in touch all gordons .eneyone here fi drums pipes members . thanks for all youre help.bydand
hello still kicking
any photographs,of d company 1951 52
please take note i have changed my email from wb009e3139@blueyonder.co.uk to that of wulliebee @ msn.com any one who knows me get in touch BYDAND
in Dcompany, cameron highlands i shared a billet with ( higgins, kirkintilloch.) Tait. Stuart.Henderson. and the company pipers. previously to the gordon highlanders, i served with ( A Company Kings Own Yorkshire Light Infantry) based at Kuala Nerang kedah north Malaya)untill they left to return to england. i was then posted to the (1st Batt Gordon HighLanders),based at Tapah
My father James Dawson was a Lt in India, Malaya and Singapore. He sailed over in a ship and told me the Captain had an eagle as a pet. He has many memories of his time in the Far East. His close friends were Tom Gordon and Ranny Farquahar. My dad became a PE teacher in Huntly then moved to Middlesex and Surrey where he is retired. I can pass on a message if anyone remembers him.
Through the ranks to Major Traing Officer UFO 6 years,
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.
i have been trying 2 get in touch with wullie bell but cant get through on e mail address given. appreciate if any 1 can help ie phone no or anything else my e mail address is alexander760 @ btinternet.com much appreciated Skipper
I would like to get in touch with anyone who served with me (skipper)in Bravo Coy between 1964-1973
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.
known as simmy33 now staff nurse inaberdeen
colin ewen is that coco "Campbell" ewen that used to be in the mortars then waterloo coy what is your e mail address the one below doesnt work catch ye later
Excellent site guys well done, nice to see some old names that I spent some good times with in Kirknewton up the castle, hemer etc anybody want to share some memories drop me an e-mail Tam.
hi boys just wanted to say fit like and see how u lot are doing bydand
Hi and a big hello to all Gordon Highlanders. Delighted to hear from those who knew me.
Come on you Ex Signal boys still waiting for a reply
The greatest honour of my life to have been a Gordon
Hi to all who remember me served in drums & pipes best memories Hemer. also served inverness,berlin,edinburgh Milton Bridge. switched to 40 regt Royal artillery as Drum Major in Hohne Germany in 97-2005 now serving in mil provost guard service RAF Kirton in Lindsey enjoying job plenty time off for a change
OTHERWISE KNOWN AS LIVI.WAS IN BOSNIA WITH BILLY HUNTER,STEVE PLUMMER,ELVIS CASTELLO AND LOADS MORE.SO GET IN TOUCH IF YOU WANT A FEW BEERS.THE BEER BAR CAMMANDO IS STILL GOING STRONG.
started minden out chester b coy. now residing in lanarkshire.
1951 i was permenently attached 1st battalion gordon highlanders stationed at tapah & ( dettached to d company cameron highlands hopetoun. c.o maj wilson sgt maj dawson)
Stationed at the Brig as Corporal Drill weapons and finaly a PTInstructor. Any one remembering me would like to hear from them. Good wishes to all Gordons for 2008
Served in 6th battalion
served 1st bn prior to going to Korea then rejoined at Tapah road Malaya
anyone who knows me, get in touch
Served in the Mil Band and joined just before Singapore, stayed with the Regiment till 94 where I went off to the Highland Band at Dreghorn. Now working as a music teacher and freelance player in Chester and the North West. bydand merry christmass 1907
gREAT SITE ANYBODY THAT KNOWS ME GET IN TOUCH. BYDAND
hi to all the gordon highlanders hope u r all well hope to catch up sometime
served in singapore and fort george, played for battalion and brigade football team.
hi to all x Gordons i served with. love to hear from any x Gordons
i was sorry to see the name of the regiment being taken away . as i served with a lot of great guys and senoir ranks in the regiment i really did enjoy my time serving in the regiment and if the truth be told it was the best years of my life . my army number was 24578438 . bydand\ stand fast
Hello everyone from 1958 to 1969 Military band.
Trevor served in Kenya and other parts of Africa, he lost some of his best mates there who are at Gilgil cemetery. He has been back to Kenya many times in recent years and has been to pay his respects to his old mates ot there. He loved the regiment and it was one of the proudest parts of his life being a in the Gordans. Just to let those of you who knew him Trevor sadly past away on Mon 19 Nov, his funeral will be at Atherton parish Church, near Bolton on Mon 26 Nov 07 at 11-15am. ( entry by Ian Holding Trevors Brother) his family will keep an eye oin his emails
this is my new email officers mess or mt buddys get in touch
Joined 78 Served in D coy 43 platoon and also 42 platoon then onto HQ Coy MT platoon great seeing all the old names again that i served with. By Dand
hi all get in touch living i falkirk now Baldie great site
Formally A Company 4 Platoon Anti-tank section Known As Mo
i was permantly attached to the 1st battalion gordon highlanders at tapah malaya and served with d company hoptoun cameron highlands. c.o. maj wilson sgt maj w.o dawson i was attached as a r.a.m.c medic
Looking for old friends
finally got round to logging on, seeing a lot of names brought back a lot of good memories....! Spent all my time in 2 Pl A'Company, left when the Regiment was in Fort George. Have now settled in Turriff after a fateful week-end with Patty Broon & Spike Thomson, married to Gail with 2 boys. Have been working with the Fire Service in Aberdeen for 15 years now, feel free to get in touch, would be great to catch up, take Care....Fergie...!
