I wonder if you young blokes are aware that GORDON HURST,who played many years with Charlton Athletic,was a RM stationed at Sandwich in Kent,and was known as DANTE. You see, Dante won the Epsom Derby in 1945 and it was considered that if Gordon had four legs, he could have won.

I wonder if you young blokes are aware that GORDON HURST,who played many years with Charlton Athletic,was a RM stationed at Sandwich in Kent,and was known as DANTE. You see, Dante won the Epsom Derby in 1945 and it was considered that if Gordon had four legs, he could have won.

Ticker Ayling can be contacted at Ticker 2000@xtra.co.nz

Regards Middlearth

You are invited to join me on a sentimental journey back 60years today, when on Wednesday 3rd Feb 1943,I together with 39 other 17 year olds entered Chatham Barracks to become part of our great Corps. Very quickly i became CH/X 112470 Mne S.F.Grayland, a member of H.O. 261 Sea Service Squad almost a...

You are invited to join me on a sentimental journey back 60years today, when on Wednesday 3rd Feb 1943,I together with 39 other 17 year olds entered Chatham Barracks to become part of our great Corps. Very quickly i became CH/X 112470 Mne S.F.Grayland, a member of H.O. 261 Sea Service Squad almost a...

Jeez, I'm sorry fellas, I've just realised it was 55years ago. Most of you blokes wouldn't have been even a twinkle. But your lovely!

Jeez, I'm sorry fellas, I've just realised it was 55years ago. Most of you blokes wouldn't have been even a twinkle. But your lovely!

Thank's Steve for taking the trouble to reply. I am in Kiwi-land, so-- maybe some kind person could check with a London newspaper archives.
At least i can establish it was a Sunday in 1945.

Thank's Steve for taking the trouble to reply. I am in Kiwi-land, so-- maybe some kind person could check with a London newspaper archives.
At least i can establish it was a Sunday in 1945.

I stood on Westminster Bridge the night London's light's were turned on again after WW2. Someone please --What was the date?.

I stood on Westminster Bridge the night London's light's were turned on again after WW2. Someone please --What was the date?.

Harvey Owen (The Duke) WW2 Landing Craft
Middle East & Normandy

Niether. I forgot my password so i had to start all over and think of something i could remember. It's not easy for us old blokes, anyway it's all Yorkie's fault.

Niether. I forgot my password so i had to start all over and think of something i could remember. It's not easy for us old blokes, anyway it's all Yorkie's fault.

Hi Jonny, If you are still checking for messages the seaward story is well covered in The War of the Landing Craft by Paul Lund & Harry Ludlam.You could also try the LCG&F Association,an address should be available at any RMA branch. Your interest is commendable .Good luck Stan kiwi.