CAN YOU HELP
I often get request for help with certain subjects that I cannot answer, which I am sure that someone out there has the answer to, or knows someone that does. So this page will be used for that purpose with the hope that you may be able to pass on your knowledge and assist with the information required.
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I am looking for anyone that may have known the following FOM policemen:- Arthur Cecil Stopher, Francis Gerard Howell, ASP Burnett, Captain Roderick "Bill" Cowan, Police Lieutenent RO Donald James Barbs
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I am researching an ambush by 30 CT’s of a Land Rover & Recovery Vehicle which occurred on Boxing Day 1956, at mile 98 on the road between Manchis and Bentong. They were heading back to Mentakab. A REME S/Sgt and 7 soldiers from 6 Bn Malay Regiment were killed, and three wounded, one of these was S/Sgt Harris’s 15 year old son. Can anyone tell me what Units were stationed in this area or anything about the ambush. Bill Ashby member@hisbunker.freeserve.co.uk |
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I have been reading through your website with great interest and I notice that you have used articles from the press. I am a Journalist from Newmarket, Suffolk researching for an article that I am writing on the Malayan Emergency and a medal that was posthumously awarded to one of the towns local residents. I would be very grateful if you or someone else from your organisation could share some information to help me write the article. As I understand it, many veterans have been campaigning for recognition, or for medals that should have been awarded in the conflict, is this correct? You may have seen in the news, medals were awarded last week in Norwich to some veterans, but I have been told that the presentation of the Pingat Jasa Malaysia, service medal was not approved by the Foreign Commonwealth Office for quite a while, indeed, I have spoken to the soldiers family, and they weren't even aware they were entitled to a medal of any kind. Also, would you know of any other war heroes in Newmarket or surrounding villages who may have won awards from the 'emergency' in the past? (I appreciate this is a long shot!) When I have finished the article I would also be more than happy to send you the link, and perhaps you can add it to your web page, with a link to our web page? Kind regards, Robert-James Andrews, Reporter, Newmarket Journal: contact webmaster |
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Please help we are trying to find anyone who Knew of Corporal Albert Howitt, Royal Army Service Corp was first in the transport and then in air despatch. He lived with his family in Petaling Jaya 1959/60, but was last posted to Singapore were he tragically died in a troop carrier plane accident in 1961. We are looking for any information to share as a family. Trevor Howitt Howitthawk@aol.com |
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I wonder if you would be kind enough to put out an appeal for me, asking if any members have any information about the jungle forts in Malaya. To explain. While serving with the Malay Police during the emergency I was for 8/9 month in 1954/55 the commander of Fort Brooke , a bamboo stockade situated i high in the mountains north of The Cameron Highlands. There was ten or eleven of these jungle forts, all of which, because their remoteness and inaccessibility, were supplied by air drop, involving not only the R AF, but also air dispatchers from 55 Company RASC. With having wrote a book 'The Jungle Beat ' which was published some years ago , and is a true account of my time spent on jungle operations, I now hope , if I can obtain enough supporting information ,photographs etc to write a book about the little known jungle forts, and the important role they played during the emergency. Although it was the SAS that usually operated from them , other Regiments also did . A unit of The West Yorks operated from Fort Brooke during my time there plus Gurkhas, Malaya Regiments and Police Jungle Companies. So should any members of photographs etc of any of the jungle forts, I would appreciate if they would kindly email me .