Hello fellow Gordon's. Anyone remember my Dad "Davie Scott" 1st Battalion, McIntosh Platoon. Stationed In Celle Germany & Kenya and was also in the Boxing team. Davie is turning 70 in December and it would be great to hear from anyone that knew him so I can add your comments into his book that I am trying to complete. Many Thanks Carol Fuller
formerly 41 platoon d company
D&Ps D coy. Drap me a note anybody who shared a dram or two with me. '''
I was with the 1st Battalion at Meeanee Barracks, Essen-Kray, B.A.O.R. (HQ Company). Later on joined Royal New Zealand Air Force 1956-1977.. served in South Vietnam 1967-68.
43Plt D Coy. chester,kirknewton,belize, and hemer. Just like to say hi to all you Bydanders out there. Hope lifr is treating you all well? Would particularly like to make contact with Ian 'cozy' Powell. Bydand
father in gordons trying to trace friends
gordons b co
seeking former Military Band members from the above period
SERVED MOSTLY IN A,COMPANY AND MORTARS AND MILAN. BELIZE,GERMANY AND WEST BELFAST. GOOD MATES WITH BOB LOW, (BOSS) HOGG A,COY. AND MANY MORE.
Hello everyone that were members of the Military Band.
Are there any old commrades who served with me who would like to get in touch
Hello
Following infantry training I joined the 1st Battalion at Meeanee Barracks, Essen-Kray, B.A.O.R. in Feb/March 1947. Was in HQ company, played in the Battalion Rugby Team, went on detachment to Munster Lager near Soltau, then back to Essen. In civvy street did S.R.N. qualification. Joined Royal New Zealand Air Force in 1956, served 21 years including service in South Vietnam.Awarded BEM in 1968. Now well retired.
hi all
arite lads hows u a keeping
Hi Lads GPMG here, I'm looking forward to hear from all ex Gordons who remember me.
TO ANY 1ST BATTALION GUYS I SERVED WITH GET IN TOUCH ITS BEEN A LONG TIME
To any Gordon Highlander that knows me, I say Bydand get in touch, I am also looking for Gordon Macey if any one has a E-mail address can you send me a copy Thanks Frank Harrison (Ex Golden Lions Free Fall Team).
Hi . Im a former Gordon now residing in Adelaide Australia since 1974, i served from 14/02/1962 until 1/12/1970, i would love to hear from anyone who served with me during those years, i was in B Company in the Mortars platoon, & finally Battilion Butcher while serving in Minden W/Germany Leslie Webster 23904227 websl @ esc.net.au
I made a mistake on my dates. I joined the Gordons in January 1958 as a boy like most of us who served as a musician in the Military Band and left December 18 1969. For those of us that went to The Shetlands in 61 will remember Nelly Wallace getting sea sick and we had not left the docks. Derek Dawson who left us in 62 as with a number of other members.I received a photo of our visit to the Shetlands the other day from Bill "Midge" Taylor clarinet player. Here is my Information. Angus Bannerman 37,Brouwer Cresent Wasaga Beach. Ontario Canada. L9Z-1L8 E-Mail Address: Angusbanner @ AOL.CA I would like to hear from all former Military Band Members.Bydand for Ever.
Hello, I would just like to tell the people who know know my husband, Charlie that he has finished his radiotherapy and is back at home. Please feel free to contact Charlie as it would lift his spirits no end plus he is sick of my voice. contact Charlie on 07986911319 , or email him. Best Wishes Paula
Glad to see so many well known names on the register.
Nice to hear from anyone from thos years
former member of the 1st battalion gordon highlanders d company. looking for others to keep in touch with
Hello everyone.Since finding this e-mail site I have been having problems e-mailing to those I served with. Any Military Band Member Serving for 1960 to 1969. Names are: Midget, Pete Haywood, Dino Grant,Roger the dogger Williams, Shorty Mac. and the names go on. I do keep in touch with Harry Shand and others I have served with. Here is my e-mailing address and phone number. AngusBanner@AOL.CA (705) 429-8514. I now live in Wasaga Beach Ontario Canada. For those that would like to write my address is: 37 Brouwer Crescent Wasaga Beach Ontario. L9Z1L8. It's a blessing to see how many member have reached this stage in life. I was sorry to hear that Fred Watson had passed away he was a fine drummer.
