From: jim smith (jimsmith450@fsmail.net)
This guest book is now full and is for viewing old messages only.
From: Jim Coldwell (scotsdg@tiscali.co.uk)
March 15 2004
Hi,I feel like I've gone back in time,it's been great looking through the photo albums to see so many old faces.I made a mistake when the regiment amalgamated,I should have transfered but, had I done so I would never have been the last serving 3rd Carabinier to leave The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards.Two of the finest regiments made THE finest regiment in the British Army today.Anyone who remembers me please drop a line.
From: dodger green sth. wales. (dodgergreenmk1@yahoo.co.uk)
March 10 2004
hi folks served 1958>1964&1967>1977 osnabruik detmold munster aden cyprus lybia and a few others so many long lost names fantastic drop me a line just got onto computers
From: John Haslam (j.haslam961@ntlworld.com)
March 6 2004
Joined Jnr Ldrs Regt RAC, Bovington, 1956 to 1958 Alamein Troop. Joined 3DG at Osnabruck January 1989. Served with B Sqn, and then joined the Provost Staff under Sgt Joe Duda (I think thats how you spelled his name)Went from there to Catterick (Gunnery Intructor)
Tidworth, Aden, Kuwiat, Lulworth,back to the Regt in detmold in 1964. Left Regt in 1967. Served in A,B,and C Sqn.
From: PETE CHADWICK (chadwick@newmills.fsnet.co.uk)
March 6 2004
Hi,Joined 3rd carbs in 1964.was in 1 troop B.SQN till we amalgamated in 71.Then scots dg untill 1987 would love to here from any old mates,Our north western branch has some great get togethers why not join us Be glad to give anyone details PETE. b
From: Ken Gray (gray_ks@yahoo.com)
March 1 2004
Great site - I joined at Osnabruck Sept '56 and left May '58. Worked in the QM's Ration Office. Would like to hear from Aubrey Waldron, Pete Johnson & Johnny ? and anyone who remembers me after all this time.
From: David Last (David_Last@merck.com or JADABRASA@aol.com)
February 27 2004
Its been great reading through all these messages, it brings back the good times and the bad, although I was in the Regt Band (1962 - 1971)I did get to know quite a few of you boys from the regiment and had some good laughs, its great too know that a lot of the OLD BOYS ( CARBS ) have registered on the site.
From: Henry Clydesdale (henry.frankmerch@lineone.net)
February 26 2004
Congratulations on keeping this alive!
From: taff hughes (hugh339@aol.com)
February 21 2004
I joined the carbs 1 troop b sqn in 1966 I was with
B Camps P chadwick N chantry J coughlan Gash heaton
to name but a few I stayed in b sqn until amalgamation
in 1971 its very good to find a site dedicated to a fine old Regiment mwell done.
From: RAYMOND PALMER (davepalmer40@hotmail.com)
February 15 2004
no---22113031. C SQU.JOINED 1949-1950-(PEDLER)
From: John Gray (hillcroft@ntlworld.com)
February 15 2004
Great site! Anybody out there from 1947 - 55? I was at Bordon,Perham Down and Osnabruck. Would be great to hear from one and all.
From: Titch Lord (rohodiablo@ntlworld.com)
February 12 2004
Small man with big belly would love to hear from any of my old mates.
From: ted griffin (ted.griffin99@tesco.net)
Home page: http://www.3rdcarabiniers.org.uk
February 11 2004
I served 59/61 catterick/tidworth. tank driver then regimental signwriter/finished my time mt section.
I got the name "clutch foot" as I loved driving and voluteered when others wanted rest.If anyone remembers please let me know. Ted
From: John Partington (jp@champart.iofm.net)
Home page: http://www.partington.iofm.net/englandjp1.html
February 10 2004
Hi all,
I served from 1966 to 1970 with C Squadron in Detmold, and El-Adem, A Squadron in Cyprus, then HQ in Munster.
You can also find more members of the Regiment by going to www.servicepals.com and looking under 3DG, 3rd Carabiniers, Prince of Wales Dragoon Guards.