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shows supplies being air dropped into Fort Brooke. Thank you. Roy Follows royfollows@dsl.pipex.com
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I am trying to trace my late Fathers footsteps in his military career. I wondered if you may be able to help direct me to a starting point? All I know is that he was a PVT in the Parachute Regiment (13th Battalion) (I have his service number) during the second world war. I know he was stationed throughout North Africa and also during his later years, I believe during 1944 - 47 he was in Java, Borneo, Singapore & Malaya. He then went to the Cheshire Regiment at Preston, Lancs before he was discharged in 1952. I know from family discussions that for some reason he spent some time in a Prison of War Camp somewhere in Malaysia, I am told that, in an unprecedented event, his entire regiment mutinied as they were being asked to stay in such diabolical conditions, at a time when the war had just ended and they were all looking forward to coming home. This event led them all being placed under house arrest and effectively imprisoned and they were then looked after by Japanese Soldiers, who were effectively prisoners themselves!! I am also told that The British Government of the day disbanded them and it was during his time in this prison that he caught Malaria and a lot of his chums fell desperately ill. This whole story sounds so bizarre I want to try and find out more about this event. Anything you can do to help me find some sort of staring point would be of great help. I am guessing that I will need to apply to the Army Personnel Centre in Glasgow first of all?? Tony Davison |
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I am writing on behalf of my husband, Mr Harry
Langley. He was in Malaya from 1957 to 1959. He was in the Kings Own
Scottish Borders 17th Kurka Division. He was a cook in the officers mess,
is their any body out there remember him if so he would love to here from
you. It would be a lovely surprise as I haven't told him I have done this.
His army No.23387808, and he came from Braintree, Essex.
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ii there anyone
out there that remembers my father DAVID DENYER and my uncle VICTOR DENYER
? they served in the 1st BN ROYAL HAMPSHIRES REGT. SIGNAL PLATOON MALAYSIA
1966 i would dearly love to hear from anyone if they have any info about
them many thanks AUDREY DERRY
flysgirl@hotmail.co.uk
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Would like to make contact with any member of 1. Troop.
32. Sqn Royal Engineers who served in Borneo 65. 66. or at Ripon between
64 and 69. Perhaps a reunion could come from it if there are any of us
left.
Tony Lyon tonylyon@btinternet.com
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John Cock (Cook/Cooke/Cox?) was in the medical corps stationed in Lio Matoh and Bario, Sarawak, Borneo, for about 5 months in the 1960s during the confrontation with Indonesia.
5 or 6 years later, John Cock’s brother came to Long Kerong in hope of finding John’s son, but he was also told that it had been a mistake and that there was no child. George is now married and has 5 children, ranging from a very capable and conscientious daughter in Form 6 to a 6 year old son who has just started school this year.
We would be grateful to hear from anyone who thinks they may have information. Karen Palmer rogerkaren@brunet.bn
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My father, Major Denis O Faulkner QORWK, served in Malaya approx 1953/1955 and took some cine film which I have now had transferred onto DVD. There are two jungle patrols featuring A company 1st Royal Hampshire Regiment in 1954. I also have a letter from a Sergeant J Wiles returning some 20 negatives of the patrol and would therefore like to contact him or anyone else in the patrol. There is also a film of a Queens Birthday Parade in Malaya in 1954 although I cannot identify the various regiments taking part. If any of these are of interest to anyone out there please could they contact me via webmaster as you suggest to avoid spam emails. I have today sent a copy of the DVD to The Royal Hampshire Regiment Museum and the QORWK Museum. Mrs Henrietta Taylor webmaster@nmbva.co.uk I am delighted to at last be able to confirm that I am in touch with someone from the Royal Hampshire’s A Company who is in my father’s cine film of a jungle patrol taken in Malaya in May 1955. He has given me the names of all those in the film and I hope to contact the rest through him in the next month. It means a lot to me to have achieved this after first finding the cine films over two years ago. It has also been a pleasure to hear from others who had served there and for whom I understand the film has provided some happy memories. Mrs Henrietta Taylor |
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Royal Signals. Pass Out Parade Photograph 1965
For a very long time now I have been trying to
obtain a copy of my Pass-Out parade photograph. Can anyone please help? I
joined the Royal Signals around Nov. 1964 and passed out with 7 Troop, 1
Squadron, 11th Signal Regiment at Helles Barracks, Catterick around
February 1965. Do you have a photograph that "Could Be"
the one that I search for which you could send to me? Best regards to all.
Derek (Chippy) Wood.
derekcwood@troyuk.fsnet.co.uk
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my dad john
Samson Roberts served with south Wales borderers in Malaya about 1956, he
has passed away but i would like people who served with him to contact me,
as I am interested in what his life was like back then, thanks David
Roberts
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I am developing a TV series looking
at the history of insurgencies, for possible broadcast in the UK and USA. We
will be tracing the history back from Iraq to Malaya. I am keen to talk to
Malaya veterans who would be willing to talk about their experiences. In
particular, if there are veterans who have young relatives in the forces (or
who have recently served) in Iraq and/or Afghanistan I would be especially
keen to talk to them. Richard Fabb |
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My name is Seraya Rogers and I am trying to find out
the history of my father who was in the Federation of Malayan Police
Force. He was from England and ex- Palatine Police. He served 15 years
over in Malaya during the Emergency and I think he was ranked O.C. his
Authority card number was 433 - Anthony Noel Rogers.
