Wigan Album
National Service
11 CommentsPhoto: Bill McConville
Item #: 19346
I was there in August 1955,happy days?????? a sergeant by the name of Swede made life hell
My Dads uncle was in 14 section in 1955, i have a picture just like this one. would love some help identifying a couple guys in my picture. If anyone could help please drop me a line thanks.
Yes I was there in march 1954,,and I think remember that sgt !!!
I was at Oswestry January 1955. I don't remember the Sergeant, but we had a L/Bdr Prince who really thought he was one.
sergeant swede would often buy me some maggots for fishing .but if i stayed of school he would scream and shout. at me
Sgt Swede used to give me hell over the state of my bed in the mornings !!!!
Does anyone remember my father at the camp in the mid 1950's, Major Hargrave Dafforn? robertdafforn@hotmail.com
I was there on March 8th 1954
I wonder if anyone has any photos of this intake !!
Ive just discoverd this photo of section 13 1956 and ime pritty much sure that his my dad last man seating on front row far right park hall oswestry can any one veryfi this be most greatfull
My fathers name is barry naylor who later joined the coldstream guard's but if anybody can remember him or can comfirm its him please leave a message many thx kevin
Hello gents
My Dad was part of the 34th intake in 1956 (I think) his name was same as mine - Robin Jeffcoate but was known as Jeff .
If anyone out their remembers my father I’d love to hear from you .
Regards Robin .