Wishing you every success with your website, if you need any help just ask! My main website www.champart.iofm.net
Best Wishes
John Partington (L/Cpl) "peanuts"
From: jim connolly (james.connolly8@btinternet.com)
February 10 2004
hi i joined carbs in 1970 till amalgamation ,herford a sqn then to air portable sqn in edinburgh leaving in 73 nice to hear from anyone who remembers me jim
From: Bob + Spud Hamm (hamskam@ntlworld.com)
February 10 2004
hi to all ex-carbs
From: brian stott (rf6002001@yahoo.co.uk)
February 10 2004
hi joined 1965 iwas in the band for a couple years then went to the best sqdn went to libya with with bsqdn i was in 1st troop with jerry looms gronwyn jones martin bull dick liska and not to mention ak tedstone who became a good mate but to name a few then back to germany then got posted to edinburgh to help form bsqn rsdg anyway hope to hear from old friends brian
From: Bill (Geordie) Heason (billheason@yahoo.co.uk)
February 1 2004
Just surfing the net and came across your great web site - slightly gobsmacked as the old memories started flooding back to when I was young and had hair! Served in A Sqn 3rd Carbs from 1964 until 1969. Was in Detmold then Cyprus (incl 2 minor jaunts to El Adem) before getting demobbed in Chester. Would love to hear from anyone who may remember me from that time which now seems to be getting more dim & distant every day. Also have a collection of photos which may be of interest.
From: andy moore (andymoore68@hotmail.com)
January 22 2004
my dad brian moore served in the 3rd carabiniers 1956/57 imphal barracks osnabruck hq sqn and then a sqn,then moved to the 11th hussars hq 57/59 at carlisle
From: Tony Green
January 13 2004
In from 1951-1953 3 Troop B squadron no E mail add as yet. Remember Jack Frost, Tim Showan, Tommy Lomax.
From: John Gerrard (john.gerrard7@ntlworld.com)
December 31 2003
JLR 64 - 66, B Sqn 3rd Carabiniers 66 to amalgamation, D Sqn Scots DG to 73. Excellent, brings back many good memories.
From: david pritchard (david@pritchard9535.freeserve.co.uk)
December 24 2003
very good site joined the carbs 68 in chester in c sqn moved to mt in munster then ended up as rqms(t) in bovington also had a brother in regiment used to be COs driver his name is ken if anybody remembers us please get in touch once again great site
From: John Thorburn
December 24 2003
Hi, saw your entry on the ARRSE site re 3rd Carabineers and went to your home page. I was Scots DG, joined in 78 and transferred to RMP in 1984. Noticed photos on your site of Pete Chadwick. He was my first Troop Sgt! We were in 1st Tp, D Sqn. I haven't seen him since around 82. I'm a WO2 in the SIB now having had a 3 yr break from the Army. I was only 17 years old when i served in Petes troop..........Christ I'm 43 at the end of this year! What a long time ago that was. I still remember my first FTX in Petes troop. I was the troop Leaders driver (2Lt Bullen.......a Colonel now I believe). Ilmar Staak (I think that was the correct spelling was the loader (may have been ex 3rd) and Cyril Jones was the gunner (ex 3rd). Cyril had a brother in the MT called Tommy. Pete Chadwicks driver was a lad called Paul Bateson who sadly died in the 80s having left the Army.
My lasting memory of Pete Chadwick was that he was an incredibly fair man. Sadly there's not many of that calibre around in the Service nowadays.
Anyway, great site, glad I found it (even though I'm not Welsh!). Could you send my regards to Pete C. He'll probably not remember me, but I remember him and often reminisce of what i would call the 'old days' with my Sgts. I'm sure I bore them to tears, but I'm glad to have joined when I did and wouldn't change it for the world.
Have you tried the SCOTS DG web site? There may be one or two of it's contributors who may be able to help you in your search.
Regards & best Wishes
John Thorburn
(ex Tpr Thorburn)
From: P.S.Buckley (buckleyps@eircom.net)
December 18 2003
Hi Jim,
Delighted to see your site. My dad served with B squadron of 3rd Carabiniers
from 1927 to 1939, when he transferred to 1st Kings Dragoon Guards. He was
then Sgt Cornelius Timothy Buckley. He fought with KDGs in North Africa and
was awarded the DCM. Ended as RSM in 1948, and retired to Ireland. He died
in 1984.
Looking forward to seeing your site develop.