He was in charge at different times in Penang,
Merdeka and many other States. There was a State that he was in, that the
Malay police refused to work because the British guy who was in charge was
making too many mistakes and my father was called in. He arrived in camp
and worked along side the local Malay police and earned their respect and
trust. He got the camp back on line. There was a book written and this
story was in the book but another British Police Officer took the praise
for his actions and the incorrect name was published. This man falsely
accepted the praise and my father very quietly carried on his duties and
moved on to his next task, he was not interested in 'fanfare' and didn't
have to prove anything. The Malays were going out in the jungle and
getting slaughtered because of poor management from the previous O.C ,
that is why my father was called in. I will not mention the person's name
who was published because I think it would open up a 'can of worms'.
My dad also was in charge in Kota Baru (sorry for
incorrect spelling), he spoke fluent Malay and Arabic, the locals always
said he sounded like a proper Malay not an English speaking Malay. He was
also the body guard of Sir Richard Templer and the Sultan of Brunei.
My father was one of the very few who was offered
permanent citizenship and residency after the emergency. My mother was
over in Malay with him at the same time (Maye Rogers) and my older sister
Zarinah was born in K.B.
My father passed away in 1988 in New Zealand, where
he is survived by his wife and the three of us girls.
Unfortunately I did not ask very much about what
his life was like in the police whilst during the emergency and what he
did (prior to his death) and I would like to find out how to get some of
that information please.
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I would like to hear from anyone who might have known my father James
Henry Dobson. He was from Hull east Yorkshire and a member of the Royal
engineers between 1956 - 1959. He was sent to Malaysia during this time and
worked on the ferry in Butterworth on troop transportation. He was then send
inland to Penang, but not sure about the name of the army base name. My wife and I are due to travel to Penang later next month and would love to hear from anyone who might have known my father. Many Thanks. email darren33uk@yahoo.com |
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I am researching my fathers service history. He served in the East
Yorks joining in India in 1942, he has Malaya on his GSM and has the
Burma star. Can you please contact anyone involved in the East Yorks to
contact me if they Know
Carl William Francis McManus
He came back to the UK in 1950 and served up until 1969, ending up as
WO11 IN THE RCT.
Many thanks
Will McManus QGM, Son
willmcmanus@btinternet.com
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I am writing this email from behalf of Col (R) Azzam Hanif Mohd Ghows,
author of the book "The Malayan Emergency 1948-1960 Revisited, A Pictorial
History". Details of the book are available at this website
http://malayan-emergency.blogspot.com/ .
The author is on currently on a new project, which as the subject of
this email suggests, is regarding the communists insurgency in the period
from 1960 to 1990.
We are actually looking for pictures of the period in time, of British
troops, especially gurkhas and possibly pictures of them in Johor (the
Pontian landing). The author and the publisher of the book would like to
purchase these pictures at a negotiable price. Therefore, we need your
kind help as the secretary of NMBVA, in this matter to spread the word
around amongst your peers.
Your kind assistance in this matter is highly regarded and we
appreciate all help that you can provide.
Kind regards,
Syed Khalid Aljuned
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I am trying to
find out any information you have on the East Yorkshire 1st
I came across your site while doing some research on my father, who was
in the Royal Artillery stationed in Malaya in December 1948, at Port
Dickson. His name is Captain L.C.Hinton MBE., RA, and he was at Force
Ferret as part of the Malay Regiment of the RA at Port Dickson, Malaya. He
lost touch with my mother, Clara Helena, when I was six months old (I was
born in Burma) and sadly she was then shipped to England. Any news would
be very welcome, as I am trying to build a family tree for my children,
and would love to have some details of my father, who knew about me at the
time and was hoping for my mother and myself to join him in Malaya.
