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christine stafford (king)

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hello
 my farther served 74 to 86 rfn robert king (deceased) 2rgj Icoy ??? we think

he served in northern ireland and minden germany,
he then left to come home to liverpool,
his best mate was robert mitchell "mitch" whom still lives in liverpool, or did when i last seen him acouple of years ago with his wife and baby daughter,
im looking for people that may have known my dad, i have some photos of him with these details on the back if this is you or you now how to contact them please get in touch,
"oggy" belfast 74/75
"bingo" belfast 74
"wally" watson 74/75/76/77 ireland and gibralter i beleave mr watson passed away in 77 in gibralter i have some photos that i would like to pass on to his family if any one knows his family could you please get in touch,
rick dimmick belfast 74/75
"brummi" ashewin belfast 74/75
"belly" murphy belfast 74/75
"chead" "titch" belfast 74/75
"bolly" daltry
"some mother do have em" hanwall
chris lawrence
mac birmingham

i also have some news paper cuttings and photos and i remember stories that my dad told about the people in the clippings here are some of there names
bill reddin, graham holbrough, michael crannage, leslie pitt,

i would like to hear from any one that remembers my farther or my mother tina king as she was known then
i remember we used to have ahouse full of sqadies on a sunday for roast,
especially mitch and gerka i was sorry to hear about his long illness and passing,
my late condolences to his friends and family,
i would also like to contact kevin and kay parker, i beleave they now live near cornwall,
and also "taffy" obrien my mum and dad were godparents to his children in minden, if this is you please get in touch, i know my mum would also like to hear from either the parkers or the obriens,
thanks for reading this
chris stafford
elder of bob scouses daughterswink

pp i would also like to get in contact with any one that went to forces school
lancaster primary in minden germany on barracks.
from 83-86 i have a copy of a class photo but there is no names on there except for Nathen beddin, jenny mcguiness, we lived in high rise flats opposite each other as well if this info applies to you please get in touch thank you

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Dave Moloney

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Hi Christine

My name is Dave Moloney; I knew your dad very well having served with him in the Anti-tank Platoon 2 RGJ from 1978 -83.  We were in the same team for our tour of North Armagh in 79 along with Deano Dean and Dick Sylvester.  Your Dad was a great character, who always saw the funny side of things even when times were hard.  He was the only bloke I knew who could roll a fag, drink a brew and talk at the same time and all that whilst travelling in the back of an open top Landrover doing 60mph on the A1. 

My wife Chris was friends with your mum and we often could be found in Vernon's our little drinking den close to where you lived in Minden.  Sadly we lost contact after they left in 86.

Please except our condolences Bob will be sadly missed by all who knew him.  I will let some of lads know such as Leo Massey, Phil Ashby, Gary Byrne and Danny Hunt I'm sure they have good memories of Bob.

I think I've got some photo's of us together I'll have a look and remember old times.

Please pass on our regards to your mum

Kindest regards

Dave and Chris Moloney


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chris stafford

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oh my goodness!!!!!!!!!!!
well talk about gob smacked, i never thought i would find any one that remembered my dad much less my mum aswell,
i am very excited to have found some one that remembers him, thank you for your memories a would be most gratefull for anything you and your family can share with me and my sisters leeann and clair,
i remember spending alot of my time in vernons lol,,,,,,,,
with the little coffee store opposite,
my nan and grandad kept in touch with vernon and hannah untill vernon then sadly hannah passed away some years back,
as you can see i have some photos my self but unfortunatly i was only young when we were in minden, i am sorry but i dont recall you, could you possibly let me know what you ;lokked like so i can see if your on any of them.
my email addy is whitefeather1976@hotmil.com
if you would like to talk to me some more.
i wish you all the very best
chris stafford (king) bobs daughter

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chris stafford

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hi danny i am sorry i have mispelt my email addy
the correct addy is whitefeather1976@hotmail.com
sorry about that,
chris

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huddy hudson

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Hi christine
Sorry to hear bob has passed away. it seeams that all the best lads are leaving for the big parade square up above.  I served with bob in minden in the Anti /tanks.  Please send my regards to your mum. Used to drop in for a brew when we were on a skive.  Last saw your dad in Belgium when he was on an exercise when he was in the Kings Regt TA I think and as normal sat doing his rollies ready for the long stags he knew he'd be on.

