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Andy "Jumbo" Roberts
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Mon 15/12/08 |
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I was 8 troop 1978-9 and I believe was in one of the first contingents of Rhodesians to go to Bloemfontein for para training. It was not without its humour and arriving on a Sunday in an ageing DC7 we discovered to our horror that just about everywhere was closed except a Wimpy that sold wine. There was a minor incedent (by our standards) and the next day Sgt. Maj. Kieser (sp?) informed us that "You Rhodesias is animals, this is not the Coq d'Or in Salisbury 'ere". Just before we left we were made to move all our kit to the apron by the training hanger and spread it all out as a folding butt R1 had gone "missing" and "we are not blaming you but..." I was informed much later that it had made its way back to Salisbury and I'd really like to know how it was done! I am also looking to contact any of the old 8 troopers: Spence Higgs, Billy Metcalfe. Anyone know what happened to "old" Tom Brasson? Hey, he was old to us kids!
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Gary Huxham |
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Tue 30/10/07 |
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Chris / George
A short note to say thank you both and the others,
who were responsible for organizing the RLIRA reunion
and luncheon yesterday, a fantastic afternoon and
great to see the unit guys again, well done.
Regards
Gary Huxham "Hux" |
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Jon Wrathall |
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Mon 29/10/07 |
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Hi Guys
This is just a quick note to say a big "Thank You"
for today.
To see some of the "ouens" again from that very
exiting period of my life is an honor and privilege.
I had a very enjoyable time, as did I'm sure the
others, and my congratulations to the caterers.
They did a splendid job.
Looking forward to seeing you on November 11.
Thanks once again, guys, it was great.
Best regards,
Jon Wrathall,
E-mail:
jwrathall@tiscali.co.za
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Chris Donald |
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Tue 23/10/07 |
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RLI Reunion 27 Oct
Chris hi, many years since I have spoken to you
and thank you for your kind
invitation. Have just had a brief look at the website
and "what a great site" - one of
those that you need peace and quite to read every
line and every page, which I have every intention
of doing. At present I am due to go into hospital
either this weekend or early next week and thus
regret to advise that I will be unable to attend
the 27th
gathering -
The other must for me is to become a member of the
revived association - you will be hearing from me
shortly and will enroll on website.
Have a good function Saturday
Regards
Chris Donald |
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Neville Boardman |
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Tue 23/10/07 |
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Comments |
Am actually in N.Eireland at the moment , I
served in the Btn from 2 July '62 until Nov 69,
when I was transferred to KGV1 QM Stores...left
ZNA in 2 July 1982..medals Meritous Service Medal,
RGSM, and Zim Indep medal...First Regt. No 722886...then
commissioned 781476 - 1 April 1980...Sorry who am
I - Neville(Boardy) Boardman EX Base Gp...Signals
Tp Sgt .
Have heard so much about 'Our Saints Page ' - that
I had a look on internet...whammo there it was!
Please pass on my best regards to all my mates that
might be there...unfortunately a lot have passed
on..to name a few...CSM T.Kirrane - Ex CSM 3Cdo..then
the last white RSM 1RAR? CSM Bruce Antonowitz Ex
S.Scouts..ex 2Cdo CSM, WO2 Mike Davis - ex Sp Cdo,Cpl
K.Koekemore - Sp Cdo, Tpr A.T.Johnston 3Cdo, Cpl
Johnny Korb, Gnr Schonneberg serving with Sp Cdo
in the same vehicle that Johnny Korb was killed
in.The late Wardmaster WO2 Wally Watson(RhAMC).Sgt
Jack Barratt..he was laid to rest..I attended his
funeral..everybody who passed thru' Cpls Club..got
to know Jack very quickly..one of the last to leave
the RLI...along with WO1 Len Monson - PTI.( Len
is not deceased!!)
OK - enough of down memory lane - very sorry I wont
be able to attend this function..maybe next year
am back in Zim...hope to fly back here from Jhb
airport.