Hoping you can help,
regards, Jeanne
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Battalion from
1954 - 1956 for my father in law. He served as a signaller in this
regiment and is looking for any information or any contacts you have on
the A,B,C or D companies during these 2 years.
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My wife is trying to trace her biological father.
His name is/was Reginald Walters, he served in the Notts & Derby Foresters
during the Second World War.
He must have spent some time in Great Yarmouth in
June 1945 as my wife was born in March 1946 as a result of a relationship
with my mother-in-law.
I do know there was a scandal surrounding him in
Nottingham where I believe he and his wife (not my mother-in-law) were
accused of killing and disposing of the body of their new-born child. It
apparently made headlines in the Daily Mirror at the time.
If anyone out there knows if Reginald is still alive
and where he is living or if they know of his family, my wife would be
eternally grateful.
regards
David Johnson
insptubbs666@tesco.net
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I am an old boy of the King's School, Gloucester and in the process
(together with the school's history department) of researching the former
members of the school who lost their lives in the two world wars and are
listed on the school's war memorial. One of those listed is Gunner
1134123 Eric Lawrence Dance, 516 battery, 178 Field regiment Royal
Artillery. He died on 16th September, 1945 at Gemas. The
circumstances of his death are rather strange in that it appears from the
178th Field regiment war diary that he was involved in a shooting incident
between members of the battery. I would be grateful to hear from anyone who
served with 178 Field Regiment, or who has any knowledge of the incident.
Because the details of his death are somewhat sensitive, I can assure you
that I will be very careful how the incident is written-up, and have no wish
to dishonour the memory of any of those involved. Bob Brunsdon rougelapin@madasafish.com |
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My father passed away recently and I have found his soldiers service
book and discharge letter. I do not have any photographs of his time in
the 13/18 Royal Hussars. he served in Malaya between 1949 and 1951. my
fathers name is Mr Anthony Weller. I know he was sent over there on the
Dilwara ship. his number was 22195947 he was an assault trooper but this
is all I know. I would love to find any of his comrades if there are still
some around and i would love to find some photos if any body has any with
my father on them. It would mean a great deal to me if i could find out
more about my father's early years.
many thanks
regards
Mrs Burdett
mondeomel@yahoo.com
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I am very interested in your website, as I spent a
great deal of my childhood on various Rubber Estates surrounded by barbed
wire, and protected by SCs. Searchlights, and visits by The Police and
Army. Estates I lived on were Badenoch, near Alor Setar, but mainly Tuan
Mee, Kuala Selangor. Armoured cars, Father always armed, endless fear of
being ambushed, and hearing of deaths of friends. I went to school on
Penang Hill. All of this compounded a very interesting start to life
between the ages of 7 - 11.
If any of your members remember these estates please
ask them to contact me.
AM Poushkine (aka Aitken Quack)
poush@onetel.net
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Hi, my name is
Hanim, from
Taiping,
Malaysia. I wondered if you might be able to help. I am searching for,
ex-corporal – RASC, William Derek and his friend, Eric
Rainford. If anyone knows these people and knows how I can get in
contact with them can you please email
mma-pu3@yahoo.com I am desperate to know where they are now. Your
assistance and cooperation is highly appreciated.
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I am hoping you can help me, I lived in
Singapore around 1967, my father was in the RAOC.
I have been trying for years to find photos of
the area I lived, I lived in 9f Essex block,chipbee Estate Holland
village.
I have many many memories of the place, I was 9
at the time and used to hang around with the local kids.
I remember the music, the food, I remember one
dish that was called "I think" Meehoon soup.
It was very nice, and to this day I still can
not find the recipe.
If you or any one else can help me find photos,
I will be very thankful.
Thank you Christopher James.
