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Name: John
Location: Pretoria, South Africa
Date: 15 Dec 2006
Time: 01:20:41
On 12 November 1993 I stood on the exact position on Leros where my father, Alan Redfern, had been killed in action exactly 50 years to the day and minute. It was a moving moment for me, as I looked into the sun reflected off the Aegean sea, and realized how difficult it must have been to see the JU-52s as they approached. The British had thought an airborne landing impossible.
Name: Jon Custis
jacustis@verizon.net
Location: Virginia, USA
Date: 07 Dec 2006
Time: 06:37:54
Does anyone happen to have the current mailing address for the SAS Regimental Association? In digging around on the internet, I saw reference to a Handbook for the LRDG Mounted Officer in the Western Desert which is attributed to Maj Bagnold and is reportedly held in the Imperial War Museum collection. Has anyone seen this manual?
Name: pat wilson
patwil6242@msn.com
Location: Edinburgh
Date: 25 Nov 2006
Time: 15:37:26
My dad was with Y patrol in the early days of war he moved on to the PPA where he finished up till the end of the war his name was WB Wilson
Name: Moira Black
dugaldblack@telkom.net
Location: Rhodesia
Date: 25 Nov 2006
Time: 12:36:12
Found this site while looking for info on my father Fred Light He was in the LRDG , North Africa and served with artillery 25 pounders. Looking for any other info on him and related activities. He joined up with the Rhodesians and was seconded to join the ZA & New Zealand group that was deployed to Egypt Northern Africa. Also served in Italy for some time.
Name: Sally Chalk
sark202@yahoo.com
Location: England
Date: 19 Nov 2006
Time: 13:25:13
Found the site while looking for archive history on lrdg, chindits, royal leicesters, sas etc., trying to trace my fathers service history - if anyone has heard mention of RSM Sidney (Mick) Williams from Surrey we would very much appreciate any information at all - we know one of his service mates was Freddie Huckerby and places he mentioned, but dont have his army number. Many thanks
Name: Steve Spangler
Location: Long Beach CA
Date: 09 Nov 2006
Time: 19:10:45
Thank You very much for sharing and preserving the memory of this group of warriors from WWII I wish you complete success in getting the correct answer to every question you uncover in the project.
Name: Jack Valenti
lrdg@Prodigy.net
Location: U.S.A.
Date: 30 Oct 2006
Time: 19:29:50
Tony Rogers Author of Churchills Folly please contact me or Jonathan Pittaway. The e-mail address I have no longer works. Jonathan is interested in obtaining some photos of the Leros battle. Thanks Jack
Name: Jon Custis
jacustis@verizon.net
Location: Virginia, USA
Date: 26 Oct 2006
Time: 17:23:53
Hello from across the pond. I have a MKIII Howard Sun Compass, but do not have the manual, and in particular the Sun Angle Tables. The only manual reference I have found is for the MKII, maintained in the Imperial War Musuem. It does not have the appendix with the tables, which I need the most. Thanks in advance.
Name: Jon Custis
jacustis@verizon.net
Location: Virginia, USA
Date: 24 Oct 2006
Time: 18:34:21
I have acquired a Howard MKIII sun compass, but need the Sun Angle Tables, which I believe are found in an appendix of the instruction manual. The online reference I have found details instructions from MK II version, but no tables. Right now I am stuck and need help from a good samaritan from across the pond.
Name: Haydn Welch
info@haydnwelch.co.uk
Location: Taunton UK
Date: 23 Oct 2006
Time: 14:55:06
My dad is not too well (physically ok but losing his memory) I believe he may be the last surviving member of L detachment LRDG. His name is Ken Welch I think he was nicknamed Joe and went around with a group of 3 others called the Toffs. He was a parachute instructor. Does anybody know of him?
Name: Encoding
encoding@aol.com
Location: USA
Date: 18 Oct 2006
Time: 23:49:27
I have been reading your guest book from the beginning, page or two a day. Often I have the energy to read and enjoy, but not write (it is difficult to explain emotions). I like the comments in different languages, even though I can read English well, and Spanish a little, and can just understand some of the words in Italian and Japanese.
Name: Andrey Rudenco
antolin@aol.com
Location: USA
Date: 18 Oct 2006
Time: 10:21:07
Thanks that you helped me in information search. I have sent the link to your site to all my friends, they were very grateful, but first of all they were grateful to you!
Name: Carol Basford nee Gates
carol.basford@tiscali.co.uk
Location: London, England
Date: 12 Oct 2006
Time: 02:54:14
My Dad was Bill Gates he was in 4Th Indian Div of The Essex Regiment of the 8th Army, he sadly passed away at a young age in 1974, I was just looking through some of his old documents and came across his Soldiers Service and Pay Book, looks like he was a Carrier Driver and then a Tank Driver his Army Number was 6020875. I love and miss him very much. Carol Basford
Name: danaphotos
photos@sanaa.edu
Location: USA
Date: 11 Oct 2006
Time: 02:04:58
I considered myself as the professional in this theme, and did not think that I can find in the Internet something new. But having come on your site, I have understood, that I know nothing and it is necessary for me to study and study as much as possible. -------------------------------------------------------------------------
Name: Dennis K Egan
johnny-e@ic24.net
Location: UK Wales Cardiff Vale of Glamorgan CF64 4TG
Date: 09 Oct 2006
Time: 07:39:55
I was MELF 1945 1947 after Europe 1944 Egypt Palastine Jordan.Royal Signals. Looking for a background picture for a Amateur Radio Ham Radio to those over the pond QSL card to show a desert scene. I have I have some in B W not in colour. An uncluttered desert scene & radio aspect ,vehicle radio masts. For amateur radio station connected with the evens today in Iraq and Afganistan etc. GW4 XKE
Name: Jonathan Pittaway
pittaway@iafrica.com
Location: Durban, South Africa.
Date: 07 Oct 2006
Time: 01:03:30
APPEAL: please, Craig Fourie and I need photos of the battle of LEROS for our second edition of LRDG RHODESIA book, also a pic of KEN SMITH,GC on Ist for same book. Scans of photos at 300dpi resolution, are all we need. Thank you.
Name: NokiyaUp
kiyap@nauka.edu
Location: USA
Date: 05 Oct 2006
Time: 00:04:28
Wonderful and informative site, well written, easy to navigate. I like your site very much! Great work!
Name: ken makature
osprey77@peoplepc.com
Location: Rogue River Oregon USA
Date: 04 Oct 2006
Time: 20:13:46
I would like to locate the Ten 10 rules, more or less, which were followed by Wingates Raiders to elude the Japanese during the raiders campaign behind enemy lines in then-Burma during WWII. Any info or reference to books or other sources would be appreciated.
Name: Angela Lench
angelalench@hotmail.com
Location: SAFFRON WALDEN, Essex
Date: 03 Oct 2006
Time: 06:59:32
My father, Vincent Spud Murphy was in G Patrol and served in North Africa, Leros and Italy. He was captured and was a POW for the last two years of the War. I have some wonderful photographs he took in the desert.
Name: ann newsome
newso@bigpond.com.au
Location: newcastle nsw australia
Date: 31 Aug 2006
Time: 20:08:33
my dad,stanley samuel(he called himself sam samuel)served in the lrdg in 1942,can anyone help with any information on my Dads time in the desert?He also wrote a book about his friend John who also served with him in the desert,he was killed sometime in 1942 we think(?)Does anyone know of John?My dad had the rank of staff sargeant and John was a sargeant,both from the service corps
Name: James Boyd
james.boyd@oceanfree.net
Location: Ireland
Date: 27 Aug 2006
Time: 17:44:16
My father, Bill Boyd served with the P.A.V.O. Punjab Frontier Force was with the Long Range Indian Division. He retired as a Major at the time of Indian partition. He passed away aged 92 on April 5th 2006.I would like to find out all I can about his time in north Africa and later in the Lebannon and Syria before he went back to India.
Name: Patrick Boyle
bookworm@value.net.nz
Location: Auckland New Zealand
Date: 23 Aug 2006
Time: 18:08:49
Great site, hope to be able to purchase books etc, will contact Jack. Thanks again keep up the good work regards Pat
Name: Philippe DURIEUX
phil.durieux2@wanadoo.fr
Location: FRANCE
Date: 08 Aug 2006
Time: 08:00:54
Hello Everybody. Great site. I am passionate by the Story and interested by all about the LRDG the SAS and the PPA Popski Private Army. You can contact me. Yours.
Name: JOHN CARPENTER
JOHN.CARPENTER.SNR@UKGATEWAY.NET
Location: UK
Date: 06 Aug 2006
Time: 19:22:36
My dentist many years ago Petrie V. Knowles said to me once that he had been in the LRDG in WW2 is there any record of his serving?
Name: Charles A Tysoe
charlestysoe@hotmail.com.au
Location: Perth Western Austrailia
Date: 10 Jul 2006
Time: 21:44:16
I would like to find information on my farther Walter Frederick Tysoe. He fought in WW2 1936 4th Batt camp western desert Eygpt. 1939 2nd Batt The royal Tank Corp.Thank you if you can help.
Name: Michael McGraw
jahmikes76@yahoo.com
Location: New York City, N.Y.
Date: 01 Jul 2006
Time: 18:16:26
I love your site. I have recently been reading a lot about LRDG and find them fascinating. Please keep up the regular updates to this informative site.
Name: Michele Boylan
Location: Brisbane, Australia
Date: 30 Jun 2006
Time: 07:19:16
A very interesting and informative website. I recently heard that my uncle Andy Boylan (Belfast)may have been a member of the LRDG but cannot obtain any confirmation. He moved onto SAS after LRDG. Does anyone recognize the name?
Name: Bette Wilson
betteowilson@yahoo.com
Location: Stoke-on-Trent, England
Date: 26 Jun 2006
Time: 12:00:38
This is a very interesting site. My uncle,William Phippen Ralls, was in the LRDG. He recently died and I would like to hear from anyone who has any information about him during that time.
Name: Jonathan Pittaway
pittaway@iafrica.com
Location: Durban, South Africa
Date: 22 Jun 2006
Time: 04:29:50
APPEAL FOR INDIAN LRDG CHEVY PHOTO, please for our 2nd Edition of LRDG RHODESIA, thank you
Name: Roy James Wilson
roy.wilson90@ntlworld.com
Location: Manchester UK
Date: 18 Jun 2006
Time: 02:16:34
Very Recently my wifes uncle a Mr William Phippen Ralls passed away Sadly. At his service his son mentioned the fact that during the 2nd world war Bill was a member of the LRDG. Bill was a grand person! He never mentioned the fact that he was in the LRDG. I can only assume that he was also a very brave man!
Name: Peter King
peter36sa@yahoo.co.uk
Location: Kent, England
Date: 29 May 2006
Time: 12:33:43
Nice site, well done for keeping it up, my late father in law was a member of the L.R.D.G.his name is ARTHUR THOMAS HOPSON, does anyone know of his exploits, he told us some things but not all, very painful even to this day to talk about,we believe that there was only three men left after the war but sadly now all gone, any help please.