Also still around UK -Sgt. Bob Lines Ex Trg Tp,
Maj M.Mould (Pinky) Ex CSM 1 Cdo, In Zim Cpl Jack
Cohen ex 1 Cdo - Q Stores (Not to be confused with
Jackie Koon the bouncer- now also deceased!) C/Sgt.
T. Maidwell -Ex 2 Cdo....now in UK!
Look forward to hear from you,
Best Regards
Neville Boardman |
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Andy Roberts |
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Mon 22/10/07 |
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The Saints
Amazingly I managed to buy a copy of The Saints
here in Harare yesterday! Thank you so much for
putting it together, it was long overdue. Of course
I have not read it yet but paging through I saw
so many faces that I’d forgotten and spent a pleasant
afternoon reliving the past and yes, I have to admit
it, I was proud to be a part of it even though I
paid a high price. I have no regrets. Thank you,
and I am thoroughly looking forward to a good read
(whilst others were watching the Rugby World Cup
I was wandering through my past).
Andy Roberts
8 Tp 1978-9 |
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Jerry Strong |
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Mon 22/10/07 |
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Comments |
A few weeks ago our son, farming in a remote
part of Kenya, was attacked and severely beaten
by three black men to the point of losing his life.
He was sound asleep in his cottage when he was startled
awake after midnight by a torch being shone into
his face. He rose to fight back, and was bashed
on his back and sides by with a knobkerri. Then
the third man struck him his back and head repeatedly
with a blessedly blunt machete. Fortunately he managed
to fight them off, stagger to the door leading into
the garden, where he then stumbled to the neighbours
and sought help. His assailants fled. He was then
taken to hospital where he received 17 stiches to
deep gouges on his arm and head.
During time spent recovering and on R and R, he
mentioned to me that he wanted to go to Dubai to
look for a job; and now we see the benefits of our
RLI Association coming into play.
I immediately contacted Dr Cliff Webster - a past
RLI Medical Officer who had once looked after our
son when he was a toddler and who I knew, was working
for Air Emirates. I asked if he could assist our
son in starting a new life in Dubai. To cut a long
story short, Cliff and his wife Fay, now have our
son with them and have set up job interviews, briefed
him on the do's and don'ts of living in a muslim
country, and have provided him with a base while
looking for a job and a home.
The Websters have been overwelmingly generous. To
me, and I expect to all within the RLIRA, this sad
but typical African story is a fine example of what
our Association is about and how the camaraderie
that we all once had, still exists today.
Please feel free to forward this to our members
- as a practical illustration of how being in the
RLIRA we can help each other in times of need and
adversity. I believe that It is a fine example of
our mission statement being fulfilled, because we
can all help each other.
Jerry Strong |
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Neville Boardman |
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Fri 19/10/07 |
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Hi - I thought I would mention certain
ex Officers and Soldiers in the RLI - who lost there
lives, some on active service - but its names and
brief events only -
2Lt Charl Viljoen drowned at Kanyemba whilst trying
to rescue someone in the Zambezi River at Kanyemba.
Sgt. Jim Cary shot by a junior NCO whilst on Operations.
Rfn Schonneberg a National Serviceman(RhArty) killed
in a motor vehicle accident the same time and date
as Cpl J.Korb(Sp Gp) near Makuti.
Neville Boardman
neville@hotmail.co.uk
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Neville Boardman(Boardy) |
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Mon 15/10/07 |
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"A Dream Come True " - well to all my friends
out there...plz come on line ...lets hear from youu
? Sorry to hear about Tom Van Rensberg..I was drilled
by Cliff his brother both super guys.Bugs Moran...how
are you keeping these days...I'm only in N.Eireland
until Mid Jan 2008, also regularly in contact with
Jack Cohen ex 1 Cdo arms storeman and CQMS Asst,
him and his wife Toni Still in Harare.Unfortunately
old Sgt.Jack Barrat(Cpls Club Barman.) passed away
earlier this year..he eventually got a place in
St. Nazareths Hse..done by Mike Bardel ex SAS...but
he was there only about 3 years and his general
situation deteriorated...too many Pilseners!
