Are you an artist, sculptor, craftsman or photographer? If so, why not join the Army Arts Society? The aim of the society is to encourage and support all artists in the Army, both Regular and Territorial, especially those on operations. Membership is also open to retired Regular and TA personnel and their dependants. An annual exhibition will be held on October 27 at Leaden Hall School, Salisbury. Prizes ranging from £50 to £300 will be awarded in the competition. For further details about membership and entry, visit www.armyartsociety.co.uk

The Army Rifle Association is a military body responsible for running courses and competitions in clay target shooting, target rifle and target pistol disciplines. Courses are available to soldiers at all levels. For information contact Rufus Kumar, courses clerk, HQ ARA, Hythe Lodge, Elcho Road, National Shooting Centre, Bisley, Surrey GU24 0NY, phone 94211 8085/8084 or 01483 798924 or email coursesclerkara@infantry-units.co.uk
Palestine. Were you there during the British Mandate? I am developing a website focusing on the experiences of Service personnel during this time. If you can help please email Sue King at hanorahkyork@aol.com

An ex-paratrooper and Para instructor and veteran from Iraq and Afghanistan, Col Chester Wojcik, lives in the Czech Republic and collects wings and badges from around the world. He is seeking correspondence with English collectors who have the same interest. Contact Col Chester Wojcik, J.Opletala 1634-78, Cz-43401 MOTS, Czech Republic (EU).

Chris Anderson, an ex-Queen’s Regiment medic, now a staff nurse in Margate Hospital, is trying to write a book containing a collection of nursing/medical anecdotes and requires funny stories about military medical situations. Please send them to Chris by email at chris.anderson@ekht.nhs.uk or ca76@hotmail.co.uk

Warrant Officers’ & Sergeants’ Mess Worthy Down. Due to the amalgamation of the WOs’ and Sgts’ Messes, St Omer Barracks and Worthy Down, the amount of presentations held by the mess is being reviewed. Individuals who have made presentations to the Worthy Down mess and would like to have the item returned to them, should contact the property member on 01962 887395. Items to be disposed of will be sold in aid of a local charity.

The Media Operations Group (V) is a national TA unit based at Kingston in south west London. The Group provides media ops support to the Army and Defence at home and on operations. Twenty-five per cent of the group is deploying on Op Herrick this year in roles including OC combat camera team, media escorts, media plans and in our rapid reaction reserve. If you work in public relations/communications, the media or advertising or you are a professional photographer or cameraman and you want to use your civilian skills in the military, apply now to the PSAO MOG(V) to join the selection day on September 10 at Kingston TA Centre. Tel 0208 481 3435 or email mog.psao@btconnect.com

David Stewart is trying to trace fellow comrades of his late father during his National Service days. His father was 22722258 Cpl Robert Muirhead Wilson RAOC, served 2 Oct 1952-24 Oct 1954. Embarked to Middle East Land Forces Malta mid Jan 1953, posted to 595 Ordnance Depot, Tripoli late Jan 1953 to Sep 1954 as a Storeman Tech trade. Discharged October 1954. Contact David at 9/12 Smithfield Street, Edinburgh, EG11 2PG or phone 0131 477 6387.

Neil “Mac” McNulty is looking for ex-members of 79A “C” Company Army Apprentices who attended the College at Chepstow between September 1978 and December 1980. It is proposed to hold a reunion in May 2011 if enough members can be traced. For further details email Mac at neil.mcnulty1@ntlworld.com or rmonrem-225-sqms@mod.uk or telephone on 0121 541 4203.

A researcher is looking for British veterans who served with Raymond Westerling, a legendary leader of the Dutch Special Forces during the Indonesian National Revolution 1945-1950. Westerling joined the British Army (Commandos) in 1942 and became a sergeant instructor, before being sent to Indonesia as part of Force 136 working with the counter-insurgency unit of the 26th Indian Division and The South Wales Borderers in the city of Medan on Sumatra. Contact Fredrik Willems at Moerbeistraat 24, 6523KN Nijmegen, The Netherlands or email fredrikwillems@hotmail.com

Calling all ex-Chefs, Army Catering Corps and Royal Logistic Corps, Regular and TA. Leslie Croombs would like to hear from you with a view to meeting and exchanging experiences. If enough interest is generated maybe we could start a branch in the Morecambe and Lancaster area. The venue for the first meeting is the York Hotel, Morecambe. Contact Leslie Croombs (ex-Sgt ACC) on 07966 240954.

Chris Anderson, an ex-Queen’s Regiment medic, now a staff nurse in Margate Hospital, is trying to write a book containing a collection of nursing/medical anecdotes and requires funny stories about military medical situations. Please send them to Chris by email chris.anderson@ekht.nhs.uk or ca76@hotmail.co.uk

The Army Rifle Association are a military body responsible for running courses and competitions in clay target shooting, target rifle and target pistol disciplines. Courses are available to soldiers at all levels. For information contact Rufus Kumar, Courses Clerk, HQ ARA, Hythe Lodge, Elcho Road, National Shooting Centre, Bisley, Surrey GU24 ONY or phone 94211 8085/8084 or 01483 798924 or email coursesclerkara@infantry-units.co.uk

Alan Burns is trying to locate a lost friend, Andrew Bell from Wakefield, who was in the Coldstream or Grenadier Guards in the 1990s. His girlfriend/wife was called Suzanne. Contact Alan by email alanburns.leeds@googlemail.com

Are you an artist, sculptor, craftsman or photographer? If so, why not join the Army Arts Society. The aim of the Society is to encourage and support all artists in the Army, especially those on operations, both Regular and Territorial. Membership is also open to retired Regular and TA personnel and their dependants. An annual exhibition will be held on October 27, at Leaden Hall School, Salisbury. Prizes ranging from £50 to £300 are awarded in the competition. For further details for membership and entry, please visit the website www.armyartsociety.co.uk

Were you a member of Cassino Troop, 54 Squadron RE, Junior Leaders Regiment in 1989-1990? Peter King is trying to organise a reunion for interested personnel. Further details from Peter King, 4 Turner Close, Allenby Estate, Catterick Garrison, N Yorks DL9 3SP or email peterliamking@live.co.uk

Becky is trying to locate Scott, a 34 year old guardsman possibly from Aldershot, whom she met in ‘White Stuff’ Southampton. Scott’s home town is Manchester. Contact Sheila Brown by email sheila-brown@hotmail.co.uk

An ex-Queensman, 3rd Bn, Mark Syrett is a Freemason and would like to hear from any ex-Queensmen or any Servicemen connected with The Queen's Regiment or PWRR who are also Masons who would be interested in forming a Regimental Lodge based in London. Contact Mark by phone on 01622 688444 or email marksyrett@d-s-l.co.uk

Researcher is seeking information regarding his father’s exploits during his time with the RAMC Airborne, 23115313 Pte Roy Cook who served from Feb 1955-Feb 1957. Attached to the Royal Scots, he went ashore with the second wave of Commandos and worked in the Casino Palace Hotel field hospital. He flew to Cyprus and boarded the Theseus for Suez. Contact Kevin Cook by email at kevin.cook@ntlworld.com or phone 01642 276774.

Michael McCabe from South Africa is trying to find information on his grandfather Daniel Kaighin who served in the First World War as a Royal Engineer. Enlisted Nov 17 1915 as a Sapper (85931) and ended up a Royal Engineer sergeant, Z Reserve June 6, 1919. Possibly served in 212 Company RE. Contact Brian Kaighin by email kaigs@telkomsa.net

British Element Trieste Force is appealing for help in tracing former soldiers, both regular and national Servicemen, who served in the Free Territory of Trieste between the years 1945 and 1954. The BETFOR Association was formed in Dec 2002, with the aim of giving members the opportunity of contacting old comrades through the quarterly journal and meeting again after fifty years. For enquiries phone Colin Russell on 01283 790167 or write to 5, Walkfield Road, Alrewas, Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire DE13 7EN or email crrussellqs@aol.com

Ivor F Bush ex-REME would like to contact any other REME/Royal Signals War Office Engineering cadets, who were with him at Plymouth during 1946-1948 or later at Eaton Hall Officer Cadet School in 1949. Contact Ivor Bush by letter to 20 Stanley Court, Woodfield Road, Ealing, London W5 1SL or phone 0208 998 9162.

