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JULY 2008 |
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Updated Thursday 24th July 2008 |
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THE HIGHLANDERS GOLFING SOCIETY AUTUMN MEETING –19 SEPTEMBER 2008.
The Highlanders Autumn Golf Meeting for 2008 will take place at Aboyne Golf Club on 19 September. The cost remains £40 for the package which covers all golf, coffee and bacon rolls on arrival, a soup and sandwich lunch and a two course dinner. There is no part day option. The morning round will comprise 18 holes and will commence at 0930. The afternoon round will be of 9 holes duration and will commence at 1445. Prizewinners at the Spring Meeting will have handicaps cut.
The following trophies will be competed for:
v The Depot Gordon’s Challenge Cup – best scratch – medal round. v The Pot o’ The North – best net – medal round. v The Elsmie Cup – best stableford – medal round. v The Vernon Nicol Trophy – best aggregate score Spring and Autumn meets. v The Bruce Cup – lowest ‘team’ net score – PM round.
There will also be prizes for the longest drive, nearest the pin, the ‘rabbit’, and best guest competitions based on the morning round.
Full details and letter here
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Colonel WG McHardy MC CVO MBE
Regret to inform you that Colonel McHardy died yesterday, Sunday 20th July 2008.
Private Cremation. No Memorial Service. Family Flowers only.
Donations if desired to The Highlanders Museum, Fort George. Ardersier.IV2 7TE |
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Nev Dewey
Bobby Munro 49 had a phone call yesterday from Madge Dewey in Leicester to say that her husband Nev had passed away. He served with the Seaforths and was a member of the Leicester Branch. Funeral details to follow. |
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Marvellous Mimi - update
Mimi has made it to England and is now past Shrewsbury!
Pipe Major Andy Venters played Mimi across the Kessock Bridge on Day 1 of her run South. Click thumbnails below for full size.
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Marvellous Mimi
This Wed, 16th July, Mimi Anderson, the daughter of Col Ian and Merriliee Cameron (and married to Tim Anderson) will attempt to break the Female World Record from John O'Groats to Lands End in aid of the charity "BEAT". Further details and a link to donate towards the £10,000 she is trying to raise are at:
Keep an eye out for THIS camper van (click to enlarge)
Her daily schedule is on the left side of the site (JOGLE Schedule). If you are nearby go out and wave Hector flags and blue hackles at her and throw money into the van!
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LATEST - Visit by Matt (Airwolf) Moistner to Normandy War Graves
Our former American Highlander, Matt Moistner, visited several cemeteries in Normandy recently and placed a wreath on behalf of the Regimental Assocation. Pictures and his report are here. Thanks to Matt for doing this.
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LATEST: The Queen’s Own Highlanders Association, Highland Branch Annual BBQ and Pipe Band Display - 31 Aug 08
Will be at Cameron Barracks, Inverness on Sunday 31st August starting around 1300hrs. Details here. Document for download and printing off here
Returns/cheques to Secretary by 22nd August please. NIL RETURNS not required. Letters are being sent out to branch members this week. |
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Iraq update from 4 SCOTS
The Adjutant (Steve Garmory) has sent me a short Sitrep from Iraq, which I have para phrased into this brief 'Update'.
The Highlanders, 4SCOTS (minus) have now occupied living accommodation in Camp Douglas. (Named after LCpl Allan Douglas who was killed in BASRA in 2006). The Camp has limited welfare facilities but it does boast SAT phones and Computer Terminals so the lads can communicate with Home. The Highlanders share the Camp with a Company of Royal Anglians - relations are good.
The Jocks' first month (Maj Adrian Rielly - A Coy) in theatre, while waiting for 53 Iraqi Bde to finish their Unit Set Fielding, has been spent on Permanent Veh Check Points (PVCP's) around the Main COB to ensure security. Although dull they have done an excellent job (having relieved the Czech's) and under the direction of RSM Wilson have reorganised the VCP's so they support each other. This has already paid dividends as Hldr Chao-Banda apprehended a thief (escaping the COB) and Lt Jonny Thompson's Pl stopped potential Bomb making equipment from leaving the COB. They have also conducted several training exercises on the use / command of armoured vehicles and weapons systems. This will all assist the A Coy MiTT's when they start with their 53 Iraqi Bde Battalions.
The Commanding Offr (CO) and his MiTT (Mentor and Trg Team) are working out of Numeniyah several hours away but they are due back in Camp Douglas by the end of July.
Maj Callum Lane and Waterloo Coy are with the SCOTS DG and doing an excellent job in BASRA City. Assaye Pl under Maj Barry McMaster (who will take over from Callum Lane in August) is deployed in support of 50 Iraqi Bde at Abu Al Qasib.