I had no idea this Registry was on line until I heard from my friend Harry Shand. I should like to hear from those I served with. I now reside in Canada in a small town called Wasaga Beach which has the longest fresh water beach in the world part of Lake Huron/Georgian Bay.
Joined as boy at Bridge of Don 1957 went to Kneller Hall 1959-60 Celle 1960 Kenya 1964 Borneo 65. Training instructor at Bridge of Don 66-68 Kneller Hall 1968. Left service 69 and spent 37 years in the education department of Aberdeenshire as a Woodwind Instructor along with Ron Forbes, Ron Massie and Spud Thomson. Retired 2006
1983--1986 hemer germany d company
Would like to hear from any members of the Drums and Pipes
a greatway to keep in touch
any one who knows me please send a email and I will get in touch Frank Harrison Bydand
My dad served in the above period. His eyes are failing now but the gradually he is still writing a few thoughts the PC. He was wounded at SFERIO in Sicilly. After which he recovered to take part in the landings behind the Canadian divs
looking for old friends
hi all
Just discovered the site. Looking for any bydanders from time in Hemer,Fort George.Served in 9plt D Coy and mortars C Coy those were the days.Was known at the time as Wee Rab son of The Rab.
MARTIN ELLIOT, that e mail address that you left does not work. send me an e mail mate. cheers for now. mike (pug). BYDAND.
nice to see so many names that i had the good fortune to serve with anyone that remembers me please get in touch for a catch up
Hi all been a gordon since 1968 served all round the world from cyprus to fort george ended up at Inverness where i now stay anyone who knows me give me a e mail
looking for masey rab
Was in B company in Singapore before joining the pipeband at fort george
great to see some of the old names.any of you old support coy feel free to get in touch
Bandsman / Drummer / Sword Dancer Boy Watson Anyone knowing Fred, he died of cancer 26/08/07 after 30 years service with the Gordons, Kneller Hall, Guards and the RMA Band, also drummer for the Dave Clark 5 Sadly missed
looking for pals to celebrate 50th birthday
Hullo all you Gordon Highlanders.
Pte Thomas D company. First service Germany, Barossa Barracks.. Got a terrible nickname,,Psycho. Regrets when the regiment disbanded,and i never had the change to rejoin them. Unfortunately because of that i left,i regretted it ever since. Bydand.
I would like to speak to some of the guys from C Company espcially the Milan platoon willie ross heppy, snoz, adrian and if anyone knows the whereabouts of Mace (John Mason)
Hello Troops, Just checking your all behaving. Unfortunately it looks like you are. JoJo Gunn, I have e mailed you. Cheers for now lads. Mike (pug) Gerrie. BYDAND. WEBMASTER's Note: Sorry Pug...will engage in serious mischief as soon as possible!
Dcoy 41pl Belfast 1976-1978 Palace Barracks
David Ritchie served in Cyprus Singapore and Uk
Good to see some names from the past,great site.
excellent
hi all i now live in Cumbernauld
Anyone wishing to get in touch please drop a line. Bydand
hi all have just put in new email address. bugsy if u r out there get in touch.all the boys who know me from d coy monge days and mt lazy days.
Signals, Recce, A Coy, B Coy, C Coy and HD Coy . Never quite made it to D Coy!!! Spent a lot of time away on postings to the Depot, PWO(Bosnia) and Warminster. had a great visit to the Highlanders in Feb 07 met with Lance Darling who is RQMS. Lance and the RSM showed us great hospitality and made us feel really welcome. I would recommend anyone who wants to "re-vist" do it sooner rather than later. I discovered that I can't drink port the way I used to be able to!!!
to whom it concern i am trying to find or get in touch with anyone who knew l/corp norman {norrie} summers who unfortunately past away yesterday.His two sons are looking for anyone from his regiment,also a piper willing to attend his funeral.I hope this message is recieved with the genuiness that it is sent. Thankyou, Mr.S.Thompson.
I was part of gordon highlanders D Company 1965 and trying to locate friend Joe Ord. Freddy Fraser
Great to see someone trying to keep the old gang going. Sign me up for anything! Bydand Thommo
I was in the Pipe Band during that time and I was thinking about all the good times we had. names that I can remember:- Tildersley(elvis). King(petels), Martin(from the very north of scotland)Istill remember most of the lads in the band but the ones named above we always went about together
Anyone who remembers me and Frank Cosgrove of A Coy Cyprus, Dover, Celle, Germany 1956/59. Sadly Frank passed away last year.
would like to get in touch with ian burnett( yogi )ian have lost your phone number please give me a bell.would also like to contact any anti-tank pl members from 1965 to 1980 that remembers me some names that spring to mind are jack watson,alick howie,tojo munro,yogi burnett,willy joss,peter o,hara,billy nicol.if your out there guys give us e-mail. the muckle
great site
Lads just heard that Charlie Quirie was admitted to hospital yesterday. His work collegues told me that he was admitted to the james cook hospital in middlesborough yesterday. any gen i'll post it here.
hows it going like to hear form any one that i knew
Edgar Kershaw. Served in the 1st Battalion 15 Norwood Grove, Birkenshaw, Bradford. BD112NP
A coy, then Drums & Pipes
Was just wondering.................