A researcher from Dragonfly Film & Television Productions is currently working on a fly on the wall documentary for channel 4 called "The Family". It is an eight-part, one hour, documentary that follows a family in their own home for eight weeks. Our aim is to document the highs and lows of family life in modern day Britain. As an idea, we thought it would be interesting to follow a family where one member is serving in the military, as I’m sure family life for them is hugely different to that of a family who have no relations in the military at all. If you are interested contact Marcus Hutchinson at Dragonfly Film and Television Productions Ltd, 120-124 Curtain Road, London EC2A 3SQ or phone 0207 033 2303 or email marcus.hutchinson@dragonfly.tv

Britisol UOTC is celebrating its 100th year since formation in 1910. The Bristol UOTC Alimni foundation is being relaunched. If you have served with the UOTC either as an Officer Caddt or as a member of staff (TA, NRPS or Regular) and you would like to be contacted by the Alumni Foundation about various activities please email Amy.Thomas654@mod.uk or write to the Secretary Bristol UOTC Alumni Foundation, the Artillery Grounds, Whiteladies Road, Bristol BS8 2LG.

Lt Col Rhyl Jones is trying to locate all who attended the 29 Clerk of Works (E) course at Chatham (Nov 81-Jun 83) for a reunion in November 2010. Further details from Lt Col Jones on 0207 414 2004 or 07785 787311 or email at rhyl@aol.com or gary.jones415@mod.uk

Ian Tilson is trying to locate all ex Arborfield Apprentices from intakes in 1962 for the 50th anniversary in 2012. Also looking for the family of Capt Chris Mears REME. Ian has photographs for him or his family. For more information call 07876 360691 or email iantilson@yahoo.co.uk or ja.swarbrick@btinternet.com

POV Production Company have been asked by The History Channel to make a documentary, Soldiers’ Stories: Gulf War 1, to coincide with the conflict’s 20th anniversary. They are looking for anyone who was involved in Gulf War 1 and who would be happy to share their memories and recollections of the conflict and be part of the documentary. They are especially interested to find out if anyone has photographs, slides, moving images or any other material to illustrate their time in the Gulf. To get involved, contact Emma Ford by email at emma@povprod.co.uk or phone 01752 568602.

The Friends of Gibraltar Society are interested in recruiting ex-military personnel who have served in or had connections with Gibraltar. Regular meetings are held in London throughout the year and other events include a residential conference in Winchester and a trip to Gibraltar. Interested personnel should contact the membership secretary, Friends of Gibraltar House, 150 Strand, London WC2R 1JA or email Tim Lawson-Cruttenden at tim@harassment.co.uk

Sigrid Frobose (nee Donalh) wishes to locate former soldier Gerald (Joe) Gurney. Joe was stationed in Sessen in 1945-1946 when he was 19 years old. He was a bugler in the Oxon/Bucks Regiment. Contact Sigrid by post at Schutzenalle 15, D-38723 Seesen, Germany.

Where are you Charles Young? He served in the RMP and was a Sgt in 1988. Sgt David (Scouse) Dowling is trying to locate you. You both served in NI 1981-1983, then posted to Germany. Contact Linda Dowling by email at vodkacoke80@hotmail.com

Pat Andrew is researching the Banham family history and would like to contact her cousin Joseph Edward Banham, son of the late Maj Donald and Mrs Jean Banham, of Englefield Green, Windsor. Contact Pat by email at georgepatandrew@googlemail.com
I am ex-Women’s Royal Army Corps and am trying to trace a platoon photograph. Does anyone who served in 7 Platoon, 2 Company, intake 419 at Guildford in September 1979 have a copy that they could send me? All costs for reproduction will be paid. Contact C Mackenzie by email at mackenzie 24015@yahoo.co.uk

Mike O’Brien is searching for ex-Royal Engineers who served with him at Hameln (11 Engineer Brigade) during the 1960s, especially Bob Cummings, Dave Trotter and Ken Pope (ex ACC). Contact Mike by phone on 0151 4744759 or at 12 Cowdron Road, South Liverpool L21 7GB.

Maria and Barry Codd have lost touch with SSgt Gordon Anderson RMP and his family. They were serving together in Hohne in 2003 and Osnabruck in 2004-2006. SSgt Anderson was posted to Aldershot in Spring 2007. Gordon please get in contact or if anyone knows of his whereabouts please contact Barry Codd by email barrycodd@yahoo.co.uk or write to WO1 Codd, 47 RA Workshop, Thorney Island, Emsworth PO10 8DH.

Tracey Metters is looking for her birth father 23878797 WO2 Roy Wilson, Royal Signals, who was based in Catterick from 1965-1966. In 1984 he was a SSgt. Roy retired in 1986 and would now be in his early 60s. Contact Tracey by email tracey.metters@ntlworld.com
Author Wendy Donnelly is offering free copies of her book The Black Hole to troops. Please contact the author by writing to Mrs Wendy Donnelly, Flat 57, Homefort House, 82 Stoke Road, Gosport PO12 1QQ.

A daughter is searching for her father Jim Green who served with 24 Field Ambulance Squadron in the 1980s and was a signals instructor based at Gaza Barracks, Catterick from 1984-1987. He also served at Moscow Barracks in 1982. Contact Clare Kiepe by email clarekiepe@hotmail.com

My father is desperate to contact Spr Richard Teasdale Churchill, who was demobbed in Ripon and lived in and around County Durham. Contact Melanie Cassidy by email melaniecassidy@hotmail.com

A researcher is seeking information regarding his father’s exploits during his time with the RAMC Airborne. 23115313 Pte Roy Cook served from August 13, 1936 until February 2, 1965. Attached to the Royal Scots, he went ashore with the second wave of Commandos and worked in the Casino Palace Hotel field hospital. He flew to Cyprus and boarded the Theseus for Suez. Contact Kevin Cook by email kevin.cook@ntlworld.com or phone 01642 276774.

Clifford John Longhurst is trying to trace Donald K Router who served in the Royal Engineers in Gibraltar from 1952-1954 and ended his service as a lance corporal. Donald came from Luton. He also had a brother who was commissioned in the Royal Engineers. Contact Fiona Longhurst by email fionalonghurst@aol.com

Heike Loacker’s mother’s friend Ingrid Dickbauer (nee Kabusch), born March 23, 1946 in Eberndorf Corinthia, Austria is searching for her father or possible relatives. Ingrid’s mother Aloisia Kabusch met Sgt John Sullivan between July-October 1945 when he was stationed in Eberndorf with a cavalry regiment. John either lived in Birmingham or was born there. Contact Heike Loacker by email Heike.Loacker@hilti.com or write to Frau Heike Loacker, Weppach 1d, A-6850 Dornbirn, Austria.

Where are you Brian Francis Keats, born in South Africa to English parents? Brian did National Service in the late 1950s and early 1960s and served in Germany. He married a German lady and returned to the UK in 1963. He is aged between 71 and 73 years old. Any information would be useful. Contact Patrick Osborne by email paddyosborne@hotmail.com

Brig (Retd) Brian McMahon is looking for Capt Brian O’Higgins, RMO of 6 Light Field Regiment which was part of 28 Commonwealth Brigade based in Terendak Garrison, Malaysia in 1968-69. Brig McMahon was the RMO of 1st Bn Royal NZ Infantry Regiment. Had further contact in Duisburg, Germany in 1972, when Capt Higgins was RMO of a Transport Regiment. Contact Brig McMahon by email btmcmahon@xtra.co.nz

Notification of Closure. The Duke of Connaught Military Hospital Unit, formerly the Military Wing Musgrave Park Hospital, will close early this year. It is intended that the closure will be marked by a suitable event. If you served in either the DCU or Mil Wing MPH, or were an operational casualty treated in either and would wish to attend this event, then please send your details, including full address and connection to the DCU/Mil Wing MPH to: WO2 (RQMS) P Sharkey, DCU Mil Hosp Unit, BFPO 801 or email DCU-RQMS@mod.uk

Cornelia Bertsch is looking for Lynne Sheperdson, who joined the British Army in 1980 and started her Service career as an Army chef. If anybody remembers her or knows her current whereabouts, please contact Cornelia by email cornelia.bertsch@web.de

Ian Clark is seeking James (Jim) Deville (2nd Lt RASC) who was his best man at his wedding in Colchester on August 22, 1959. Mr Deville and Mr Clark were carrying out their National Service (1958-1960). The pair were commissioned on August 15, 1959 at HQ Buller Barracks RASC, Aldershot. Contact Mr Clark by phone 01782 680472 or email iandclark@talktalk.net