Neville Boardman(Boardy)
nevilleb@hotmail.co.uk
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Mike McDonald |
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Thur 04/10/07 |
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Comments |
Did each commando get a full 6 week
bushtrip in 1978 atttached to SAS, Support I know
did in July 78??
Also did each commando in 1978 do a full bushtrip
doing 'Strikeforce" I believe Support did two bushtrips??
Thanks Mike
mikemcd@sympatico.ca
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Rick Dixon |
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Wed 19/09/2007 |
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I am seeking info on Lcpl "Dicky" Dixon, mentioned
in THE SAINTS. Keep up the good work on the site!
Thanks Rick
e-mail -
slikrickabn@yahoo.com
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Graham F. Long |
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Tue,18/09/2007 |
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I am searching for information surrounding the
death of my uncle, Tpr Dennis Long whom I believe
was a member of the RLI. He died just before christmas
1964. The events surrounding his death are vague
and I was hoping that you would be able to point
me in the right direction!
Yours sincerely
Graham F. Long
glongatwork@hotmail.co.uk
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Lesley Angel |
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Mon,17/09/2007 |
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Comments |
Michael Ian Angel was a member of RLI from
1978.
Do you have any records, info or pictures from them
around that time at all. He's passed away and the
family would like to have a little more info on
his time serving.
Thank you kindly
Regards
Lesley Angel (Mrs)
Phone: 033 3861183
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Glenn Kapheim |
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Thurs, 02/08/2007 |
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Great web page. I have been a fan of the of
the RLI since I was a kid reading SOF magazine now
I have just retired out of the U.S. Army Infantry.
Click a picture to see a larger view.
I am also a military illustrator , the RLI drawing
was done for Mike Kelso of 3CO , he is a good freind
of mine.
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Dr. Sanford Ware |
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Mon, 30/07/2007 |
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2 Commando -- "A Cut Above" - Confirmation
Required
We had some quite-large wooden boards, with lettering
under perspex, for the CSM to write out the guard
rosters and other notices. "2 Commando -- A Cut
Above" was at the top of each board. It was also
under perspex on the wooden radio console in the
ops vehicle.
I don't remember ever seeing it on a T-shirt, beer
mug, etc.
Cheers
Sandy
Can anyone verify the term "A Cut Above" for
2 commando?
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Ian and Rosie |
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Wed, 27/06/2007 |
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Dear Chris,
Just a quick line to say we are back again in S.A.
wiser and much poorer as a result of going to U.K.
but very much richer in respect of the very moving
service at Manorbier Chutrch at which the Rev.Victor
Millgate paid tribute not only to our Dave but to
all young men who have recently given their lives
to their country with particular reference to Iraq
and Afganistan. It gave us great pleasure to meet
Shaun Ryan and his wife ( who were going on to your
book launching later ) ,Dicky Tandy and Stephen
from Eastbourne whose name I cannot remember. We
very much appreciate the effort they all made in
attending and are very indebted to you for making
their attendance possible through your notice in
the eCheetah. We had a very good lunch and Rhodesian-style
party afterwards - could have been back at Ayrshire
Club.
Many thanks again and all best wishes from Rosie
and myself. Ian |
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Wayne Grant |
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Date |
Thurs, 27/07/2007 |
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This is a beautiful site! My heartfelt regards
to all the ouens, hope you are all well and fit.
What an honour to have served with such men. I am
lost for words. To all of you who have kept the
spirit alive, you my greatest appreciation. Thank
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Simon McIlwaine |
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Wed, 27/06/2007 |
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A fantastic website and a great tribute to a
very brave bunch of guys! Keep up the good work
and the good fellowship. God bless all those who
served in the RLI and the Rhodesian Forces. |
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