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PROPAGANDA LEAFLETS FROM MALAYAI am a collector and researcher of propaganda warfare leaflets, with my area of interest focusing on Malaya. I am currently working on an illustrated book about leaflets of the Malayan Emergency (1948-1960) and wish to get in touch with veterans who may wish to share personal experiences, photographs, leaflets or other related materials from this period. I can be contacted at benseet@yahoo.com Thank you, Benjamin Seet |
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Searching for Frederick Walker Jackson
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I am looking for a photograph of the remembrance day
in 1952. it shows 4 service men who represented their country and it shows
the sultan of Perak laying the wreath. I have tried every outlet that I
have been given without success
It was in the Lancashire Evening Telegraph in
November 1952 but the copy in the library is not good enough to reproduce,
also looking for a guy who was in Malaya and lived in Colne he was called
Tommy
Thank you
eileensandham@tiscali.co.uk
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My name is Peter
O'Reilly I was in the 1st btn Royal Scots Fusiliers from late 1954-56. I
was stationed at Ipoh, then went to Jalong tinggi with 8 platoon C
company. I would like to find some old pals from that time. William
McIver, Mick Getthins, William Kearney, and George McIlvanney. I also
remember a Davie Bennie. If anyone knows these people and knows how I can
get in contact with them can you please email
LibraGem06@aol.com.
I use my granddaughters computer. Thanks.
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I am a fourth year MA: Modern History
university student who is searching for National Service veterans of the
Malayan Emergency for the purpose of conducting historical interviews. The
interviews are part of a "skills project" I am compiling to explore the
experiences of National Servicemen in Malaya during the emergency. As such I
am hoping to find 6 to 8 veterans who would be willing to give a roughly
hour long interview about their experiences for my "skills project". If you
can help me in any way or point me in the right direction I would be very
appreciative. I can be contacted via email at
j.d.harley@rhul.ac.uk , Thanks
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i am trying to trace anyone who would remember my grandad cyril seaton.
Unfortunately he died in 1963 so we know very little information however I
do know that he was stationed in changi singapore in 1956 because my
grandmother gave birth to my dad and his twin brother there!. My
grandmother thought she had sun stroke and out popped 2 babies. I f anyone
can remember this could you please contact me at
seaton05@aol.com
. My father is desperate to learn something of his father.
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HELLO. I AM TRYING TO FIND OUT ABOUT MY
FATHERS DAYS IN MALAYA ,HIS NAME WAS FREDERICK JOHN JACKMAN (SERGEANT) I
HAVE A PHOTO OF THE " 12 INFANTRY W,K,S,P, R,E,M,E," AT GUNONG, PANJANG
CAMP, IPOH, PERAK, SEPT 1956,
HIS TIME IN MALAYA WAS FROM 1955 TO 1958, HIS
TRADE IN REME WAS A S,M,K,R, ANY INFO MOST WELCOME,
THANKYOU,
PAUL JACKMAN.
PJ004Q8949@BLUEYONDER.CO.UK
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Do you remember Records Office Nee Soon 1948. Although with RASC we had
many other clerks from various Corps and Regiments attached to us.
I have tried to get photos of the camp and Nee Soon village but have
lost all that I had.
Often met up with RASC 799 Compnay who were stationed nearby.
Shipped from UK on Dunera returned on Orbita.
Tony Rider nva@eurobell.co.uk
Torquay
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Hello fellow members in UK I am seeking aerial photos of Terendak
Garrison, Penang Garrison in fact any at all of our time in in Malaya/Malayasia
Singapore Borneo etc for a major refurbishment of our local RSL (our
equivalent to the British Legion) please contact me at this address or by
mail 131 Bains Rd morphett Vale SA Australia. John Plenty State Secretary South Australia and Northern Territory. jaympee@bigbutton.com.au |
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I am an associate member of the 656 Squadron
Association, as was my father, and I have found them very helpful in
tracing my father's service in Malaya. However, having found your
Association on the web I was wondering if your members could help me in
tracing the circumstances regarding my Father. He was in the RAF, Sergeant
520515 Charles (Charlie) Hill and served at RNAS Sembewang between July
1951 and March 1952. He was attached to 1907 flight of 656 AOP Squadron.
On 13 March 1952 he was passenger in
Auster VF 576, piloted by Staff Sergeant "Happy" Gay of the Army Air
Corps, when the aircraft crashed near the Kulai Besar Estate. The pilot
was killed and Dad was seriously injured. He was eventually found the
next morning and taken to BMH Singapore. Dad always told me he was found
by the Gurkhas and conveyed by them to the Hospital. This is the only
memory he had, or ever shared with me, of the accident.
