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On with the
Photo's
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The New Welfare Officer |
Well, that didn't take long did it!
Captain Rick Paterson (who was recently commissioned
from some pen pushing job in Horse Guards) took over the
post of the Battalion Welfare Officer (formerly Families
Officer) about 8 months ago from Captain Stuart Beattie
(who was posted away from Battalion to learn how to make
Scottish Tea). Rather than sitting in the
background and learning how to play golf, he has gripped
the job by the horns and led from the front (it should
be noted that this was literally very easy to do due to
the excellent team he has!)
Now sitting in the chair, he regularly finds the
time to get his name plastered in the local press -
all for the benefit of the community, so well done
that man! |
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A Giddy Moment |
A giddy moment !!!
Roy and Sarah's wedding in Harworth, Yorkshire on 15
July 2006. |
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1966
Servicing Bay |
 This
photo was taken in iserlohne circa 1966 during a break
in a.p.c. servicing.
From left to right l/sgt b cotney l/sgt p sangwin l/cpl
g woolard and in front sgt b varney.
Good times.
sender Psangwin. |
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PIKEY
from the MT Platoon |
My hubby Pikey (gdsm heath) from the MT Platoon - here
he is on a usual Friday (and didn't have any driving on
the weekend). |
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1960's 1st Bn
Coldstream Guards |
Hello to All
My name is Paul Raine ex LSgt Raine 24048925 1st Bn
Coldstream Guards.
Thought I would
email a couple of old photo's from the 60's. In the
pictures I'm the first singer, the second singer is Fred
Muller and I think the first sax player is Steve Ward.
Band was formed playing at Chelsea Barracks. The other
picture is of the platoon 1966 after training through
the Guards Depot.
If you may have any questions, please drop a note.
Best Regards, Paul
Seattle, WA. USA |
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1970's Corps of Drums 1st Battalion Coldstream Guards
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Have you got a place on your picture board, The photo
was taken on exercise in Sennelager 1974.
Paul knox front, Tich Quinnliven middle, Nutty Almond
rear.
L/CoH McLeans Squad 1971
L/Sgt Kettley Squad 1974
1st Bat, Drummers before Guard Mount 1975
Drummer Frank Knox.
Kind Regards
Paul Knox
Ex Drummer 24185508
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Eldoret Kenya 1961 |
 A
company photograph taken at Eldoret Kenya about 1961,
recently sent into us.
Many Thanks |
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Warrant Officers to Officers Mess Dinner Night |
The Warrant
Officers from the 1st Battalion Coldstream Guards were
invited to the Officers Mess in March for
 Dinner.
Before the dinner they decided to have a photograph,
apologies for the lighting but I believe that they were
waiting until the pot on the TQM's foot couldn't be seen
before the shot could be taken! |
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The Medical
Centre, Windsor 06 |
The 1st Battalion Coldstream Guards Medical Centre
recently had a Department photograph taken, to say
 farewell
to the Medical Officer, Capt M Hardman - click image to
enlarge.
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Thinking of buying a Property overseas? |
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The advert explains everything |
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QM Department
Windsor 2006 |
The Quartermaster's (Major DP Hall) Department recently
visited Windsor Castle for a quick department snap, see
the image below - click image to enlarge.
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Silver Bugle
Competition 2006 |
The 1st Battalion Coldstream Guards Corps of Drums,
recently held the Silver Bugle Competition.
See below for images from this event.
(hold mouse over images for more information)
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Corps of Drums Reunion, Victoria Bks, Windsor, 2006 |
Here are
some photographs relating to the recent reunion,
including one or two of the active corps of drums -
though unfortunately, the light was not too good.
Thank you,
Stu Sutton
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Pirbright 1957 |
Please find
attached 2 Photo's for your scrapbook. The first shows a
group of fresh faced young hopefuls at Pirbright in 1957
before being shipped out to join the shiny 1st in
Germany (Krefeld) and then back to Chelsea for a stint
of Public Duties and the Troop (the last one with the
Lee Enfield Rifle). The second shows 1 coy, 1st Bat at
Chelsea Barracks in 1959 before moving to Lydd in Kent.
