Guten tag!

[Napier]

Hi all from a former Gunner and Cloudpuncher,

Woolwich Dec 1984 to May 1985, Le Cateau Troop and Sigs Wing.

12 AD Regt. (9, HQ, & 12 Btys.) Napier Barracks, Dortmund 1985 to 1989.

Anybody out there that knew me, a big hello.

Trying to compile the history of Dortmund' Garrison, so Gunners, get the thinking caps on and pull out those piccies.

Plus the other British units that were there since 1945 as Occupation Forces prior to BAOR.

Also the Wermacht that were stationed in these barracks. Anyone help?

Napier :D

[drywall]

Guten tag mine Herr, Velkommen (sp??? :mrgreen: )

I did some time with the US Army in southern Germany. If you need a bier or schnitzel, stop on by the bunker. :cool:

[Derrick Stephenson]

Welcome to the Site, Buddy.
I'm a non military member myself, but you'll find lots of interested parties on here, who will no doubt pass on relevant info. and ask you lots of questions.
:D :D
Derrick.

[Bombardier]

Hey buddy welcome to our site. I am an ex Gunner and served with 27 Field Regt Ra, we took over UBIQUE Barracks Dortmund from 19 Field Ra in August 1990. We disbanded in 1992 and 27 Fields Farewell parade was at Ubique barracks on 10th December 1992, the salute was taken by the honorary Colonel Brigadier Ian Townsend and Maj Gen Wurfel of the German Air Force presented the Regiment with a Fahnenband (a German military honour) in recognition of its long and distinguished service to BAOR. Little bit of info for ya there, Ill see if I can dig a bit more out.

solthum

[Derrick Stephenson]

Told Yah, Napier, doesn't take long for the sh** to hit the fan on this Site.

Enjoy Yourself, have a beer or two with Drywall in our virtual bar, The Bunker.
Derrick.

solthum

[Bombardier]

Told Yah, Napier, doesn't take long for the sh** to hit the fan on this Site.
:D :D
Enjoy Yourself, have a beer or two with Drywall in our virtual bar, The Bunker.
Derrick.

I keep saying it but Derrick you kill me

[Zofo]

Welcome and greetings! Look forward to your pics and posts!
Zofo

[John A Silkstone]

Hi Napier, I'm an ex RA and RAMC Well come to the site and enjoy your self. sal;

[Bill Farnie]

Napier,

A warm welcome from another one of the Yanks.

Bill

[Polar]

welc.

[Viking]

welc. napier I also served with 12 Regt HQ and 9 Plassey BTY

viki; burg; cow; vik,

[Frisco-Kid]

welc. Napier. You'll have some fun here.

[Napier]

Now then Viking,

did our paths cross, when were you there?

And to everyone else, thanks for the warm welcome lads :D

Napier

[Bombardier]

I was also with 12 AD in Napier (THQ BTY) , I was moved there after my much beloved Regt, 27 Field RA disbanded. Didnt like being in a cloud punching Regiment much, nothing personal to them, just that I had been with Gun Regt's all my service and found the change over difficult. :mrgreen:

[Napier]

Bomardier,

were you there until the closure in '95? They had HVM's then. When I was there, we had 'Dusty Bins' - Rapiers!

If either you or Viking have anything as regards Dortmund Garrison. 'The Power Pub' and all!!!. Then pass them on to me via PM and I'll give you my email addy

[tosh66]

Welcome , it's not yourself perchance that posts on GUNNERS RA is it?

[Bombardier]

were you there until the closure in '95?

No mate I left in early 1994 on phase 3 redundancy :?

[Napier]

Tosh66,

I have posted on Gunners RA and my photos are there from N.I. '88

[tosh66]

Ted
Thought so, I was at Woolwich until June '84

[Napier]

Tosh66,

intake or two before me? Where did you end up then mucker, if Dortmund, perhaps you can help me with my quest?