Name: Lynne Causer
causer@ihug.co.nz
Location: Whangarei, New Zealand
Date: 23 May 2006
Time: 22:45:01
I was hoping to find information about my grandad LESLIE JAMES VINING 4th Regiment No. 37287 LRDG Which countries did he go through etc He was probably old to volunteer to go and has been dead for nearly fifty years.Thank you Lynne
Name: Nicholas Pappas
ngpappas@ozemail.com.au
Location: Sydney, Australia
Date: 15 May 2006
Time: 00:09:22
Dear Sir, I was wondering whether anyone who reads this interesting website and who formed part of the LRDG in World War Two knows anything about the LRDGs brief stay on the Dodecanese island of Castellorizo (Castelrosso)in September 1943 and thereafter. I am particularly interested in any photos of the LRDG on the island in this period. Rgds, Nicholas Pappas
Name: Pete Robinson
peter@peter678@wanadoo.co.uk
Location: Monmouth, Monmouthshire
Date: 05 May 2006
Time: 12:10:52
Member of Wye Valley MVT. My main interest is North Africa WW2 in particulasr British vehicles and artillery used during this campaign and onwards through italy. Main Regimental interest is 57th East Surrey anti-tank. If you know any survivors of this Reg. please let me know! Loved the MVT calendar with all the Long Range desert group pics. Many thanks Now going to browse your site!
Name: Lyal Wilson
dl.wilson@xtra.co.nz
Location: Paparoa Northland New Zealand
Date: 25 Apr 2006
Time: 04:15:13
Great web site,i now can learn more about my grandfather,(Angus Wilson 1390),he died before i was born in 1969,he died in 1967,please send me info about him and his regiment.
Name: Jonathan Pittaway
pittaway@iafrica.com
Location: Durban, South Africa.
Date: 23 Apr 2006
Time: 02:47:09
APPEAL FOR GOOD,PREVIOUSLY UNPUBLISHED, LRDG PHOTOS. Please we are preparing a 2nd edit of LRDG RHODESIA and particularly appeal for photos of Rhodie patrols and trucks. However we will cover other patrols briefly, so if you have any exceptional photos and scans please contact myself or Craig.
Name: debra archer kirkland
archs004@sgfl.org.uk
Location: stoke - on - trent, england
Date: 20 Apr 2006
Time: 16:35:49
im looking for anybody that knows about my father, harold leslie kirkland who served with the lrdg with sterlings mob in world war 2 in n. africa. I know he was at fort Capuzio as well all information will be greatly appreciated. with thanks archs004@sgfl.org.uk
Name: osru
osru@osru.org
Location: osru
Date: 18 Apr 2006
Time: 09:37:51
Hi everyone! I think your site is very interesting and useful. I always bookmarked it. Thank You very much!!!
Name: none
savezimbabwe2006@yahoo.com
Location: none
Date: 18 Apr 2006
Time: 00:59:01
All persons interested in joining the fight against the illegal Marxist regime of ZANU PF are urged to contact our organization at: savezimbabwe2006@yahoo.com God Bless Rhodesia!
Name: Dawn Pearce nee Webb
willow.cat@hotmail.com
Location: wellington Shropshire England.
Date: 11 Apr 2006
Time: 08:48:12
Sorry not answered e.mail had few probs. this is my new e.mail address.Still interested in any info about my late father Sidney Webb. L.R.D.G G Patrol.
Name: Steven Schwab
apexturn@direcway.com
Location: Chilmark, Massachusetts, USA
Date: 05 Apr 2006
Time: 13:16:34
I have just returned from an expedition of 4000km through the Great Sand Sea and the Gilf el Khebir. Signs of the LRDG were everywhere and we followed their tracks for on and off for days. It was a thrilling experience. They must have been extremely brave in those days!!
Name: ANDREA MARCHETTI
andrea_mar68@hotmail.com
Location: BOLOGNA, ITALIA
Date: 05 Apr 2006
Time: 07:30:09
This is a great site for everyone who enjoy history!
Name: Geoff Pycroft
Location: UK
Date: 01 Apr 2006
Time: 10:48:30
For Jon Vernen USA Re post 1.3.06 The Richard Attenborough film is most likely to be Sea of Sand (1959) shown in the USA under the title Desert Patrol. Try Regards Geoff
Name: John Hoyes
jhoyes@flexitallic.com
Location: UK
Date: 28 Mar 2006
Time: 04:10:02
A very interesting website that I have just discovered. Can anyone help with a reference to the details of the Jalo raid in September 1942 from Kufra. My father wasan RAF officer seconded to the Sudan Defense Force who took part in this raid & I would dearly like to find out more. Thanks
Name: David Hoffs
david.hoffs@us.army.mil
Location: Virginia, USA
Date: 24 Mar 2006
Time: 07:26:32
Great website!! I became aware of the LRDG via a thesis I am writing regarding, among other things, the operational difficulties and relationship between long-range reconnaissance and direct action operations. I am using the LRDG as one case study in the thesis. Would love to be able to communicate with some of the former LRDG troopers. Keep up the great work!
Name: Frank Cooper
RobCooper64@aol.com
Location: Gloucestershire, UK
Date: 18 Mar 2006
Time: 10:37:03
My Father, Frank Cooper, served with the LRDG in 1941-42 as a radio operator. He is 87 years old and wanted to add his name to the guest book for the unit. It would be nice if anyone out there still recognized his name. Rob Cooper
Name: Jon Vernen
jvernen@yahoo.com
Location: Calif. USA
Date: 01 Mar 2006
Time: 12:37:20
First of all, this is a great site. Second, does anyone remember the name of the film about the LRDG ? It starred Richrd Attenborough. Third, would any know of any books (in English) about the Free French SAS units
Name: Michael Howells
how2212@hotmail.com
Location: Purley, United Kingdom
Date: 28 Feb 2006
Time: 02:06:13
Does anybody know if Jim Patch is still alive? His article from 1984 A Relic of the LRDG is cited in James Holland s Together We Stand-Turning The Tide in the West, North Africa,1942 1943. Mr JP is probably the nicest person I have ever met. HOPE SOMEONE (even JP himself) CAN UPDATE ME. Michael Howells, aged 53.
Name: Liz Crisp
mike4liz@hotmail.com
Location: auckland new zealand
Date: 23 Feb 2006
Time: 17:08:21
Trooper Wally Rail is my partners Grandfather. We celebrated his 90th birthday on the 21st Feb 2006.Wally was a gunner on the Te Anau 2 and took part in the Barce Raid.To this day all memories of that time is vivid in his mind.
Name: Ian Chard
Location: Bristol, UK
Date: 21 Feb 2006
Time: 05:08:26
Sad news from the UK. Arthur Arger died on 13.2.06. One of the original Y Patrolmen he served until his capture on Levita in 43. He was a splendid teller of desert stories and he will be much missed. With the recent deaths of Joe Cryer and Mickey Coombs this completes a dismal three months for the veterans of Y patrol. I feel privileged to have known these fine old comrades of my father.
Name: Sam Watson
Location: UK via Cairo
Date: 21 Feb 2006
Time: 04:01:13
hey Jack, everyone.... Idly searching the web and trying to match LRDG truck name with patrol designations and found LRDG stands, in some contexts, for Low Risk Drinking Guidelines.... I think a certain group of veterans would find this very funny....
Name: dean
dean@4thindians.co.uk
Location: england
Date: 19 Feb 2006
Time: 03:21:55
Great web site good to see you yanks re-enacting british desert rats theres not many of us in the re-enactment world , i re-enact 4th indian division . Keep up the good show and show down any shuftywolas you see .DEAN www.4thindians.co.uk
Name: Gordon Duncan
rgduncan@hotmail.com
Location: Huskisson, New South Wales, Australia
Date: 17 Feb 2006
Time: 20:47:14
It is with regret that I report the passing of another LRDG member. Parick Duncan, Scots Guards was a member of G patrol before being captured in North Africa and spending 3 years as a POW. He died on 11 February 2006 aged 90. Lest We Forget
Name: gerard coghlan
gerardcoghlan@tiscali.co.uk
Location: manchester, lancashire
Date: 17 Feb 2006
Time: 07:08:19
i enjoy browsing thru lrdg site - my uncle was with them and there is a photo of him on this site.
Name: tina grayson
songray@btinternet.com
Location: hereford
Date: 28 Jan 2006
Time: 08:48:17
best page out of the hundreds i have trawled, looking for info any at all on george gwynn from hereford served in the 1st welch? in the north african campaign, also his brother frank killed in tunisia 1943 just one bit of info could start this ball rolling
Name: Allan Korsman
korsmans@iafrica.com
Location: Cape Town - South Africa
Date: 28 Jan 2006
Time: 08:08:44
My dad HC Korsman, a South African, was in the Medical section attached to the 8th Army in North Africa. He did the 1 month crash course and was attached to 2 SAS and went to Italy. There he was invovled all the way to Milan, often working with the Italian underground. Where will I find info or a book about 2 SAS Africa and their campaigns into Italy ? Sincere appreciation Allan Korsman
Name: Brenda Cowley
beebeebee3@hotmail.com
Location: Calgary, Alberta
Date: 22 Jan 2006
Time: 03:18:21
My grandfather was named Normand James Cowley also from the same location. I would like to know if you do know my granddad? He has paston now for many years now and my father has as well paston also. I would be interested to see if some how we are related or you know other members of my family? Please contact me at my email address.
Name: barry mccarty
riez3284@shaw.ca
Location: vancouver
Date: 21 Jan 2006
Time: 12:04:06
Excellent web site, I am interested in some of the books you offer for sale what is the process, cost to ship to Canada.
Name: Janice Anne Robarts
rjanice@optusnet.com.au
Location: australia
Date: 14 Jan 2006
Time: 01:58:50
We are looking for my husbands birth mother she was probably born 1923 in Middle Brighton Vic Aust. She was married to Walter Joseph Robarts ( JOE ) if anyone has any information it would be very appriciated her name JUNE SHELDON ROBARTS nee HAYES she had 3 children Kenneth, Margaret, Dennis who is my husband Thank-you JANICE
Name: Jonathan Pittaway
pittaway@iafrica.com
Location: Durban, South Africa.
Date: 10 Jan 2006
Time: 11:51:29
Hello; help needed. Signalman Ken Smith, George Cross, was killed on the Island of Ist. Question is who was the patrol reporting into; A Squadron Ken Lazarus or B Squadron Stormonth Darling? any help will be appreciated as info on this is needed for our 2nd edition of LRDG RHODESIA, thanks.
Name: Alfred Gatchell
gatchell@btinternet.com
Location: Rhodesian born
Date: 09 Jan 2006
Time: 04:36:17
My father was in the LRDG , would very much like to read more of Rhodesian exploits on your site. Keep up the good work ,the younger generation must never forget their sacrifices and I will always have great respect for my father's contribution to the war effort.