Bob was a great bloke to have around and will be missed by all that knew him.
Again condolances to you and your family at this difficult time.

Celler et audax Bob 

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Ged Monks

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Hello Christine
I left Minden in 1985 but I do remember your your Dad the short time I was in the Anti-Tanks. Bob was a straight forward guy with a damn fine sense of humour who was liked by all.
I am so sorry to hear of his passing. Please accept my condolences at your sad time.

Regards and Best Wishes.
Ged Monks

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vic palmer

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Hello christine,I knew your father back in the beginning of the 80s,I was in the antitanks with him back in minden, I have some good memories in the naafi happy hour-wich lasted all weekend-there was acrowd of us your father-huddy hudson-scouse mitchell-gurka-spunky seaman-scouse williams and and i could go on for ever. Say hello to your mother from me, she will remember me being married to that blond german lass. R I P BOB: vic palmer.

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chris stafford bobs daughter

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hello mr palmer
thank you very much for your reply, it would be great if you could email me i have a ton of questions if you feel up to helping me i would greatly appreciate it,
as would my sisters,
thank you for your time
chris
whitefeather1976@hotmail.com

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CHRISTINE STAFFORD (KING)

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hi 
Thank you for your reply i am sorry i couldnt get back to you earlier,
I am very happy to hear from people that new my dad, I would love for you to keep in touch my email addy is ,,,,,,
whitefeather1976@hotmail.com
please feel free to email me,
kind regards
chris

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Peter Manning

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I believe that I joined the Army with your father, we where in the same Platoon in the Rifle Depot, then we both went to C Company 9 Pln 2 RGJ, I think some where I still have our passing out photograph.

Regards.
Pete

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chris stafford

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thank you for your post and your email i have sent you a reply
kind regards
chris

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Colin Bedden

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We are so sorry to hear of your dad's passing, he was a very good mate.  We remember many a night in Vernon's and then going back to the flat for 'neck of lamb' good days.  Please give our regards to your mum.  You also mention our son Nathan, he is fine with 3 kids now, I would love to see his school photo (haven't got that one), you may also remember his sister Victoria, she was at the same school.  I will try and find some photos out for you. All our very best wishes, Colin & Marilyn Bedden

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Alan ( Brummie ) Ashwin

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Hi Christine,  It was with great sadness,when i read of your Dads passing, he was a great bloke chris, i served with Bob in Gibraltar in 1975, we were " B "coy 2 RGJ.  Two other ex-riflemen, im in touch with also served with your dad, namely Ken ( granny ) grainger & Ian harrison. Ken was the step brother of Robert " wally " watson who you rightly mentioned had passed away here in Gibraltar. My wife Sue & i also remember your mom. Dad & Mom occupied a married quarter in those days for awhile overlooking eastern beach, it was known as " Med Hotel " sadly, it was demolished only several weeks ago as part of re-development of the area. Sue & I also recall a little girl in a buggy, who went everywhere with mom & dad, lol. it was amazing how all the memories come flooding back isnt it, especially where you mentioned names. The list is endless believe me, who new, worked & shared a beer ( or two ) & a laugh with Dad, wonderful man. its been about 36 yrs now since i left the Army, still reside in Gibraltar and often check the RGJ web sites to see if i can get in touch with old colleagues. In closing chris, id just like to send our sincerest condolences. " God Bess you Scouse " a special friend, also best wishes to you, your mom & all the family, christine. God Bless. Regards & Best wishes, Alan & Sue Ashwin. ps, my e-mail address is : monkeymountain@live.co.uk.



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