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. Do you know of any ex-corps men or women whose names should be remembered here? E-mail details to me.

MEDLOCK Barry.

Barry has now died from cancer after a long battle.
Age 73 Royal Signals at Bulford Camp Wilts.


From: Norman Hands.    29-07-2010                   .

McBRIDE Jack.

Jack died about 6 years ago he never got over his beloved Betty predeascing him a couple of years before.
Jack served in the corps circa 1971-1978 as an electrician.
He served in Tidworth then 2 postings in Germany the latter being j troop 21 Signal Regiment at Gütersloh.


From: John MacCrimmon.    29-07-2010                   .

LOGAN Thomas Francis.

My elder Brother Thomas Francis Logan aka Frank died on the 25th June 2010.
He joined the Corps in Boys Service at Beverley in 1950 and served until 1968. 22515517 Sig/Man.
He served in the UK, Germany, Korea, Cyprus, Egypt, and Japan and back to Germany.
He will be sadly missed by his two brothers, who also served as National Servicemen in the Corps.


From: Bill Logan.    28-07-2010                   .
My Apologies to Bill and Family for not adding this message earlier.

EMMERSON George Michael.

My father George Emmerson passed away on the 15th July 2010 aged 63.
He served in the Royal Signals from 1962- 1976 there abouts.
I know he was in Singapore in 1971 for 2 years and that is about it.


From: Jonathan Emmerson.    21-07-2010                   .

LIVINGSTONE Tommy.

I knew Tommy very well during our posting at Bunde in the 60's. He was our regimental goalie and he was very good.
I last spoke to Tommy in 1979 in Bournemouth and he was working as a barman which he was also very very good at.
Rest in Peace Tommy.


From: William Lamb.    17-07-2010                   .

WITHERIDGE Dave.

My good friend WO2 Dave Witheridge passed away in Bournemouth General Hospital on 7th July 2010 of cancer.
He Joined the service at the age of 16.
He served 22 years until 1984. His main postings were 7 Signals Regt and School of Signals.
He was due to become a grandparent soon.


From: Colin Marshall.    17-07-2010                   .

PIPP James Francis.

Jim Pipp died on the 6 July 2010 from complications after suffering a stroke last year.
He spent 5 years in the Royal Signals during the mid 60s before emigrating to australia in 1972.
He was a good mate of mine, even though he was a pongo, a good neighbor and a good bloke.he was 64.
He will be missed by us all here in OZ. RIP Jim


From: Tom Hankin.    09-07-2010                   .

KENNELLY John.

John was a member of the East London Branch of the RSA.
On the Thursday evening his wife Teresa went to the East London Branch Meeting and gave a report about he had to give up work and was bedridden
he died on Tuesday 29th June 2010
RIP John.


From: Alan Turner.    29-06-2010                   .

WARD Brian.

Brian was a member of the East London Branch of the RSA.
He tragically died in a cycling accident whilst out riding his bike. On the 17th June 2010
He leaves his wife Barbara behind. RIP Brian


From: Alan Turner.    18-06-2010                   .

MARRINER John.

I have just found out that John Marriner passed away in April we served together in Cyprus 1969 70 71 REST IN PIECE mate one of the best .


From: Dave Woodward.    14-06-2010                   .

WALLACE William.

My father passed away 4 yrs ago he joined the Royal Signals at the age of 16 in 1951.
He served for around 20 yrs.
I would like to know if any of his friends who served with him could tell me a little bit about his army days as i dont have a lot to go on.
Thank you.


From: Elizabeth Wallace.    14-06-2010                   .

YOUNG Leonard George.

Len was a Life Member of the Royal Signals Association having enrolled on 13 Feb 1986 (HQ Office ser num 30849)
He died after a short illness on 02 June 2010


From: Paul Young.    14-06-2010                   .

BIRCHBY John.

John was a long standing member of the East London Branch of the RSA. And a past member of 36 Signal Regiment TA.
He died after a short illness on the 29th May 2010
RIP John


From: Alan Turner.    14-06-2010                   .

STEEL Tom S/Sgt.