I was wondering if any of your members
remember the incident and can confirm that the Gurkhas found him, and if
so, what unit found him
I am also trying to contact a Tom Browning,
who is compiling a history of aircraft involved in the Malaya Emergency,
and a Sharom Ahmed of the Malayan Historical Group, who have traced a
number of lost aircraft in the jungle of Malaya. Their email addresses I
have are wrong.
I have found your website very helpful and
interesting and would recommend the 656 Squadron Association website to
your members. www.656squadron.org
I am happy for members to contact me direct
at andrew.hill370@ntlworld.com
or 01329 512447.
Thank you for your attention,
Andrew Hill
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My cousin Richard Moore Galbraith was killed in a helicopter crash in Borneo in 1965 aged 18 while serving with the RAF. He left behind a wife from Newcastle called April and a baby daughter called June. Richard’s father and my father were brothers. We went to school together and ran about together. It is only recently that I found out Richard’s families names and so I am using the internet to try to trace them. If anyone knows where I can get in touch with them to say hello, please contact me at lozandfloz@ntlworld.com Laurence Galbraith |
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I would like to hear from anyone who knew of my grandfather. Arthur
Roy Edwards, born 1902 served in Burma and was stationed at Colchester
Barracks England in and around 1927. He married a Portsmouth girl (Lottie
Lynch) and after the war returned to Portsmouth where he spent the rest of
his life until his death in 1984.
I would love to hear from anyone who may have any information on my
grandfather.
Caroline
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I lived with my parents in a small
timber house beside the police station in Layang Layang, 1955-56.Dad was
in charge of the police and mum used to make cups of tea etc for the many
British army in the district.
Dads
Name: Ray Toner
Mums Name: Tess
Regards
their son, John. I spent several knights in the cells when the place got
shot-up. Remember going to a party at a planters house in the APC "The
Hearse" with the army.
Would love to hear from someone. Dad
passed away but mum is 93 and going strong,
Regards,
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Im looking to find information on my
fathers brother and would like any information that you could offer, as
there is different listing into the date of when he was killed. His
details were Number 22307386 Pte Davies R J of the 1st Battalion
Worcestershire regiment. He was killed during the Malayan emergency
between 1950 -51.
Thanks for your time,
Kind regards.
Sgt P Davies. Coldm
Gds
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I became aware of this website from
an article I read in the Wellington Weekly News (24/08/05) written by
Trevor Morgan.
My father David Michael Manning
served in Malaya from 4 Feb 1954 to 2 Feb 1956. I have his discharge
papers and can tell you that he was in the Somerset Light Infantry and that
his Army number was 22990602. He served as an Medical orderly.
Unfortunately he passed away in
August 1998 and had never really spoken about his army days. I would like
to find out as much as possible about his time in Malaya, and maybe make
contact with some of his former comrades.
I have his Service Medal with a
Malaya band on the ribbon which is very special to me, but more
information would be so important to me. Could you possibly point me in
the right direction to try and find out more about my dad?
I understand that you must get a lot
of similar inquiries, but any help would be greatly appreciated.
Kind regards
Nick Manning
webmaster@nmbva.co.uk
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Were you a prisoner of the Japanese in Kuching or Jessleton between 1942 and 1945? If so did you know a Mr. Don Tuxford or his son George Tuxford, who was at the time about 9 years old? If so, could you please ring, Mr John McAulay on 01226 717419.
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I am a serving British Army Medical Officer currently attached to the Royal Brunei Armed Forces. I am researching the history of the RBAF’s Medical Service, and that of its predecessor, the Royal Brunei Malay Regiment (RBMR). In particular I am interested in finding out about Maj (later Col) John Gerard Moran OBE RAMC, who served with the RBMR/RBAF as a medical officer from 1963 until his death in 1992. I wondered if any of your members might have served with him. I understand that prior to serving with the RBMR he was attached to 99 Gurkha Brigade.