Best Wishes,
P.S. Buckley
From: Derek (Dick) Statham (mark.statham3@btinternet.com)
December 18 2003
interested in contacting anyone who served in 1950/51
From: Ken Hanna (hanna@magnoliacottage.fsnet.co.uk)
December 10 2003
Thanks again Jim,
The recent photo's of the memorial and the 3DG reunion, which I imagine took place in Chester, are good to see as there are lots of familiar faces. I was particularly delighted to see that Taffy Edwards is very much in the ex 3DG fold. I was attending the remembrance parade in Birmingham as I was representing the Irish Hussars (QRIH)element of the QRH amalagamation (having been "conjoined" to the QOH, who we were with in Detmold with (they were at Hobart Bks)whilst we were in good old Lothian Barracks on the Klute Strasse. I met Janet Mabbott (nee Kelly) who is secretary to the West Midlands Branch of QRH. I am sure that many will remember her father with great affection.
I was in Germany in August last year and went to see the former Lothian Barracks which is nor converted to flats for "Osies" (East Germans)and other refuges, the bottom end of the square (near the NAAFI)is used as a bus depot and Tech Stores end is the local night school.
Good to see many names that I know, Bob Riley, Kevin Clarke to name only a few.
Seasons Greetings to all.
Ken
From: Jones332 (Bjybrian@aol.com)
November 25 2003
Hell of a site Jim - lots of well remembered names, nice pics as well. Keep up the good work. I entered the world of 3DGism in 1959
From: Bill Setterfield. (williamsetterfield7815@msn.com)
November 24 2003
I served in the 3rd Carabiniers from 1955/57 in Osnabruk, just to recall a few names, Terry Grundy, Tich Habgood, Ted West, Mo Morris,Arther Spooner,Tich Blackley,Dave Beaver, Dave Ross.
From: Val Weir (weirsy@xtra.co.nz)
November 23 2003
Hi,
I thought I.d better put a note on here.I enlisted 1955.Went to 3DG's Osnabruck Jan 1956. Nov 1956 posted to Cheshire Yeomanry (territorials)3mths HQ sqdr "Gilwern House" Liverpool Rd Chester.Lived in civvy digs down near the rlwy station behind the theatre. Then out to Knutsford.
Back to Osnabruck Nov 1957 till discharge Sept 1958.
We had a few cleaver guys over there, it was taking them over 5yrs to complete their national service.
Cheers Val
From: Kevin Clarke (kevluise@cytanet.com.cy)
November 23 2003
Smudge, Thanks for this new means of getting in contact with old friends, I served in the regiment from 1958 and through the amalgamation finishing my service in 1984 at the D+M School in Bovy. I have looked through the Guest book and seen a number that I would love to make contact with, Ken Hanna " you cocky little sod" Ken Day, an old friend and neighbour in Munster, "pity you only want to get in contact with your old B Sqn mates" but I still love yer. Ron, it's been ages, "how's that brother of yours". Last but not least Tom McCarthy you still around scouse and hope you still have that laugh plus at least I was C Squadron. Hope to hear from you all soon.
From: John Plumb (hussarman@modoracle.com)
Home page: http://groups.msn.com/TheEleventhHussarsPAO/yourwebpage1.msnw
November 21 2003
Nice site Jim.
John P... webmaster of the 11tHussar site.
From: Ken Day (SGT_kenday@hotmail/.com.)
November 18 2003
Like to here from old friends from B sqd from 1959-1969 3rd carabiniers before the joining of the greys.
From: BadCO (badco@arrse.co.uk)
Home page: http://www.arrse.co.uk
November 16 2003
Jim, Your link has been added to the ARRSE links list so I thought I'd pop in and see what the site was like. Good stuff - nice to see people like you keeping the memories alive.....
From: David Moffat (Webmaster@4rtr.co.uk)
Home page: http://www.4rtr.co.uk
November 10 2003
Hi Jim, Nice site, keep up the good work. Our 4rtr site has been up now for a couple of years and it has been great being able to put old friends in touch with one another. We also have family members of ex-4th Tankies as members so the site continues to go from strength to strength. I have also so set up a Yahoo group which has a restricted membership which we controll and this enables us to keep in touch using mics and speakers through Yahoo's IM. If I can help in anyway get back to me and I will do what I can. Cheers and Fear Naught David J Moffat