It is with deep sadness that I have to report the passing of my father SSgt Tom Steele who served in the Corps for 20 years (1956 to 1976)
He Died aged 70. He left the Army in 1976 and settled in Sunderland with his wife Joan and four children Tony, Tracy, Mark and Gary.
After a lengthy period of illness he passed away peacefully on Thursday 3rd June 2010 at home with his family beside him.
He was a dear husband and a great Dad, we all love him dearly and he will always be in out hearts and minds.

A funeral service will be held on Thursday 10th June 2010 at the Sunderland Crematorium starting at 1030hrs.
Family flowers only though if you wish to make a donation then please feel free to donate to St Benedicts Hospice who cared for my father in the last months of his life!

Always look on the Bright side of Life!

Certa Cito..........

From: Tommy Steel.    07-06-2010                   .

BARKER Michael Rowland.

Remembering my dad Michael Barker who served in the 11 Signal Brigade from approx 1952. Rank no 22569680. Would love to hear from anyone that knew him.
He was a very special man who touched all our hearts.
We all miss him so very much. A soldier to the end dad x. RIP

From: Michelle Barker.    03-06-2010                   .

FUDGELL Stephen James Henry.

My Grandfather, Stephen James Henry Fudgell 1917-2008. Served with the Royal Signals during WWII. He reached the rank of Warrant Officer II class (TBC).
I believe he was stationed in or around Longfield Kent during the war? I would like to hear from any one who remembers him, RIP

From: Alex James Fudgell.    14-05-2010                   .

SPRING Len

CPL LEN SPRING-1939-1945-INDIA-CHINA-BURMA-JAPAN(OCC FORCE),S.E.A.C. COMMAND--ROYAL SIGNALS BORN 1909-DIED 1972-ENFIELD MIDDLESEX-UK

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From: Terry Litton.    22-04-2010                   .

NORMAN John "Jack".
POTTLE Don
CHAMBERS Dennis

John 'Jack' Norman died 16th November 2009
Don Pottle 23rd March 2010
Dennis Chambers died on 9th February 2010
Thay all served with 237 Signal Squadron. RIP lads


From: Peter Buckley.    14-04-2010                   .

McCANDLES Dave "Fritz".

It was deep regret to hear that Fritz had passed away. (See 2009 Pages)
I had the privilege of serving with Fritz attached to 36 Engineer Regt, Maidstone (1973-4).
A great sense of humour and great mate. Always ready for a good curry. God Bless and keep you.


From: Jim Jobling.    14-04-2010                   .

AMEGHINO Tim.

Sadly Tim died 9 august 2005 leaving his Thai wife of many years Chompee and his daughter Anita. R I P Tim you are missed.

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From: Taff Morris.    14-04-2010                   .

BARON Peter.

Peter was one of the world's gentlemen.
A fair honeset and loyal friend who will be missed by many in the Corps. I feel proud to have known Peter,
who sadly passed away on Tuesday 6th April 2010.


From: Bob Waller.    06-04-2010                   .

JONES William Karl "Bill".

22305368 SSgt Enlisted on 14 Nov 1949 and left 1 Sep 1968.
Served in Egypt from 1950 to 1953.
Then Catterick as an instructor from 1953 to 1957.
Cyprus from 1957 to 1959.
Rheindahlen at the White House from 1959 to 1964 which included being in Liege whilst working in the caves at Tongren.
Then spent time as Acting WO2 at 37 Signal Regt, Horfield and 39 Signal Regt in London.
He died in the RDE Hospital in Exeter on 23rd June 2003. .


From: Stephen Jones.    06-04-2010                   .

SCANLAN Patrick Samuel.

Pat was signalman his number was 23699798 he joined for National Service in 1959.
He was at Aldershot at this time, he was also posted to Cheltenham, and then he was posted in Germany in 1963.
He originally came from Glasgow although lived in Manchester during and after his army career.
He lost all contact with his family in the 80's
The salvation army were unable to trace him.
We only learned of his death via a search of death certificates . He died in Cheltenham in 1991.
We would love to hear from anyone who knew him or was in contact with him in the last years of his life.
It would mean a great deal to me his daughter and his surviving sister as we have searched for him for many years..


From: Sandra Westgate.    25-03-2010                   .

BOOKER Reuben "Benny".

