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29.12.2011:"For Queen & Country". 1st Bn. Grenadier Guards-Check this out.
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14.12.2011:Hi there Ian! I wonder if you might help? I am currently writing a screenplay for a TV series entitled The Green Line, which features three retired Red Caps who go back to Cyprus for a reunion, some thirty-odd years after serving there during the Turkish invasion of 1974. My uncle Jim, a retired Major in the RMP had agreed to help me with the detail but tragically he developed a brain tumour and passed over within three weeks of the diagnosis. His name was James Ayres and he served all over the world (including Cyprus) during his service in the RMP. I have attached a picture of the RMPs who came to his funeral service in York on the 13th July 2011, to give Jim his final salute.(See 'Obituaries' for photo).
As I write this screenplay, there are questions that arise with regard to certain detail of the RMP, such as: which company, what was happening of import at that time in Cyprus, etc. My uncle Jim, all the followers of your website and RMPs around the world would never forgive me if this TV series is made and aired and there are blinding mistakes all over the place. Hence my request.
I look forward to your reply,Kind Regards, Andrew Haughton.
If anyone can assist Andrew, please contact him direct-email: CLICK HERE
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13.11.2011:Dave McMahon from SE London, has requested details of his father, CECIL AUSTIN McMAHON, who completed his National Service with the RMP, and believes that he started training at Inkerman in November 1951 (Squads 261;262;263). He needs to find out more about his posting? He does not know his regimental number etc., Unfortunately his father is no longer with us. If anyone served with Cecil or trained with him in 1951-1953, please contact me. Ian.
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08.11.2011:Terry Brown is seeking anyone who trained or served with his dad, SSgt.GORDON BROWN RMP 252 pro.Coy.(V), Stockton-on-Tees, who sadly died from diabetis in February 2002.He had served in Germany, Northern Ireland and was a green beret, and before that was in the fleet air arm back in the 60’s
Please contact me if you can help.
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Can anyone help find Terry (Terence) MacDONALD? I have received the following message:"Hi , I am wondering if you can help me find a Terry (Terence) Mcdonald who was training at Inkermann Barracks about 1963/4/5, not sure which year now it’s so long ago. He came from Crook, Co Durham. He was living at 12 Coniston Cres, Crook, but moved suddenly in 2003. He is a dear friend of ours and we were so hoping to meet up with him again in a reunion. I am told that he became an Ambulance Driver, in Crook,Durham, but the informer wasn’t too clear. I have been intouch with Durham Electoral Rolls but have to go in person to view these rolls at Durham. I am in USA living now so that is not a quick option. I have tried all of the option I can think of, so please can you help me?
Kindest Regards, Doffy Carter. My Email address, doffyrushcarter@hotmail.com"
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17.08.2011:Can anyone help with the following please?
Dear Sir, I am trying to research my grandfathers career in the RMP. I believe i have found a picture of him on your website, the link to which i add below but the quality is such that i cannot determine precisely if it is him (front row right);
(0285:HARDWICK, D.) http://www.redcap70.net/201to300.html/slides/285.html
I would dearly love to find out where, when he served and also find some photos of him. I also understand from my Grandmother he may have played rugby for the Army (or just the RMP). This is what i would dearly love to trace and see photos of.
I have contacted the RMP museum and they mentioned your site. I hope you will be able to assit me in tracing some information of him.
kind regards, Matthew Thornhill.
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01.08.2011:I have received the following request from Kelsey Rathbun:
Hi, My name is Kelsey Rathbun and I'm the Awareness Coordinator for the Mesothelioma Center (Asbestos.com); an organization devoted to assisting veterans through their application processes for VA benefits, and helping them obtain the maximum benefits for which they are entitled. While I was browsing through a number of Veterans sites I came across your website and was very impressed by the information you have listed.
Countless veterans are currently suffering from life-threatening illnesses that are a result of exposure to asbestos, a material that was commonly used in hundreds of military applications, products, and ships because of its resistance to fire.
The Mesothelioma Center provides a complete list of occupations, ships, and shipyards that could have put our Veterans at risk for developing asbestos-related diseases. In addition, we have thousands of articles regarding asbestos and mesothelioma and we've even created a veterans-specific section on our website in order to help inform about the dangers of asbestos exposure.
