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Name: Trevor [Suga] Tait  09/05/08
Email:
trevs_fiver@hotmail.co.uk
Comments:
Was at 13 Sigs between 1974 -1976 was told about this site just browsing saw names brought back memories sas to hear it is no more

Name: Victor Anthony Swain  07/05/08
Email:
thelmvic@hotmail.com
Comments:
Just casually surfing

Name: Neil (Eric) Henning  05/05/08
Email:
n.henning@virgin.net
Comments:
Just found this site. Was at 13 Sigs from 89-92, 9 Sigs 92-94, RAF Digby 94-97, JSSU Oakley 97-99, Civvy street 99-05. Now back in Green in the MPGS at RAF Air Command.

Name: Walter(wally) Mooney  05/05/08
Email:
wally.m@live.co.uk
Comments:
Pse note new e mail.iam amember but havent had an e mail adress for some time.was 225,13,651,langy and ic csetbefore langy.great site i am now on broadband so will be around.

Name: William Davenport  30/04/08
Email:
WCRD99@aol.com
Comments:
I was stationed at Bad Aibling during 68 & 69 served with Tom "Cake" Pfeifer and have contacts with a few of the guys. you have a great site here.

Name: Vic Swain  29/04/08
Email:
thelmvic@hotmail.com
Comments:
Fred, still waiting to go on that highland dancing course!!!

Name: Charlie Addotta  20/04/08
Email:
Comments:
Served 18th ASAFS Bad Aibling Dec 1966 to September 1969

Name: Roy Crossland  17/04/08
Email:
roycrossland@hotmail.co.uk
Comments:
Served at 13 Sigs 1962 to 1964 then 226 from 64 to 67. 223 from 67 to 69, 9 Sigs 70 to 73 and finally 226 again from 73 to 76 and demob after 15 good years.

Name: Brian Dummer  13/04/08
Email:
brian.dummer@nttworld.com
Comments:
A nostalgic trip back to 1957-1958 and the 18 months spent at Birgelen. Sadly no one I knew in the photographs but great memories of Mercury Barracks. Now 75 but still remember the great times we all had and am still in touch with just one pal from those days.

Name: Michael Braham  11/04/08
Email:
m-braham@hotmail.com
Comments:
Served in REME Workshop and 2squadron from 1963 to 1967. Still a member of the Langleben Association. would like to hear from those who remember me. Kind Regards, Michael

Name: Roy Crossland  10/04/08
Email:
roycrossland@hotmail.co.uk
Comments:
Served at 13 Sigs from 1962 to 1964 with such as Bob Etherton,Ken Bagnall Ginge Jenkins and Smiler Freeman to mention a few, not forgetting Charlie Kaye.

Name: Mike Hazell  06/04/08
Email:
mazell@talktalk.net
Comments:
Served in 153 Troop mostly and on detachment in Bad Aibling 1957/8

Name: Barney & Sue Stephens (nee Brown)  04/04/08
Email:
sue29stephens@hotmail.co.uk
Comments:
Does anyone remember us from 9Sigs 73/74/75 and then 13 Sigs 1975 - 1979. Would love to hear from you.

Name: Steve (sox) Thompson  30/03/08
Email:
stevethompson57@yahoo.co.uk
Comments:
My - did some of the pictures take me back - I did 2 postings to 13 sigs and loved it. Memories came flooding back.

Name: Pauline Galinski  30/03/08
Email:
pgal@telus.net
Comments:
I remember this place and many people so well, as does my family. It was an important time in our lives. Good to find you again.

Name: David Alvey  25/03/08
Email:
david.alvey@tinyworld.co.uk
Comments:
I am ex Royal Signals and now live in Norfolk.

Name: Simon Moore  14/03/08
Email:
sjwmoore@hotmail.com
Comments:
I remember going orienteering with the scouts around the woods adjacent to the barracks, must have been about 1981, I was a member of the Bruggen scouts. I still have the "Wildenrath Orienteering Map" from that event, made by SPC RE BAOR. I have had a pleasant lunch break looking at the photos on this site, many thanks!