Served in Kirknewton. and Hemer in A Company better known as Hen Broon A Company Clerk, would like to here from and one who can remember me. Bydand
bethune pln brig o don to the fort to celle sennalager troop the colours to nijmejen marches to redford troop ship oxfordshire to jib suez into aden to mombassa to gil gil on to zanzibar back to gil gil flown back to uk demobed at fort george all in two years happy days
Served in hemer in germany
Always glad to hear fro old comrades. Bydand
Member of Military Band. Great to see that there are still a few of us on the go. BYDAND
bydand
was A coy kirknewton and hemer then c coy mortars and regt police until the battalion posted back to fort george whereas i went on posting to werl and the royal scots until i left in 92 would love to hear from those who remember me
Would like to hear from any troops from D.coy,from 77-81.It was good to see some old buddies at G in the park,Great weekend!Keep intouch lads.
none
Hello to all who remember me.
ex D & Ps-Mortars got out in Berlin
Been out of touch for a few years, but would love to hear from any one that i propped up the bar with in various locations throughout the world (then went to the toilet when it was my round).
finished time with RHF
Served with Signals Platoon until 1986, then Sgts Mess Manager and finally Med Centre
went on to finish 22 years and left the army in 2001 and joined the m.o.d guard service
Just a hello for those of you who remember me (Robbie 25) ACoy, RP staff, ACoy Milan, Recce Platoon, served in Hemer, Fort George, Kenya, South Georgia, Belfast.
As a National Serviceman I joined the 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders at Maryhill Barracks prior to embarking for Malaya on the Empire Halladale - I served with HQ Company - played football (Goalkeeper) for the Battalion and was a member of the 'TIGER SECTION' in Tapah under Lt. Carmichael - My Army No. was 22424963 (Demob Group 5010)
just a wee hello to anybody that knows me , if so get in touch
Nation Service
At g in the park at the weekend a great 2 days well done wullie & toni.
Fit like all you old codgers, Taff Lloyd here served in the signal platoon for all of my service Celle GGermany-Gilgil Kenya-Manzini-Swaziland,Edingurgh demobed in Aberdeen 1965,any old boys from the signal platoon would like to get in touch with you all,come on there must be some one out there who gave up the 41 sets for computers Kor ARover and out
Just looking, great to see so many names of boys I used to work with. I was in B coy in Palace Bks & sigs pltn, Chester. Will be in touch with some of the boys I know. Anyone who knows me feel free to get in touch.
anyone who knows me please get in touch on 01224 324689 all the best bydand Webmaster's Note: We did not receive a full e-mail address for Mr Forsyth.
BOYS GIVE ME E-MAIL IF YOU REMEMBER ME EX-RECCE ,A COY ,B COY ,SHOOTING TEAM, ANYONE KNOW THE WHEREABOUTS OF ALAN (BOOTHY) BOOTH
Served in Belfast(twice), Minden, Fort George, Cyprus, in A Coy anybody that still knows me give a mail.
Joe Darroch updated details.
served in the Military Band.
transferred to raoc corps in 1975 would like to get in touch with anyone from admin coy or b coy arround that time i was better known as tc by most people. hope i get lucky
Hi Transferred into the Gordons from another Army Regt in 76. Went straight into 11pl A Coy in Palace, then into the Ds & Ps when we arrived in Chester, left in 82.
Fit like en? Would be good to hear from anyone i knew from Hemer and fort dod. B company lads from W Belfast D's n P's also.. The regiment lives!!!
List of Ex Gordons
john vass, i have e mailed you. cheers for now.
LOOKING FOR OLD MATES. have seen the site for the first time great to see a few auld mates are still out there.Hi granters would love to get in touch. can anyone help trying to get in touch with gordon laing mortar platoon. served the whole of my time with the regiment in support company mortar platoon
RECIEVED EMAILS FROM SOME OF THE LADS I SERVED WITH.THERES MORE OUT THERE DONT BE SHY. GET THE FINGERS MOTIVATED.
