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| Subject: Re: Medal for BAOR 10/2/2014, 23:30 | |
| Don`t you mean Major-General Sir Douglas Anthony Kendrew KCMG CB CBE DSO***.Jim |
| | | brum FM
Number of posts : 2808 Age : 83 Localisation : Sandbach Cheshire Cap Badge : RA/QOH Places Served : JLRRA (Hereford) Nienburg Paderborn Colchester Munster Maresfield (Cyprus) Hohne Hemer Op Banner x4 Woolwich Registration date : 2010-03-02
| Subject: Re: Medal for BAOR 10/2/2014, 23:33 | |
| Just looking at a piece of WW2 archive footage and some PRONTO types are erecting aerials. Their shoulder titles say "Royal Corps of Signals". Bit long - winded, I thought. | |
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| Subject: Re: Medal for BAOR 10/2/2014, 23:37 | |
| It changed to Royal Signals in the early 50s. |
| | | brum FM
Number of posts : 2808 Age : 83 Localisation : Sandbach Cheshire Cap Badge : RA/QOH Places Served : JLRRA (Hereford) Nienburg Paderborn Colchester Munster Maresfield (Cyprus) Hohne Hemer Op Banner x4 Woolwich Registration date : 2010-03-02
| Subject: Re: Medal for BAOR 10/2/2014, 23:45 | |
| I should bloody well think so too ! | |
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| Subject: Re: Medal for BAOR 11/2/2014, 00:14 | |
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| | | jimsigs1 Let Gen
Number of posts : 1298 Age : 90 Localisation : West of England Cap Badge : Royal Signals Places Served : Harrogate 1949-52. HQ BAOR Sig Regt 1952-54, Korea 1954-55, Egypt 1955, Cyprus 1955-57, HMS Santon 1957, UK 7th Hussars 1957-59, 1st Gds Bde 1959-60, 201 Signal Sqn 1960-62, 206 Sig Sqn 1962-63, 7 Sig Regt 1963-66, 249 Sig Sqn 1966-68, 11 Sig Regt 1968-72. Retired 1972 Registration date : 2010-02-22
| Subject: Re: Medal for BAOR 11/2/2014, 10:02 | |
| Yes Gordon, that's the one. I should have been more accurate. I was going on memory rather than Wiki. I think in addition to his write up, he played rugby union for the Army and England and was also one time Governor of Western Australia 1963-74. Jimsigs | |
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| Subject: Re: Medal for BAOR 11/2/2014, 10:09 | |
| Attention to detail Jim..You will have the gooners talking about us.. |
| | | jimsigs1 Let Gen
Number of posts : 1298 Age : 90 Localisation : West of England Cap Badge : Royal Signals Places Served : Harrogate 1949-52. HQ BAOR Sig Regt 1952-54, Korea 1954-55, Egypt 1955, Cyprus 1955-57, HMS Santon 1957, UK 7th Hussars 1957-59, 1st Gds Bde 1959-60, 201 Signal Sqn 1960-62, 206 Sig Sqn 1962-63, 7 Sig Regt 1963-66, 249 Sig Sqn 1966-68, 11 Sig Regt 1968-72. Retired 1972 Registration date : 2010-02-22
| Subject: Re: Medal for BAOR 11/2/2014, 10:48 | |
| OK Gordon, Let Wikipedia, Encyclopedia, Defence Council Instructions and the Common Prayer book be my bibles !!! Jimsigs | |
| | | jimsigs1 Let Gen
Number of posts : 1298 Age : 90 Localisation : West of England Cap Badge : Royal Signals Places Served : Harrogate 1949-52. HQ BAOR Sig Regt 1952-54, Korea 1954-55, Egypt 1955, Cyprus 1955-57, HMS Santon 1957, UK 7th Hussars 1957-59, 1st Gds Bde 1959-60, 201 Signal Sqn 1960-62, 206 Sig Sqn 1962-63, 7 Sig Regt 1963-66, 249 Sig Sqn 1966-68, 11 Sig Regt 1968-72. Retired 1972 Registration date : 2010-02-22
| Subject: Re: Medal for BAOR 11/2/2014, 10:52 | |
| One point Gordon, I like your Avatar. great inspiration. Jimsigs
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| | | brum FM
Number of posts : 2808 Age : 83 Localisation : Sandbach Cheshire Cap Badge : RA/QOH Places Served : JLRRA (Hereford) Nienburg Paderborn Colchester Munster Maresfield (Cyprus) Hohne Hemer Op Banner x4 Woolwich Registration date : 2010-03-02
| Subject: Re: Medal for BAOR 11/2/2014, 10:53 | |
| Hallo all stations
A new word has appeared on the forum
"Gooners"
It's originating from a Scaley so assume it's derogatory
Out. | |
| | | jimsigs1 Let Gen
Number of posts : 1298 Age : 90 Localisation : West of England Cap Badge : Royal Signals Places Served : Harrogate 1949-52. HQ BAOR Sig Regt 1952-54, Korea 1954-55, Egypt 1955, Cyprus 1955-57, HMS Santon 1957, UK 7th Hussars 1957-59, 1st Gds Bde 1959-60, 201 Signal Sqn 1960-62, 206 Sig Sqn 1962-63, 7 Sig Regt 1963-66, 249 Sig Sqn 1966-68, 11 Sig Regt 1968-72. Retired 1972 Registration date : 2010-02-22