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Hello,
My name is Ralph Tatton Jones the third. I am named after my
Grandfather Ralph Tatton Jones Sr who was born in Liverpool, England. I
saw your message on this web site and thought I would respond to you. I
have no idea if we are related just because we are both Tatton-Jones. My
Grandfather died in 1952 in Decatur, Georgia USA. He came to Canada from
Liverpool in 1917 and ended up being the Editor of the Atlanta
Constitution newspaper in Atlanta Georgia from 1947 to 1950. I live in
Georgia in the states.I have many Aunts and sisters who's names are also
Tatton- Jones. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions.
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I am looking for info/pictures
during the Malayan Emergency of my mother who was an actress/comedian in
1953 with the Brian Reece Show from England. Apparently they were there
entertaining the troops and I am extremely interested in collecting any
photos of these shows with the troops. Any info may help in my search if
you have any....maybe you know of someone else who can help???
Thank you,
Noel Cobbett
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I am trying to find any information that may be out there about Ralph Heaton, my Granddad's twin brother, who was in Malaya (and who knows where else!) between late 1944 and 1946. Prior to being in the Far East he was in France, we think he was in Caen a couple of days after D Day. At that time he was in the South Nottinghamshire Hussars, but we are pretty sure he changed units before being redeployed to the F/E. He hardly talked about it and as such we don't have much to go on. We know that he was in Ipoh at some stage because there was a photograph taken of him with some children there. Also we know that his role was to 'take out' the Japanese without using rifles if possible. We also know that at one stage they were going through the jungle in pairs, one with a radio and one with a rifle. He mentioned both Wingate and Slim to my Granddad, but didn't give a context. Any information would be gratefully received as we'd love to find out where he went and what he did. Thanks very much, |
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Hello, I am
looking to find any ex 4th hussars that served in Malaya from 1948 to
1951. My father( passed away 1992) served with A,HQ and D Sqdns and I
would to make contact with anyone that may have known him. All 4th hussars
are welcome to contact me, as I am researching the regiment during its
tour there. My father was : Sgt E.J.Brenchley 19034874 4th Hussars. my
father is standing , second from left. Next to tall Sgt Dave Lockwood
(passed away in may).
thank you.
john brenchley
67 third
avenue
gillingham
kent
england
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| Hello, I have a number of photos taken during 1948 in the Malay States (Port Dickson, Seremban, Penang). I believe these photos were taken by my Uncle Ralph Cooper. A couple of samples are attached the titles reflect the inscriptions on the reverse. I would be very interested if anyone can help me identify more information. webmaster@nmbva.co.uk |
At Port Dickson , Peter Cooper (left) Possibly Ralph Cooper (centre) Tony Smith (right)
On parade at Seremban, possibly Ralph Cooper
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Hi, I wonder if you
will be able to assist me on a particular matter, i.e. do you know
anything about John P. Dally, a Police officer who served in Malaya
before the 2nd WW. He organised a guerrilla force known as
Dalforce or at times as Dally's Desperados after Malaya fell to
Imperial Japan. This group was disbanded after Singapore
surrendered to the Japanese and Dally escaped to Sumatra where he was
subsequently caught and imprisoned as a POW. He survived
the imprisonment. He was also a rugby player, I think representing
Perak in the HMS Malaya Cup tournament. I am very interested to
know what happened to him after the war....or is it possible for you
to let him know where I could direct this enquiry. Thank you.
Regards. NPK
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Trying to trace a Sgt
McEwan who served in Singapore from about 1948 to 1950. We think
he then went onto Malaya.
We know he
was a big man well over 6 foot tall, with a mop of ginger hair.
Unfortunately
all details, service number and regiment have been lost, and so have
the photographs that we had.
Would like
to trace his whereabouts, or at least be able to visit his grave
should he be dead.
Yours
sincerely
Mrs B Hobbs
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Do
you have any information or know where I could find information on
Geoff Bradley of the Green Howards regiment. I am aware that he did
serve in the 1939 – 45 conflict. Any information u could forward to
me would be gratefully received.
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| I’m
trying to track down anyone who knew my father, was served with REME in
Kuala Lumpur in the early 1950s. His name was Sgt Albert Edward Hollands
but he was known as Eddie and my mother (Phyllis) and I joined him in
1952 and stayed till 1954 when we came home to the UK. Sadly, he died in
the mid-1970s but I am trying to trace any friends or relatives of his.