Name: Fergus MacDonald Weir
fergus@fergusweir.co.uk
Location: Inverness, Scotland, UK
Date: 29 Dec 2005
Time: 10:47:06
Shot in the dark for information on Lieutenant Edward MacDonald A another poster on this guestbook has mentioned my Grandfather, Edward MacDonald, appeared next to David Stirling in a famous picture which appeared in Desert Commandos by Arthur Swinson, published around 1968 by Ballantine Books. Any information would be appreciated.
Name: Alistair Cramond
alnatt@slingshot.co.nz
Location: Auckland New Zealand
Date: 27 Dec 2005
Time: 20:37:48
Great site haven't been on it for a while my grandfather was in the LRDG, Reg Cramond he was borrowed from the 27th machinegun bn.
Name: bethany Wilkinson
beth@bulgarianadventure.com
Location: north wales
Date: 17 Dec 2005
Time: 04:11:07
Wanting to talk to members of the muster parade who went to the Cardiff St Davids Hall on the 6th of November 2005
Name: Sam Watson
watsonsam@talk21.com
Location: UK
Date: 13 Dec 2005
Time: 09:05:39
Just bought a half-pint silver plate mug which was in the LRDG Officers Mess at the Cecil Hotel in Alexandria the war, and kept there til the mid-50s. It has the LRDG Scorpion engraved on it..... anyone know anything about it?
Name: Kuno Gross
kuno.gross2gmx.ch
Location: Switzerland
Date: 02 Dec 2005
Time: 21:14:52
I am searching to contact the author of The Hunt for the lost Oasis, Mr. SAUL KELLY. I would like to discuss with him the Operation Bunny hop which he describes in his book. I would highly appreciate, if anybody could forward my mail to Mr. Kelly....or if he would read this and contact me directly!
Name: dawn webb
willow.cat@blueyonder.co.uk
Location: wellington shropshire england
Date: 27 Nov 2005
Time: 09:24:18
really interesting site. my late father Sidney (sid) Webb was with the lrdg g patrol.. Anyone with any info would be appreciated.
Name: Gary Finnan
gary@strategikassociates.com
Location: Dundee Scotland / Windsor California
Date: 10 Nov 2005
Time: 23:10:18
My Grandfather was supposed to have been in the LRDG His name was James McNiesh from Turfholm Lesmahago Scotland. Any news would be great. Great site Thank you.
Name: Gad Kohenov
kohenovbrov@bezeqint.net
Location: Beer-Sheva, capital of the desert, Israel
Date: 01 Nov 2005
Time: 02:32:55
Hello Jack, I never knew this website existed. As someone who lives in the desert most of his life I was always interested in the subject. I read several books on the war in the desert, but I see you have new ones which I never heard about. Could I buy them from Israel and what would be the price of the shipment. Are you orginizing trips to desert areas?
Name: richard green
dunroving@hotmail.co.uk
Location: Chesterfield England
Date: 31 Oct 2005
Time: 15:00:17
I have been told that my grandfather may have been in LRDG His name was John Green militery no 4970548 he was born in Chesterfield Derbyshire on the 12.02.1912. if anybody can help i would like to hear from them
Name: Dr Christopher Shoukry Holmes
Location: Whalley, Clitheroe, Lancashire
Date: 28 Oct 2005
Time: 18:10:18
My father Albert Holmes S330081 was with Force 133 at GHQ, Cairo, from 1943 to 1945. I would like to contact anyone who knew him, or who can suggest references to documents or web sites about the work carried on. He was responsible for postings and transfers. In 1945 he remained with Force 133 as part of R.A.S.C. Prior to 1943 he was in the desert with 2RGH, which I have researched extensively.
Name: Sean
ibrow@ibrow.net
Location: Stixwould, Lincs
Date: 28 Oct 2005
Time: 09:28:51
Paul, i am told i need to be in touch with you. My mother has been talking with you (Gloria Almonds) - my grandfather was John Almonds ...good luck with the lathe, its a bugger ....
Name: Jack Valenti
lrdg@Prodigy.net
Location:
Date: 22 Oct 2005
Time: 20:20:24
Ramon Wilson ... The message you sent has a bad syntax error on your e-mail address and I can not send a reply. Please resend your message and check your e-mail address. Jack
Name: JL Graham
jgraham@uko1.co.uk
Location: Derby, England
Date: 19 Oct 2005
Time: 06:23:51
I am Looking for Info on my farther: Stanley Norman Graham. I would like to understand more about his experiences, movements during WW2. I would like to hear from anyone with information (good or bad) relating to this topic.
Name: lesley dean
lesleydean77@hotmail.com
Location: england
Date: 14 Oct 2005
Time: 09:19:21
MY FATHER WAS IN THE RIFLE SQUADRON 59 IN 1945 TO 1948.HIS NAME IS JAMES SMITH. HE'S GOT SOME GREAT MEMORIES WHICH HE SHARES WITH EVERYONE.
Name: Jane Ehrlich
janeehrlich@yahoo.co.uk
Location: Portsmouth , England
Date: 11 Oct 2005
Time: 12:54:56
I have recently found out that my dad was in the LRDG.Dads name is John Ehrlich he was also known as John Graham his nick name was 'Darkie' I have a photo of him in the desert and written on the back is 'El Akmou 1941' anyone have any ideas. I'm eager to know what he got up to - anyone know!
Name: Andy K
akemmitt@hotmail.com
Location: Horsham , England
Date: 08 Oct 2005
Time: 12:03:30
Excellent website, I am trying to find out if anyone knew or remembers a person called Cyril Richardson.
Name: Barbara Jussun
bjussun@hotmail.com
Location: lancashire uk
Date: 20 Sep 2005
Time: 15:43:05
I was told my father served with the LRDG in North Africa under a French commander, his name was Harry Dunn, does anyone remember him?
Name: Bennellick Christopher
c.bennelick@btinternet.com
Location: Gloucester. England uk
Date: 11 Sep 2005
Time: 15:54:49
Trying to find e.mail address of" Jan Bennellick" in Brighton Victoria Australia.I have lost her details and would like to contact her again. Kind Regards. Christopher Bennellick ps. Our Name seems to be spreading all over the place?
Name: wazobia nna
wazobianna@aol.net
Location: gabon
Date: 11 Sep 2005
Time: 13:28:22
this is site is very nice.
Name: Kevin Bovill
Location: Perth, Australia
Date: 11 Sep 2005
Time: 02:56:14
Hi Jack, just surfing in after a long absence. The site is still as impressive as ever. Great work, keep it up. When can we expect to see you Downunder? Regards to Donna, Kev Bovill
Name: jean parish
jeanslvrdllr@aol.com
Location: england
Date: 06 Sep 2005
Time: 07:02:43
hi i am trying to find out where i can get dates that my dad was in the army in world war 2 is there anyone out there that may know. thanks jean
Name: Chungsheng Yao
csyao@cox.net
Location: Williamsburg, Virginia, USA
Date: 05 Sep 2005
Time: 21:52:41
Looking forward to visit this site more often.
Name: ian morpeth
impy44au@yahoo.com.au
Location: Queensland australia
Date: 21 Aug 2005
Time: 22:26:43
I understand my late father was a major in the LRDG and RASC Bill Morpeth. He never talked about the war, and we understood as children that it was a forbidden subject. I have his medals including an oak-leaf that I believe signifies being mentioned in dispatches. Thanks a great site.
Name: E Soroka
esoroka@yahoo.com
Location: Rishon Lezion
Date: 21 Aug 2005
Time: 22:03:19
Am looking for Cole Pattern MK II Sun Compass
Name: Warren Gatchell
gevil@hotmail.com
Location: London, UK
Date: 18 Aug 2005
Time: 15:42:47
I really enjoy visiting this site, the wealth of information on here is astounding. My grandfather Desmond Gatchell was in the LRDG and was part of the contingent from Rhodesia. These men were true heroes!
Name: Paul Whelan
paul.whelan1@ntlworld.com
Location: Stockton (about 20m. from Durham City) UK
Date: 12 Aug 2005
Time: 12:26:51
What an absolutely cool site. I've spent the last three hours browsing through it and related sites and its great. I've just read 'Get Rommel' by Micheal Asher and there was a couple of chapters devoted to the LRDG - which led me ultimately to your website. Cheers
Name: Jonathan Pittaway
pittaway@iafrica.com
Location: Durban, Natal, South Africa
Date: 29 Jul 2005
Time: 01:48:00
Please; am looking for a scan of a photo of Bill Stirling, brother to David Stirling, both of SAS fame. thanks
Name: ASaba Owerri
homeboy@yahoo.com
Location: Lagos
Date: 29 Jul 2005
Time: 01:28:03
I LOVE THIS PAGE. IT LOOKS REALLY NICE. KEEP IT UP
Name: Andy B
tiktak@fsmail.net
Location: Great Britain
Date: 27 Jul 2005
Time: 16:09:30
Great site to this elite fighting unit...keep up the good work chaps!. Andy B (Son of S/Sgt J.J.G. Bellwood, 'E' Sqn - The Glider Pilot Regt.)
Name: Peter Paul Rea
Blanc27645@aol.com
Location: Newtownards. Co. Down. N. Ireland
Date: 27 Jul 2005
Time: 06:49:57
I noticed in the introduction on Google a mention of the 'Garstin Stick' SAS raid in WWII, Iam interested in finding out more about it, Garstin and 3 men from Northern Ireland executed on this raid.
Name: A ROORDA
roordaa@cs.com
Location: Capelle a/d IJssel, Netherlands
Date: 25 Jul 2005
Time: 05:48:15
I liked your site and read that the boys in California are looking for a Sun Compass. I have a Cole Pattern MK II Sun Compass in my possession which I consider selling. If there is anybody interested please let me know.
Name: Capt Norhashimi Abdullah
ww2mal@yahoo.com
Location: MALAYSIA
Date: 20 Jul 2005
Time: 19:19:07
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Name: Richard Barter
rebarter@aol.com
Location: Forest of Dean,Gloucestershire,UK.
Date: 12 Jul 2005
Time: 06:10:10
A great site and a fine tribute to the efforts made for us.
Name: Eileen Beech
Location: Derbyshire, England
Date: 10 Jul 2005
Time: 03:16:59
My late husband, Harry Beech, was one of the 'bearded brigands.' Found this site by pure chance - so pleased to know that he and his comrades are remembered with honour. Sadly he died in 1972 but he too would have been pleased about the site. Best wishes to all.
Name: Darren Olivero
darrenolivero@hotmail.com
Location: Gibraltar
Date: 30 Jun 2005
Time: 10:07:56
In reply to Brett Curtis NZ, while not doubting the role of NZ troops in LRDG they did not make up the entirety of the unit. Many LRDG soldiers were para trained while with the LRDG. A friend of mine told me himself of a Para drop he did into Italy June 1944.
Name: Brett Curtis
Location: Auckland New Zealand
Date: 28 Jun 2005
Time: 19:54:42
In reply to our friend from Gibraltar - the LRDG were not paras - never were, never have been! So no need for para wings on uniforms. NZ troops were drawn from either the Divisional Cavalry Regt or NZASC or Signals. Sorry to disappoint you, mate.
