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paul:
Hello all, my uncle is in poor health and is trying to find anyone still alive from the korean conflict between 1950 - 53,his name is Ron Hudson (lance corporal) and was in The Kings Own Scottish Borderers.It would be very much appreciated if anyone remembers anything thankyou .
7 March 2010
i'm a serving member 18 years KING'S OWN SCOTTISH BORDERERS 4 years 1 Scots
6 March 2010
Hello,
I am looking for info regarding the mountain training that 5th KOSB undertook in Aberdeenshire. Does anyone know what type of accomodation they had?
Also any relatives of Harry Ewing who died 1945. I have letters from a close friend of his written to my grandfather Sgt Gordon Haugh who wrote her a letter of comfort after his death.
Regards
EL Haugh
2 March 2010
my grandfathers name was thomas sewell reid he was born between 1920 and 1927 in edinburgh scotland and was a captain in the kings own scottish borderers during WW2. As I cannot find any information about him, I would be more than grateful if you could give me any information about him since he passed away during the (1970's) He married Florence Phoebe Lazenby and had three sons. Thank you...
26 February 2010
My late father Joe Pratt(3186493) was a KOSB for 17 years and marched in the Victory Parade in 1946, representing the regiment. He was a Borderer to the end of his days and we had a piper playing 'Blue bonnets over the border', when we scattered his ashes.
24 February 2010
I wanted to find out the source of the feathers on the cap of the dress uniform
14 February 2010
My late uncle was a regular soldier in the 52 lowland div he war in the 108 lAA REG, AND LATER IN THE FIRST AAA AND WENT TO Nijmegen with c battery gliderborne as part of market garden, i have his service record and doing more research, i think he might have had a specilist role?
13 February 2010
Hello ,
Just wanted to say what a great site and hi to anyone that remembers me
Fergie 28 ex A Coy 1 KOSB 80-85
Regards
Fergie
or visit us on the web
address-- www.onceaborderer.proboards104.com
12 February 2010
its a good site
9 February 2010
My sincere condolences to the Duncan Family on the sad loss of Dod, my thoughs are with you.
8 February 2010
Dave Chalmers (Branch Secretary):
DEATH NOTIFICATION - GEORGE (DOD) DUNCAN
It is with deep regret that I have to announce the untimely death of George (Dod) Duncan. I apologise for this very late notification, but I have only arrived back from holiday and HHQ had not sent out anything either by email or telephone message. Fortunately I received the sad news by text from another Borderer. I know that it is extremely short notice but if at all possible could I urge you to make every effort to attend the funeral and support Dod's family.
I have copied an extract from an entry by John Ross that he put on HHQ website:
Funeral service for the late George (Dod ) Duncan details are as follows:
Service
Tuesday 9th February at 1200 hours .
Tron Kirk Moredun
Craigour Gardens
Edinburgh EH17 7NX
Thereafter to Craigmillar Castle Park New Cemetry
Old Dalkeith Road
Edinburgh
After the Interment everyone is welcome for High Tea to:
AaAron Lodge
128 Old Dalkeith Road Edinburgh
EH16 4SD
If you would like to pay your respects can you please text or call Dods son-in-law Ernie on 07595151512 so we have an idea of numbers attending.
8 February 2010
I am trying to identify a pin I have found. It is a large cross (St Andrew) and a thistle placed over the centre. Hinge fitting to the back pin, but no marks. Is this the Lowland Regiment?
8 February 2010
I am looking to get in touch with and of the guys i served with in my time with the KOSB, from 1997 dreghorn bks CCoy 8platoon to 2002 catterick,, when i left i was on rear party duties and the battalion was in ireland, so never got to say goodbye to a lot of them,, and i would really love to catch up with people cause it has been far to long,, im leaving the uk for australia in the summer and would regret it if i never got to see all my old mates before i left this time, but there are more ways of staying touch with people now, so it would be great to hear from anyone who knows me or has any contacts of people who mite know me, Thanks,
2 February 2010
Wondering if anyone knows anything about Sgt. Peter Moncur and was in C Company of the KOSB Expeditionary Force during the First World War. Any advice on where I could find out any more about him and his regiment would be appreciated. Thanks.
16 January 2010
My dad(88) served in northern Europe inww2 with kosb
he would be delighted to get the opportunity to meet with comrAdes past
& present if possible.
Best regards, jh
12 January 2010
just found this site was in the battalion from 1974 to 1987 say hello to all that know me
5 January 2010
My Dad was with the KOSB in India and Burma during WW2.