hi im new at this game.i am 23273671 pte robertson raymond.did my training at the bridge of don jan 1956,then6 weeks advance training at fort george.from there to cyprus. xeros aberdeen camp.platres,trodoos,morphou,lefka, alona,and a few more places{happy valley}.I trained in kabul platoon.when we joined the bat.i was in support coy.mortar platoon for the rest of my NSthen to dover salisbury plains,bisley,fingringhoe,{and do not forget the movie dunkirk when we had to wade into the water there was a few blue words then}the squad we had in the platoon were,ronnie knight{fuzzie deseased}jimmy gray, bothwick myself and cpl innes.Platoon officers were 1956 2lt simpson. and capt. gordon 1956 to 1958.csm rogers. coy com.big john mc niesh I could rattle off more names but they will keep for a later date.hope to hear from some of the old platoon.or anyone else BYDAND
bridge of don .barry buddon. redford . nicosa.xeros. plateres dover
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 canīt make it back from Germany (Still stuck in Hemer) for G in the Park. "Bydand- Forever"
bydand
FIT LIKE,ALL YOU OLD CODGERS FROM THE SINAL PLATOON COME ON GET YOUR FINGER OUT, AND DROP ME A LINE,CANT SEE ANY OLD BOYS ON THE REGISTRA MUST BE SOME ONE OUT THERE THATS ALL FOR NOW BY DAND FOREVER.
Typical of a signaller, put my details wrong Anyway im looking for any of the old Gordons who served in the signal platoon in the years 1959-1965 any of you old codgers out there drop me a lineit would be great to hear from any of the old gang BY DAND The best regiment in the Highland Brigade
Fit likey ah u loons oot there hope yer ah weel an fine jist thoucht ah wid say hello and theres ma email for abidy thats wants tae gie me a bell cheers ginge mckay bydand
looking for mates who were in the signal platoon at that time
This is my dad I want him to get in touch with any army buddies that may still be around.We migrated to Australia in 1968. He served some time in Cypress but im not sure of the exact time I have given his email address for anyone to contact
The Gordon Highlanders London Association Annual Waterloo Lunch will be held on Saturday 23rd June 2007 (sorry, it date clashes with G in the Park). In recent years, including our ladies and guests we have numbered, about 100 seated for the four course lunch. Not a member? Not a problem! All Gordon Highlanders and their guests would be welcome, but hurry as the applications are rapidly builing up. For further details of the lunch and / or for details of membership to The London Association, contact me on; 01634 231070 or by email > jspooreWIGMORE @ tinyonline.co.uk < Regards to all, Bydand. John Spoore, Hon. Secretary.
great
Served with the Cameronians and came to the Gordons on the Cams disbandment, stayed with the Regiment in clerical capacity until heading for civilian life in the US.
Would like to hear from any of the lads that served with me durring this time
Following basic training (30th Training Battalion) I joined with 1st Bn., Gordons at Meeanee Barracks, Essen-Kray, BAOR. Was in HQ Company .. Battalion Commander Lt.Col. Gerrard, Adjutant Major Barker, Company Commander Captain Johnston, and RSM Foster. In 1956 I joined the Royal New Zealand Air Force (Medical Branch). Served in South Vietnam 1967-68. Awarded B.E.M. Discharged Dec.1977 in rank of Warrant Officer.
WHEN IN BATALION STRATED WITH B COMPANY,THEN SIGNAL PLATOON COMAND COMPANY
"G IN THE PARK". Wullie Gow 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 call Wullie on 01261 833520 or Tony on 01261 851631. 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. Hotel or b & b accomodation can be arranged, The site for the weekend will be at the homestead of Tony and Kirsty Posey which is on the outskirts of Gardenstown. 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. There is not an open day for the public at the Brig of Don this year, so this could be our only chance of a get together this year. Hope to see you there. Mike (pug). BYDAND.
Just joined john calders sight (www.bydand.net) great for chatting to ex gordons!
hi to abody
Hi all Cowboy here.
just to say hello to old comrades
Does anybody know what happened to my mate Bob Slade who was with me in B company. He had transferred from the Military police
I served my National Service in The Gordon Highlander - 'A' Company I completed basic training in Aberdeen - from there I went to Dover. Sustained an injury and was in rehabilitation in Chester. Afterwards returning to Aberdeen and then to Cella Germany. While there I participated in the Tug-of-War Team. Happy to say we won that championship. I now live in Calgary, Alberta Canada and a few years ago met up again with Corporal David Nimmo - who is sadly now deceased. Would be very happy to hear from any of the old comrades.