Fred Carslake (Ex A/R LCpl and Cpl RE) is writing a book about intake 57A (1957) at the Army Apprentice College, Harrogate. One hundred and sixty people were on the original nominal roll, but only 107 passed out in December 1959. Eighty one of the recruits have been tracked down and Fred would like any information about the intake to help find the missing 26, who would have gone into careers with the Royal Engineers or Royal Signals. Contact Fred by email at fred.carslake@sky.com

Helge Kristensen, of the Danish Association of ex Army Men’s Club founded by Danes who enrolled in the Britsh Army in 1945, is looking for new members. Danish citizens were permitted to join the Army allowing the British government to continue with demobilisation, while keeping up miliary strengths in the Middle East. The organisation is 65 years old and should there be any members now residing in the UK the group would be interested to hear from you. Contact Helge Kristensen, Skaering Hedevej 114, DK-8250 Egaa, Denmark or email congo.kris@gmail.com

Mike O’Brien is searching for ex Royal Engineers who served with him at Hameln (11 Engineer Brigade) during the 1960s, especially Bob Cummings, Dave Trotter and Ken Pope (ex ACC). Contact Mike by phone on 0151 474 4759 or at 12 Cowdron Road, South Liverpool L21 7GB.

Maria and Barry Codd have lost touch with SSgt Gordon Anderson RMP and his family. They were serving together in Hohne in 2003 and Osnabruck in 2004-2006. SSgt Anderson was posted to Aldershot in Spring 2007 for resettlement. Gordon please get in contact or if anyone knows of his whereabouts please contact Barry Codd by email barrycodd@yahoo.co.uk or WO1 Codd, 47 RA Workshop, Thorney Island, Emsworth, PO10 8DH.

Brig Sana Ullah is trying to find five officers who served in 603 Base Workshop EME, Lahore, Pakistan. Lt Col S Walsh REME (Jan 15-Nov 12 1947), Lt Col W Marshal REME (Nov 13, 1947-Jan 11, 1948), Lt Col C A Scott (Jan 12, 1948-Dec 18, 1950), Lt Col S Nichols (Dec 19, 1950-Dec 31, 1951) and Maj F W Harding (Jan 1, 1952 onwards). Brig Ullah is writing a history of the unit and has asked for photographs. Contact him by email sanaullah62@gmail.com or write to House 27J - Pine Lane, Shami Road, Lahore Cantonment, Pakistan.

Brig (Retd) Brian McMahon is looking for Capt Brian O’Higgins RMO of 6 Light Field Regiment, part of 28 Commonwealth Brigade based in Terendak Garrison, Malaysia in 1968-69. Brig McMahon was the RMO of 1st Bn Royal NZ Infantry Regiment. Had further contact in Duisburg, Germany in 1972, when Capt Higgins was RMO of a transport regiment. To make contact with Brig McMahon, email him at btmcmahon@xtra.co.nz

Val Burberry is searching for her brother, Douglas Cowx. Last known to be working in recruitment, based in a TA unit in Cambridge. Served in Northern Ireland before retirement in 2007. He was commissioned into the Adjutant General’s Corps. Contact Val at 29 Cygnet Walk, Bognor Regis, West Sussex PO22 9LY or email burberry147@btinternet.com

Callum Graham is looking for his father Colin “George” Davis, ex-2 Para. Mr Davis served in the Army until 1989 and is now believed to be residing in the Reading area. Contact Callum by email feedthegoat99999@hotmail.com

A researcher is currently writing a book titled Flying Kites in Thunderstorms. A collection of short stories, poems, drawings and photographs, the purpose of the book is to show the world the impact of war through the eyes of everyday soldiers who are fighting in it. Leon Mitchell is asking soldiers to send him their content and he will transform it into a beautiful book. Each and every submission will be credited to the soldier with name, rank, date and event. Contact Leon Mitchell on 07814 048522 or email leon@oceanfall.com

Maj Andy Fisher is looking for those who joined B1 Troop (Lt Tim Hall, Sgt Charlie Packham, Sgt Bob Biddle), B Squadron, Junior Leaders Regiment RAC in September 1974 and passed off in December 1975. He is hoping to organise a reunion in December 2010 to mark the 35th year since his troop passed off. Contact Maj Fisher by email andylynfisher58@hotmail.com

Forces Reunited, a TV show to be presented by Fiona Phillips showcasing the dedication of those who served and are still serving in the British Armed Forces, is looking to speak to current or former Servicemen and women and their friends and family. The theme of the series is reunions, so they are looking to speak to people who haven’t seen old friends for a number of years and are looking to get in contact with them again. If you would like more information on the series or would like to take part, then contact Alice Brooksmith by email alice.brooksmith@leopardfilms.com

Historian seeks memoirs by forgotten heroes of the Battle of the Somme. Hugh Sebag-Montefiore is searching for accounts by soldiers who served in any Infantry or other regiments during the July-November 1916 battle. This is research for a book focusing on the capture or attempted capture of the chain of villages and strongpoints which had to be overcome if the German line was to be broken. Contact Hugh Sebag-Montefiore at 37 Tanza Road, London NW3 2UA, on 0207 435 1035 or email sebags@hsmontefiore.com

Author is seeking stories and experiences from soldiers who have served in Iraq and Afghanistan. The request is for a forthcoming book. If you would like to help, contact Miss Mary Myers by email maryceleste@hotmail.co.uk

Bowen expert Jo Lunn, founder of the Bowen4Veterans campaign, is looking for war veterans who have suffered injuries (past and present) who would be willing to receive some complimentary Bowen treatment as part of a long-term study into the effects of the technique on helping wounded soldiers to recover from their injuries. The Bowen technique is a hands-on treatment using thumbs and fingers on precise points of the body to prompt it to reset and realign. No oil or creams are used. If you are based in or around the London, Birmingham or Malvern and surrounding areas and would be willing to take part in this study, please contact Jo on 01684 576002 or email info@jolunn.co.uk

Val Burberry is searching for her brother Douglas Cowx. Last known to be working in recruitment, based in a TA unit in Cambridge. Served in Northern Ireland before retirement in 2007. He was commissioned into the Adjutant General’s Corps. Contact Val at 29 Cygnet Walk, Bognor Regis, West Sussex PO22 9LY or email burberry147@btinternet.com

Callum Graham is looking for his father Colin “George” Davis, ex 2 Para. Mr Davis served in the Army until 1989 and is now believed to be residing in the Reading area. Contact Callum by email feedthegoat99999@hotmail.com

Eileen Wade nee Clifford is trying to find old friend Philip J Daniel who was born in 1939 and served in the Royal Signals in Catterick from 1958-59. His Army number was 23545955. Contact Amanda Taft by email twobonkers@aol.com

A researcher is currently writing a book titled Flying Kites in Thunderstorms. A collection of short stories, poems, drawings and photographs, the purpose of the book is to show the world the impact of war through the eyes of everyday soldiers who are fighting in it. Leon Mitchell is asking soldiers to send him their content with their consent and he will transform it into a beautiful book. Each and every submission will be credited to the soldier with name, rank, date and event. Contact Leon Mitchell on 07814 048522 or email leon@oceanfall.com

Maj Andy Fisher is looking for those who joined B1 Troop (Lt Tim Hall, Sgt Charlie Packham, Sgt Bob Biddle), B Squadron, Junior Leaders Regiment RAC in September 1974 and passed off in December 1975. He is hoping to organise a reunion in December 2010 to mark the 35th year since his troop passed off. Contact Maj Fisher by emailing andylynfisher58@hotmail.com

80th (Cheshire Yeomanry) Signal Squadron. This unit will be disbanding in the near future. If anyone made a presentation to the unit and would like to reclaim it, please do so before the end of the month. After this date the items will be auctioned and monies raised donated to charity. Contact Capt Chris Hopkins on 01928 715809 or email 33sr-80sqn-psao@mod.uk

Peggy Bolger nee Carstens is looking for Normandy veteran Herbert Mortimer, last known address 89 Claude Road, Leyton, London. Probably aged 88. He also had relatives in Yorkshire. Peggy met him in 1948 when he was a compositor at Stratford Railway Printing Company, London. Contact Peggy at Flat 5, Royal Court, Bedford Road, Babbacombe, Torquay, Devon TQ1 3LJ.