His name is Ian Finlayson and he was involved at some stage in "the battle of the admin box".
Is there anyone who served with him at any time?
1 January 2010
I am researching my grandfather's war records.
He was Pte. John Michael Marsh, K.O.S.B. Service No. 7633
20 December 2009
Merry Christmas, and all the very best to you all for 2010.
12 December 2009
Have a part of WW1 KOSB shoulder Patch. Need to identify it.KOSB Photo of Edwin Payne KOSB Regimental number 9218.
UK Sudan Indian1905-? WW1 Somme. Mons, Gallipoli(Dardanelles)
5 December 2009
Did anyone know my dad David Roger Devine he was in the army from the 1940s til ?
I would be glad to hear anything.
marjory
4 December 2009
Hi Jimmy,can you tell me were you sign the petition???? what a disgrace.
30 November 2009
to Garry Maguire. Garry try and get a hold of Shuggie Hoskins, Shuggie done them for a while there, and i can tell you m8, they are crackin.
28 November 2009
see the goverment trying to take the bfpo away from the lads it is a disgrace when they lot award themselves a pay-rise,show your disgust by signing the petition
27 November 2009
Can you tell me where and how I can obtain a K.O.S.B. REGIMENTAL WALL PLAQUE.
25 November 2009
I would like to give my warm wishes to all the Fijian boys serving with the British Army [Black Watch] in Scotland......Wishing them and their families and Merry Christmas and a Prosperous New Year to you all and may 2010 be a blessed year for all your families and MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALL.
16 November 2009
i am looking for info reg my father now deceased,his name was john cecil brown,rank sergeant, no 4267225,he left the kosbies round about 1947/7 we are trying to trace his familyand the regimental records may throw some light on his father who we know had died before 1941 as he is mentioned as deceased on my birth certicate in 1941,can anyone help with knowledge of further searches i may chase many thanks john brown
13 November 2009
a big shout out to all the boys of 1 kosb,keep ur chin up and hopefully yous will be home safe n sound soon
11 November 2009
My dad served in this Regiment in the 50's during his National Service. He served in Hong Kong on the Kowloon border. He was a driver with his Regiment and I would like information about his time and Regiment whilst there. His name was Andrew Cumming Young Foster.
George Foster
8 November 2009
This is to point out that a well-known serving soldier will go through a First Degree in Lodge 58, at 11 Shedden Park Road, on Thursday 12th November, Tyle at 7pm.
All suitably qualified Borderers, in good standing, are invited to attend. Regimental Tie.
1 November 2009
i am looking for any information of my father who served with the kosbies his name was john cecil brown rank sergeant no 4267225,can you please point me in the right direction to start,many thanks john brown
1 November 2009
my dad bill mcintosh was in the kosb from when they were in aden till they left osnabruck anybody who knew him please e mail me
1 November 2009
As Tommys older brother I would, on behalf of all his family say thank you very much to all the "Borderers" who attended his funeral. Tam would have been thrilled to see so many old faces assembled on his behalf. Many a time he quoted to me the "Once a Borderer always a Borderer" phrase, he was very proud of his time in the Battalion and his lifelong association with it.He will be sadly missed by all. Some peolple go through their whole life wondering if they made a difference, Tommy didn't have that problem.
Rest in peace brother, Borderer and friend.
John
31 October 2009
Hi I am the daughter of Laurie Wagstaff who served 42 to 46.
He was taken prisoner 21/1/45. He died 1990 without talking much about the war (like most of the returning men). While a little drunk one night he did say he was on guard duty over the cellar where the officers were meeting when the village was attacked by tanks. He went to the window to check what was happening and returned to the room gave the signal for the officers to stay, and when he turned his way was blocked by a tank gun coming through the window. It was the day after his birthday. Where was this? I know that Sgt Gordon Kerr died that day(5th bn KOSB) was it in the same village? I know it was or is easy for any soldier and my thanks go to all.
23 October 2009
Gordon Cougan: My Dad served in the 1st Batt,KOSB Korea early 5o's. Can anyone remember Dad. He was from Maryhill ,Glasgow. Dad was wounded in the back by shrapnel . He was one of 10 children. My Dad passed away 26 yrs ago 1mth before his 50th. esophicas cancer. He moved to Australia with his family when he finished Nat,service in Kosb. Love to hear from some one who knew my Father Gordon.