My dad ben sadly passed away 9th March 2010,he collapsed on the first of March
He was in a coma and had suffered a brain stem stroke.
He was very proud to have served in the Royal Signals in Burma,Singapore,Malyasia in the early 1960s.
He will be sadly missed by his family and many friends .


From: Carol Buttle.    25-03-2010                   .

BIGLIN Michael "Mick".

Mick collapsed at Newcastle Airport on Saturday 6th March 2010 after coming back from holiday with his Lady Friend Mary.
He had a massive heart attack and was taken to the coronary unit at Newcastle Freeman Hospital they tried all they could.
But sadly on Thursday 11th March the Life Support Machine was switch off at 1845hrs but Mick fought until 1210hrs Friday 12th March.
Mick was a former Denbury Boy 64-66 and we were in the same troop and have met again at several Newton Abbot reunions.
Mick served the corps from 1964 to 1988.Among his many postings he served at Denbury. 229 Signal Squadron (Berlin).1964 1967.
Northag Air Support Signal Squadron. 1967 1970. 3 Div HQ & Signal Squadron 1070 1973. 255 Signal Squadron 1970 1970.
Another 8 postings follwed these.
He retired last year from the Civil Service. RIP Mick .


From: Steve Wright.    22-03-2010                   .

HUGHES Edwin "John".

John passed away on 24th February 2010 after a long illness.
He served with the Royal Signals in the Rawalpindi area from late 1940 through to mid 1946, at peace now.


From: Barry Hyghes.    10-03-2010                   .

MORRIS Spike.

With regret need to inform you that Spike Morris passed away at home on 18 Feb 10 after suffering with a brain tumor for the last 2 years.
He joined Denbury at 16 years old in Jan 65 graduating Apr 66 passing his B3 Radio Op and went to Catterick to train as TG Op.
I understand he did 6 years service then went on to the prision service


From: Steve Wright.    01-03-2010                   .

PALMER Terry. (WOII)

I have just received the sad news of the passing this morning of Terry Palmer
A dear friend of 38 years
His last position was as SSM Training at Catterick prior to its move to pastures new.
His two main passions in life being family,his wonderful wife Marion his two daughters and grandchildren and his golf.
I watched a young soldier arrive at 7 Sigs and become a credit to the Corps.
I am honoured to have had his friendship.
RIP dear friend


From: Jim Smith.    13-02-2010                   .

HOLLAND Dennis.

Dennis was a neighbour of ours. we have recently found a range of letters he wrote to his wife during 1945/46.
We remember him with must love..


From: Graham Lloyd.    05-02-2010                   .

BEAUMONT Jonny.

Jonny died in January 2009 after a long struggle with various forms of cancer.
He was a great footballer and mate during our stay in 262 in Cyprus in the mid 60's.
I managed to visit him in late 2008 after a message from Paddy McMurrary-Taylor via the 262 grapevine that he was ill.
We spent a couple of hours going through old photos, stories and most of all laughing.


From: Barry Ellershaw.    05-02-2010                   .

WINSTANLEY Ian "Wince".

Recently discovered that ex Cpl Ian 'Wince' Winstanley who served in 2 Sqn, 2 Div Sig Regt, Bunde in the late 70s, passed away last year (2009).
An all round good egg, and a fine NCO and mate. RIP Wince.


From: Mick Tait.    28-01-2010                   .

GRECH Joe.

In loving memory from all loving friends serving with 234 Signal Squadron Malta may you rest in peace.


From: Joe Camilleri.    22-01-2010                   .

BUCKLEY Jack

You've been gone 15 years now Cpl. Jack..... Still think about you pal.

From all the guys at 3 DIV SIGS - the 70's reunion group.


From: Pete Line.    15-01-2010                   .

BOND Doug

Doug passed away peacefully in his sleep ex Royal Signals P.O.W. in Auswitch


From: Raymond Padget.    06-01-2010                   .

PUDSEY Dennis

Dennis passesd away around Nov 09.
I first met him in 21 Sig (AS) Regt in Wildenrath during January of 1981, he was the RHQ Ord Cpl. He became a very good and close friend of mine over the next 20 odd years.
I nmoved to the US and regret not knowing about or being able to help at that time.


From: Adrian Rose.    06-01-2010                   .