Where are they now I wonder? Especially Barry Rowlands
or Martin Green
aggieweston@aol.com
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LSgt Deightons's Squad |
  Please
find attached my first squad photo of L/sgt Deighton's
squad October 1975 if you can find a suitable place on
your site for it?
Also pictures I found from my Germany days in
Fallingbostel back in 1978 - 80 with the 1st Battalion,
top left picture is of a chap called Dave Smith who was
my section commander we used to call him (Skin), which
I'm told he's still in the SAS after joining them
sometime after the 80's I think? Other guys in the
picture is from right to left Skin, Dale Brunt, Brad
mills & Me, picture top right is of Brad Mills, Pete
Young, Phillips, Lancaster, Dale Brunt which I'm still
in touch with today, Lenny Makepiece, Geordie Wigan (BAM
BAM) and Swatland (Swat) who is now a Police officer in
Leicester these days. Bottom right picture is me during
a N. Ireland tour of 78 of L/Sgts John Clifton's brick
from left to right John Clifton, Kerrigan (Shed) Me, and
Swatland. Second picture down is of Geordie Wigan, Me,
and Brad Mills of course.
Regards
Graham
London
gpmcsweeney@mynow.co.uk |
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A Sgt and his GUN! |
Does someone want to take this sergeant, who's been a
Coldstream Guard for 12 years, back to basics and
through his 4 marksmanship principals?????
yours sincerely
chip fat civvy!!!!!!!! |
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Roy Bentley Corps of Drums |
5 
7
8
5 - Drum Major Wilf Dobbs - 4th row/2nd
right = Archie Reeves.
3rd row/3rd right = Harry (Black) Appleby (future D/Mjr)
2nd row/Far right = Alec Mills (3rd Bn again 1948
onwards)
1st row/3rd right = Drum Major Dobbs
1st row/far right = ? Watson (Trng Bn 1944/45 under D/Mjr
Wally Godden)
7 - Corp led by Drum Major Tom Birkett
(before he took over the 2nd Bn)
8 - Adjutant Capt Toler (later Mjr Gen)
Drum Major H Appleby - L/Sgt TR Bentley - L/Sgt L Ayers.
Yours Aye Roy Bentley |
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Images from Bettsy |
The 1st one is of No1 Coy, 1CG marching onto the SS
HERON from Port Stanley.
The 2nd is of members of the signal platoon trying to
get back to NANUYKI camp in Kenya, again 1CG. Cheers
Mel.
Bettsswudhus@aol.com
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My Grandfather -
John Collier |
I
thought the attached may be of some interest.
I joined the Coldstream as my Grandfather, Samuel Gall
was one of the co-founders of the Hull branch of the
O.C.A.
He served in the 3rd Battalion in South Africa during
the Boar War as Private 7345.
His service record is attached.
The first photo shows him on his arrival in South
Africa. The second shows him on his return home.
He was emaciated, starving and issued with the old
uniform that is shown. According to my Grandmother he
was riddled with fleas and lice and wasn't allowed in
the house until he had removed the uniform which she
immediately burnt.
He served many years in the Hull City Police rising to
Chief Inspector.
Many thanks to John Collier |
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Corporal G S
Butler's squad |
Hello
ShinyCapstar,
 The
first photo was taken at Caterham in July 1925 and shows
Corporal G S Butler's squad. I don't know the names of
any of the Guardsmen apart from my Dad, G E Gaunt, who
is 2nd from the left on the back row. I assume Corporal
Butler is sat in the middle. The photo was taken during
Dad's initial training, he had joined the Coldstream
Guards in Leeds the previous April.
The second photo shows the Guard leaving Kasr-el-Nil
Barracks to do Guard Duty at
 Bab-el
Hadid in Egypt. It was probably taken in 1932/33. Again,
I'm afraid that I don't know the names except that of my
Dad, the Sergeant at the rear of the Guard Party.
Dad served in the the Guards until 1941 when he was
promoted to RSM in Airborne Forces.