Still a Gordon and now Piping as well Gave up drumming as Pipers Labourer
looking for ian robb left in inverness & worked off shore
Trying to find Mac McCallum `A`Coy (MadMac) hope you made the train driver bit mate Gis a call Tex fae Belize
Now civil RQMS at Redford Cavalry Barracks in Edinburgh, anybody oot there remembers me then drop us a line or just pop in to the Camp. Bydand
hi, i am an honorary member of the london branch of the gordon highlanders association, my father served in india, egypt, turkey and europe. his two brothers were killed serving with the gordon's jimmie at st valerie, alex at the fall of singapore, the younger brother frank served with the regiment also attached to the black watch in burma. myself i served in the scots guards baor, malaya and borneo, belize and northern ireland. i was given honary membership by colonel dick burge, many years ago. i socialise every saturday night with two old gordon, jack jamieson (japanese pow) and bill brown (known in the regiment as topper brown) yours aye charlie
HI JUST FOUND SITE GREAT TO SEE ALL DIRTY DELTA BOYS A LOT KICKING ABOUT, BE NICE TO GET IN TOUCH MAYBE WE CAN GET REUNION SORTED, LIVING IN EDINBURGH NOW WORKING AT ROYAL HIGHLAND SHOWGROUND IN EVENTS TEAM STILL FOLLOW GERS ALL OVER HAPPILY MARRIED TO ARLENE NO CHILDREN BUT STILL GOT TWO GIRLS FROM WHEN IN GERMANY JANINE AND NICOLE ALSO GRANDAD NOW LIKE PROB MOST OF US LOOK FOWARD TO HEARING FROM THOSE THAT REMEMBER ME BYDAND FOREVER
joined in 89 in fort dodd still serving wee 4 scots noo in fally
Just tumbled across sight. Will peruse it out of office hours!
Fit Like Eddie Murray here. Joined the regt Jan 87 in Hemer Still serving with 4 Scots now Mortar Platoon 2ic married to Sharon and have 3 Boys Sean, Matthew and Jamie.
Better know as 007. still soldiering on in kent.
RE: Roll of Honour East Meon & Langrish. Sir, Am trying to check date of birth of Private Percy Goddard, 1st Batallion, service number 5496165
Served in anti tanks and d coy
Bydand
Living in Glasgow
www.bydand.net for Ex Gordons !!
trying to find some old friends
Just passing through!
Hi everybody,now you have my Email address get clicking,would love to hear from any ex Mil Band members from 1963 Kenya- 1967 Germany.Incidentally,I was formerly known as Seivwright,Percussionist.
Hi all you ex members of Mil Band 1963-1970.Some of you might have known me as Seivwright.Nice to know so many still around,will have to have another re-union.Will register Email adress very soon.Have met:Mick Henderson,Jack Lamond,Dougie Macintosh,Andy Grant,Norrie Robertson,Jim Schroeder,Stan Gould,Bob Forsyth and Roger Williams.Been in touch with:Stevie Coventry,Fred Smith,Davy Ross,Larry Riddell,Mike Carton and Harry Shand.Sadly we said goodbye to Stevie Gordon who died end of last year. Hope everyone in good health? Catch you later.Pete
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Hi, To all the Gordon Highlanders I served with in Aberdeen;Edinburgh;Cyprus and back to Dover; I finished my service at Bisley at the Ranges. Just one question where have all Signals Guys gone; Come on Lads get the finger out get in touch. Yours Aye; Bydand
Looking for any of the guys that served with me in D coy and anti tanks, Andy Weatherill and Bill Leitch if you see this give me a call, Also like to see Mick Kelbie again. Called Mac McNeill or Micky then Great site Regards Mac McNeill
hello to all you ex Gordons its good to see that after many years the family spirit still lives on despite the passing of the years. Great to see such names as Pete Haywood and Bud Taylor who I did restricted privelages with in Kenya and Peter Pratt who I did manual labour with in Germany.Here's to all of you who served in the finest Regiment ever and special thanks to Pug Geerie who I've never met but has kept me up to date with the goings on concerning the Regiment. Yours Aye Jim.
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Just would like to say hello to anyone who remembers me. Started off in 43 plt D Coy, then went to the Recce Plt, B Coy finished with HQ Coy. Been in touch with Jim Dickson (Dixie) recently. ByDand
i served with the regimental military band at Ft George/belfast/singapore and would like to hear from any members of the milband who were with me at the time.
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Military band percussionist. Kenya 1963.Borneo 1965. Germany 1967-1970.
Hi To All Gordon Highlanders Just found this site and it has been a pure blast from the past so many names that i remember from Hemer John Gardiner(RP's) Davie Crawford(Combat Clerk)Stevie Freeman(signals) Pug and Danny Rossiter.I am still serving posted to Glasgow for my last six months with only one month to go. Anyone who remembers me drop me a line i would love to here from you back in Hemer i was known as Stewarty69 BYDAND FOREVER
my father william walker fraser.served in the gordon highlanders during the 39/45 war.i would like any info about him.
just to say hello to all those i served with,send me an e-mail if you remember me
Hi to all gordon highlanders i have been viewing the net for a few years now [ but still a novice ] and still see many names that i know glad to see so many still around i can not wait for the next gordon highlanders reunion any one any ideas ? KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK yours aye ivan r muckle
Joined the Regiment in Minden Germany. D Coy. Moved to the Signals Platoon in 1973.Was in the Signal Platoon until i left the Battalion in 1980. Now living in West lothian.
support company mortar platoon
Hi Trying to get in touch with any Gordon who remembers me Eck Thorburn also my brother in law Frank Cosgrove We were both in A coy in Pinewood Camp Troodos Cyprus Dover and Celle. Sadly Frank passed away two years ago He is sadly missed. If anyone recognises us get in touch. That includes any Gordon who wants to get in touch.Bydand.