Maj Phil White and B Coy are flat out in support of 16 Air Asstl Bde in Helmand Province, Afghanistan. I spoke to Phil on a 'poor link' yesterday and he was upbeat and full of praise for his lads. They are due out of theatre by late Aug.
That's all for now. Kind regards Maurice Gibson
Regimental Secretary Home HQ, The Highlanders (4 SCOTS) Cameron
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The Queen’s Own Highlanders Association, -Edinburgh Branch. Summer Dance - a Thank You and more photos
Ruth and I would like to thank the committee and members of the above branch for making us so welcome at their summer dance. It was a great night and the Neil Diamond experience went down very well as did the buffet. I would recommend any one in any of our other branches to attend one of the Edinburgh Branch functions.
We both give a very special thanks to Bobby & Margaret Munro for putting us up, or putting up with us whatever the case may be for the weekend , I only wish that Bobby had warned us about the sun and we would have brought our shorts . Seoras and Ruth McIntosh
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David Patience - former Regimental Cook 1 QO HLDRS
David died yesterday - his funeral will be at Invergordon Parish Church on Tue 8 Jul starting at 1100hrs. He served in Sharjah, Germany and NI. |
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LATEST: Website Visitors
Just for information - this site has had 215,000 unique visitors so far this year. Currently around 1200 people are calling in EVERY DAY from as far as Australia and as near as Forres. Welcome! |
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JUNE 2008 |
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Updated Saturday 28th June 2008 |
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LATEST: Jocky Duffus Memorial Service - 27th June 2008 - Fort George
Joan, Allan and the Duffus clan would like to thank everyone who attended the memorial service for Jocky at Fort George on 27 June 2008. Special thanks to the minister Ivan Warwick, Major General Seymour Monro, Billy Kintrae and Andy Venters for their support.
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Murdo and Hazel MacLeod - Ruby Wedding Party in Dunfermline
Pictures are here |
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LATEST: Edinburgh Branch Summer Dance
Pictures are here and a report on the event is here
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Queen's Birthday Honours
Captain Stuart Samson late GORDONS/HLDRS and Director Army Bagpipe Music has been awarded an MBE in the latest list.
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Mick Low- Cairngorm Hike for Service Charities
Captain Mick Low from Home Headquarters in Inverness took part in the Cairngorm Hike on 15th June to raise money for Service charities including The Highlanders. Please read his report here along with a picture of journey's end. |
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The Colonel of the Regiment Brigadier MP Dodson MBE
Brigadier Dodson is to takeover as DMS, in charge of the Army Personnel Centre Glasgow.
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MEMORIAL SERVICE FOR JOCKY DUFFUS MBE MSM
It is confirmed that there will be a Memorial Service in the Regimental Chapel at Fort George at 1200hrs on Friday 27th June 2008 for Jocky. Joan and the rest of the family will be in attendance and all are welcome. The euology will be given by Major General Seymour Monro and Pipe Major Andy Venters will play during the service which will be taken by Rev Ivan Warrwick.
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The Pink List (Maj - Lt Col)
The Pink List came out this morning and the following SCOTS Officers have been picked up for promotion to Lt Col in the coming 12 months;
531434 Major Ronnie L Coutts MBE - Hldrs 525873 Major Toby AW Ingram - RSB (Was a Gordon then a KOSB) 501660 Major Alan D Middleton MBE - RHF 541709 Major Phil J White MBE - Hldrs 540106 Major Ben MA Wrench - BW
528409 Major Mark JF Ewing - BW 540444 Major John A Menzies - BW (Late Entry)
An excellent result for the SCOTS and especially the Hldrs.
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Highland Poppy Run
Sunday 24th Aug. The Highland Poppy Run (Cycle, Run or Walk either 5 or 10kms) around Fort George starting at 2pm. (Fancy Dress welcome) Entry Fee £3.50 adults and £2 for children (5-16).
For more information or to download Sponsor / Entry forms check out; www.poppyscotland.org.uk or call Peter on 01381 621572 or the events team on 0131 550 1559.
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FLASH AND UPDATE - Ex RSM David (Dykes) Duffus MBE
Very much regret to inform you that David Duffus passed away in Raigmore Hospital on 2nd June. The funeral was held at Fort George in the Regimental Chapel on Friday 6th June
Latest update from Albert:
Other pictures here
As always - updates and tributes are in the Guestbook
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UPDATED: The link for the NI Commemorative Service in London in September is now live. Click below to get application details etc. See May entry for further information.