Name: Bob Moore  13/03/08
Email:
robjomo@hotmail.com
Comments:
At Herzo Base 2/65 - 8/66

Name: Chris Vasper  07/03/08
Email:
thequillpress@btconnect.com
Comments:
Hi everyone I recognise a few names from my time at 13. Was there from 82-85 with B troop before moving to Celle. I still miss the "schnellie" run after an evening shift and my games of tennis with Nige Watton and Paul Dunn after a mid shift. We must have been mad. All the best

Name: Sue & John Hirst  03/03/08
Email:
smjgh@btinternet.com
Comments:
Anybody know the whereabouts of John Smee, Int Corps? We would like to hear from him

Name: Christian H. Homier  29/02/08
Email:
herzobase2@aol.com
Comments:
Good Show Old Man: I was at Herzo Base from 2/56 to 2/58. Two of my Brit friends, MICHAEL BURROWS and WILLIAM MORRIS enjoyed many beers togather. If you have any reunions or Herzo Base meetings, invite your fiends from the US.

Name: Webmaster  28/02/08
Email:
Comments:
They would be most welcome Chris.

Name: Christian H. Homer  28/02/08
Email:
herzobase2@aol.com
Comments:
After viewing the pictures, I forgot to mention two more close friends: BRIAN NEILL and FRED SEARLE at Herzo Base about 56-58. Chris

Name: Bob Rennick  27/02/08
Email:
Rennick@carolina.rr.com
Comments:
I was a civilian at Herzo Base, 9-55 to 9-57. I don’t remember the names of any of our Brit counterpart but I’ll bet there’s at least one of your group that remembers Sgt Roy Harris, “D” trick NCOIC. Contact me and we’ll swap “Roy stories.” I did three years in Cheltenham, 1969-72. Maybe some of you did too? Bob, Kings Mountain, North Carolina, USA

Name: Mike Webber  27/02/08
Email:
Comments:
Not a member. Looking for my best mate Alistair McGuffog. We both served at Birgelen in the Intelligence Corps1956/57

Name: Carl J. Denecia  26/02/08
Email:
cdenecia@brevard.net
Comments:
Nice Site

Name: Dave Hodgson  16/02/08
Email:
david.h@virgin.net
Comments:
Hi, Just found this site. Have sent application to join assoc. Look forward to seeing old names and faces

Name: Jim Brown, RAF  11/02/08
Email:
Comments:
54SU, often spent weekends Langeleben Sgts Mess when camped in woods near Gartow.Spent month Langeleben from RAF Wyton Aircrew, lived hotel Konigslutter.Knew Jeff Thomas at Birgelen, met him in Falkland with Vernon Merrick. Happy days!

Name: Pauline Potter  06/02/08
Email:
pauline.potter@pegasus-homes.co.uk
Comments:
At Birgelen 1976 - 1978

Name: Robert T. (Terry) Sims  29/01/08
Email:
simsrt@coosahs.net
Comments:
Herzo Base 66-70

Name: Sue & John Hirst (passing by)  27/01/08
Email:
smjgh@btinternet.com
Comments:
Just remembering 2 happy tours in Berlin. We were renowned for having parties. New Year 70 or 71 there were 60 people in our quarter and Harry White played his bagpipes. Not a dry eye in the house. We found Barry Brown 24 hrs later asleep in a rolled up carpet as we were clearing up. Fondly remember Rommell, Taff Tabraham, Paul Goudman, Barry Brown, Pete Goonan, Joe Makepeace, Mick Brierley, Brian Boyle, Phil Thompson, Mick Dunbar, Robbie Seaword.

Name: George (Geordie) Fisher  24/01/08
Email:
george.fisher@talktalk.net
Comments:
A belated Happy New Year to all of you

Name: Webmaster  21/01/08
Email:
Comments:
Members are advised to use the GB in the members area. This Guest Book is reserved for casual surfers. Thanks

Name: Mick Willoughby  20/01/08
Email:
mick-marl@tiscali.co.uk
Comments:
Just passing through to see if I recognise anyone. Best regards

Name: Henry Woodward  17/01/08
Email:
henry@hwoodward.freeserve.co.uk
Comments:
Any lads out there like myself? I was stationed in Gluckstadt from 1946 to 1948. with the No1 Special Wireless Regt.

Name: Rick Griffin  09/01/08
Email:
r.griffin3@ntlworld.com
Comments:
Just having a quick browse. Max, get a grip PLEASE - twice in two and a half weeks! Life can`t be that boring, can it?

Name: Gerry (Max) Wilson  08/01/08
Email:
gerry.max.wilson@hotmail.co.uk
Comments:
Just browsing for old pals and enjoying memory lane.

Name: Pete Genge  07/01/08
Email:
churchstreetstores@msn.com
Comments:
Wow! Talk about a blast from the past! Nice to see so many names bringing back the memories. Living in North Devon. Have 3 boys from a second marriage and enjoying life to the full. Might even try and make the reunion at Loughborough this year.