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
NEW TO THIS SITE
would like to hear from some of old mates from minden cyprus ireland 72 and73 bydand
We are the best in the World. Sandy 55
Due to leave in April of this year
I have registered before but have changed my email address. I am in contact with quite a few ex Gordons , including Les Dunn ( ex CSM & RSM), and recently Peter Quail, but would like to track down Alec Park, who I said would either end up in Prison or the Police force!( Sorry Alec) I understand he went into the Met. I am also in touch with Barry Bennett and through him the Erskin brothers and Gerry Pilling (REME. Going back to Les Dunn, he is very well and of course hasnt changed a bit! He is still a gentleman and a privilage to have served with.
i joined in 68 from the cameronians and was in sp. coy[mortars]provost sgt.army recruiting sgt. wo/sgts mess [mess ceterer] A coy platoon sgt.& finally ration sgt. inbelfast.
I served in Malaya as a National Service section commander in D company based in Ayer Tekha, Mallaca.
anybody that knows me get in touch now living in stoke on trent
New email address. Fred Fraser and Willy McGill ex SP Coy are you out there?Let me know, Hughie (Shug)
This Soldier was my Father (now Deceased)
HI guys just found site anyone that knows me give me a ring (01463-791743) AYE YOURS JOCK
Hi, An Abstract Philosophical thought, Life is an Irony. Byeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
i served in d coy 41 plt in palace 42 plt in chester looking forward to hearing from anybody who knows me also anybody wishing to contact davy fisher who was in d coy 76 till 82 can do so through me bydand
living in oz
Nickname Bilko MT Platoon BY DAND
Any one Know were Dougie Thompson is?
SPENT MOST OF MY TIME IN THE SIGS PLOTOON, NOW LIVING IN WEST LOTHIAN.LOOK FORWARD TO HEARING FROM ANY EX SIGS PL.
I WAS A CPL IN Bcoy MILAN PLT WITH BIG JIM ARCH LIKE TO HERE FROM ANYONE WHO NEW ME. ALL THE BEST AND BYDAND GEORGE
I trained at the brig of don and was in Paardeberg platoon our officer was Gordon-Stewert.I serverd in Egp, Cyprus, and in Royal college at Shivenham, I also did a Para course with the ind paras.
I started in A coy at the Fort,went to Singapore in 1/3 pltn then the recce pltn.Back to the Fort and then Belfast and Chester. I hope all past and present Ex.Gordons are well.
Served in the Military Band in Edinburgh, Dover, Celle, Ft.George, Kenya, Edinburgh and Borneo.
Served in BAOR 1967 to 1970 Signals Platoon
Would like to hear from anyone who served at the same time as myself. (Bydand)
It was great to see some names from the past, i spent sometime in the Mortars during our period Fort George, Belin and Catterick. If you want info on Fallingbostel drop us a line.
still in touch with a few lads, but would like to hear from more of you. i live in montrose but work in aberdeen. spoke to donald boyne on the phone, meeting him in january for a pint, anyone else in ?
Get in touch if you know me or my wife Annette. Looking for Bins's phone number, can anyone help?
I served in the reserve for 9 years after being discharged in 1957
Anyone who knows me get in touch.
Dad, William George Gordon Brewster served in Singapore as a CQMS, and was a POW in Changi for 3 years. He died in 1998, in Insch, Aberdeenshire. I would like to know a little more about his service.
just a up date on my e mail address and to say hi to pug.
Started off in B Coy 20 Pl and stayed there till the end, now in the Highlanders as regimental rep at ITC catterick (feeling very old as sons of Ex Gordons come through)
Served in B Coy, Sigs & Mor PLs. Transferred to Royal Scots 1995 still serving on Long Service and waiting to be amalgamated again. Still a Gordon at heart, be glad to hear from anyone that remembers me. BYDAND.
i would like to get in contact with anybody who used to know me
I Did my primary training at Fort George. I then joined the 1st Battalion in Germany.
was a member of the drums and pipes under pipe major joe kerr,and drum major gren hall. was one of the nottingham lads in the band at that time. have discovered veno harpers e mail on here, and will be contacting him soon. would like to hear from any of the battalion who remembers me .
Living in north Essex.Family still in Turriff. Lucknow basic training. Salisbury, Dover, Celle. I would like to hear from anyone who remembers me, especially Neil Linden.
T.Q.M.S.W.O.2 James Leggat, He died peacefully in his sleep on Monday, 22nd November, 2004. He was with the Gordons in Africa, Sicily and on the D-Day landings. He was captured on the 11th June, 1944. He was later posted to Essen, Padderborn, Wuppertal and then we went to Guyana with the Black Watch. He served in Cyprus, at the Bridge of Don, Dover, Celle and when the regiment went to Kenya he was posted to Aberdeen. After Aberdeen he went to Edinburgh and his final posting was to Minden.
