Cameronians in Aden

First 13 Pics Donated by David Burns
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Fairfax, Virginia, USA, Jan 2003 and June 2009

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Crescent
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Habilayn
One of the Nevins brothers pointing (Kevin or Brian)
and David Burns or 'chugger' both
ex sig Pl
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HMS Sheba
David Burns and a member of the RSC or RASC. This was the "sub" command post for Bn Ops downtown Malla.

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Ian Smith
Iain Smith: Iain was a member of the Signal Platoon - quite a smart chap, didn't much like the Army, but still soldiered on



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Morrison & Baigan

Sgt Willie Morrison and Rifleman Baigan. I first met Willie in Minden when he was a P.T. instructor.  I don't ever recall him not having a smile and singing. He's still one of the happiest man I've ever met

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Tabletop
David Burns or 'chugger'

George Dearie X signals platoon 1962-67

One of the Niven Brothers

George Dearie and I went through basic training at Lanark together.  He was the well deserved honour student in Ramillies Platoon and was an extremely good signals NCO


This and following 2 pics donated by Eddie Wallace and Tam Balloch


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Radfan Camp



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Tam Balloch
RSM Jake Sneddon
(sitting)

Jake died 2nd May 2003

Andy Keane, Johnny Fox and C/Sgt Ian McKnight
(Standing)

 

         

Misc

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HMS Sheba
Donated by
George Dearie
Jan 2003

X signals platoon 1962-67

Who is looking for Danny Fay who was is best man 36 yr ago X Scots Guard ????

 

 

Here are a couple of photos from Aden.. One of myself Rfn Rab Nelson A Coy and one of myself with Wullie Taylor A coy. taken at RAF Steamer Point. I lost a lot of photos during a move.

Hope you are well "We were soldiers once, and young"

Peace and God Bless

Robert S Nelson

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Donated Nov 08

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Aden

(Via David Burns Jun 09)

Photos from the Dhow newspaper, the Armed Forces newspaper from Aden.  The were graciously provided by Pat Malcolm who was in Aden during the Regiment’s tour there.  Pat is a big fan of the regiment.

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