| Subject: Re: Medal for BAOR 11/2/2014, 10:57 | |
| Brum,
'Gooners' isn't that a supporter of Arsenal Football Club. A play on 'Gunners' (according to Wiki), but never heard it applied to Royal Signals. Jimsigs. | |
| | | brum FM
Number of posts : 2808 Age : 83 Localisation : Sandbach Cheshire Cap Badge : RA/QOH Places Served : JLRRA (Hereford) Nienburg Paderborn Colchester Munster Maresfield (Cyprus) Hohne Hemer Op Banner x4 Woolwich Registration date : 2010-03-02
| Subject: Re: Medal for BAOR 11/2/2014, 11:24 | |
| I couldn't say Jim. You'll have to take it up with the originator, Gordon ! | |
| | | jimsigs1 Let Gen
Number of posts : 1298 Age : 90 Localisation : West of England Cap Badge : Royal Signals Places Served : Harrogate 1949-52. HQ BAOR Sig Regt 1952-54, Korea 1954-55, Egypt 1955, Cyprus 1955-57, HMS Santon 1957, UK 7th Hussars 1957-59, 1st Gds Bde 1959-60, 201 Signal Sqn 1960-62, 206 Sig Sqn 1962-63, 7 Sig Regt 1963-66, 249 Sig Sqn 1966-68, 11 Sig Regt 1968-72. Retired 1972 Registration date : 2010-02-22
| Subject: Re: Medal for BAOR 11/2/2014, 13:12 | |
| Brum, 'Gooners' isn't that a supporter of Arsenal Football Club. A play on 'Gunners' (according to Wiki), but never heard it applied to Royal Signals. Jimsigs. - brum wrote:
- I couldn't say Jim.
You'll have to take it up with the originator, Gordon ! Over to you Gordon Jimsigs | |
| | | Shelldrake FM
Number of posts : 3048 Localisation : Camberley Cap Badge : Royal Artillery Places Served : Troon, Lippstadt, Devizes, NI, Paderborn, Dortmund, Colchester, Belize, Canada, Cyprus, Gutersloh Registration date : 2010-10-26
| Subject: Re: Medal for BAOR 11/2/2014, 13:46 | |
| - brum wrote:
- Hallo all stations
A new word has appeared on the forum
"Gooners"
It's originating from a Scaley so assume it's derogatory
Out. Roger, Over and Out. | |
| | | Shelldrake FM
Number of posts : 3048 Localisation : Camberley Cap Badge : Royal Artillery Places Served : Troon, Lippstadt, Devizes, NI, Paderborn, Dortmund, Colchester, Belize, Canada, Cyprus, Gutersloh Registration date : 2010-10-26
| Subject: Re: Medal for BAOR 11/2/2014, 13:47 | |
| - jimsigs1 wrote:
- Yes Gordon, that's the one. I should have been more accurate. I was going on memory rather than Wiki. I think in addition to his write up, he played rugby union for the Army and England and was also one time Governor of Western Australia 1963-74.
Jimsigs I knew that. | |
| | | jimsigs1 Let Gen
Number of posts : 1298 Age : 90 Localisation : West of England Cap Badge : Royal Signals Places Served : Harrogate 1949-52. HQ BAOR Sig Regt 1952-54, Korea 1954-55, Egypt 1955, Cyprus 1955-57, HMS Santon 1957, UK 7th Hussars 1957-59, 1st Gds Bde 1959-60, 201 Signal Sqn 1960-62, 206 Sig Sqn 1962-63, 7 Sig Regt 1963-66, 249 Sig Sqn 1966-68, 11 Sig Regt 1968-72. Retired 1972 Registration date : 2010-02-22
| Subject: Re: Medal for BAOR 11/2/2014, 14:30 | |
| OK Shelldrake. You've done your homework Jim | |
| | | jimsigs1 Let Gen
Number of posts : 1298 Age : 90 Localisation : West of England Cap Badge : Royal Signals Places Served : Harrogate 1949-52. HQ BAOR Sig Regt 1952-54, Korea 1954-55, Egypt 1955, Cyprus 1955-57, HMS Santon 1957, UK 7th Hussars 1957-59, 1st Gds Bde 1959-60, 201 Signal Sqn 1960-62, 206 Sig Sqn 1962-63, 7 Sig Regt 1963-66, 249 Sig Sqn 1966-68, 11 Sig Regt 1968-72. Retired 1972 Registration date : 2010-02-22
| Subject: Re: Medal for BAOR 11/2/2014, 17:28 | |
| Shelldrake,
Where did you come across Jo Kendrew (as we new him) Jimsigs | |
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| Subject: Re: Medal for BAOR 12/2/2014, 08:32 | |
| - Quote :
- It's originating from a Scaley so assume it's derogatory
Of course it`s derogatory Brum, but in a nice way.. |
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| Subject: Re: Medal for BAOR 12/2/2014, 08:35 | |
| - Quote :
- OK Gordon, Let Wikipedia, Encyclopedia, Defence Council Instructions and the Common Prayer book be my bibles !!!