Name: Kero
Martin@dange.co.uk
Location: UK
Date: 28 Jun 2005
Time: 16:08:56
good luck guys its looking good so far and all the best for the future come on our server anytime you want till you get a new one and even after that :). when youre all up and running well give you a scrim see you around Kero
Name: Darren Olivero
darrenolivero@hotmail.com
Location: Gibraltar
Date: 24 Jun 2005
Time: 09:24:45
The SAS had (have?) a rule whereby Para wings are worn on right shoulder, but once a man completes an operational jump he may wear it above the left breast pocket. Was this also true for LRDG? Which Para wings were LRDG issued with? Regular ones or SAS style with upturned wings?
Name: rod astle
ramoonwalker@aol.co.uk
Location: wigan lancashire england
Date: 21 Jun 2005
Time: 14:56:12
hi does anybody have any information on g patrol my late father Jack Astle was in this patrol any help would be appreciated yours faithfully rod ps the site is very good
Name: MAGA IMO ABA
maga@yahoo.com
Location: BENIN
Date: 18 Jun 2005
Time: 05:22:21
I LOVE THIS PAGE IT LOOKS NICE PLEASE KEEP ON THE GOOD WORK
Name: Jack Valenti
lrdg@Prodigy.net
Location: Pebble Beach, Ca.
Date: 16 Jun 2005
Time: 09:39:32
The web master is having problems with the Guest Page, seems like the spammers have another way to hassle us on the internet. He now has to review all postings before putting them up on the board. So post your message then check back later. Martin Sugerman - your e-mail is down - I tried to respond to your last message and it came back undelivered.
Name: Christopher Price
pixie_price@msn.com
Location: England, East Sussex
Date: 06 Jun 2005
Time: 10:30:16
My dad was in the Royal Sussex Regd his name is Harry Price ( Kitner Price ) his No is 6398684. He was station in Ciro in 37. Also served in jerusalm,sudan,cyprus,egypt. Served with SAS and LRDG units also teached SAS men. He was with Colonel Keys also in the picture with Stirling in one of the jeeps. Dad died on the 30th MAY 2005.
Name: Dominik alias Panzergrenadier
Location: Leutershausen Mittelfranken Bavaria Germany
Date: 05 Jun 2005
Time: 05:09:14
It´s a really great and informatical Site! Nice Job guys or maybe women;-) greets Dominik
Name: Dr Dick Gronet
Location: Woodside, CA
Date: 29 May 2005
Time: 16:48:02
Superb website! I particularly liked the pictures sent by Titch Cave and the new book reviews. Thanks for appearing at the Watsonville show.
Name: norman coghlan
gerardcoghlan@tiscali.co.uk
Location: manchester england
Date: 28 May 2005
Time: 05:54:45
my uncle frank "sammy" taylor was in the lrdg 1943 and i managed to obtain a photo of him from this site. sadly he passed away a few years ago.it is a very interesting site.
Name: Hyrum Palmer
Kiwidude18@yahoo.com
Location: Chicago, Illinois, USA
Date: 17 May 2005
Time: 09:04:05
Simply superb site, does a lot to educate on the exploits of Kiwis in helping to win the war.
Name: john todds
chimocontessa@hotmail.com
Location: london uk
Date: 17 May 2005
Time: 05:57:58
I was in wadi surra last year and came across a name carved into the rock face.R.A Ramsey N.Z.E.F. alongside J Todd London 1941 . can anyone trace them
Name: Asaba Owerri
homeboy@yahoo.com
Location: Lagos
Date: 17 May 2005
Time: 03:34:26
I LOVE THIS PAGE. IT LOOKS REALLY NICE. KEEP IT UP
Name: Gerald Haselden
gerald.haselden@virgin.net
Location: Paxton, Berwickshire, Scotland
Date: 16 May 2005
Time: 09:09:23
What an excellent site! Is there anyone who remembers my father John Edward Haselden during his operations in the desert on either the Rommel raid or the raid on Tobruk in which he was killed on 13 Sep 1942? If so please get in touch by email.
Name: Darren Olivero
darrenolivero@hotmail.com
Location: Gibraltar
Date: 15 May 2005
Time: 10:41:33
Does anyone have any info or photos of M2 Patrol of LRDG? A friend of mine joined M2 patrol in Lebanon, and was with them 'till the end of the war. Most books deal mainly with the desert campaign, but not so much after that. Also can anyone give tips on how to spot a genuine LRDG badge from a re-strike? Many Thanks
Name: Michael Wayte
thewaytefamily@tesco.net
Location: Lewes East Sussex England
Date: 11 May 2005
Time: 13:45:26
My grandad was a Major in the 8th army or the desert rats and the 8th army made the SAS if you didnt know he was 1 of the first members of them but i was wondering if u hav a ny pic of him he was major wayte thats for your time L/Cpl Wayte
Name: Justin Doonerwind
cruswo@hotmail.com
Location: Christchurch, New Zealand
Date: 07 May 2005
Time: 06:02:15
A GREAT SITE. i SAW THE CHEVY,(LRDG) IN THE IMPERIAL MUSEUM, IN LONDON, IN 1991.IT LOOK PRETTY GOOD. A MUST READ IS DESERT DUEL BY MATTHEW WRIGHT, AND THE ORIGINALS BY JOHNNIE COOPER. THANKS JUSTIN
Name: Alan Harris
alanandirene@telkomsa.net
Location: Eas
Date: 29 Apr 2005
Time: 13:10:54
Re HMS Hedgehog - at some stage commanded by Mike Cumberlege who obtained the services of a Rhodesian by name of James (Jim) Cook Steele to maintain marine engine. Steele was with 2nd Bn Black Watch. Spent some time on rescue and other clandestine ops in the Aegean. Steele eventually captured and executed by SS-SD. Would be grateful for any info that fills the gaps of Steele's activities. Photo of Hedgehog (was there more than one boat of this name?) and Steele would be wonderful. Go well Alan
Name: Adam Gittings
marieandadam@btinternet.com
Location: London,England
Date: 28 Apr 2005
Time: 06:45:19
Very good site The effort that goes into creating the desert vehicles and keeping the actions of the LRDG alive is very praiseworthy. This area of operations in WW2 has always held a fascination for me and its good to see I'm not the only one.
Name: Tim Miller
Location: UK
Date: 24 Apr 2005
Time: 01:22:59
What a wonderful site. I have an interest in LRDG having served in the British Army 1981-2005. I had the privilege of commanding 4/73(Sphinx)Special OP Bty Royal Artillery for 3 years and our role was very similar to what LRDG were doing both in the desert, but more particularly in the Balkans later in the war. A great shame that a modern unit cannot carry on the history and traditions of such an inspirational unit. Keep up the good work. LATEO - "I lay hidden" motto of 4/73 Special OP Bty RA.
Name: Renee
sweetiesmocca@hotmail.com
Location: New Zealand
Date: 23 Apr 2005
Time: 00:37:50
HELP!!! I am dong a project and being as naturally stubborn as i am am choose a hard one ! I am looking for any information regarding new zealand involvment especially anything to do with the NZEF! the 9th reinforcment whch was sent out ! can anyone provide any extra details ie photos journal entrys nformation on what happend or just anything i would extremly love to hear from you !! I am loving my project but it is proving difficult and am needing help ! Thank you so much !
Name: Jonathan Pittaway
pittaway@iafrica.com
Location: Durban , South Africa
Date: 20 Apr 2005
Time: 11:20:26
Signalman James Bremner, MM for Leros. a Rhodesian. does anyone know the whereabouts of anyone from his family? / thanks
Name: Jonathan Pittaway
pittaway@iafrica.com
Location: Durban, South Africa.
Date: 13 Apr 2005
Time: 11:44:14
Greetings to the all interested LRDG affiliates. We are busy preparing the 2nd edition of LRDG Rhodesia; and are seeking to include any clear,nice photos, never previously published. Particularly we need a pic of the famous SAS/SBS raider David Sutherland? if anyone can help. thanks
Name: Alan Harris
alanandirene@telkomsa.net
Location: East London, South Africa
Date: 13 Apr 2005
Time: 11:36:00
Interested in Rhodesian patrols, in particular Lt James Henry. Well-featured in Pittaway/Fourie but not seen in many photos. Does anyone have photos including him? Am also looking for copy of award certificate for Croix de Guerre awarded to him for the le Clerc operation. Last saw Toitie du Toit in Harare in 2001. Is he still alive? Many thanks - Go well.
Name: Piers Bedford
bedfords123@btinternet.com
Location: Surrey, UK
Date: 07 Apr 2005
Time: 05:14:00
It is with great sadness that I report the death of Archie Gibson on 4th April. One of the tiny group of brave founders of the LRDG and currently seen appearing TV programme on the LRDG "Commando". A great and strong character who went on to travel, drive, be a Psychotherapist, Healer, Musician, and as I first remember him, in my 50 year acquaintance, a magnificent Conjurer. Others are better qualified than I to add his other gifts. He died in his home town of Crieff, Perthshire.
Name: Lesley Miles
lesleymiles@hotmail.com
Location: London
Date: 01 Apr 2005
Time: 05:37:57
I hope this is the site I am looking for: I would like to know if anyone knows anything about my father Stanley Edgar Johnston also known as Jonnie Johnston he was in the RAF during the war in the 44Rhodesia Squadron ( I think) The only memento I have of him is a photograph of him at his marriage to my mother - Lousie Gentleman - he is wearing his uniform with RAF Wings - Could anyone tell me anything about him? Many thanks. Lesley Miles nee Johnston.
Name: David Wilson
davidvwilson@msn.com
Location: UK
Date: 25 Mar 2005
Time: 10:36:53
Three years ago I posted on this web site for anyone who knew ALBERT GEEORGE FREDERICK MOOREY OF THE 5RTR. Aged 83 he is still with us and mentally active. My e-mail address has changed to davidvwilson@msn.com if anyone wants further info. David Wilson
Name: Andy
akemmitt@hotmail.com
Location: Horsham
Date: 21 Mar 2005
Time: 08:26:51
Good to see a website about the LRDG. I am looking for any one who had a brother called Cyril Sidney Malcolm Richardson of the Coldstream Guards and who was in the LRDG and who got put in to a pow camp on Italy.
Name: Ingo
ifederhenn@aol.com
Location: Germany
Date: 17 Mar 2005
Time: 02:16:53
Hi! Nice Homepage! Does anyone has informations and /or pics of pink WW 2 Jeeps (not Landrover). Please give me a mail! Cheers Ingo
Name: tobias
Location: Chicago
Date: 16 Mar 2005
Time: 11:56:17
Just to let the meber of the Society know -- It is now official. My LRDG page has returned. I'm still tweaking, as always but it is ready for public perusal. It should add a little color to the LRDG world. I'd like to thank Jack, Brendan, and Guy for some of the photos, their input, and continued support. The page is linked From Jack's link page or go to: http://blindkat.hegewisch.net/lrdg/ Thanks again for all the support of the Preservation Society. Tobias
Name: Bob Bartlett
at23867-tradesman@yahoo.co.uk
Location: UK
Date: 15 Mar 2005
Time: 11:17:30
Can anyone supply me with a copy of Kiwi Scorpions? I had one on order from Amazon in October who told me that one was on its and they have just informed me that they are unable to supply - nearly five months of being strung along. The publishers have no more and have no plans to reprint. Bob Bartlett - long term LRDG enthusiast
Name: Edward McPheat
emac@bellnet.ca
Location: Belleville, Ontario, Canada.