Forces Reunited, a TV show to be presented by Fiona Phillips showcasing the dedication of those who served and are still serving in the British Armed Forces, is looking to speak to current or former Servicemen and women and their friends and family. The theme of our series is reunions, so we are looking to speak to people who haven’t seen old friends for a number of years and are looking to get in contact with them again. If you would like more information on the series or would like to take part, then contact Alice Brooksmith by email at alice.brooksmith@leopardfilms.com

Lt Ian Clark is seeking the best man from his wedding in 1959, 2nd Lt James Deville, RASC. Contact Ian at 3 Fields Close, Baldwins Gate, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffs ST5 5DJ.

David Perlini is trying to locate his father David Jackson. A Scottish soldier in the RASC, his last known address is 16 New Place, Trenton Road, London. Contact David by email dav.per@alice.it

PhD student Achim Edelmann is researching the resettlement of serving personnel and their partners shortly before they leave and a couple of months after discharge. Contact Achim at Faculty of Social and Political Science, University of Cambridge, Free School Lane, Cambridge CB2 3RQ or email ae272@cam.ac.uk

Ian Lindsay is searching for a lost uncle, Richard Francis Asher Birkett, born in Nottingham in 1918. He joined the Royal Engineers, served in the Second World War and was stationed in Malta in November 1942. His last known address was Newark, Nottingham. Contact Ian Lindsay by email patricia.lindsay7@ntlworld.com

Eileen Hobson is looking for former colleagues from 4 Squadron, 16 Signal Regiment who served in Bielefeld, Germany between 1972-1975. Eileen would especially like to find LCpl Steven Weatherall, Royal Signals. Contact her by email at ehbsn@btinternet.com

Michael Peter Gates is looking for Darren Crutchley RLC who he served with between September 1995 and May 2002. Darren is now believed to be a SSgt based in Germany. Contact Helen Walton by email HelenWalton@cestria.org

Peter Lawrence Dykes, born December 26, 1943 at Bovington Camp is searching for his father Lawrence Taylor, a Cpl (841086) in the RAC. Contact Mrs G Dykes, 6 Ridgeway, Ashcott, Bridgwater, Somerset TA7 9PP.

Andy Fisher is looking for those who joined B1 Troop (Lt Tim Hall, Sgt Charlie Packham, Sgt Bob Biddle), B Squadron, Junior Leaders Regiment RAC in September 1974 and passed off in December 1975. Contact Maj Andy Fisher by email andylynfisher58@hotmail.com

80th (Cheshire Yeomanry) Signal Squadron. This unit will be disbanding in the near future. If anyone made a presentation to the unit and would like to reclaim it, please do so before the end of December 2009. After this date the items will be auctioned and monies raised donated to charity. Contact Capt Chris Hopkins on 01928 715809 or email 33sr-80sqn-psao@mod.uk

93 (East Lancashire) Signal Squadron. The Squadron will disband in March 2010. Anyone who has made donations is invited to reclaim the item(s) before the disbandment date. Contact the PSAO, Capt Dale Ikin on 01254 262444 or email 38sr-93-psao@mod.uk

42 (City of Manchester) Signal Squadron (V). The unit will be disbanding in the near future. If anyone who had made a presentation to the unit would like to reclaim it, please do so by January 31, 2010. After this date the items will be auctioned and the monies will be donated to charity. Contact Capt Steve Booth on 0161 257 3377 or email 33sr-42sqn-psao@mod.uk

Paul Griffiths is searching for a photograph of his brother Rfn David Griffiths, who served with B Company, 3rd Battalion, The Royal Green Jackets until his death in Belfast in 1972. Born in 1952 and had served for 16 months. Contact Paul by email paulgriffiths_423@yahoo.co.uk

A researcher is gathering evidence for a novel on south west France in an area where local legend tells of a black man being part of the British Army 200-300 years ago. Local lore has it that a hamlet – “Le Negre” – was named after him. If it’s true, why was he there? If you can help, please contact Anna Arfaras by email anna.arfaras258@mod.uk

Eileen Hobson is looking for former colleagues from 4 Squadron, 16 Signal Regiment who served in Bielefeld, Germany between 1972-1975. Eileen was promoted to sergeant during her tour and would especially like to find LCpl Steven Weatherall, Royal Signals. Contact Eileen by email at ehbsn@btinternet.com

Michael Peter Gates is looking for Darren Crutchley RLC who he served with between September 1995 and May 2002. Darren joined the Army in 1977 and is now believed to be a SSgt based in Germany. Contact Helen Walton by email HelenWalton@cestria.org

A researcher is currently writing a book on Kingswear, Devon during the Second World War. He is looking for veterans who knew of or were based at the wartime Radar Station, known as RAF Kingswear, as well as the Gun Battery at Forward Point at the mouth of the River Dart. British, American and Free French troops were based in the area in the build up to the Normandy invasion. Contact Dr David Williams, Higher Backside, 3 Kingston Cottages, Brownstone Road, Kingswear, Devon TQ6 0EG.

Mrs Peggy Bolger is trying to trace Normandy veteran Herbert Mortimer. Herbert worked in the printing trade in London. He also had relatives in Yorkshire. Last known address is Claude Road, Leyton, London. Contact Mrs P Bolger, Flat 5, Royal Court, Bedford Road, Babbacombe, Torquay, Devon TQ1 3LJ.

Peter Lawrence Dykes, born December 26, 1943 at the Military Families Hospital, Bovington Camp is searching for his father Lawrence Taylor. Peter’s father was a Cpl (841086) in the RAC based in Bovington in 1943-1944 and his mother is Phyllis Eileen Lockyer who lived in Bournemouth. Contact Mrs G Dykes, 6 Ridgeway, Ashcott, Bridgwater, Somerset TA7 9PP.

Andy Fisher is looking for those who joined B1 Troop (Lt Tim Hall, Sgt Charlie Packham, Sgt Bob Biddle), B Squadron, Junior Leaders Regiment RAC in September 1974 and passed off in December 1975. Hoping to organise a reunion in December 2010 to mark the 35th year since we passed off. Contact Maj Andy Fisher by email andylynfisher58@hotmail.com

The Norwegian Campaign 1940 – TV Documentary. Norwegian film company Ekko Films is seeking British veterans who participated in the ill-fated campaign in Norway in April 1940 for a TV programme. German and Norwegian veterans are also being interviewed. Ekko Films would like to hear from veterans who served with the British Armed Forces in the Norwegian Campaign. Contact Robert Pearson, 21 Meadowvale Close, Ipswich IP4 4HE, phone 01473 716380 or send him an email at bakerstreetrebel@yahoo.co.uk

80th (Cheshire Yeomanry) Signal Squadron. This unit will be disbanding in the near future. If anyone made a presentation to the unit and would like to reclaim it, please do so before the end of December 2009. After this date the items will be auctioned and monies raised donated to charity. Contact Capt Chris Hopkins on 01928 715809 or email 33sr-80sqn-psao@mod.uk

93 (East Lancashire) Signal Squadron. The Squadron will disband in March 2010. Over the last 40 years, many items have been donated to the Officers’ Mess, Warant Officers’ & Sergeants’ Mess and the Junior Ranks Club. Anyone who has made donations is invited to reclaim the item(s) before the disbandment date to the appropriate Corps Mess. Contact the PSAO, Capt Dale Ikin on 01254 262444, email 38sr-93-psao@mod.uk or write to the PSAO, 92 Signal Squadron (V), The Barracks, Canterbury Street, Blackburn BB2 2HS.