Name: Glenn Chuckie Walker  05/01/08
Email:
helzies@talktalk.net
Comments:
Served at 13 from 92 to 94, good to see some names I recognise from my time on Delta Troop,(hey willie) and people who I had "interviews without coffee with". messrs Murray and Orange...good times

Name: Roger James (Taff)  03/01/08
Email:
roger.james@homecall.co.uk
Comments:
Surfed in the other night and found your site fascinating. Served at 13 from Christmas 83 to Mar 85, my last posting before civvy street. A happy and prosperous 2008 to all.

Name: Ron Ratchford  03/01/08
Email:
ronr@goldweb.com.au
Comments:
Just passing through, Happy New Year to all who served with me in Loughboro, 13 Sig, 225 and 651...best wishes for 2008

Name: Dave Cheyne  01/01/08
Email:
cheyne38@bt internet..comh
Comments:
Just wishing all who know Bett and I a very happy New Year.

Name: Norman Potter  30/12/07
Email:
normanlpotter@btinternet.com
Comments:
Came across this site while browsing! I served in 13 Sigs from 1973 - 1977 as a radio tech. Made my third stripe just before breaking my knee joint on exercise in Belgium. Sad to see the old place demolished. I visited the old site of 27 Sigs in Hong Kong this year which has suffered the same fate. All the best to those who may know me.

Name: David Cheyne  28/12/07
Email:
cheyne38@bt internet..com
Comments:
Sept 56 - sept 78 just coming on line as a silver surfer.Hope to make contact with old friends and colleagues

Name: Roger Thompson  26/12/07
Email:
rt@weuk.co.uk
Comments:
2 Sqn 1972-74 - I remember alot of the names, but how the faces have changed!

Name: Gerry ( Maxie) Wilson  20/12/07
Email:
gerry.max.wilson@hotmail.co.uk
Comments:
I was at 13 Sigs from Dec 1963 to Sept 1966, Troop Cpl of C troop with guys like Mick Gue, Pete Booker, Paj Smith, Thommo,Taff Owen,Ken bagnall and Sgt Fred Searle love to hear from anyone MERRY XMAS TO 1 AND ALL.

Name: Terry (Louis/Luigi) Pastore  14/12/07
Email:
weezerd@weezerd.co.uk
Comments:
Nice to find the old haunt still around in spirit! Might just join the Vets now...

Name: Gene Looram  10/12/07
Email:
genel@t-online.de
Comments:
Was stationed at Bad Aibling from 1960-65 with the US Army Security Agency. I remember the Royal Signals, especially Harry Kelley, a Scotsman from Haymarket in Glasgow.

Name: Richard Ramsdell  02/12/07
Email:
pursuitman91@hotmail.com
Comments:
I was assigned to the USASA FS, Bad Aibling GE from late 1970 to Spring 1974. Lived in Munich housing and commuted. Was a great assignment. Spooks forever!

Name: David Chalmers Wilson  02/12/07
Email:
davidwilson1944@btinternet.com
Comments:
Served with 225 at Birglen from 1963 then moved to Scharfoldendorf best wishes to all Dave Wilson

Name: Tony Worley  20/11/07
Email:
m.worley@homecall.co.uk
Comments:
I served at 13 Sigs from 81-82 then again from 86-90,then in 3sqn from 90 till it closed.Be nice to hear form anyone who remembers me.

Name: Jerry Evans  20/11/07
Email:
maginis42@msn.com
Comments:
Greetings, having been a member of the "Southgate" crew (64-67) I was able to visit your Hoegling site.Your lads were real troopers compared to us. Hoping you have had a good life since.

Name: Donald (Don) J. Verbeke  19/11/07
Email:
annev2@juno.com
Comments:
I served in the 180th USASA Company, Bad Aibling, Germany along with some members of the 13th Royal Signals 1960 -1962. Many good memories.

Name: Mitchell Emmett Ward, III  19/11/07
Email:
emmett_ward@msn.com
Comments:
Just browsing. I was at Bad Aibling from 1960 to 1961 (SP5-USASA). Remember the British detachment with affection.

Name: Niles Carlson  19/11/07
Email:
n_carlson@q.com
Comments:
Found your link on the Bad Aibling newsletter put out by Carl "Big Z" Zelich. I was stationed at BA 1964-1967. Nice to see others keeping the military family traditions.

