Noah's ARC

After my time 1951- 1964. Our side drums were rope tension not rod, and "Gulf" battle Honour?

Before I put on my favourite wind up story lets here yours. The soldiers weird and warped sense of humour is mind boggling and civvies do not understand it. Im sure a lot of you have been sent for a long stand or a bucket of steam but there must be some great wind ups to be shared. Mine will take s...

Why oh Why this North South Divide, in all my 13 years service was there ever any division, we Londoners/ Southerners were treated as equals, and we were all very Proud to be Called Hawks. The present situation is all about running costs, and it makes sence for the HHQ TO BE AS NEAR "THE REGIMENT". ...

Political Correctness. I am told we can address persons by Nationality, Brits, Irish, Scots, Ashian etc etc, but we must refer the colour of their skin as White or Black? As a kid we saw people as white,Black, Brown, even Yellow, was that so wrong. Confused 80 year old.!

Another man of my Time, leaves on posting "above", RIP Tom, Hussar.

A Man of my Time, RIP AD, Hussar.x

Age alone must see the KRH TAKING A BIGGER ROLL IN ALL AFFAIRS REGIMENTAL, WE WHO SERVED AS 14/20th Kings Hussars are not getting any younger?

I served in the 14/20th Kings Hussars from 1951-1964, with great pride. I have however served along side, in Massed Bands, with the 10th,11th, and so many other famouus Cavalry Regiments, and although there was plenty of rivalry and Banter, Never any bitterness, i am sure theNew Generation of Hawks ...

RIP Ann, fond memories of you both in our Regimental Family, in Sabratha and BAOR. xx

Remember going to see him run for the Army Team in the Steeplechase at the White City, also heived just around the corner from us in MQs.

Who remembers Ben Grubb, PTI And AAA cross country runner.?

Well Hello Dick Sherrington, hope you are keeping well?.Bill.x

I wonder how many brothers served under the same RSM, But in different Regiments, me under Mr Parnaby in the 14/20th and my brother Simon under him in the 13/18th Hussars, in Malaya.?

If its the same Thomas, think he was a big mate of Roy Baxter, Regimental Barber in Crookham, think his motive was to keep most of his Hair, RSM Parnaby insisted he gave everyone, short back and sides. RIP Thomas. A Faithful Hussar.x

Did "Chico" also work for the "Dobie Wallah" ? Do you also remember the NAAFFI Manager, think his name was Mufood, the story was he was a Libian International footballer, a great guy, he coached the Band football team, who that year won the Darcy Cup, beating the LAD In the final?