Edmund Hudges seeks former members of C Troop, 3 GHQ Royal Signals, Egypt and Cyprus, 1955-56. 2nd Lt Ian Blair, Reg Atkins, John Ball, Chuck Graner, Alan Greenhalgh, Dennis Griffiths, Ted Hollands, John Morrison, Tom Pitter, Ken Poysden, Ray Quirk, Lofty Reed. Please Google ISBN 1-84683-072-9 and share Edmund’s memories of Fayid and Episkopi. Email edmundhodges@btinternet.com

Judy Morse is trying to trace Lt Derek Johns, Welsh Regiment. Stationed in Barmouth, Wales from October 1942-44, then possibly transferred to the Army Air Corps as a Lt before he transferred to the Reserves in 1946. Contact Judy by email paws.rubhay@talktalk.net

35 Signal Regiment (V) WOs’ & Sgts’ Mess will in the near future be disbanding. Would any person wishing to reclaim their presentations made to the mess kindly contact WO1 (RSM) Balmforth before September 30, 2009 or they will be auctioned after this date and monies donated to charity. Phone RSM Balmforth on 07817 468348 or email 35sr-rhq-rsm@mod.uk

Where are you Cpl (Tel) Terry RTR, originally based with 2 RTR in Fallingbostel until 2008? Diana Ferrari wishes to make contact to find out if you are fit and well. Contact by email ottoferrari@hotmail.com

Sgt Roy Lawer is looking for his ex-officer commanding from Op Granby 2. Col Anthony Anthistle was OC 5 Armed Wksp REME as well as OC LSG(ME) Wksp REME on Op Granby 2. Retired in 2006 and joined the Bristol First Bus Company. He would remember me by the name Pte Baldrick. I am seeking Col Anthistle in connection with the Op Granby 2 tour. Email roy1683@msm.com

The Army Dog Unit Northern Ireland (1973-2007) is searching for ex-Red Paw badge members. If you were a dog handler in NI please contact Robert Shevill, 99 Carnarc Crescent, Inverness IV3 8SJ or visit the association’s website at www.armydogunit-ni.co.uk

Donna Smurthwaite is looking for anyone who served with her brother Lee Smurthwaite (Light Dragoons) in the mid 1990s. Lee died in April 2009. Donna is hoping to put a book together for his daughter. Contact Donna Smurthwaite, Chief Clerk, Babbage Building, Blandford Camp, Dorset DT11 8RH or email usso-hq-chclk@mod.uk

Maureen Trevanion from Australia wishes to return a WW1 medal found in her grandfather’s belongings to the family of 8124 Cpl F (Frank)J Travis KOSR. Cpl Travis transferred to the Seaforth Highlanders some time early in 1917, new regimental number (203771). Email maureen.trevanion@defence.gov.au

Shaz Hamoudi is searching for her son’s father, Colin Davies (nicknamed George). Aged around 53 years. He was based in Aldershot in 1988 in an Army band. If any one knows of his whereabouts or Colin if you read this message please get in touch by email sharonhamoudi@hotmail.com

2010 is the 150th Anniversary of the Cadet Movement, a milestone that is being marked by events throughout the UK next year. As part of the preparations for Cadet 150 we are trying to track down former cadets. If you are a former cadet please make yourself known to the Army Cadet Force Association, Holderness House, 51-61 Clifton Street, London EC2A 4DW or email headmarcon@armycadets.com or visit www.armycadets.com and www.cadet150.org

Michael James Bell is looking for his father Sgt Noel Bell (REME) who was serving in Munster, Germany in the late 1970s. My parents divorced in 1982 when he went to the Falklands. Dad please get in touch. Email michael2kernal@yahoo.co.uk

The Royal Signals Association branch in South Wales invites all serving and ex-signallers living or working in the area to join the branch, which meets at the Royal Navy Club in Llanelli in addition to social events. Any ex-Armed Forces personnel who do not have a local branch of their regiment or corps within easy reach are welcome to join as associate members. Contact Gerald Dean on 01792 891855 or Bert Colderick on 01792 232687.

Gwyn Phillips is looking for lost mates from 7 Squadron, 14 Signal Regiment, Droitwich Comcen 1959 to 1961, especially Tony Ennis, Norman Ridley and William (Bill) Jeffries, REME. Call 01554 754805 or email gwyn.p@virgin.net

Waterloo 200 is approved by the Government to oversee the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo. The organisation is looking for serving soldiers of all ranks who are direct descendants of someone who fought at Waterloo. If they have a Waterloo medal so much the better. Contact Janice Simmonds in Public Relations (Army) on 0207 218 3588 (mil 9621 83588) or email DMC-PRArmyGroup@mod.uk providing your name, rank, unit, contact details and family connection to the battle. For more information on Waterloo 200 visit www.waterloo200.org

Lesley Johnson, grandson of RSM Sydney Johnson, is seeking the family fo John Pardoe (Pardor) to return a photograph. His DOB is October 27, 1903. John joined the 60th Rifles in September 1932 and died March 9, 1933 in a training accident. Contact Lesley by email at leejw1@btinternet.com

Kevin “Peanut” Perryman is looking for his mate SSgt Dave Harrowgate. Both men served with the Black Watch during Op Telic 1 in 2003. Perryman was a REME reservist attached to the Black Watch. Contact Kevin by email at k_perryman@sky.com

Donna Smurthwaite is looking for anyone who served with her brother Lee Smurthwaite (Light Dragoons) in the mid 1990s. Lee died in April 2009. Donna is hoping to put a book together for his daughter. Contact Donna Smurthwaite, Chief Clerk, Babbage Building, Blandford Camp, Dorset DT11 8RH or email usso-hq-chclk@mod.uk

Maureen Trevanion from Australia wishes to return a WW1 medal found in her grandfather’s belongings to the family of 8124 Cpl F (Frank)J Travis KOSR. Cpl Travis transferred to the Seaforth Highlanders some time early in 1917, new regimental number (203771). Email maureen.trevanion@defence.gov.au

Brian Lefley is trying to locate a photograph of the old Pinjab/Quetta Army Quarters in Church Crookham, Fleet, Hants, which was taken in the 1950s. The estate housed mainly RAMC personnel. Contact Brian at 11 Newlands Drive, Prestwich, Manchester M25 3BU or by email at brianwilliamlefley@yahoo.com

Lesley Johnson, grandson of RSM Sydney Johnson is seeking the family of John Pardoe (Pardor) to return a photograph. His DOB is October 27, 1902. John joined the 60th Rifles in September 1932 and died March 9, 1933 in a training accident. Contact Lesley by email leejw1@btinternet.com

Where are you now members of Cutforth Platoon, RAOC Junior Leaders, Blackdown 1971-73? Sixteen members are planning a reunion and are looking for the remainder of the platoon. We are searching for Heydon James, Steve Boyle, Jim Miller, Keith Tomlinson, Tony Brown, Jim Cullen, Jock Mosley, Brian Lawrenson, Jim Young and Mick Moore. Contact philwall@ntlworld.com

Martin Gorner, son of an RAF master signaller, is seeking Brig J E A Baird CBE, or his family, to return a flying log book that was found among his father’s belongings. The log book dates from 1954-1955 and relates to trips mainly in the Sharjah and Bahrain area. Martin feels the log book would be of more value to the brigadier or his descendants. Contact Martin Gorner at 12 Blankney Close, Saxilby, Lincoln LN1 2JA.

Ex-National Serviceman (1954-56) Edmund Hodges is trying to locate his troop officer, 2nd Lt Ian C Blair, C Tp, 1 Sqn, 3 GHQ Royal Signals, in Fayid, Egypt and Episkopi, Cyprus. Edmund has written a book about the troop. Contact Edmund by email at edmundhodges@btinternet.com

Dr Carl von Savigny is looking for eye witnesses, as well as their relatives and friends, of the SS Sebastiano Venier (Jason) incident of December 9, 1941 for a film documentary. During Rommel’s Africa campaign, the Italian vessel left Benghazi, in Libya, carrying 2,000 PoWs. The ship was attacked five miles south of Navarino on the Greek Peloponnese, but reached shore at Point Methoni, near Pilos, with the help of one German engineer. Contact Dr von Savigny, c/o MPR, Prinzregentenstr. 25, D-81679 Munich, Germany or email c.savigny@web.de

Brian Lefley is trying to locate a photograph of the old Pinjab/Quetta Army Quarters in Church Crookham, Fleet, Hants, which was taken in the 1950s. The estate housed mainly RAMC personnel. Contact Brian at 11 Newlands Drive, Prestwich, Manchester M25 3BU or by email at brianwilliamlefley@yahoo.com

Calling all men of the new Rifle Regiments and the former Royal Green Jackets and their antecedents in the former regiments. The Riflemen’s Club is forming on Cyprus and those ex and serving members of the regiment are entitled to apply for membership. Contact David Smith at 57A Voskou Villas, 25 March Street, 7040 Voroklini, Larnaca, Cyprus or email davidsmith_gis@hotmail.com

Lesley Johnson, grandson of RSM Sydney Johnson, is seeking the family of John Pardoe (Pardor) to return a photograph. His DOB is October 27, 1902. John joined the 60th Rifles in September 1932 and died March 9, 1933 in a training accident. Contact Lesley by email leejw1@btinternet.com