Because so many veterans visit your site, I thought that you may be interested in posting our link to help educate veterans on the dangers of asbestos exposure. Please contact me at krathbun(@)asbestos.com or at 407-434-0730.
Best Regards, Kelsey Rathbun, Mesothelioma Center.
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13.07.2011: I have received this message from Bill Heard: "Ian, I am a former member of the RMP (Squad 7504).......ex 2 RMP (Both 175 and 179 Pro Coy).
Currently, I am a Lieutenant with the Los Angeles Police Department. I have a big house in the LA area and I would like to offer accomodation to any visiting RMP or ex RMP officers and family. If you could advertise my offer on your web site I would appreciate it. I also wrote a book about my time in NI. It is available on Amazon under the title "Bravo November 283." Thanks, Bill Heard". Contact me for bill's e-mail addy if you would like to take up his offer.
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21.03.2011: EmailFrom = fergiebell@btinternet.com
I am looking for two Ex-RMP's who are Raymond Gallagher (formerly 404 squad), and Barry Cater who transfered from the Pipes & Drums KOSB a long time ago, as we are holding a Pipes & Drums reunion in September this year and hope that they might be interested?? Raymond is from East Kilbride & Barry the last time I know of was living down in Creetown in Dumfries & Galloway Scotland if anyone has any information.
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Will RAY KELLY please contact me regarding his 552 squad photo which is missing because of hard drive problems.
Will BOB TRIMBLE squad 604 please contact me regarding his squad photo which is missing because of hard drive problems.
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08.11.2010:I have received this request:
Hi my name is John Convery ex Staff Sergeant 116 Pro Coy RMP TA. I have a mounted Argentinean Military Police belt and baton, in my possession. That was ether presented to, or was presented by, Sgt Grogan RMP. It has April 84 – Aug 86 on it and his name but no number.
I would like to find said person with a view of returning this to him. Your site is my first attempt at this so any help would be appreciated.
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14.10.2010:I have received the following request for help. If anyone can assist kindly let me know.
Dear Sir,
If it is not to much trouble would you advise me how I can find out about my fathers (WO 1 Cyril C. Stacey 6208407) service with the RMP. He completed his service as an RSM. I have had no contact for over 35 years and I assume he is deceased, as he was born in 1920.
I know that he served in Malaya, during Confrontation and I believe he was attached to one of the Gurkha units. He received an MID, which I also assume was awarded for his service in Malaya. He served in WWII as he had some war medals, including the 8th Army medal. I do not know if his unit was a Military Police unit. He was also a member of the Commando Association. He was a L/Cpl RMP in 1950 and with the SIB in the late 60’s.
Regretably, I do not have any other relevant information.
I hope you can help,
Yours sincerely, Chris Stacey, Paphos, Cyprus.
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08.09.2010:I have received this photo from DAVE FARNHAM. Can anyone identify the building? If so, please let me know.
04.09.2010:PAUL TORR is seeking the whereabouts of JOHN McMAHON, who was with 111 Pro.Coy. in Hohne circa 1983-86. He came from Birmingham and married in 1988.After demob may have joined Securcor and then West Midlands Police. Any information to me please. Ian.
27.08.2010:Will PETER BISHOP who is mentioned below as seeking 'Farmer from the Devon area', please contact me ASAP as my e-mails to him keep bouncing. I have a message from the person he is seeking! Ian.
22.08.2010:Does anyone remember a Sgt. Peterson (later commissioned to Capt).taking a squad in late 1952, which had the following members in it?J.Lightfoot;E.J.Phillips;James Laurie;J.Brittland;Nick Wardrop;J.T.Hall;John Spencer;B.A.Allington;R.Woods;B.M.Gee and Chris Dobson who joined the squad after illness from squad 264.If you can remember any of these names and their squad number, I would like to know. During their course they were inspected at Inkerman by the then PM Brig. Les Wieler.Ian.
20.08.2010:Can anyone assist BARRIE WOODWARD please:
Hi Ian, Could I please make a request through your site for any information about the following.
