Looking for my Dad's comrades for his 90th birthday

Discussion in 'Postwar' started by Lancs1933, Jan 7, 2023.

  1. Lancs1933

    Lancs1933 Member

    Hello,

    Among a plethora of charming and wonderful stores of his time in Germany, my dad has spoken many times about a couple of memorable comrades from his time carrying out National Service (post WW2 in Fallingbostel (1951-1953)) with the Queen's Bays 2nd Dragoon Guards. He's approaching 90 and I would really like to reunite him with them on this special occasion. I realise this is a long shot, but If anyone can help or point me in the right direction, I would be incredibly grateful. I have tried Forces War Records and The National Archives but nothing came up when I searched. Here is the information I have on the 3 men including my dad, thanks.

    Hugh Gornall (from Lancashire)
    T Storer 'Wag' (from Leicester)
    Ken Norbury (from London)
     
  2. EmpireUmpire

    EmpireUmpire .........

    I have found a few bits and pieces you might be interested in -

    Although, I hesitate in posting this information publicly as at least one of these men may still be alive.

    It may be best to do this privately.
     
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  3. Quarterfinal

    Quarterfinal Well-Known Member

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  4. Lancs1933

    Lancs1933 Member

    Thank-you!! I'm new to this forum - what's the best way to contact privately? Is there a message function?
     
  5. Owen

    Owen -- --- -.. MOD

    Private messaging on can be done where it says "start a conversation" on a members profile but you can't do that until you have made 5 posts.
     
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  6. Lancs1933

    Lancs1933 Member

    That's great - thank-you. I'll get in touch with them
     
  7. Lancs1933

    Lancs1933 Member

    Thank-you for explaining - I thought it was strange I had an inbox but couldn't see any message functionality.
     
  8. Lancs1933

    Lancs1933 Member

    Think I need to make a couple more posts to reach 5..
     
  9. Lancs1933

    Lancs1933 Member

    Another for good measure
     
  10. Lancs1933

    Lancs1933 Member

    Hi EmpireUmpire , I never heard back regarding the above info a while back - did you receive my message ok?
     

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