Name: Ron Gordon  18/11/07
Email:
aahgee@tiscali.co.uk
Comments:
Served 10 WTS Dec 1948-May 1949 (67 Squad) 2 Wireless Regt June 1949 - May 1950 Any old comrades who can remember that far back?

Name: Don Fox  05/11/07
Email:
don@donfox.co.uk
Comments:
I am researching the WW2 career of my late Father-in-Law 2354331 Signalman Sydney Arnold Ross. He signed up in October 1940 and spent much of the early war years in Chislehurst in Kent with 3 Construction Section. He was involved in the Normandy invasion, landing at Arromanches and passing through Caen, Bayeux and the push through France and Holland (Appledoorn)before ending up close to Belsen in April 1945. After hostilities had ceased he was to be found at the Munster Signal Centre. He was demobbed in January 1946. Any help or advice on sources to research Syds history would be very welcome

Name: Bob Hodgson  02/11/07
Email:
bobchodgson@hotmail.com
Comments:
Sorry to hear about the death of Laurie Storie. He was my boss in Winchester in 1973.

Name: Bob Hodgson  02/11/07
Email:
bobchodgson@hotmail.com
Comments:
Just a quick visit. Nice to see our young lad looking well.

Name: Stirling & Carol Wight  01/11/07
Email:
swight1@cogeco.ca
Comments:
I was sorry to hear about the passing of Laurie Storey. He was my Supervisor on shift.

Name: Bill Laurie  25/10/07
Email:
gwlaurie@hotmail.com
Comments:
At Birgelen 1977-1979 1 Sqn TE Tech,Good memeories, still in touch with Kev "blockhead" Block

Name: Webmaster  20/10/07
Email:
Comments:
This Guest Book is NOT the forum for posting messages to other members. Please use the members area.

Name: Harry Angier  17/10/07
Email:
harry@1writer.eclipse.co.uk
Comments:
Just passing through again. There does not seem to be anyone alive who remembers me. I Have not heard a sausage from anybody old bean. 1959-1961.

Name: Ian Henderson  10/10/07
Email:
anfield001@fsmail.net
Comments:
Best wishes to all those attending the reunion this weekend. Especially J Jephcote if there.

Name: Alan Bettaney  07/10/07
Email:
alanbettaney@hotmail,co.uk
Comments:
Great to see so many names on the site that I remember. Served at Birgelen 13 Sigs 1988-1991 when I left the Army after 15 years. Hope to hear from the ones I know.

Name: Rob Collins  06/10/07
Email:
robcollins_95@yahoo.com
Comments:
Hi all, I lived at Bergelen army base as a child and am looking for its address so that I can visit the old house (row house married quarters). Thanks for any help.

Name: Ray Jeffery  04/10/07
Email:
ray.jeffery@ntlworld.com
Comments:
Just having a look - regards to those who remember me (and Jo nee Bolland).

Name: Tom McMahon  24/09/07
Email:
jmcmahon@petersandpeters.com
Comments:
Just browsing. Best wishes to all.

Name: Dave Barrick  22/09/07
Email:
davidbarrick@btinternet.com
Comments:
Hi just surfed in I was at 13 Sigs from 1960 to 1965 anyone who new me please e mail thanks. Dave

Name: Tony Heaps  21/09/07
Email:
tony.heaps@ntlworld.com
Comments:
Hi Denny , up here in the wilds of Lincolnshire we get our free bus pass at 60 , and with the cost of parking in the city we need it!! Regards Tony

Name: Dave Gilmore  20/09/07
Email:
thewanderer058@hotmail.co.uk
Comments:
Thanks for such an easy site to use as not that used to computers.

Name: Denis (Denny) Byrne  20/09/07
Email:
denis.byrne@hotmail.co.uk
Comments:
Just having a shuftie now that I have a bit more time AND in full retirement, bus pass and all. Unable to attend Oct bash but hope to see some of you at the Spec Op Bash in May at Barrow

Name: George (Geordie) Fisher  12/09/07
Email:
george.fisher@talktalk.net
Comments:
Hi, Just browsing up to date to see any new names I may know. No luck this time.

Name: Dewi Treharne  07/09/07
Email:
dewitreharne@talktalk.net
Comments:
I was stationed at Woodhouse between 1957-60. Tech Sgt then.

Name: Nick Woodland  05/09/07
Email:
nick.woodland@web.de
Comments:
Would Mal Dunbar please contact me.

Name: Paul Jaeger  03/09/07
Email:
paul.jaeger@tiscali.co.uk
Comments:
Thank you Uschi and Fred for looking after us on our recent visit. Looking forward to the reunion in Torquay.

