Hi All Having digested the post about the Queen s Diamond Medal.Very interesting.In one paragraph it states that a small charge be made for the medal then a couple of paragraphs later it states that the medal is free.Wish they would make their mind up.Also what is disturbing is the fact that they cannot issue previous medals in retrospect.Why in hell should we have to wait for any medals.If you earned them issue them.Again we are the bottom of the list for these trinkets.The Police Ambulance and Fire Service (no disrespect to them were issued way before the Armed Forces received theirs.One was even on ebay 5 days after it was issued for ???£100.Not really very much pride in the medal from that particular recipient and only a limited amount issued to HM Forces whereas the Civil Services all received them.Not really fair is it?They really think a lot about our Armed Forces.I think they would be glad to get rid of the Forces altogether and save a fortune for the other needy countries who require aid from us!!!If we do receive the medal the parrot will look very nice in his bright new medal.Must train him to do drill and not nick my whisky.The bugger.Well OK chaps rant over back to bed again.Cheers. Jock.

FAO: Jim SMITH and Tex SAUL-Taunton 2013-Congratulations Ted on the new arrival and sorry you were unable to make it-understandable. Jim you must have arrived late in the day or the undercover of darkness sorry I missed you and look forward to catching up at another reunion. Take care now.

Many memories anybody remember when we had the boost in recruitment 1961

Hi Bill (Woodhead) yes I remember you Bill-hope all is well with you-where the hell is: Holton-Le-Clay ?? I have been in Australia since 1978-had a great time-married with 3 sons and 6 grandchildren for my troubles. Rgds Ewan (Jock)

HelloYes i remember Jock Ewan Douglas well along with bill woodhead of course! Nice to see you are both active and well.Ken

Ref Queens Jubilee medal aticle. I have read this twice and still not sure who may or may not get this medal as a vetran?Its my age i think! 68 next month! Only made RSM never very bright! still prior to that it was junior signalman! lolI did get the Pingat Jasa Malaysia medal few years ago which i thought was very nice.Any help for a poor old chap would be welcome!Ken

having now read the article I think that yes Ken you ae entitled to one as I think I am now and most of thelads on this site are I notice that yuhave to pay for the medal but it doesnt say yet how much!!.will await more news on this as it arises many thanks Frank..regards terry.

Higlad you all had a good time in Taunton anyone going to Blandford in June???

Hello to everyone who may remember me-I have fond memories of my time at Denbury and currently make fairly regualr contact with Ron Chisholm and Paul Prior and also receive the daily joke from Terry Reynolds-Tks for that Terry-Rgds to all-would love to share a pint anytime/anywhere-not sure if I ll get back to the UK in a hurry-Tasmania is a beautiful place to visit !! Rgds Ewan (Jock)

Great evening at Taunton on the 2nd. F.A.O. Max Scott sorry I didn t pick you out to speak to being the only other from my intake. I remember names but faces have faded away.