Windsor School Hamm (1953-83) is searching for ex-pupils, staff and anyone connected to the school. A thriving society holds regular reunions and publishes newsletters and membership registers. Details to Ann Blunn, 6 Merrytree Close, West Wellow, Romsey, Hants SO51 6RB or email rwagb@btinternet.com

Sven Gopel is trying to find his grandfather, Charley Pitchford, who was a soldier during WW2. He was based in Luneburg, Germany and met my grandmother Thea Dehning. Charley was Scottish and is believed to have lived in Stone. Contact Sven Gopel/Dehning, Medebekskamp 21, 21339 Luneburg, Germany or email svengoepel@t-online.de

Where are you now members of Cutforth Platoon, RAOC Junior Leaders, at Blackdown 1971-73? Sixteen members are planning a reunion and are looking for the remainder of the platoon. We are searching for Heydon James, Steve Boyle, Jim Miller, Keith Tomlinson, Tony Brown, Jim Cullen, Jock Mosley, Brian Lawrenson, Jim Young and Mick Moore. Contact Phil Wall at philwall@ntlworld.com

Kerrie Henkel is trying to trace information about her grandfather Pte Alfred Robert Henkel. He looked after PoWs at Murchison until his discharge in 1945. Alfred also embarked on the Devonshire and was listed as “ships staff’. Contact Kerrie by emailing kmcc@chariot.net.au

Martin Gorner, son of an RAF Master Signaller, is seeking Brig J E A Baird CBE, or his family, to return a flying log book that was found amongst his father’s belongings. The log book dates from 1954-1955 and relates to trips mainly in the Sharjah to Bahrain area. Martin feels the log book would be of more value to the brigadier or his descendants. Contact Martin Gorner at 12 Blankney Close, Saxilby, Lincoln LN1 2JA.

Where are you Lts Cedric S Brocksop and Charles F Hepworth? In early 1968 you were classmates of Jim Godfrey on the US Army Infantry Officer Basic Course RA-5 and then US Army Ranger School class 14-68. A reunion is being organised. Contact Jim by email at jimgodfrey@charter.net

David Stevens is trying to find an old schoolmate, Alan L Thornton (Temple Moor Grammar School between 1956-59), for a class reunion. Lived in Meanwood, Leeds and attended Army Cadet Force at Fenton Street Barracks. Alan joined the Army aged 16 in 1959 and was still serving in 1966. Contact David by email at davidstevens37@talktalk.net

Brian Lefley is trying to locate a photograph of the old Pinjab/Quetta Army Quarters in Church Crookham, Fleet, Hants, which was taken in the 1950s. The estate housed mainly RAMC personnel. Contact Brian at 11 Newlands Drive, Prestwich, Manchester M25 3BU or by email at brianwilliamlefley@yahoo.com

Calling all men of the new Rifle Regiments and the former Royal Green Jackets and their antecedents in the former regiments. The Riflemen’s Club is forming on Cyprus and those ex and serving members of the regiment are entitled to apply for membership. Contact David Smith at 57A Voskou Villas, 25 March Street, 7040 Voroklini, Larnaca, Cyprus or email davidsmith_gis@hotmail.com

A researcher is studying the siege of Ladysmith (Boer War) and requires input from the regiments that fought in the relief of the town. If any reader can help, please email Brian Kaighin at brian@laydysmithhistory.com

Windsor School Hamm 1953-83, is searching for ex-pupils, staff and anyone connected to the school. A thriving society holds regular reunions and publishes newsletters and membership registers. Details to Ann Blunn, 6 Merrytree Close, West Wellow, Romsey, Hants SO51 6RB or email rwagb@btinternet.com

The Fellowship of the Service, an organisation set up by ex-Servicemen, is open to past and present personnel for companionship, comradeship and fellowship. To join contact Mr G Hadfield at the Society’s Registered Office at 94 Sharrow Lane, Sheffield S11 8AL or telephone 01142 558311.

Sven Gopel is trying to find his grandfather, Charley Pitchford, who was a soldier during WW2. He was based in Luneburg, Germany and met my grandmother Thea Dehning. Charley was Scottish and is believed to have lived in Stone. Contact Sven Gopel/Dehning, Medebekskamp 21, 21339 Luneburg, Germany or email svengoepel@t-online.de

Were you in the Arneburg de Elbe near Stendal area in April/May 1945? Feliks Zapart who is Polish is trying to find British soldiers who were stationed in the area for a reunion. Contact Mr Zapart by email piotrzapart@yahoo.com

Herbert Muenster is trying to trace the father of his aunt, Annette Schmid. It is believed he was soldier Rick Dowding, stationed in Bochum or Herne in 1945. There is no financial interest. Contact Lt Col (Retd) H Muenster, Genossenschaftsstrasse 8, D-82380 Peissenberg, Germany or email muenster@vr-web.de

Kerrie Henkel is trying to trace information on her grandfather Pte Alfred Robert Henkel. He looked after PoWs at Murchison until his discharge in 1945. Alfred also embarked on the Devonshire and was listed as “ships staff’. Contact Kerrie by email kmcc@chariot.net.au

Jim Blues is writing a book on military humour and is looking for funny stories about things that made you laugh during your time in the Armed Forces. Anecdotes can be based around any Service-related subject. Contact Jim by email at jts.blues@tesco.net

Valerie Waring bought a WW1 medal in an antique shop in Rhyl, North Wales 40 years ago. She would like to pass it on to the family of 10111 Pte H O Etheridge, Manchester Regt. Email Valerie at db.waring@ntlworld.com

The Adjutant General’s Corps Museum in Winchester is putting on a summer exhibition entitled Soldier Mums. The aim is to investigate the Army’s changing attitude to pregnancy and how those that continue to serve balance their military and home lives. The museum is keen to hear from Servicewomen who have had a family and left or who are still serving and would be willing to share their experiences. Phone Ian Bailey on 01962 877826 or email agc.museum@milnet.uk.met

Calling all ex-drummers and Corps of Drums enthusiasts. If you would like to make contact with other ex-drummers throughout the UK, would like to visit the website of other Corps of Drums or The Corps of Drums Society, or would like to download any manuals then please visit www.yorkshirecorpsofdrums.com

Terry Parker (previously Huggins) is searching for Albert, stationed in Aldershot in 1964, possibly in The Parachute Regiment. Albert, now around 64 years old, is aware of Terry’s existence as he visited him when he was a year old. Email deniseparker4@aol.com

Mike Boxall is trying to find old school friend John Clark, from Aldershot, who joined the Army between 1958 and 1960, served in the Intelligence Corps and spent time in Germany, Borneo and Northern Ireland. Email mike.mjbprint@virgin.net

Were you in 43 Bty (Lloyd’s Company) RA? 43 Bty will come out of suspended animation and join 32 Regiment RA’s Order of Battle on April 1. Old comrades who wish to return Bty property for display in the Bty lines/history room or to have their details added to the Bty database for reunions should contact WO2 C Cable on 01980 845468 or write to 46 (Talavera) Bty, 32 Regt RA, Roberts Bks, Larkhill, Wilts SP4 8PP.

Metal detector Karl Driske has found a WW1 medal awarded to Pte H MacKie, of the Royal Highlanders. Karl would like to meet any family members still in the Fife area. Email Karl at kathysorley@mac.com

Chrysant Kluckner and her brother from Austria are trying to locate their biological father Michael Parsons, born in January 1956, possibly from the Yorkshire area. In 1976 he was in Leutasch-Seefeld, Austria as a cross-country ski trainer. He also served in Sandhofen (Allgau, Germany). The Kluckners do not have any financial interest, they just want to know their biological father. Email c.kluckner@gmx.at

Seeking Royal Army Medical Corps, Operating Theatre Technicians (OTTs, ODAs, ODPs), Regular, Reserve, serving or retired in any area. For details of OTT Reunited contact Ken Hannah at ken.hannah@peterborough.gov.uk

John Lawrence is searching for anyone who knew his father Alfred Lawrence from Bethnal Green, London. He was in the Long Range Desert Group from 1939 to 1947, serving in Italy, Sicily, Egypt and Palestine. He wore a maroon beret. Email john.newks.lawrence@hotmail.co.uk