Date: 04 Mar 2005
Time: 21:22:28
Please be aware of my uncle Alexander McPheat, Scots Guardsman,killed in action at the El Alamein and buried there.My Grandfather was a RSM in the Scots Guards and my father was a NCO 1st battalion Scots Guards,WW11 peace time in Egypt & Buckingham Palace during the later part of the war then demobbed in 1945. Thankyou for this oportunity & hope to hear from your archive department / Edward McPheat. My fathers full name is Edward Gilespie McPheat.
Name: Patrick Casey
p.casey@cliftonrfc.co.uk
Location: Bristol, England
Date: 02 Mar 2005
Time:
07:49:31
Ltnt-Colonel John Richard Eason-Smith DSO MC - Service No. 140546. Born 3rd December 1910. Died 31st May 1943 aged 32 was 1 of 15 Clifton Rugby players that died in WW2. This is all part of a website at www.cliftonrfchistory.co.uk which is being made into a book. If you have any pictures or information that you think would help I would be grateful. Patrick Casey Vice Chairman junior Section Clifton RFC Bristol
Name: Ed Kennedy
Kennedy2cats@aol.com
Location: Roanoke,Va.
Date: 01 Mar 2005
Time: 14:06:04
Thank you for having the very nice pictures of my LRDG diorama in the model section. This diorama won first place in it's category at the OLD DOMINION OPEN in Richmond, Va. on 2/26/05. Enjoyed your site very much. Ed
Name: Gerald Eagle
geraldeagle@msn.com
Location: Suffolk England
Date: 26 Feb 2005
Time: 10:38:07
Researching my Uncle, Lance Corp Albert Eagle 31099 4th Bn Bedfordshire Reg.. I understand was killed by a sniper on 20th Sept 1918.Any further information would be welcome.
Name: Thomas Sheppard
chanceandpride@aol.com
Location: Georgetown ,Texas
Date: 25 Feb 2005
Time: 05:08:00
I've always been interested in desert warfare ever since I was a child when I saw the TV show about the DESERT RATS. I've just returned to the hobby of model building and I'm building a LRDG Chevy truck that I'll be adding on to. Any reference material or sources that you could send me would be greatly appreciated. I'm a member of the Armor modeling & preservation Society so history and historical facts are interesting. thank you, Tom S.
Name: Ricardo Serra
ricardoluisserra@yahoo.com.br
Location: Rio de Janeiro, Brasil
Date: 18 Feb 2005
Time: 17:34:07
A Great Site! I'm a historian and an affectionate on everything relational with commandos units. It has plenty of information relative to this fantastic group and helped me a lot. Good Luck and keep up the good work.
Name: tina
nellyrussell1@ntlworld.com
Location: united kingdom
Date: 15 Feb 2005
Time: 16:10:15
My mums uncle was in private Popski's army his name was Nathan Smith was also known as "Smudger". I believe he also received medals. Iif any one remembers him or know anything about him I would be very grateful.
Name: Sam Orwin
samorwin@yahoo.co.uk
Location: London
Date: 11 Feb 2005
Time: 04:48:34
My grandfather SGt A J Orwin (aka Tony or Bing)enlisted in 9th Lancers in 1933 and served in 8th Army in North Africa. Migrated to 2SAS possibly via LRDG. Returend to UK in late 1943 and then operated in France with 2SAS until Regt disbanded in 1945. Served in Palestine with 6 Para and then Ghana and Germany with APTC. He died in 1976 and never talked about his war - anyone remember him?
Name: Tony
tonysymonds914@hotmail.com
Location: New Zealand. Living in Houston, Tx.
Date: 05 Feb 2005
Time: 08:48:02
My Grandfather, Jack Richards served with the LRDG.
Name: John Neuenburg
in_garage@hotmail.com
Location: San Francisco Bay Area, California, USA
Date: 03 Feb 2005
Time: 22:21:12
I have an excellent replica Bagnold Sun Compass to trade for two Vickers K metal replicas as used by some of the Desert Raiders in the UK. Compass is one of five built by Jack Valenti (and his fitter) based on original specs. Don't take your replica truck to the desert (or a show) without one! Jack, thanks for letting me post this here. I can be reached at 415-713-1601 or via e-mail.
Name: ALOISIO L DE SOUZA
aloisio_mb1945@zipmail.com.br
Location: BRASILIA - DF - BRAZIL
Date: 03 Feb 2005
Time: 08:53:36
helo amigos do lrdg . sou grande admirador . tenho ate um jeep mb 1945 nas côres do grupo a mais de 20anos. amo a todos fiquem com Deus.
Name: Alan Fleming
Hasaki@ monouchi.fsnet.co.uk
Location: Liverpool England
Date: 02 Feb 2005
Time: 15:21:50
A first class website. I would be most appreciative if anyone can help with a source of line drawing plans of a Chevy 30cwt truck for a project I have to build a large scale model of the LRDG work horse
Name: Keith Dolan
keefdolan@hotmail.com
Location: spain
Date: 27 Jan 2005
Time: 10:21:18
I am actually English, latterly from London but born in Portsmouth, Hants. My uncle, William T. Harris, was in LRDG. We have talked a little about it but I would really like to know more of what he and his comrades experienced.
Name: richard tremblett
richtremblett@yahoo.com
Location: cornwall uk
Date: 16 Jan 2005
Time: 14:31:42
my father who is 83 years old was in the LRDG he is morris tremblett. this only came to light a few months ago,when i and my father was going to the rememberance sunday on plymouth hoe. regards r tremblett
Name: Julia Johnstone
Julia_rtaylor@hotmail.com
Location: Wellington, New Zealand
Date: 15 Jan 2005
Time: 05:43:32
My father LEONARD ROY BRIDGER JOHNSTONE D.O.B. 29.2.12 was in the New Zealand LRDG and a POW in the Austrian Hell Camp.He also was with the partisans in Italy. I wish to know the name of this Austrian POW camp so I can visit. I am currently in the UK and am travelling to Austria in the near future. I have his medals and the scorpion badge. I am very proud of him and his fellow comrades. If someone can help me with name of camp I would very much appreciate it. Julia Johnstone
Name: Ken Brazell
Babblebraz@sbcglobal.net
Location: Encino, Ca.
Date: 07 Jan 2005
Time: 18:59:13
I just stumbled on the site while looking for a book I read as a kid. "The Raiders", I still have a copy though it is missing many pages. I am a contract UAV pilot deployed overseas...all desert locations. A copy of a scanned image from "The Raiders" goes with me on every trip. "Jeep raiders line up for action." I am convinced that our troubles here would be over very quickly if these chaps were back in action. Love the site. KB
Name: Toni Regan
shaunandtoni@xtra.co.nz
Location: Wanganui, NZ
Date: 07 Jan 2005
Time: 00:07:20
Hi - Elizabeth Beckett - QLD, Australia wrote in & said that her Grandfather was Alfred 'Buster' Gibb - My Grand dad knew him well!!
Name: David Troop
coldstream@actrix.co.nz
Location: originally uk , now Nz
Date: 05 Jan 2005
Time: 20:24:11
Seeking Jack Crossley ex Coldstream Guards and LRDG 1941 ONWARDS
Name: Todd Cole
rangerrico@hotmail.com
Location: Australia
Date: 04 Jan 2005
Time: 23:46:58
G'Day Jack I have really enjoyed looking at your website and the pictures of your beautiful rig you've done an amazing job. The LRDG are an imprtant part of the history of WW2 and should never be forgotten. I would love to see your vehicle up close and personal along with all your associated equipment.
Name: michael kuipers
sergeant-mike-_970@hotmail.com
Location: netherlands
Date: 23 Dec 2004
Time: 05:36:12
This is a very nice site my compliments for that I am a collector of ww2 clothing and I'm looking for lrdg and sas items to add to my collection. Maybe someone could help me with that because it is very difficult to find things of those units in Holland. It is the same with books on the lrdg and sas. I can't get them in Holland. Thank you a lot and keep up the good work. Greetings Michael from Haaksbergen Hollad.
Name: Ed Kennedy
Kennedy2cats@aol.com
Location: Roanoke, Va. USA
Date: 20 Dec 2004
Time: 14:39:16
I understand that my friend Frank Blanton has submitted some photos of a recently completed 1/35 scale diorama of mine. I read the book "The Phantom Major" during construction. Feel free to use the photos as you see fit. Ed Kennedy
Name: Colin Biddle
repose_cb@yahoo.co.uk
Location: South Hereford, U.K.
Date: 13 Dec 2004
Time: 14:00:56
Cpl.Arthur Biddle Royal Corps of Signals LRDG was with T patrol /NZ mainly - wireless operator. Trying still to locate anyone who knew him in UK/NZ. Previous email address no longer working please use repose_cb@yahoo.co.uk
Name: smudger
odinshammer@blueyonder.co.uk
Location: uk
Date: 08 Dec 2004
Time: 09:29:14
great site, really interesting thanks !
Name: Bruce Lethbridge
bruce.l@xnet.co.nz
Location: Bay of Islands,New Zealand
Date: 19 Nov 2004
Time: 20:20:04
I would value any comments anyone has about KENNETH HENRY LAWRENCE [LAZARUS]. We were good friends when living in North Borneo from 1957. Ken was an NZér, married a Tasmanian girl and we visited them on several occasions in Queensland also in Spain. If any of his mates want to know about him in post-war years, maybe I can help.
Name: Allan Thomson
Location: Falkirk, Scotland
Date: 17 Nov 2004
Time: 05:08:13
Nice to see you are looking after something that changed all of our lives. Keep up the good work. ex Green Slime
Name: Les Griffiths
ljgriffiths@sympatico.ca
Location: Ottawa, Canada
Date: 16 Nov 2004
Time: 18:34:15
My favorite uncle - Len Griffiths - served with the L.R.D.G. and I had hoped to join them but the Group was disbanded before I arrived, so I finished up with the 13th Anti-Tank Regt. in Palestine. Anyone from Camp 81 still around?
