Cameronians in Aden

First 7 Pics Donated by David Burns
23904683
Fairfax, Virginia, USA, Jan 2003

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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