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Post by Geordie Fox on Nov 18, 2015 10:38:47 GMT -5
Does anyone know or remember H Sqn.R.C.T.Horse transport that was based in Beaumont Barracks,Aldershot?
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Post by Peter O'Connor on May 13, 2016 16:23:31 GMT -5
Sure do. I have a newspaper clipping on my office wall from the Aldershot Weekend News, March 20, 1970.
It shows the disbandment parade, with me third from the right on my horse, Jock Fox, beside Corporal Danny Devereaux.
I had a very happy year there.
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Post by Phil 'Robbo' Robson on Jul 5, 2016 20:35:50 GMT -5
I was Perm' Staff at JLR Norton Manor Camp Taunton 1970 to September 1971 - Motorcycle Training Wing.
Does anyone from Horse Transpot remember a 'Scouse' Davis (or Davies) from there? He had charge of, amongst others, the Regimental mascot, one 'Bruneval' a man's horse if there ever was one! Also in the stable was a 'Roger' who was great with beginers like me but did NOT like to be rushed in to anything above a slow stroll - as I found to my cost!
I lost touch with Scouse, and Paddy his boss, when I left the Service in September 1971 - a great mistake I might add. Would love to hear from anyone from those far off times.
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Post by Tracey Devereux on Jan 29, 2017 5:18:05 GMT -5
I was Perm' Staff at JLR Norton Manor Camp Taunton 1970 to September 1971 - Motorcycle Training Wing. Does anyone from Horse Transpot remember a 'Scouse' Davis (or Davies) from there? He had charge of, amongst others, the Regimental mascot, one 'Bruneval' a man's horse if there ever was one! Also in the stable was a 'Roger' who was great with beginers like me but did NOT like to be rushed in to anything above a slow stroll - as I found to my cost! I lost touch with Scouse, and Paddy his boss, when I left the Service in September 1971 - a great mistake I might add. Would love to hear from anyone from those far off times. |
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Post by mike brabin on May 20, 2019 14:41:15 GMT -5
i was with h qadron it disbanded at aldershot fc ground. we lived in the band block cant remember the name of the dog that used to walk in front as we walked down to the lines. do remember being bounced of the walls of the riding school when i fell of and was draged around it.
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Post by Peter O'Connor on Oct 31, 2024 12:23:03 GMT -5
Hi Mike,
The dog was called Bruce. He was born in Buller Barracks, and when H Sqn moved to Beaumont Barracks years later he went with them.
He took quite a while to adapt to his new home, and in his old age when H Sqn was disbanded he was sent back to (the new) Buller Barracks. But he was too old, and died after a few days.
Great dog. I took him with me to watch Danny Devereaux show jumping at the Hampshire Horse show. I was in uniform, and found myself standing next to Princess Anne, who was competing as "Miss Windsor". She said "Make sure your dog doesn't scare my horse" and I replied "Yes Ma'am". Great conversation.
One of the guys from the squadron, who was in civvies, walked up to her and asked her if she'd like to go to the flicks. A couple of security guys moved him away very quickly.
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