Name: Ian Chard
ian.chard@dasa.mod.uk
Location: Bristol, UK
Date: 15 Nov 2004
Time: 05:45:30
Message for Mrs Speer, daughter of Wally Byatt - ref your earlier entry to this forum. My father was a Y patrolman, and I am researching the patrol in some depth. Please contact me as we might be able to help each other. I look forward to hearing from you. Regards, Ian Chard
Name: margaret mills
mmww@alphalink.com.au
Location: australia
Date: 09 Nov 2004
Time: 17:58:03
looking for my fathers name I was told he was in the army in the first world war. and he received a medal would love to know if anyone knows anything thank you Margaret
Name: ramsay brown
rbrown975@dundee.biblio.net
Location: Dundee, Scotland
Date: 05 Nov 2004
Time: 07:43:53
I recently saw a history program on television about the LRDG and it contained an interview with a former member, a man i met in the sixties, his name was Archie Gibson and he used to run the Crieff Folk Club. I decided to research and found your wonderful web site. Is Archie still alive? and if so it would be great to renew my acquaintance. Many Thanks
Name: Michael Thomas
Location: Belle,Mo, USA
Date: 23 Oct 2004
Time: 21:47:48
Excellent site. Very helpful. I am researching as much as I can on the LRDG, and your site is full of information. I found the photos and stories very impressive also. Are their many LRDG vets left, as of 2004?
Name: simon chard
chardsimon@hotmail.com
Location: england
Date: 22 Oct 2004
Time: 08:20:20
some amazing pics. best wishes to all the desert rats still out there.
Name: simon chard
chardsimon@hotmail.com
Location: england
Date: 20 Oct 2004
Time: 06:52:22
grandson of Harry Chard
Name: Richard Fowler
liggalog@yahoo.com
Location: New Zealand/Britain
Date: 19 Oct 2004
Time: 13:09:04
Am trying to find out if T/133168 W.S. Heard RASC was a LRDG member. I have recently acquired his medal with much desert/ Chevy photos. I have links with NZLRDG association attending to reunions, thank you Richard Fowler
Name: Gary Armitage
gparmitage@aol.com
Location: Durham, NH USA
Date: 07 Oct 2004
Time: 13:19:29
Gentlemen, I "discovered" you in the current issue of Modelismo Europa. I have an LRDG Cap Badge and shoulder flashes as part of my WWII North Africa collection. My SVBD288 collection is featured in Schiffer's new books "Afrikakorps" and "Rommels Afrikakorps." I have long been a fan of the Desert War with relatives that fought with the Commonwealth and US forces. Your website is a treasure! Gary Armitage University of New Hampshire and Elite Hobbies & Models LLC
Name: tony
tonyganble54@aol.com
Location: england
Date: 15 Sep 2004
Time: 10:20:12
A very good site, keep it up. thank you
Name: Angus Sutherland
angusgsutherland@hotmail.com
Location: Regina, Sask, Canada
Date: 10 Sep 2004
Time: 03:42:50
I am looking for anyone who may have served with my father in Africa. His name was Fraser Sutherland I am not sure what unit he served with other than it was the SAS. Any information would be greatly appreciated. I can be contacted at angusgsutherland@hotmail.com Sincerely Angus Sutherland
Name: Craig Smith
craigsmith7130@sbcglobal.net
Location: San Diego County
Date: 06 Sep 2004
Time: 22:39:04
Jack,I spent almost three hours looking at your web site;KUDOS! What an interesting WWII unit, I was thoroughly fasinated by the personal accounts and interesting bits contributed by LRDG members.I learned more about this specialized unit here than I ever learned about all of WWII in high school! Keep up the good work! I'll definitly pay a return visit. God bless all our WWII veterens,otherwise I may never had an opportunity to comment freely on this site.........
Name: P J Ayers
peter@ayers8422.freeserve.co.uk
Location: Norwich England
Date: 02 Sep 2004
Time: 09:54:32
My wife and I had the pleasure of meeting your friend Stewart in Bayeux France in June of this year and he said to look up your site and say Hi! to him. Please pass on our best wishes to him and good luck to you with your replica project. I had a friend now alas passed on who was in the 7th armoured division from 1940 in Egypt to 1945 in Berlin and he had some dealings with the LRDG. Allthe best to you and your group Peter Ayers
Name: Jack Valenti
lrdg@Prodigy.net
Location: Pebble Beach, Ca.
Date: 19 Aug 2004
Time: 22:12:41
Russ - I saw your comments about Ronald Stevens on the guest page. I tried to send you a message but it came back undelivered. Please contact me at lrdg@Prodigy.net Jack
Name: Garry Nixon
xxgn@hotmail.com
Location: Jarrow, England - currently Imsallata, Libya
Date: 19 Aug 2004
Time: 02:41:00
I'm wondering if anybody was out here prior to 1969, and what it was like then? The town's sometimes spelled 'Mesallata', usually 'Imsallata'. I'm temporarily here as an English teacher.
Name: Russ Shorter
russ_shorter@yahoomail.com
Location:
Date: 18 Aug 2004
Time: 20:20:58
My step dad was a member of the LRDG. His name is Ronald Stevens. He recently passed away last June, then day before D-Day, anniversary in Joshua Tree, Ca, USA. He was married to my mother for over 23 years. I want you to know that he was the most facinating person I ever met and taught me things about WWII that was never printed. I am proud that I was part of his life and he taught me what it meant to be a brave soldier, no matter what allied country you were from.
Name: Erwin
erwinsk@npa.co.za
Location: Durban, South Africa
Date: 27 Jul 2004
Time: 04:03:35
PLEASE, Can anyone help, my family is looking for any Information on the South African 2nd Battalion. C.C (v) " D" Coy. During WWII. We had a member of our family who served in that Battalion , but we have no information after his death. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Name: Debbie Kiley
debbiekiley@hotmail.com
Location: SE London
Date: 27 Jul 2004
Time: 00:15:12
Does anyone remember my father 'Kip' Kiley (Eric) who served in LRDG during the war? Any stories, info or photographs would be much appreciated. He is still going strong and would love to know if any of his former brothers in arms are still out there. Many Thanks
Name: Brian Ralph
sweep5@bigpond.com
Location: Adelaide South Australia
Date: 23 Jul 2004
Time: 05:51:04
As a Kiwi I find any info on the LRDG very interesting and was very surprised to find your web site which is excellent by the way.I am facinated by the New Zealand Place names on the hoods of the chevys particularly Te Aroha and Rotowaro as these are towns near where I grew up.
Name: Roy Matson
roy_matson@yahoo.ca
Location: Vancouver Canada
Date: 20 Jul 2004
Time: 05:51:40
Hi, Really enjoyed your site, just reading Lost Oasis. My father served as a sapper & driver in Egypt and Italy with 2nd NZEF. He never spoke much about it but he had lots of photos. Regards Roy
Name: P Montgomery
lrdg@earthlink.net
Location: Washington
Date: 18 Jul 2004
Time: 11:15:01
Regards to all, and kudos to the premier site for honoring the veterans of the L.R.D.G. Latest research project regards the L.R.D.G. use of Folboats to land partols. Anyone with information on L.R.D.G. use of Folboats please contact me. Cheers, P. Montgomery
Name: Sam Watson
watsonsam@talk21.com
Location: York UK, now Cairo, Egypt
Date: 16 Jul 2004
Time: 02:39:05
Keep up the good work Jack! As good as ever - thank you. Does anyone know where Bagnold, Prendergast, Kennedy Shaw, Lloyd-Owen are buried? I am back in the UK for a while and am visiting T E Lawrence's grave on Sunday but was hoping to hunt for there... By the way Jack - a while ago you emailed me Harry Harrison's (Y patrol) York address from the LRDG roll which I have managed to misplace. Could you resend, please? I am now about 200 metres from where he lived!
Name: steve smith
stephensmith@group9283.fsbusiness.co.uk
Location: england
Date: 02 Jul 2004
Time: 13:07:13
I am trying to find out any information about a great uncle. Charles (Charlie) Pitchford. He served with the LRDG throughout WWII. Any information will be greatly appreciated.
Name: jOHN TILEY
jatt576@YAHOO.COM
Location: lONDON/HALF MOON BAY
Date: 23 Jun 2004
Time: 00:35:47
fAMOUS JACK AND FRIENDS THANKS FOR THE SCORPION AND FLAMINGOS iAM SORRY I HAD TO DESERT YOU AT CASA DE FRUITCAKE BUT MY RIDE THREATENED TO LEAVE WITHOUT ME iHOPE TO SEE YOU LOT SOON Cheers 23996238 GNR TILEY J.[late of 263 Fd.Artillery,R.A.[T.A.] The Surrey Yeamanry,Q.M.R.]
Name: Derick Peck
ww2tiger1@yahoo.com
Location: Clovis, California
Date: 21 Jun 2004
Time: 19:52:42
I have reading this sight for the last year or so, it is simply the best.. Great WWII early history! Keep up the great work Jack!
Name: David A Byrne
cavalrytrooper@shaw.ca
Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Date: 20 Jun 2004
Time: 14:57:19
I'm a former Cavalry Squadron Sergeant-Major, 38 years, Lord Strathcona's Horse (Royal Canadians). This site is without doubt, the very best & most accurate of all the sites I've had the pleasure of visiting. I commend those responsible for the creation and maintenance of this wonderful link to history. Your efforts, I'm sure will result in many young people in our populations becoming aware of the past which so profoundly influenced their future. Thank you. Perseverance
Name: Jean
mcwarr@orcon.net.nz
Location: Northland, New Zealand
Date: 13 Jan 2003
Time: 14:27:35
I have just added a page to my site which has a photograph of the New Zealand LRDG memorial on it. Veterans and family of the LRDG are invited to visit. See the page for details as prior permission must be obtained. http://mcwarr.orcon.net.nz/lrdg/lrdgmain.html
Name: donato russo
dinoscapes@aol.com
Location: northants england
Date: 12 Jan 2003
Time: 13:44:41
I'm really excited to see so much info and more on the much forgotten heroic history of the LRDG well done to all concerned. I will keep in contact, thanks.
Name: STEVE NORTH
STEVE.NORTH@CAMR.ORG.UK
Location: WILTSHIRE
Date: 07 Jan 2003
Time: 08:24:45
I NOW HAVE MORE INFORMATION FROM MY PREVIOUS RECORD. MY GRANDFATHER WAS IN 'S' PATROL IN POPSKI'S PRIVATE ARMY, AND WAS KNOWN AS 'DICK' HE WAS INJURED IN ITALY, DOES ANYONE REMEMBER HIM? OR HAVE ANY DETAILS THAT MAY BE OF INTEREST TO ME?
Name: steve cavallero
cavo1@aol.com
Location: merced co.
Date: 12 Jun 2004
Time: 21:14:25
Jack...it was a pleasure talking to you and George at Toro Park. The Desert Campaigns have always fascinated me and you are obviously a wealth of knowledge on the subject. Keep up the good work and we hope to cross paths again. p.s.If you ar ever in our neck of the woods we'd like to show you our Air Museum at the former Castle AFB. Steve C.
Name: andy
andkaz1@supanet.com
Location: Rochdale, England.
Date: 08 Jun 2004
Time: 14:09:15
great site. we need to keep the history of these men alive, and its up to our generation to do so! what they did never fails to amaze me. ive just finished reading L.R.D.G by W.B.Kennedy Shaw. and its well worth reading, i can tell you! so keep up the good work, i will come and visit the site again soon. cheers Andy.