Dr Carl von Savigny is looking for eye witnesses, as well as their relatives and friends, of the SS Sebastiano Venier (Jason) incident of December 9, 1941 for a film documentary. During Rommel’s Africa campaign, the Italian vessel left Benghazi, in Libya, carrying 2,000 POWs. The ship was attacked five miles south of Navarino on the Greek Peloponnese, but reached the shore at Point Methoni, near Pilos, with the help of one German engineer. Contact Dr von Savigny, c/o MPR, Prinzregentenstr. 75, D-81679 Munich, Germany or email c.savigny@web.de

Author Christine Rogers would like to hear from members of the Armed Forces and their families who have written poems about their experiences of the Services for an anthology called Over the Water. The book is non-profit making and will raise money for SSAFA. Email crissy_ann@yahoo.co.uk or christine.rogers736@mod.uk

Seeking Royal Army Medical Corps, Operating Theatre Technicians (OTTs.ODAs.ODPs), Regular, Reserve, serving or retired in any area. For details of OTT Reunited contact Ken Hannah at ken.hannah@peterborough.gov.uk

Eileen Lewis is trying to find her natural father Patrick Holbrook McCrudden. In 1942/43 his address was 230 Hospital Street, Birmingham, it is believed that he came from Ireland. Patrick McCrudden was a soldier. My mothers name was Josephone O’Keeffe (known as Dolly). My parents were not married. My father knew of my existence as the army paid my mother an allowance until I was nine months old. Contact Eileen by email mrseileenlewis@yahoo.co.uk

Author assistance - I am putting together a books of poems with a military theme. The book is called ‘Over the Water” - a collection of poems by the Armed Forces and their families. May I appeal to your readers who may have scribbled their thoughts in the form of a poem, or be inspired to do so, regarding their experiences in the Army, RAF or Navy.
It doesn’t matter what it is about, it doesn’t have to be pretty, it can be humourous, sorrowful, romantic or angry, it can be written by a serviceman or woman, by the mother, wife, daughter, son, father, brother or anyone in the Armed Forces, as long as it has a military theme and can be slotted into sections for Northern Ireland, Iraq and Afghanistan or general.
I would also like to appeal to any war artists, who might be able to some illustratiolns, but in a very impressionist and colourful way!
The purpose of the booked would be to have a lasting legacy of an ara that has seen the British Army engage in modern warfare over the last thirty years, also to help raise funds for SSAFA, my book is non-profit making. Contact Christine Rogers by email crissy_ann5@yahoo.co.uk or christine.rogers736@mod.uk

Sgt Stu Derbyshire from BOWTAG (S) is seeking a member of the permanent staff at RMA Sandhurst who purchased two shotguns from him in 2004/5. The guns are a Mossberg 12-bore pump action (ser no: UM183169) and a Harrington & Richardson single barrel 12-bore (ser no: A40330). Contact stuart.derbyshire@yahoo.co.uk

Richard “Snowy” Weekes is tying to locate members of the 1st Bn Queen’s Own Buffs and 2nd Bn The Queen’s Regt (1962-68). Ron Scott, Clive “Fussy” Homan, Frank Carrington, Jimmy Burr or any others from Mortar Platoon, B Coy. Contact Richard at 71 Yeats Close, Neasden, London NW10 0BW.

The Army Dog Unit Northern Ireland (1973-2007) is searching for ex-Red Paw badge members. If you were a dog handler in NI please contact Robert Shevill, 99 Carnarc Crescent, Inverness, Scotland or visit the association’s website at www.armydogunit-ni.co.uk

Italy Star Association 1943-45. Veterans come and join us. Phone our National Secretary on 0208 241 0275.

Derek Lee is trying to trace an aunt, born Ruth Hillard Lee in Southampton (circa 1921). In 1953 she married Cpl John Brian Sharpe (RE) and in 1955 had a son, Christopher. Contact Derek at 9 Main Street, Lyddington, Rutland LE15 9LR or 01572 822790.

Rita Carter is trying to trace her father Vincent McGrail, with whom she lost contact at the age of two following the divorce of her parents. Vincent was serving in 1945 and based in Wuppertal, Germany. Mother’s name was Hannelore Helena Maria (nee Bergner). Contact jwyllie@yahoo.com

The WRAC Association will be 90 years old in 2009. Did you ever wear an ATS or WRAC cap badge? Come and join us. Details from WRAC Association, AGC Centre, Worthy Down, Winchester SO21 2RG or by email from wracassociation@googlemail.com

Where are you Maj Kevin Hogan, who in 1966 was stationed with the Brigade of Gurkhas in Dharan, Nepal and is possibly now working in the recruiting cell or as an OC Gurkha unit? Gregg Smith, who was based in eastern Nepal with the US Peace Corps, is trying to locate you. Email mgreggsmith@comcast.net

Maurice Rogers is trying to locate all Junior Leaders Regiment RAC Intake (September 6, 1960) for a 50th reunion in 2010. Email mauricejohn.rogers@ntlworld.com or call 01254 276128.

Anne-Kathrin Langer is trying to locate Gwyn Howard Jenkins, who was born in 1924/25 and lived in Wales. He was stationed in Bad Oeynhausen, Germany in March/April 1948 and was nicknamed “Toughie”. He was known by my grandmother Lucia Langer. Contact Anne-Kathrin at Detmilderstr 66, 32545 Bad Oeynhausen, Germany or email alanger@uni-bielefeld.de

Where are you Jack Walsh of London, a former storeman of D Company, 2nd Bn East Surrey Regiment? He was demobbed from Lel Ballah, Palestine in 1947. Sam Seller is trying to find you. Contact 0207 940 7296 or 07919 050905 or email sam@trademarkgroup.co.uk

A researcher is trying to track down any former members of 2 GHQ Liaison Regiment (Phantom) who served in Italy during WW2. Family members could help by supplying copies of photographs, personal accounts or private diaries that might have been left to them that concern this regiment. The objective is to reconstruct a fuller account of what it was like to serve with Phantom in Italy. Contact Asher Pirt on 01304 362571, by post at 35 Balfour Road, Walmer, Deal, Kent CT14 7HY or email pirt2004@yahoo.co.uk

Two ladies are putting together a cookery book to raise funds for Help for Heroes. They would like troops to send recipes of the meal that they most look forward to when they are away from home. Send to Janette Cornish & Coral Moore, 4 Nevil Road, Wellington, Shropshire TF1 3DE.

Peter Cardwell is looking for a 1953 football photograph of No 55 Training Regiment RA, based in Tonfanau, North Wales. The football team won the Western Command Soccer Cup in 1953. Winston Davies was one of the players in the photograph. Does anyone have a copy? Contact Peter Cardwell, 6 Jenkins Crescent, Trimsaran, Nr Kidwelly, Carmarthenshire SA17 4DB.

Karl-Gustav Fredriksson was a Swedish UK soldier based in Cyprus from Apr 1977 to Aug 1977. He is trying to locate two British soldiers who were based in Nicosia at that time. The two men were from Liverpool and one of them was called Scouse Werring. Email Karl-Gustav at kellefredriksson@brikks.com or write to Karl-Gustav (089 Kallegustav) Fredriksson, Liebackskroken 3A, 25658 Helsingborg, Sweden.

Does anyone remember the tunes played at the Tattoo in Dortmund in 1948? Ex Gunner Noel Pugh was one of the soldiers taking part, he is also trying to trace two gunners, Rushmore from East Anglia and Collins from Bournemouth. Please email npugh@roadrunner.com

David Hughes (Wheelchair Charlie), an ex-soldier, is asking Servicemen and women and Army units to donate a cap badge for the tiger, the mascot of the Gurkha Veterans. If you can help, please send the cap badge to David at 5 Annesley Avenue, Layton, Blackpool, Lancs FY3 7JD.

Is there any soldier serving on operations who would like to adopt a granny? I know that some soldiers have little or no family who can write to them or send them parcels. I would be more than happy to write or email regularly and send the occasional home-made cake. Email Olwen Loud at omloud@gmail.com or write to Mrs O Loud, Mandela House, Holden Grove, Daventry, Northamptonshire NN11 9EW.

Infantry Junior Leaders Battalion Association is planning to dedicate a memorial to the unit in Cae Glas Park, Oswestry, the unit’s spiritual home. The association is in the process of organising a parade and formal dinner to mark the occasion. The memorial ceremony is planned to take place over the weekend of June 6 and 7 next year, meeting at Rugby Club, Park Hill Camp, Oswestry. If you were at IJLB during the 1950s, 60s and 70s and you wish to take part, then the Association can be contacted via its website at www.ijlb.co.uk or by writing to the secretary, Ken Nicol, at 44 Cefn Road, Wrexham LL13 9NH.