Unfortunately, he didn’t talk a
lot about his past so I haven’t got very much to go on other
than he was a proud Scot
(born in Edinburgh 1915) and was a POW during WW2.
Thank you for any help you can give me. webmaster@nmbva.co.uk (nee Hollands) |
| Dear Sir, I have been asked by Supt.
Azil Mohd Noor, who lives in Sabah, to try and trace a Col Dobree, or
Dobrey, he wasn't sure of the spelling. This gentleman was in Borneo
helping the local native population make things as tough for the
Japanesse as possible Supt noors fathers name was Lt Mohd Noor Bin Abdul
Rani. He thinks that Col Dobree is or was a dairy farmer in Hollcombe,
and he traveled to Sabah a year or so ago to try and trace his old
comrades but Supt Noor, was not in Sabah when he visited and didn't find
out about the visit until sometime later hence he as asked me to try and
trace this gentleman. If you could post this on your web page or
if you could give me any pointers as to how i may proceed with my search
i would be grateful. to contact me email webmaster@nmbva.co.uk many thanks Jayne. |
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I am trying to find my Uncle - Norman King - or his family. My father, Harold Charles King died many years ago and was estranged from his brother Norman. I have the opportunity to travel to England next year and would like to contact any immediate descendants. In order to trace him I need a birth date and some history. My father was born in Benoni in South Africa on 17.5.1914. I suspect that Norman may have been born in England and he is younger than dad. Their father was Percy King who had changed his name from Rowbottom. Norman's mother is Ethel Mary and I believe her maiden name may have been Brinkley. My father served in the British Police in Palestine and we believe that Norman received a Field Commission as a Brigadier in Malaysia. Can you assist? thanks |
This is the son of Bill cooper. I'm trying
to contact anyone
who served with my father (Sherwood Foresters). I know he
served in Malaya Singapore and was stationed at Colchester
nick for a time with his cousin Mick Reeves.
Please contact me on the email above with any information.
Many thanks
I'm very interested in finding out about the following soldier who died of his wound 23 July 1916 aged 26,his name is Sergeant Thomas Henry Britton MM 8996 of the 1st Battalion Devonshire Regiment, He's the son of the late William John and Emma Jane Britton 9 Granby St, Plymouth. Can you give me any history about him or where he died or where can I go to find out info about him???
Yours Faithfully
Derek Crowe webmaster@nmbva.co.uk
Thank you James Creasey webmaster@nmbva.co.uk
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I have been trying to find (with not much luck) guys who were in Malaya with my uncle, Vic Visagie. He was killed in action when my Mom was only 13 so she does not remember much about him. I hope someone can help. I have already tried posting on the C Sqdn website. Gwen Raikes
Regards Brent Lang webmaster@nmbva.co.uk
Bill Youngson
website www.yinscollegesworldwide
Hi I am trying to trace any ex servicemen from the Royal Hampshire Regiment that served with my dad in Malaya. it's his 70th birthday soon and it would be lovely to give him some contacts to catch up with.His name is Frank George Barrow, service no 22667735 he enlisted at Winchester in June 1952. looking at old photos he seems to have been at FARELF, TRAINING CENTRE, KOTA TINGGI AND HE WAS ON BOARD SS DUNERA DEC - JAN 53/54.HE HAS PHOTOS FROM BENTONG 1954, WITH MATES NAMED TICH SPIDER, JORDY BIG ED, ERNIE.I THINK HE WAS IN MALAYA 1953- 1955. I HOPE SOMEONE CAN HELP AS HE OFTEN TALKS OF HIS TIME THERE. PLEASE EMAIL WITH ANY INFO
Did you serve with the platoon (of volunteers) we formed in \'63 to support the Royal Leicester\'s in Borneo ?
I am trying to get our unit recognised in the list of units in the Confrontation on the \'The war against Sukarno\' web page, and will need more details. Afraid my memory for detail is fading as the years go by. David McAlister
I was the platoon commander for most of this time, and can offer any help required. I visited Kemabong (where we were stationed for about a month in Feb 64) in 2002. It had hardly changed, except that there is now electricity, a telephone and a footbridge across the river where we had a ferry. I have photos of both periods. Peter Barker
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