Name: rubin waite
rubyz24@optusnet.com.au
Location: new zealand
Date: 06 Jun 2004
Time: 07:40:17
My father (who died in 1970) was captain francis james Murphy of the lrdg. He was in the n.z. army before his time in lrdg.I would love any info you have...Andy Warren w.w.w.militaryimages.com told me you site was the best lrdg site...so here i am thanx Michael Thomas Murphy aka rubin waite
Name: Tim Broderick
pbroderick@mango.zw
Location: Harare, Zimbabwe
Date: 05 Jun 2004
Time: 07:18:02
Son of the late Gordon "Brick" Broderick, S2 Patrol, Leros
Name: Wayne Louton
wlouton@hotsprings.net
Location: Hot Springs Arksnsas
Date: 28 May 2004
Time: 11:38:20
I am humbled and awed at the incredible missions of the LRDG. Units like this, The Flying Tigers, SAS and others will live forever in our memories.
Name: Frank Lewis
cfnas@webtv.net
Location: Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.A.
Date: 24 May 2004
Time: 11:38:56
I have read with much interest the story of this gallant group of warriors. My parents, born in Manchester, England, have always instilled in me a great pride of my heritage. My father served in the British army during the "Great War." I congratulate all those who have served.
Name: Stephen Surowiecki
ssirwiki@cs.com
Location: Sarasota, Fl USA
Date: 24 May 2004
Time: 08:01:42
Very enjoyable reading--extremely informative about a military group that is not as well known as others, but who should be very well known for the good work they did in the war
Name: David Macritchie
critchielewis@aol.com
Location: Isle of Lewis, Scotland
Date: 23 May 2004
Time: 13:42:41
Does anyone have any information on Donald Macritchie, my father. I believe he was in Egypt around 1950?
Name: Dawn
dawn1964uk@hotmail.com
Location: Stoke On Trent UK
Date: 20 May 2004
Time: 14:30:23
Did anyone know a Brian George Durham rank or profession T/23874663 R.A.S.C Driver. Residence 1962 Depot Battalion Bordon. He was 19 then but is now 61. He married a Patricia Ann Meldrum 17th March 1962 Alton County of Hampshire. If any of this rings a bell then please contact me dawn1964uk@hotmail.com Thank you & good luck to you all.
Name: Martin Onderwater
onderh2o@hotmail.com
Location: Houston BC Canada
Date: 16 May 2004
Time: 20:09:34
Interesting site. It's good that memories stay alive. Myself I was 6 when WW2 ended in Holland and I do have some memories of it butI think that some have grown with hearing and reading about it. Keep it up and congratulations on the work done. Martin O.
Name: Sgt Fergi
always_witsend@hotmail.com
Location: LONDON
Date: 08 May 2004
Time: 08:52:34
my father served from 1940/46...7th army divison 375 general transport..8th army DESART RATS..and he said he's mentioned in the book popskies private army....any information on anyone who might have known him or served with him would be a real pleasure to hear from YOU
Name: Elizabeth Beckett
Location: Queensland, Australia
Date: 06 May 2004
Time: 05:56:58
Grandfather was Alfred 'Buster' Gibb of the desert scorpions. Great memories and great stories. You're doing a great thing here.
Name: colm
colm.mellon@btbroadband,com
Location: londonderry, N,ireland
Date: 02 May 2004
Time: 16:01:07
i am looking for some information on my grandfather who severd with the irish desert rats , his name is fancis mellon , possible photo would be a major benefit
Name: Jonathan Pittaway
pittaway@iafrica.com
Location: Durban,KZN, South Africa
Date: 29 Apr 2004
Time: 10:19:32
Greetings to all LRDG badge collectors. we are trying to locate a LRDG cap badge made by Keays Jewellers, Salisbury during the war. We just want to locate it to have it photographed for the 2nd Edition of the book LRDG Rhodesia. we dont 'want' it physically just a photo of it !thanks
Name: pat hornby
albf69@hotmail.com
Location: scotland
Date: 29 Apr 2004
Time: 04:07:25
great site hope to see abe and co in normandy in june with aramis remember normandy 50
Name: Shade James M III
Muscadeyr@aol.com
Location: Alabama (U.S.A.)
Date: 26 Apr 2004
Time: 09:11:41
This is an interesting site; cool pictures. I got a computer game about the LRDG and now I would like to know more about who they were, what they did, and how they did it.
Name: leonel da silva
ctacapetown@cybertrade.co.za
Location: cape town south africa
Date: 25 Apr 2004
Time: 12:28:23
i am a 1/35 scale modeler 54 years old busy building a lrdg /30cwt chevrolet truck and have found good info tks very much your site is fantastic pse who can i contact for mofe info
Name: Barry Kane
barry_kane@csbp.wesfarmers.com.au
Location: Christchurch NZ
Date: 22 Apr 2004
Time: 05:50:40
I was told by my dad Joe J A Kane that he was involved in some wat with LRDG where or with who can I check this out with Cheer's Barry Kane
Name: Mark
tango77@telus.net
Location: Canada
Date: 21 Apr 2004
Time: 21:43:35
Trying to locate Elizabeth Foote, wife of Robert J. Foote, last known address- 812 Tawa Place, Hastings H.B. Newzealand
Name: Kuno
hallo152@hotmail.com
Location: Libya
Date: 16 Apr 2004
Time: 07:16:51
...once I read that the LRDG erected a very small monument near the Road/Watch area. Is this true?
Name: Bill McDonald Rhodesiawassuper Website
Rhodesia@shaw.ca
Location: Canada
Date: 13 Apr 2004
Time: 14:02:17
Would like to Welcome all Rhodesians to check out our website www.Rhodesiawassuper.com We offer Rhodesian custom apparel including various Military emblems, video's, maps, cd's and a great selection of books. www.Rhodesiawassuper.com
Name: Richard BOWEN
nick.bowen1@ntlworld.com
Location: Swansea, South Wales
Date: 13 Apr 2004
Time: 02:52:24
My father - Bill Bowen - was RASC and LRDG. Bit of a character, cruiserweight boxing champ. Finished as a Staff Sgt. I'm trying to find out any info about him. Can't find his name mentioned in any of the books. I'd love to know the full story of his German Warrant Officer batman - in the desert!!
Name: Garry A Kinson
Location: Hamilton, ON Canada
Date: 10 Apr 2004
Time: 09:24:36
Wonderful website and an honor to see photos of this most emininent and heroic group from WWII, and the famous vehicles.
Name: Snyders luc
snydersluc6@hotmail.com
Location: Belgium Antwerp Balen
Date: 04 Apr 2004
Time: 04:12:42
Hello nice to see the pics ,i missed you at Beltring ,hope to find you at Normandie 2004 keep up the good work!!!!!
Name: John Cornwall
johnco@eurobell.co.uk
Location: Torquay England.
Date: 03 Apr 2004
Time: 12:16:28
Having flown Shackletons from El Adem many times I wondered aboput my New Zealand uncle named Mervyn Thomas Stevens who served with the LRDG
Name: mr searle
jcbman7@yahoo.co.uk
Location: norfolk england
Date: 01 Apr 2004
Time: 15:25:52
wrong email address try this one jcbman7@yahoo.co.uk is there anyone out there who knows or can ask there relatives who served in the lrdg if they knew a corpral NORMAN SEARLE from sunbury on thames who was a driver in the lrdg someone must know him he was there for 4 years any help would be very welcome
Name: paul searle
jcbman7@yahoo.com
Location: norfolk england uk
Date: 30 Mar 2004
Time: 02:11:05
hello there wonderfull site i wonder anyone out there rember a corpral Norman searle was from walton on thames served as a driver with the lrdg any help would be welcome
Name: Canadian Buff
fireman_fan1@hotmail.com
Location: sarnia, Ontario
Date: 22 Mar 2004
Time: 22:50:32
~Forgotten Heroes~ Please check out my link and show your support for three of New York's Bravest and their families.. www.freewebs.com/bravest You're kindness will always be remembered.. God Bless
Name: Peter
lotharides@axelero.hu
Location: Hungary, Budapest
Date: 21 Mar 2004
Time: 00:49:00
Thanks the pictures, this is a very good site!
Name: Alasdair Brass
brass@xtra.co.nz
Location: New Zealand
Date: 20 Mar 2004
Time: 23:35:41
Hi Jack, My daughter tells me she inadvertantly deleted an e-mail from some involved with the LRDG and she says the e-mail mentioned Alan Davies name. She cannot recall who the e-mail was from but said someone was planning a visit to NZ. I am assuming it might be you but if not, any ideas? Best regards Alasdair Brass Christchurch New Zealand
Name: Joan Page
jo.page@opperman-mastergear.co.uk
Location: Hampshire, England, UK
Date: 17 Mar 2004
Time: 07:46:47
Thanks for an informative and interesting site. My Dad was in the LRDG throughout the war years and would not talk much about those years. He would only tell me the funny things that had happened!! I am really proud of my Dad and have been reading as much as I can about the LRDG. Your website is invaluable,keep up the good work Jack, hopefully I will be able to catch up with you when you next visit England. kind regards and thanks Joan Page
Name: hanni
webmaster@schanee.de
Location: hamburg
Date: 16 Mar 2004
Time: 01:36:40
just wanted to say hi http://www.darest.de
Name: R v Kaam
asche125@hotmail.com
Location: Geleen, Limburg, Holland.
Date: 13 Mar 2004
Time: 03:21:29
Im a great admirer of the LRDG AND SAS IN WW 2. I also try to build the tamiya models and with youre pics i have got a clue what they should look like. My greatest wish would be to see the vehicles for real. but i will keep it short NICE PAGE !!!!!!
Name: paul martin
paul@greenfieldsquare.fsnet.co.uk
Location: wales
Date: 12 Mar 2004
Time: 04:44:47
very interesting site on a very great unit.keep up the good work
Name: Diana Liddle
Lyn13@tpg.com.au
Location: Australia
Date: 01 Mar 2004
Time: 22:45:56
Great site my father George Thompson went to Africa WW2 met my mother there he is from Newcastle upon Tyne joined 1939 R.A.F
Name: Michele
dspeare@dccnet.com
Location: richmond, b.c. canada
Date: 26 Feb 2004
Time: 17:38:08
we will never forget our brave men who fought for all our lives god has a speacial place in his kingdom for you , lest we forgetbless you all.my dad will be flying over for the 60th anniversary of d.day his name is Bil. LaBoucaneof the royal winnapeg rifle 3rd div,d company 13th platoon #7section reinforcement artillary 44 he wuold like to hear from anyone who met him ,our # is 604 271 9417 or email his daughter at dspeare@dccnet.com
Name: ANGELA CONNELL
angelaconnell@daleandmeyers.com.au
Location: AUSTRALIA
Date: 20 Feb 2004
Time: 22:49:45
JUST ENQUIRING IF THERE IS ANYONE OUT THERE WHO HAS INFORMATION ON MY FANTASTIC GRANDFATHER - LESLEY (BILL) WILLCOX. HE IS A MOST INTERESTING MAN WHO WAS ONE OF THE YOUNGEST IN HIS LRDG SQUADRON IN EGYPT.