I hope you like the photos. Regards - Alan Gaunt. |
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My Crew |
My Crew
From John Collier - Many Thanks |
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Belfast 82 |
1st image, Belfast 82 people in both picture are Jack
Diomand, Mick Stathem, Jimmy Cree, Ken Kennely, Mick
Jones, Mick Blaster Bates.
2nd image all of the above with Barry Wilson.
3rd image Belfast 82 - Brick 71A Mick Blaster Bates, Jas
Jasinski, Paul Hynes, Jimmy Cree.
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Sgt. John Henry PHIPPS |
 G'day
shinycapstar,
I was wondering if these would be suitable for your web
site. they are of or feature my Great Grandad, 552 Sgt.
John Henry PHIPPS. service with the colours
14.07.1896-after 14.07.1918.
We're very proud of him.
cheers
simon hawkins
shawkins@iinet.net.au
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Troodos Memorial
Visit '05 |
Hi admin,
 I
would just like to give you a photo from my last trip in
July this year where i attended the crash site outside
Platres.
i am ex drummer Steve Mycroft.....most might know me as
spuggy, if anyone is going out soon can you put that the
memorial needs repainting and a good tidy up.
cheers
steve (spuggy) mycroft |
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Dec The Drill Bloke |
 ShinyCapstar,
Thought you may like this Pic of 'Dec - taken last Friday at
his first passing out Parade, as Drill Bloke, ITB Catterick.
A very good day was had by all and the boys were entertained
royally.
Best regards from all the Boys at the Boro.
Visit the Boro' Branch Website at:
www.coldstreamguards-boro.org
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Those were the days! |
The following
images have been submitted by Mr Gerry Taylor
Hi Everyone, just a couple of pics you may like for the
site? The first is me in 1959. This was used in a Poster
advert for "JOIN THE MODERN ARMY". The second is me OUTSIDE
Buck House, (thats me nearest the camera) this was taken
just before the infamous Gdsn Footer got us put behind the
railings. Ah, Happy Days!
Anyone remember me?
Gerry Taylor 23650548.
gerry@voicecannell.plus.com
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Scanned
images of RSM Stephen Wright |
 A
collection of images scanned from a scrap book that was
found in a rubbish tip.
To see the full collection CLICK
HERE |
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Misc Coldstream Images |
A collection
of images sent to ShinyCapstar.
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Guardsman Roy
Benton's Platoon |
 This
picture is one of my fathers platoon. Guardsman Roy
Benton No 2666408.
Hope this is of use, next week we are of to Normandy to
visit the battlefields. father was sent to Falaise Gap
in July 1944.
regards - Trevor Benton |
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The MT Platoon March
'05 |
 The
guys who deployed to Op Telic from the MT Platoon -
March 2005 |
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1990 1st
Bn Recce Plt (get together!) |
The other day
while travelling from Baghdad to Basrah a group of four
ex Coldstreamers all working for two
 separate
private security companies happened to be in the same
place at the same time and this was an ideal photo
opportunity.
In 1990 these four men were all in the Recce Platoon 1st
Bn and on the 1st May 2005 they all happened to be in
camp Scannia, US army logistic base.
All four men would be more than pleased to see this
photo on ShinyCapstar.
From left to right:- Ex Sgt Minshall (Clive) Ex Lcpl
Nudd (Richard) Ex Lsgt Webster (Neil) Ex Csgt Stott (Kev)
Kind Regards
Neil Webster (1st Bn 85-99) |
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Hanging the
Brick - 2nd Bn - 1992 |
 
The 2nd Battalion Coldstream Guards 'Hanging the Brick'
Squad photo
18th December 1992 |
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2nd Bn Images
from 'Jimmy Cree' |
Anti-Tank Platoon 82 Senilager C/Sgt Ernie Sawdon's
Platoon.
A
Platoon photo from the guards depot Pirbright Blenheim 2
Platoon 78-79 Sgt Roger Bells Platoon. |
Please
find attached my first squad photo of L/sgt Deighton's
squad October 1975 if you can find a suitable place on
your site for it? 
