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07.03.2010:Can anyone help with this enquiry that I have received from Michelle Telesford:
"I've just stumbled upon your website whilst looking for other sites to find out more about my father, Aloysius Telesford aka Telly, who died on 02/03/10. He was a RMP in the early - mid 1970's. I don't know his rank or number & am trying to find out more. He died in Canada after moving from the UK in 1979. I notice you have an obituary section. I'm sure there are people who would remember him if you could post this there, it would be nice. He died from a heart attack. His funeral is on Monday at 10.00 on 08.03 Canadian time. I know he served in Germany initially in the RAMC, and I was born in Rinteln in 1973, he met my mum in Cyprus, I think he served in NI & Mill Hill, & certainly went to Chichester when he moved to being a RMP. He said that he had been the first Black soldier in one of his divisions. If you're able to help at, it would be appreciated. Thanks, Michelle Telesford".
02.03.2010:Does anyone remember ALAN ROBERT BARBER, who served with 7th AD Pro.Coy. at Verden/Soltau, BAOR and who died as a result of a RTA near Soltau, whilst on manouvres on 17th September 1953? He had arrived at Verden in August 1953 straight from the Depot. It was his first duty on a motor-cycle in Germany and he was not used to the wet slippery cobblestones. Alan is buried in the Hannover Military Cemetery-grave number 14, same row as Wally Mathews. I would appreciate any details like squad number/photo etc., and/or any reference to his death in the RMPA Journal of that time. Lyn, his daughter would like a photograph of him. Please e-mail me if you have any information.
I have received the following request. Did anyone serve with Roy Henwood with 2nd Div.RMP in Hilden?
"My father was in the RMP 2 Div. at Hilden, Germany in 1952. His name is Roy Henwood, and he was 18 years old when he joined. He drove the camp commander around. I am trying to collect information of his service and friends who served with him but am finding it difficult and wondered if you couldhelp. Many thanks, Pauline Mackay. 16.11.2009. I can be contacted on macspurs123@yahoo.co.uk".
02.11.2009. Does anyone remember PHILIP HENRY THOMAS (4029769), who served with CMP/RMP 1942-1953? he was with 109 Pro.Coy.1944-1948 when he was discharged. He re-enlisted and served with 193 Pro.Coy.HQ (London) until leaving RMP in 1953. Any scrap of info. would be welcomed.
02.11.2009:I've had a message from Marianne Mills asking for information/photo of her late husband BOB MILLS, who transferred from RE's to RMP in late 1952 and was sent to Klagenfurt, Austria (105 Pro.Coy.) after training at Inkerman. Bob was from Wales.
15.06.2009:Does anyone know a CHRIS BROWN? He joined RMP during 1989. He lived in Clayhall Avenue, Barkingside, Ilford, Essex. He had a tattoo of a wizard on his right arm, and was a keen motorcyclist. His mother's name was Brenda. Please e-mail me if you know of Chris's whereabouts.
12.06.2009:I have just received the following message-can anyone help please?
"I have started a little digging into my family history and would be grateful if you could pop me into your information required section?
I am searching for information regarding my uncle CPL Thomas Phelps who was stationed in Germany just after the war. Unfortunately as it is a long time ago I cannot find much information but according to the Corps of Military Police web-sight he died in a traffic accident in Germany on the 29.10.1946, he is buried in Munster Heath War Cemetary. His details were: Army number 1103473 and he was with 246 Pro Coy company. He died along with LCPL F.P. Jones (number: 7022297). This was all news to me as family history has always been that he died in the war and he seems to have been swept under the carpet a bit - as he was my father, James Henry Phelps' favourite brother I would like to be able to find out more (although sadly my father died when I was very young also) and I do appreciate that it is a long time ago and there may not be many people who remember him now. Kind regards. janice.phelps-foster@ellisonslegal.com
tel: 01206 719689".
29.05.2009: Can anyone help with this message just received?
"I was with 24 RAF Police District for over two years and did many patrols with 227 Provost Co. Remember doing foot patrols down Ledra Street Nicosia and s wapping hats(Red Caps with Snowdrops!!) I recall one patrol with aL/corporal Smith, would this be the same Bill Smith who a few years back visited Waynes Keep and "Dinger Bells" grave. I also attended his burial. The L/Corporal Smith I knew had a catch phrase he used all the time "CHEERS SMEARS" if this is the same one I would like to get in touch with him. Can you help? Best wishes. Rod Hollingsworth (Holly) ex RAF Police".
Can anyone help the Norfolk Police identify ex RMP D. Green, possibly ex 138 squad. He was with 101 and possibly 247 (Berlin) Pro.Coys. He is wearing the tailored Canadian BD in the photo.
23.11.2008:EDDIE HUGHES wants to know if anyone remembers the "Shoot" at Bisley? in June/July 1956? The medallion below was awarded to the winners.
And, talking about 'shoots', JACQUELINE CHILCOTT has sent me this message: "I don’t suppose that you have any pictures of Miss Cop Drive or Miss Cop Shoot in your possession do you ? I was the Original Miss Cop Shoot in 1978 and 1979 run by the RMP team in Bulford I was also Miss Cop Drive !!!
I would dearly love a copy of the picture it was published in either Soldier Magazine or Police Review on the front cover it might have been an RMPA mag but not sure. Jacqueline Chilcott 1978-1981". Can anyone help with information and/or pictures please?'Miss Cop Drive' pic is now in 158 album-thanks to Colin Whatman
Can anyone remember which units/badges were based in Goodwood Barracks, Celle, BAOR at various times? Details to me please.
Can you assist with a query please? In 1967 I attended the 71st (Summer Course Number 3) 1 (BR) Corps Outward Bound Centre Isejfaer, Norway. To complete of the personal survival test. After jumping from a cliff into a fjord, treading water and removing your clothing/kit, you were required to swim to a boat moored out in the fjord and climb onto it unaided. You were then asked if you would ‘volunteer’ to swim back to the shore where you would be awarded the ‘Dolphin’. This was a small brass figure of a dolphin (still in my possession) to acknowledge your achievement. Your name and unit were entered on a board along with others who had been successful in the return swim. On the course I attended, just two of us were successful and our names were duly added to the board. If I recall it correctly it was painted green and the writing was in gold. Does anyone know if this board still exists and its location? Regards, Idris Davies.
Hi, I came across your excellent website and was wondering if you or any of your colleagues could help me. My dad served in the Royal Military Police (during the last year of national service I believe) in Hong Kong, allied to the Gurkhas. It is his 70th birthday this March 2009, and I have booked a week's holiday for myself and him in Hong Kong as he has never been back. It is a suprise visit which is why the information I have is quite vague, and I am looking for any information on barracks that he may have been located in and any information about the histoy of the RMP in Hong Kong. Also, if anyone recalls Robert (Rab) Mackellar and has any interesting stories information or contact details then it would be much appreciated. Many thanks, Craig Mackellar".
Response from Richard Bowen: "Hi Ian, Re the entry from Craig Mackellar on 16.10.08. I can only say that he would have been based in the New Territories. I.e. Either Sek Kong or Fanling. The rest of us were at Whitfield Bks., Nathan Road, Kowloon, or on HK Island, at Victoria Barracks. Sorry I can't help more. Dick Bowen".
JOHN WILSON (married to ANNE) & DAVE THIRLAWAY, who both lived in Lörzing Straße, Minden in 1974/