Name: Bill
Location: Canada
Date: 19 Feb 2004
Time: 15:23:08
Great site, was just made awear of it from a bud. Any Rhodesians in the House? Make sure to check out our site http://www.Rhodesiawassuper.com
Name: martin blandford
Location: United Kingdom
Date: 19 Feb 2004
Time: 09:35:34
Cool Web Site, I Love It
Name: Patricia Mattinson
admissions@caterhamschool.co.uk
Location: England
Date: 19 Feb 2004
Time: 04:56:10
Thank you for continuing to honor the LRDG. My late father, Alex Booker, was in the LRDG, captured on Leros and became a POW. He loved the desert, although he rarely spoke of the War - the only thing I know is that he found a stray dog (which he called Jeep!). I still carry a letter "Stormy" (Moir Stormouth-Darling) wrote to me after my father's death in 1986.
Name: Jonathan Pittaway
pittaway@iafrica.com
Location: Durban , South Africa.
Date: 18 Feb 2004
Time: 22:31:58
'LRDG-Rhodesia' book has been followed on by a similar book called 'SAS-Rhodesia'. It has comprehensive chapters on the following periods. World War 2,Malaya, Central African Federation and the Bush War. What is of interest to LRDG scholars is the WW2 Chapter with photos,medals,citations, etc , many of which are desert related. see the website www.dandy.co.za thank you.
Name: rj
klimaszewski3@juno.com
Location: florida
Date: 17 Feb 2004
Time: 09:54:02
i like this site
Name: Ted Darling
TED.DOT.DARLING@xtra.co.nz
Location: Wellington New Zealand
Date: 17 Feb 2004
Time: 02:16:43
Seeking info My Dad William Henry Darling, Married to Olga. Met Walter Knapp NZ soldier Post Master General NZ Post Office offered positionto start Cable and Wireless in Wellington NZ commenced after Demob in Cairo 1948. Any info please contact.
Name: Andy Mileham
ANDYMILEHAM@AOL.COM
Location: DORSET
Date: 11 Feb 2004
Time: 17:37:47
During WW2, my Grandad was in the Royal Artillary and the LRDG. His name is Harry(H) Mileham, can anyone remember him or point me to archived information about his times in the unit ?
Name: Lee
lee23stevens@yahoo.co.uk
Location: London
Date: 08 Feb 2004
Time: 03:41:53
Hi im lookin for information in connection with my great great grandfather, who served in the British 8th Army in El Alamein in North Africa as an engineer/infantry. His name is "ALBERT EDWARD DORSET/DORSETT he was either a Private or a Corporal. If anyone knows any information on this man, maybe you served with him or u know someone that served with him, all or any info would be appreciated
Name: Allen Stabler
Jack's got it
Location: Devon. ENGLAND
Date: 05 Feb 2004
Time: 11:54:54
I wonder if anyone reading this page has any photographs/information on my father Henry (Dick) Stabler reg no: 4343337 East Yorkshire Regement and LRDG, captured on or about 6th June 1942 whilst taking part on the raid of MARTUBA arodrome (south of DERNA)? Thank's Allen
Name: dennis castelow
denniscastelow@amseve.com
Location: stockton on tees. uk.
Date: 04 Feb 2004
Time: 10:20:31
is there anyone out there. can give me more info. about my uncle. herbert castelow. who was in the first sas regiment. dz. company. one of missions was the garstin stick. looking for any troopers. sas. any info please get in touch please. thanks. and to this website.
Name: Anthony John Illingworth
anthonyillingworth@btinternet.com
Location: Sheffield South Yorkshire. UK
Date: 04 Feb 2004
Time: 08:54:42
I am a serious collector of special forces books, LRDG, SAS AND Wingates Chindits, and I am trying to obtain a copy of the KIWI LRDG book. If anyone could assist in this direction I would be most grateful.
Name: Rob
rob.c@libero.it
Location: Italy
Date: 04 Feb 2004
Time: 06:26:54
…In particular I am also trying to ascertain whether the Sahariana that captured capt. Clayton on January 31, 1941, was using truck-mounted Bredas or fought dismounted. I would also thank everybody here for providing any information on the subject, links, or book references. Keep up the good work on the site and thanks for keeping alive the heritage of the LRDG's brave warriors. And sorry again for the big message.
Name: Rob
rob.c@libero.it
Location: Italy
Date: 04 Feb 2004
Time: 06:26:03
… I am looking for pictures and/or descriptions of the SPA AS37 trucks both in Italian service and LRDG service (e.g., those pictured on p.10 of Osprey's "LRDG" or p.32 of Pittaway&Fourie "LRDG Rhodesia"); what interests me most is the field modifications made by both forces to make the truck a better implement (e.g. sawed-off truck bodies) and, in the case of LRDG vehicles, who did make the modifications, that is, the Italians before the capture of the vehicle, or the LRDG people thereafter…
Name: Rob
rob.c@libero.it
Location: Italy
Date: 04 Feb 2004
Time: 06:25:23
Guess I am somewhat out of place in this forum, but still I hope that somebody here may help me: I am researching the vehicles and weapons of the Sahariana units who fought against the LRDG in north Africa during 1940-41: here in Italy there is not very much information on the subject, both in the Army's official documents and in veterans' memoirs, and less still in terms of pictures. Please forgive me, but due to the 500 chars limit on the forum, I am forced to continue on another message…
Name: Joe Shortt
shorttj@rogers.com
Location: Collingwood Ontario, Canada
Date: 02 Feb 2004
Time: 09:14:06
I am looking for info for a friend of mine. His father was in the LRDG and he wants to obtain his military service records. His last name was Gearing. Any help would be good. Or let me know where he can get a hold of you directly. Ubique!
Name: Marcus Eick
sumauer@t-online.de
Location: Germany
Date: 24 Jan 2004
Time: 14:00:12
Hello, Who knows about my Grandfather Norman James Cowley, born in Deddington, Oxford 19.11.1919? He was a Army Major with the Gurkha Signals in Malaya, in the 60's.
Name: Anthony John Illingworth
anthonyillingworth@btinternet.com
Location: Sheffield, South Yorkshire, UK.
Date: 23 Jan 2004
Time: 15:16:05
What a great web site. Hope that you will continue this wonderful, interesting site, which is all in the interest of WW2 Special Forces military history. It would be great, if at all possible, to have a re-run of the book "Kiwi Scorpions" by Brendan O`Carroll. The "Rhodesian LRDG" book really is outstanding, with an abundance of information. Many thanks for the LRDG web, it is really appreciated.
Name: Tim Wood
tinwoodt50@yahoo.co.uk
Location: Essex England
Date: 16 Jan 2004
Time: 08:42:13
I always view your website with great interest. I also think you should encourage Alan Davies Down in Christchurch New Zealand to finish that Chevy it really does only need a little more effort
Name: nick
Sneiders@verizon.net
Location: Lancaster, CA
Date: 08 Jan 2004
Time: 17:19:31
please send me info or call about joining your group thank you.
Name: Johan Wibergh
johan.wibergh@irisdev.se
Location: Sweden
Date: 05 Jan 2004
Time: 06:26:34
I have this wonderful book called "Libyan Sands" by Ralph Bagnold. It was published around 1935 and is really a marvelous piece of history relating to exploring the deserts of Libya.I was just wondering if anybody has an interest in it ?? Please, feel free to contact me if that should be so. Yours / Johan Wibergh Mullsjö Sweden
Name: darrelle roberts
kessaluner@aol.com
Location: luton bedfordshire
Date: 02 Jan 2004
Time: 06:35:55
I left my comments on site on oct 14th 03.i left the wrong email ( my kids say im useless on the pc!) if anyone has emailed me and not received an answer, this is why! I apologise for this and rest assured this IS the right email. thank you.
Name: Bill Morgan Jones
bill_m_j@hotmail.com
Location: UK
Date: 30 Dec 2003
Time: 15:08:33
My stepfather, Robert Graham-Wright, was in the LRDG attached to a NZ section. He was on a 'Brindisi raid' with Jock Adamson, Bertie Carr and others, but was was captured during the action and sent to Italy as a POW. He later escaped. He lives in the UK, and would like to have some news of anyone who may have known him at the time. Could anyone help?
Name: Ian Chard
ian.chard@dasa.mod.uk
Location: Bristol, UK
Date: 23 Dec 2003
Time: 01:14:44
Does anyone know of a photograph of the Marada oasis in Libya? My father was captured whilst observing the fort there in 1942. If one exists, I would be very interested in seeing it. Thanks in anticipation.
Name: Jerry
sueandjerry@btinternet.com
Location: dorset england
Date: 20 Dec 2003
Time: 16:31:18
I have the following to sell phantom major 1958 signed by David Stirling serious enquires only please Iam looking for sun compass ?? regards to you all Jerry
Name: Mark Greig
mgreig@worldmark.com
Location: Scotland
Date: 17 Dec 2003
Time: 04:25:23
Hi I was just doing a bit of searching and came across my grandpa's name on your site. He served his time in the SAS and his name is Jeff Duvivier. Do you have any further information regarding him? I noticed that someone might have done a short story on him. I dont know if you can advise? Regards Mark
Name: John Rawls
jlrawls@alaweb.com
Location: Opp,AL,USA
Date: 15 Dec 2003
Time: 20:11:56
Enjoy seeing the pictures of the vehicles. It is like seeing history return from the desert. Keep on building more trucks.
Name: Walter McKillop
waltermckillop@tiscali.co.uk
Location: Burnley Lancashire England
Date: 13 Dec 2003
Time: 12:53:39
Anyone know of my cousin Tom Storer served with the JRDG I met up with him in Cairo 1943 I served in the RN .Tom died about 10 years ago and I am keen to pass any information on to his daughters who really knew nothing of his war service thank you
Name: andy
thegeneral@militaryimages.net
Location: Manchester England
Date: 02 Dec 2003
Time: 04:38:00
What a fantastic site, I enjoyed it very much and will visit again and again. well done . ---------------------------------------------------- I wonder if your visitors would like to visit my site. www.militaryimages.net.Its still in its infancy but contains lots of military related images and data. upload your own images/articles straight to the webmaster for inclusion in one of our many galleries. It worth a look
Name: Bob Bell
robertrbell1@hotmail.com
Location: Las Vegas, Nevada
Date: 15 Nov 2003
Time:
10:50:04
Does anybody know a Ken Bowles, Sgt. Rifle Brigade attached to the LRDG, served throughout N. Africa with the LRDG , he showed me lot of memorabilia that he collected from various missions. When I was a young man I used to date his daughter Barbara. They live in South London, Lewisham area.
Name: Bob bell
robertrbell1@hotmail.com
Location: Las Vegas, Nevada
Date: 15 Nov 2003
Time: 10:37:56
Great to see you in