Jimsigs Excellent.. Much more reliable than memory.. |
| | | brum FM
Number of posts : 2808 Age : 83 Localisation : Sandbach Cheshire Cap Badge : RA/QOH Places Served : JLRRA (Hereford) Nienburg Paderborn Colchester Munster Maresfield (Cyprus) Hohne Hemer Op Banner x4 Woolwich Registration date : 2010-03-02
| Subject: Re: Medal for BAOR 12/2/2014, 11:23 | |
| - Gordon. wrote:
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- Quote :
- It's originating from a Scaley so assume it's derogatory
Of course it`s derogatory Brum, but in a nice way.. "in a nice way" ? Naah, that'll take the fun out of it ! | |
| | | jimsigs1 Let Gen
Number of posts : 1298 Age : 90 Localisation : West of England Cap Badge : Royal Signals Places Served : Harrogate 1949-52. HQ BAOR Sig Regt 1952-54, Korea 1954-55, Egypt 1955, Cyprus 1955-57, HMS Santon 1957, UK 7th Hussars 1957-59, 1st Gds Bde 1959-60, 201 Signal Sqn 1960-62, 206 Sig Sqn 1962-63, 7 Sig Regt 1963-66, 249 Sig Sqn 1966-68, 11 Sig Regt 1968-72. Retired 1972 Registration date : 2010-02-22
| Subject: Re: Medal for BAOR 12/2/2014, 12:14 | |
| - Gordon. wrote:
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- OK Gordon, Let Wikipedia, Encyclopedia, Defence Council Instructions and the Common Prayer book be my bibles !!!
Jimsigs Excellent.. Much more reliable than memory..
Depends on your memory what ! I can remember events during the 1940's/1950's etc, can even remember meeting my Dad coming home from his barracks in 1938. But blow me down if I can remember what happened perhaps 2/3 weeks ago. | |
| | | Shelldrake FM
Number of posts : 3048 Localisation : Camberley Cap Badge : Royal Artillery Places Served : Troon, Lippstadt, Devizes, NI, Paderborn, Dortmund, Colchester, Belize, Canada, Cyprus, Gutersloh Registration date : 2010-10-26
| | | | jimsigs1 Let Gen
Number of posts : 1298 Age : 90 Localisation : West of England Cap Badge : Royal Signals Places Served : Harrogate 1949-52. HQ BAOR Sig Regt 1952-54, Korea 1954-55, Egypt 1955, Cyprus 1955-57, HMS Santon 1957, UK 7th Hussars 1957-59, 1st Gds Bde 1959-60, 201 Signal Sqn 1960-62, 206 Sig Sqn 1962-63, 7 Sig Regt 1963-66, 249 Sig Sqn 1966-68, 11 Sig Regt 1968-72. Retired 1972 Registration date : 2010-02-22
| Subject: Re: Medal for BAOR 12/2/2014, 14:30 | |
| Great humour Shelldrake, especially those little elephants. They never forget !!!
Jimsigs | |
| | | ciphers Maj Gen
Number of posts : 978 Age : 90 Localisation : Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada V2S 7C5 Cap Badge : Royal Signals Places Served : Catterick (1951) - BAOR (1952 -1954)-(Herford - Bunde - Munster) - Japan (Kure) - Korea (Pusan - Seoul) - Cyprus (Nicosia) - Suez Op (1st Guards Brigade) - UK (63 Sigs Regt TA, Southampton) Registration date : 2008-06-30
| Subject: Re: Medal for BAOR 12/2/2014, 17:26 | |
| Now Gordon, your new avatar says it all ..
Len (Ciphers) | |
| | | jimsigs1 Let Gen
Number of posts : 1298 Age : 90 Localisation : West of England Cap Badge : Royal Signals Places Served : Harrogate 1949-52. HQ BAOR Sig Regt 1952-54, Korea 1954-55, Egypt 1955, Cyprus 1955-57, HMS Santon 1957, UK 7th Hussars 1957-59, 1st Gds Bde 1959-60, 201 Signal Sqn 1960-62, 206 Sig Sqn 1962-63, 7 Sig Regt 1963-66, 249 Sig Sqn 1966-68, 11 Sig Regt 1968-72. Retired 1972 Registration date : 2010-02-22
| Subject: Re: Medal for BAOR 14/2/2014, 10:34 | |
| Gordon, What's with the R Signals Avatar badge you have. Never saw those in my service. Perhaps they were only for 'General Staff' members. This was the General Staff badge I remember : | |
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