Ex "D" Coy Mong and MT Wallah !. Bored in Baghdad at the moment and came across this site. Be glad to hear from anyone who remembers me !
Just found this site. Was with the Gordons in N.I. Chester, Kirknewton, etc ..... finished at Fort George in 89. Would like to hear from anyone who knows me. Anyone knows the where abouts of Eric Kynoch. All replies will be answered. BYDAND YA BASS......
Really not sure about the dates. My Dad died in 1993 so I am uncertain of the dates. He played the drums and I think he was also the bugler?
Now with the MOD Guard service at Glencorse.Living in Jedburgh .
Now wi8th the MOD Guard service at Glencorse.Living in Jedburgh .
I would love to hear from anyone who remembers me. I was with 'C' Company Mortar Platoon. Midgetaylor78024! @aol.com Sept 59-Sept 66 would like to here from any mill band members. John Lovett Was in the drums and pipes during my stint with the Gordons, now living in Rosehearty and working out in Baku archibald milton jamieson hi would like too hear from anyone that knows me from officers mess or mt section. 1973 1976 army no 24231652 rank on leaveing L/CPL. WEBMASTER'S Note: 11/2007. E-mail address is updated to: amj27milton @ yahoo.co.uk Alan Stewart (Stu) Hope all are well and maybe hear from some of you soon. Norrie Donald Currently working at RHQ The Highlanders, Viewfield Road Aberdeen. (01224) 318174 RON MELDRUM A CHANGE OF E MAIL ADDRESS. HAVE ALREADY REGISTERED. SAME AS BEFORE, THIS IS MY DAUGHTERS MAIL ADDRESS SO MIGHT TAKE AWHILE TO ANSWER.
I was held in Singapore by the japs for three years, has anyone a recoerd of my enlistment? or has anyone some papers or lists of my regiment. My heart is weary with time and memories, my love goes out to all Gordons and their families. Your truly, George Hutchison Moffat Born Dundee Scotland. Residing in Kelowna B.C. Canada Tom Morrice
Served in D Coy 42 PL then Milan PL then joined MT PL looking to get in contact with old friends that served in delta company and MT platoon
Posting this for my dad who can be reached through my e-mail address. He was on the Burma Railway and in Changi. He is still alive and kicking at the age of 89! E.Craig
I am trying to find info about my fathers time with the 6th Gordons during WW1 and would be delighted with any details you can let me have
Served A "Champion" Coy until it formed into Waterloo coy in Berlin continued service with the Highlanders until Feb 2001 now working for BP in dyce still living in the NE bydand!!
Came across this site and remembered that I had a schoolfriend who was/is in the Gordon Highlanders. His name is Gordon Ross, from Felling, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, who would have joined in about may/june 1975. I am trying to arrange a reunion for our school year, as it will be 30 years since we left school, in 2005. Anyone know Gordon, please give him my e-mail address and ask him to get in touch. Thank you.
Trying to contact Leslie Firth. Your email address:- firth91.fsnet.co.uk is not being accepted. Is it correct. Would also be very interest to hear from any ex members of the Military Band. Regards to all Gordons.
Left the Regiment as Band Sergeant in 1962 to attend a student bandmasters course at the Royal Military School of Music, Kneller Hall. On completing the course was appointed Bandmaster of the 'Welch Regiment' in 1965. In 1969,on the ammalgamation of the 'Welch Regiment' and the 'South Wales Borders' was appointed Bandmaster of the new regiment 'The Royal Regiment of Wales'. finally retiring from the army in 1973 after 27 years service.
Hi all, If any one knows me get in touch.
I am looking in the faint hope that someone can remember my Grandfather who served with the Gordons in WW2. His name is Patrick Lafferty and he played drums in the pipe band, thanks in advance.
LOOKING FOR A REUNION SO I CAN MEET UP AND SWING THE LANTERN ON A FEW SAND BAGS
HI to all the 42plt D coy .I served in chester,kirknewton,belize then back to kirknewton good times when in 42plt robbie66, pug, and fanny campbell also when in antitanks {wing nut}peter mcarnity yak ect.BAYDAND TO ALL 1ST BN GORDON HIGHLANDERS ONCE A GORDON ALLWAYS A GORDON.
Best wishes to all the Jocks on the registry from, 42 pl' D coy
Ex B Coy Would like to hear from anyone who remembers me
hi to anyone that knows me. Who out there is looking for two hands E - Mail above The following entries have been transferred from the previous edition of the Registry... Full Name: JIM MORRISOM CommentsHi there Fergie !! Fermers due up in the summer for a bender...i've sent you a e-mail , hope you get it ok ! catch up with you later ok bud ,,,BYDAND
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