1. Sqd 60
2. Gatton Park between July 1946 and the end of December 1946
3. S.I.B. Course December 1946
4. Any info on Lancaster Barracks, Lagos, Nigeria from June 1947 onwards
I'm sure there must be someone out there with a some small (or large) bits of information.
Any info would be greatly appreciated particularly any photo's.
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29.05.2010:Will JOHN PASKIN please contact me as e-mails to his last known address have bounced!
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04.05.2010:A message from Bob Eggleton has been forwarded to me:If you can help please contact Richard Keightley direct:
SPECIAL REQUEST
"PROTECTION AND ESCORTING:
I recently heard from WO Richard Keightley RMP, who is the Training Warrant Officer, Close Protection Unit RMP. He is in the process of writing a sh ort history of Close protection in the Corps but was unaware that RMP escorts were provided to such people as the C in C Cyprus in the 50s. This was made aware to him following a mention in my ‘Old Comrades’ column in the Corps Journal.
I have informed Richard that CMP and RMP have provided protection and escorts for a number of Royals and VIPs over the years and I know this from stories and photographs which you have so kindly provided. I have given him some contact details mainly to do with Cyprus days so you could already be in contact with him.
Now is your chance to tell your story and add to the history of the Corps. If you have a story to tell please contact Richard directly at:
His civil e-mail is: richardkeightley@yahoo.com
His address: CPU RMP, Kitchener House, White Avenue, Longmoor, Hants, GU33 6DS
Tel No. 01420 537075 or Mob – 07736872454. Fax - 01420 538528
Of course I would appreciate a copy of any story which you have to tell.
Kindest regards, Bob Eggelton. 420 538528.
02.07.2010:MARRIANNE MILLS. Will Marrianne plesae contact me ASAP as I have a message for her and have mislaid her contact details!
03.05.2010:Message received from FRANK BARON:Ian, Can you put the following, in the 'information required' section, on your redcap site please. About a month ago I learned from my elder ssister that I had an uncle called Joe, or Joseph Clark (now deceased) who she believed had served in the CMP in the Second World War. I can,t remember him as I was only a child. She understood that he had apparently been posted to Northern Scotland to either the Western Isles (Stornoway area) or the Orkney Isles (Kirkwall area or possibly Scapa Flow) or the Shetland Isles ( Lerwick area) I have contacted his daughter down south but she was very young when he died and cannot help. I have checked all the Provo Coys on RMP World site, without success. Has anyone any information or suggestions that might help me trace him and the CMP Coy he may have served with. Contact me on frank.baron37@yahoo.co.uk
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".
13.03.2010:Latest news is that Aloysius was in squad 7405 and that Michelle was a QARANC at Rinteln BMH when he served with RAMC before transferring to RMP. Two responses from people who served with 'Tele' have so far contacted me.
02.03.2010:Does anyone remember ALAN ROBERT BARBER, who served with 7th AD Pro.Coy. at Soltau, BAOR and who died as a result of a RTA near Soltau, whilst on Exercise "Grand Repulse" on 17th September 1953? He had arrived at Verden in August 1953 straight from the Depot. It was his first duty on an old BSA M-20 motor-cycle in Germany and he was not used to the wet slippery cobblestones. It was raining heavily. Alan is buried in the Limmer (Hannover) Military Cemetery-grave number 14, same row as Wally Mathews. Alan Lambie frequently visits his grave to place a poppy on it. I would appreciate any details and a 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.
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".
Query from P.ASHERP:Does anyone know of a MARCUS/DAVID SCOTT who served in Germany from 1963 to 1970? He changed his name in late 1960's from DOLING to SCOTT. He is known to have spent some time in a BMH in Germany and was in the Merchant Navy prior to joining RMP.
Information required on when the Hong Kong Pro.Coy. moved from Hong Kong (Whitfield Bks) to Sham Shui Po Camp2? Colin Carnall, ex R30b squad would like to know.
Does anyone have knowledge of the surviving relatives of Sgt.D.R.KINNEAR, RMP.SIB, who died in Korea 5th August 1951, and is buried in Pusan Cemetery? Details to me please.
Does anyone have a sew-on cloth 1 BR Corps flash (white spear on red diamond) and RMP shoulder regimental flash in good condition? Terry McFall is seeking one! Let me know and I'll inform Terry.