Name: Nick Woodland  27/08/07
Email:
nick.woodland@web.de
Comments:
Would Mal Dunbar please mail me?

Name: Len Green 24149039  24/08/07
Email:
lenks@btinternet.com
Comments:
224 and 223[Winchester] Sig Sqns A brilliant trip down memory lane. One of the 70s photos featured Gibby Maclean a very good friend of mine from 224 early 70s. Does anyone know where h is now

Name: Nick Woodland  22/08/07
Email:
nick.woodland@web.de
Comments:
aaah it takes me back!

Name: Nick Woodland  22/08/07
Email:
nick.woodland@web.de
Comments:
I lived at no.20 Keltenstr. as a child, from 57 till 60 and at no.32 from 62 till 67. Played my first gig at a dance in the cookhouse with the Moving Coils(!), in mid 66.Who was the WRAC girl who used to play Buddy Holly records at the Globe cinema for an hour before the film started? All her fault,lovely times indeed.

Name: Eric Waddilove  21/08/07
Email:
EWaddilove@netscape.net
Comments:
Served with I corps at 13 Sigs from 1962 to 1965 and have fond memories. Now living retired in Ontario Canada

Name: Trevor Alison  15/08/07
Email:
langfield@g3xzt.co.uk
Comments:
I was stationed at 13 Signal Regimnet from May 1961. I was also at Langeleben and also The 13 Signal Regiment Berlin Detachment from January 1967 until June 1969

Name: S. Robertson  15/08/07
Email:
s.robertson@hotmail.co.uk
Comments:
I am trying to help a gentleman who believes there is a reunion of some sort which he would like to attend - found you site and hoping it might help.

Name: Steve Barker  08/08/07
Email:
myoffic@aol.com or myoffic2001@yahoo.com
Comments:
I stumbled upon this site just now, while looking for old friends. As some may recall,stumbling was serious business in Herzo after an eve in Die Grauer Katte. Great foosball tourneys as well. Best regards to all.

Name: Webmaster  03/08/07
Email:
Comments:
If anyone knows the telephone number or address of Bob Hales, please contact me or the Secretary. Many thanks.

Name: Alan Pearmain  31/07/07
Email:
apearman@emirates.net.ae
Comments:
Just visiting

Name: Don Erickson  14/07/07
Email:
don.erickson@ntlworld.com
Comments:
Bad Aibling 62 to 64. (Southgate)

Name: Richard Assender  11/07/07
Email:
aileen921@btinternet.com
Comments:
Good to see that friends and neighbours are still visiting to keep in touch. Looking forward to this years celebrations in Torquay. Regards to all, Aileen and Richard.

Name: Jim Green Ex 23975977 Sgt  06/07/07
Email:
jjimwildthing@aol.com
Comments:
Served 13 Sigs 72-74, Was Capt of cricket team that won Major Units during that time.Only just discovered site.

Name: Willy Rushton  03/07/07
Email:
andrew.rushton3@btinternet.com
Comments:
Not checked the site for about 6 months, good to see a few names I know.Was at 13 from 90 to close, then to 9 Sigs till 96 then EOD till civi street in 2001. Great time at 13, shame it had to go.

Name: Tom Thompson  25/06/07
Email:
tom.thompson@btinternet.com
Comments:
Just Browsing, I'd forgotten it was 'Mercury Barracks'! Going to delve into your excellent site (Served with 13th Signals in Birgelen and Gatow. 1961 - 1964 (Scouse)

Name: John Lewis  21/06/07
Email:
john_ktb1@hotmail.com
Comments:
Came upon this site by chance. Some photographs were to say the least, "interesting". Regards to All, John

Name: Simon Burch  26/05/07
Email:
simon.burch@orange.fr
Comments:
Further to my posting on 1st May, we have now happily moved to Brittany. Forgot to append E Mail last time and hope to hear from some of you in the future.

Name: Bill Sullivan  24/05/07
Email:
willsullivan@bigpond.com
Comments:
Sorry, that should have been... Super Duper Trooper Cooper. Bill

Name: Bill Sullivan  24/05/07
Email:
willsullivan@bigpond.com
Comments:
Anyone remember Sgt Tom Cooper? Super Duper Super Cooper to us..... And he was too. Bill

Name: Brian Lamb  17/05/07
Email:
brian.lamb@talktalk.net
Comments:
Was there 92-end. Great site, memories came flooding back, both good and bad !!

Name: Brian Davidson  1