Julie (known as Ruby) Page is trying to locate an ex-soldier, Gary Moreland, now a civil servant from the Aldershot area. Last made contact in 2007 as a pen pal. Please contact Julie by email at neverletgoangel@yahoo.co.uk

Ex-LCpl Bhuwanprasad Newar (6 GR) is searching for ex-RAVC Cpl J Pirie, last seen in Worcester in 1969. Contact Bhuwanprasad Newar, Indra Lodge, 12 Mile, Kalimpong 734301, Darjeeling, West Bengal, India.

Where are you 14465107 Pte Finlayson, GH, who served in Khartoum, Egypt and Malaya, also 21013257 Fus J Brown, Northumberland Fusiliers who served in Korea and Hong Kong? Possibly both now living in the Durham and Newcastle area. Both of these gentlemen will be at least 79 years old. Mr P Peckitt is looking for you both. Contact him at 152 McCombs Road, Lockwood, Victoria 3551, Australia.

Callum Hamoudi is trying to trace his father Colin Davis (also known as George), who is around 52 years old. Based in Aldershot with the 3rd Battalion, The Parachute Regiment band in 1988, Colin came from the Reading area. Contact Sharon Hamoudi, 9 Jessel Close, Chorlton-on-Medlock, Manchester M13 9SX.

Bodo au den Erlen, a 62-year-old German national is trying to trace his father, Alexander Klein, born in Vienna, Austria. His father was taken to London prior to WW2 where he joined the British Army. In 1945-46 he was stationed in Niedersachsen, Rinteln in North Germany where he met my mother. He returned to London a year later. He is approximately 84 years old. Contact Herr Aus den Erlen, Middelicher Strasse 264, 45892 Gelsenkirchen, Germany.

Where are you Maj Kevin Hogan, in 1966 stationed with the Brigade of Gurkhas in Dharan, Nepal? Possibly working in the recruiting cell or as an OC Ghurka unit. He is believed to now be living in the UK. Gregg Smith who was stationed in Eastern Nepal with the US Peace Corps is trying to locate you. Contact Gregg by email mgreggsmith@comcast.net

Graham Mills and other personnel from the regiment are planning a reunion of 3 Platoon Arnhem Company, 1st Bn, Kings Own Royal Border Regiment from Feb-June 1980. Contact has been lost with ex-Servicemen Pte Andrew Jones, Liverpool; Cpl Colin Marchant; Pte Dave Storey, Cumbria; Cpl Gary Mullett, Warwickshire Police, Tewksbury; Pte Jimmy Myers, Cumbria; Pte Mike Burke, Bolton; Pte Steve Peacock, Warrington TA; Pte Steve Ratcliffe, Liverpool; Pte Stuart Scaiffe, Cumbria; LCpl Tony Priestly and CSgt David Jones. Email your details to graham.mills@sky.com

Sammy Hay and David Simmonds are seeking old members of G Squad, Army apprentice chefs, who served in the Army between 1951 and 1954, especially George Black, Mucker Mead, John Evans, Bill Sykes and P Collins. Contact David by email dwsmaple@btinternet.com

Terry Mundin is trying to trace anyone who served in 229 Signal Squadron (Berlin) between 1960 and 1964. Get in touch with Terry on 0161 394406 or email mundjo9@aol.com.

A researcher is trying to put a name to the regiment(s) that were stationed at PoW Camp 28, Garendon Park, Loughborough, during 1942-45. The camp may have been attached to Knighthorpe Camp. Contact Michael Lowe on 01509 672928 or 4 Hillside, Kegworth DE74 2EB or email michael.lowe2@ntlworld.com

Where are you 25015959 Richard D Bulter REME? Possibly now serving in Germany, was at 40 Regt, Topcliffe in the late 1990s and had a trade of gun fitter. Contact Neil Watson by email lisajwatson@btinternet.com

Josephine is trying to contact her father Keith Prince. From Manchester, he was a lance corporal in the RAOC based at Deepcut, Surrey in 1971 and worked in the transport dept. Contact Josephine Matthews at 165b Winchester Road, Brislington, Bristol BS4 3NJ.

Ex-Cpl William Warren is trying to find Cpl Paul Tingle REME. His wife is Gutran and they have two children. He was based in Germany in 1983. Please contact Linda Warren by email warrensat161@talktalk

A German writer is working on a novel on the social impact of the presence of the British Army in Germany. She is researching stories from people who are (or have been) part of the British/German culture around the military before and after reunification. The novel is called Eine Strasse Weiter (A Street Apart). The research is for inspiration, as well as historical correctness and will not be used elsewhere. Contact Miriam Stein by email mym@gmx.org

A brother is seeking a lost sibling. Where are you Ian G Park from Cleator Moor? Now probably a Sgt and last heard stationed in Germany. Please Ian, let’s put the past behind us. Ring Stephen on 01946 694451 or email stevierapid@aol.com

James Ramsay Logan from Garstang Road, Preston, your daughter is trying to trace you. James was in the Army and based at Doniford Watchet, Somerset from 1960-63. Contact Miss Fiona Parsons (Logan) at 10 Mill Lane, Dunster Murchhead, Somerset TA24 6SW.

A reader is trying find the origin of a saying “Today is the tomorrow you worried about yesterday, and all is well”. This was written by a John T Tindsley, a Serviceman who was a PoW in Japan. Contact Mrs C Wiggins, Rye Lodge, Barley Lands, Aldeburgh, Suffolk IP15 5LW.

A Canadian lady is trying to trace a friend who she met in Edmonton, Alberta, by the name of Matthew Coe (also known as Sebastian). The soldier was based at the Calgary Station in 2007 and was involved in testing tanks. Contact Crystal Grendys by email kcpardys@hotmail.com

Were you stationed in Miri around 1965-66? An Australian lady is trying to find two friends, Thomas Beckwith (possibly RTR) and Keith (RJG or KRRC). Contact Dara Bacon (nee Noor) by email ninabo1@bigpond.com

Former RAC Junior Leaders, Bovington, interested in a reunion or forming an association are asked to contact John Fisher, ex-3 RTR, 50 Beverley Gardens, Ashburton, Newton Abbot TQ13 7BN or email john@inspire2win.co.uk

Babtie Squadron RAMC 1978: Dave Copp seeks former members of the squad who did their basic training at Keogh Barracks. He is interested to know where mates ended up with a view to possible reunion. Call 0191 258 2477 or email dcopp@fsmail.net

Vanessa Buckner is trying to trace details of her natural father, Peter Stradling, who was born in 1910 and in 1946 held the rank of captain in the British Army. Call 01908 234066 or email nessie0907@hotmail.com

Reginald Preston is trying to trace 1432749 Charles George Williams or his relatives. He joined 271 AA Battery in Aug 1939, transferred to either 303 or 313 Battery and formed part of the BEF in France in late 1939. In 1940 Charles Williams was a POW for five years. Discharged Nov 27, 1945. Contact Mr R Preston, 151 Fangrove Park, Lyne Lane, Surrey KT16 0BT.

Maj Shaharyar Khan is looking for Brig (Retd) Desmond P O Relly, British Indian Army in the early 1950s or family members. After retirement he settled in Karachi before moving to Australia. Email shaharyar-khan@hotmail.com

Former US Marine who documents the stories of Second World War military veterans is keen to hear from ex-British Army personnel. Email Peter Minix at pdmmm@msn.com

Where are you Lingard (George) Richards? Orginally from Barbados and served in C Company, 1 Para in Aden in 1967. Believed to have moved to Birmingham. Friend Iain Reid wishes to make contact. Call 01333 422001.

On behalf of the Anglo-Italian Family History Society, Isabel Wilson seeks any information relating to Italian POWs and internee camps in England during the Second World War. Memories, stories, names, conditions of work, concerts, toys made and photographs (which will be copied and returned). Write to Isabel Wilson, 24 Sherwood Avenue, Parkstone, Poole, Dorset, BH14 8DL.

Petra Hein is trying to trace her natural grand-father. Cpl George Mountfort or Mountberg, served with the 5th Enniskellen Dragoon Guards stationed in Münster, around 1945-1947. Reply to Petra Hein, Gaustav-Tweer-Weg 7, 48167 Münster, Germany, or email mail_fuer_mich@yahoo.de