Ted (Napier)

[tosh66]

No. Gutersloh - 47 Regt, left in 89 to go to NI to The Army Dog Unit.
Started Woolwich in Feb 84 then left in June I think, I was in Le Cateau troop drill;

[Napier]

Checkout my N.I. photos from 1988 in the Member Galleries:D

[Bombardier]

Saw them they are good. Hows about posting them over here? :mrgreen:

[John A Silkstone]

Hi again Napier, I was at Woolwich in 1956/7 a little before the time of yourself and Bombardier. Across the road from the rear gates of the depot stood the ‘Red Shield’ shop, it was open from 06-30 to 21-00 selling; papers, cigarettes, tea and an assortment of fresh baked buns. Behind that was 20 Field Regiment, I was in 107 battery and drove the quod, limber and 25 pounder. Four lads all called Jones and myself, ran a skiffel group and got free beer all weekend. Them where the days. For a good read go to Forums and stories and click on my anicdotes.

sal; sal; sal;

[Napier]

Hi Bombardier,

I've posted them onto this site, they've been approved but placed in different areas by the webmaster.

John,

another Gunner and I'll check out your anecdotes

Napier

[Bombardier]

Napier old buddy, I am the webmaster. I have placed them into different categories but they will all appear togeather in your personal member gallery. I like them mate, I know they are purely loyalist but they do show one of the real problems the Peace process has and that is both sides just will not let go.
For our American cousins Catholics and Loyalists paint these murals in their own areas. In my opinion it just fuels the hate that is so deep in the veins of people in NI and until they let go of this hate the reconcilliation will never advance. Incase people are thinking who the hell is this guy and what the f**k does he know, I confess I know very little relatively speaking but it does concern me and my statements above are obvious to anybody with any amount of common sense. :mrgreen: :roll:

[Napier]

ahh mucker, I thought you were the 'Charlie Onion' as so to speak and you're doing a fine job.

[Eagledriver]

welc. welc. Welcome, Napier. Hope you enjoy the site as much as I do. Ya gotta watch these guys, especially Derrick. Mighty devious fellow, that one. :lol: :lol:

[Napier]

Just one thing guys,

how do I get these little icons, flags, arty pieces to the left under items? Call me thick........less of it! but I've clicked on profile and items, but this technology thingy is a bit beyond me a times. although trained on 'Rapier', I was also a 'Flaggy' in the BCP/RCP, so there you go!!!!

Napier

[Derrick Stephenson]

No wonder I can't get anybody to answer on the Jackpots. Thought you were a nice guy, Eagledriver, looks like a re-assessment is in order.
Devious, moi? J'avais plus triste!!!
rid: rid: lolb; lolb;
;) ;) :D :D
Derrick.

[Bombardier]

Just one thing guys,

how do I get these little icons, flags, arty pieces to the left under items? Call me thick........less of it! but I've clicked on profile and items, but this technology thingy is a bit beyond me a times. although trained on 'Rapier', I was also a 'Flaggy' in the BCP/RCP, so there you go!!!!

Napier

You earn money when you post topics or replies, you get more for topics than for replies. If people reply to your topics you also get money. If you correctly answer any quizzies set by other members (derricks Jacpot questions will earn you the most) then you get money that way. Once you have enough money you go to the shop (the link is top of page) and you find an icon that you would like to buy and well....buy it. It will auto appear under your user name and in your profile. If you get bored with it you can sell it back and buy something else. onbviously if you sell it you will only get second hand value :mrgreen: .

Hope this helps.

PS you can also gamble your money (which are called milcreds by the way) in the chance ace card game link is also top of page.

[Napier]

Cheers for that Mucker,

i bet if I'd took the trouble, I would of sussed that one out myself and read it in the instruction manual, however cheers for the info (make a good Gun crew!!!) and what a good idea

[Derrick Stephenson]

Napier, you're wanted in the Bunker, Create a verse, Page 6.
Cheers Buddy.
:D :D
Derrick.

[snapper]

Welcome buddy :cool:

[Charon]

Hello to you and everybody!

I'm new too.

I found this page on google because i searched for some pictures. Now i'm glad to found instead of pictures this page :)

regards,
Charon