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The Highlanders (4 SCOTS) are all now deployed on Ops as follows;
B Coy - (Major Phil White) are approx 1/2 way through their tour in Helmand Province, Afghanistan. (Major Ross G Hunter - originally a RS will take over in Oct 08 after post tour leave)
D Coy now Waterloo Coy (Major Callum Lane) are a hybrid Coy OPCOM the SCOTS DG and are working in Southern Iraq.(Major Barry McMaster will take over in Aug 08).
BHQ (Lt Col Jamie Campbell), A Coy (Major Adrian Reilly) and the Echelon are currently in Kuwait completing their conversion vehicle training before going to Iraq (Basra area initially) on or about Jun 6th. They have formed a Bde MiTT and 3 x BG MiTT's.
I understand that MiTT's are Training and Mentoring teams working to and with the Iraqi Army. The Iraqis have the lead. This is a similar job to the one done very successfully by 1 SCOTS over the last 4 months
Major Ally Gray has deployed for 2 months and will hand over the 2 i/c post in Aug to Major Phil Keetley. Major Barry McMaster has deployed with BHQ and will do a G5 Planner / Mentors job until he takes over D Coy.
Capt Steve Garmory (Adjutant) will act as a permanent foot on the ground and will be based at the COB - BFPO 641. Everyone else will move around Southern Iraq in support of the Iraqi Army.
The Rear Party in Fallingbostel is commanded by Capt John Frame (0049 1738 873188) and he is supported by Capt Ross Smith (RCMO) and Capt Ronnie Christie (UWO). The Rear Party is tight on numbers. I trust this sets the scene.
Kind regards
Maurice Gibson Regtl Secretary The Highlanders, 4 SCOTS Inverness
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Previous month's news and event reports are on the Regimental Association Page (Click HERE) | |
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Friends of the Regimental Museum
A letter from Lt Col Bobby Towns is here. Please read the whole thing and action where necessary or if you can help the Museum in any way. One of the main points is:
"Regularly I read comments on the website of how rightly proud you all are to be members of the “Blue Mafia” and therefore, I was surprised to find this is not supported in the numbers that contribute to the running of this excellent facility by making a donation or subscription through the Friends of the Museum Scheme. Less than 5% of all those who served in the QO HLDRS have made or regularly make contributions. I would like to think this low percentage is because you don’t know about this appeal which has now been in place for some time and I would ask all who receive this communication, not only to consider a contribution, but in addition to play a part by passing it on to all QO HLDRS (and anyone else who you can persuade to contribute) in your address books"
[Direct Debit/donation form in pdf format is here] Please print off and return or pass a copy to anyone you know who might want one
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The Museum also needs help in other ways
Work Party
"When required I would like to have a number of QO HLDRS available to assist with this and therefore have in mind a database called the Fort George Fifty. I calculate that, based on past experience that this will be the number required (taking into consideration “Sick Chitties etc”) to support a Fatigue Party of 10 on any particular day! To volunteer your services please email me at bob@townssb.freeserve.co.uk simply adding Fort George Fifty and please include your address, Telephone Number and where possible Mobile Number. Please note that an NCO IC is not required!
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RESEARCHING ARMY ANCESTORS? | ||||||
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RESEARCH - SOURCES OF INFORMATION
Before you start any research on soldiers from World War One it might be worth visiting the 1914-1918 website for some useful advice from someone who has been down the research path.
Look at this website as well: National Archives (Army) as they have a guide to tracing your military ancestors. If you have a question about regimental history or are looking for photos etc - use the information request form here to contact Regimental Headquarters who will pass details to the Museum staff.
Details of most individual soldiers are not usually kept within the museum's archives. Very often, more information on individual soldiers are held at one of the following locations:
The National Archives (for Enquiries Pre-1920)
Note - during World War Two 60% of the service records from the First World War were lost or destroyed. |
World War One Soldiers' Documents
The Service Personnel & Veterans Agency (for Enquiries Post-1920)
Please try and add regimental numbers, units etc - as much detail as possible to help us help you. | |||||
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GUESTBOOK |
OTHER INFORMATION | |||||
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Please check/sign the Guestbook - keep in touch! Lots of messages for you being left here! (Click Regular View at the bottom when you get to the entry page to see latest entries) |
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Other daily military news from MoD Oracle: Jobs for ex military personnel:
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Scots Guards Club Edinburgh
Members of the Queen's Own Highlanders
(Seaforth and Camerons) are welcome at the Scots Guards Association Club,
2 Clifton Terrace Haymarket Edinburgh Tel: 0131 337
1084
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The Malaya, Brunei and Borneo Veterans' Association (Scotland)
This association was inaugurated in Perth in September 2006 and currently has a membership approaching 200. Anyone interested in joining us application forms & information is available from
Bill Jackson 15 Glenalmond Terrace Perth PH2 0AU (Tel: 01738 639693) or email Bill_jackson@blueyonder.co.uk
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