22 October 2009
did anyone know my dad sargent william somerville kosb from 1931 to 1937 rejoined in 1939 to the end of ww2 thanks
A Somerville
19 October 2009
my father was in the kosb 1944 i think he was in the fifth battalion,after the war he run a military club in dortmund,there he met and married his german wife my mother hannelore,is there anyone who can remember him?
18 October 2009
i`am looking for information on my great granfather, who is peter carruthers born 16/3/1891, he was in the kosb 1/5th. his army number is 971. any information would be greatfully recieved.
14 October 2009
fao bill heaney,dear bill i am sorry i won,t be able to make the reunion.i have family commitments in coldingham on 16th-till the 18th oct i am going to spread my dads ashes on coldinham bay it coincides with my parents annivesry also my brothers 50th birthday again i am sorry i can,t make but hope you all have a good time please forward my best wishes to one and all the borderers who will be there good luck
8 October 2009
5th KOSB
1939-1946
Sergeant Archibald Selkirk from Edinburgh
Sergeant Edward McSkimming from Girthon & Annan
Researching wartime history of 5th KOSB.
Interested in tracing family or relatives of two NCOs who escaped from Cherbourg France by small boat in June 1940 - Sergeant Archibald Selkirk [b.1918 Edinburgh] and Sergeant Edward McSkimming [b.1912 Girthon, Kirkcudbright]. I believe Sergeant Selkirk may latterly have lived in Ratho, near Edinburgh. I believe Sergeant McSkimming may have lived latterly in Annan, Dumfries.
Any further information or assistance would be very welcome.
2 October 2009
I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF ANYONE KNEW MY FATHER...JACK E PATTERSON....HE LIVED IN GALASHIELS SCOTTISH BORDERS ALL HIS LIFE
2 October 2009
I'm trying to find out information on my grandfather Albert Henry Burns, he married my grandmother 16/9/24 he was then aged 23 and on the marriage cert he was listed as 1 St K.O.S.B
28 September 2009
My grandfather Andrew Crowe Anderson served with the KOSB from 1880 to approx 1900 and served in Meerut, India in 1886 (I have a photo taken there on the 7/4/1886). Where could I find out any information on him during that time.
I have found his WW1 records but not KOSB.
Many thanks
23 September 2009
i am lokking for some facts in relating to the death of my cousin herbert shingleston in northern ireland 25th nov 1976 what did he do to receive his military medal
22 September 2009
fao,bill heaney thanks bill for the invitation to the reunion,can,t give you reply at this moment u can get in touch on jimmy.24@hotmail.co.uk hopeto hear from u soon
19 September 2009
I was born in july 1945, and my father (same name) served during WW11, was a sargeant stretcher-bearer posted to the Shetlands. He was the "leading tip" drummer in the Pipe Band, and played in many tournaments in britain, including world Championships in dunoon. As a toddler,then, I don't know much more of this era. Can anyone help at all ?
15 September 2009
1 KOSB SIGNAL PLATOON REUNION
We are writing to inform you that a Signal Platoon Reunion is currently being arranged for all those who have served in the Signal Platoon in the King’s Own Scottish Borderers at any time. Five years have slipped by since the last Reunion, which was a roaring success and so many people who came on that night said that it would be a great idea to meet up again with some old (or is it older?) friends. The time has come for the second gathering and we hope that you will come and make this night an equally great event.
A stag night, with hot buffet, has been arranged for Saturday 24th October 2009 at 7.30pm in the WO’s & Sgt’s Mess at Dreghorn Barracks, Redford Road, Edinburgh. There will be some barrack-room accommodation available in Redford Cavalry Barracks for those who need to stay in the camp. It is regretted that we do not have the use of the Garrison Officers Mess. A charge of £10, to be paid in advance, is required to cover the cost of the evening.
To ensure that we can gain maximum coverage, please get in touch with everyone you know of who would be interested and give them the details of this letter. Alternatively, give us their address or telephone number and we will do the rest.
It would be nice to have some old photographs to compare and discuss so, if you have any available, please bring them to the function and they can be collected at the end of the evening. If you are unable to attend, then we would appreciate it if you would send us an update of what has happened to you since leaving the Army, as well as a recent photograph! However, we hope to see you there in person.
Further details will be sent out to known e-mail and home addresses. If you are worried that I don't have your address then e-mail me at: bhxxv(nospam)@btinternet.com with your name, address and e-mail address. Please pass this message on to everyone you are in touch with who might not have Internet access.
The Reunion is for anyone who served in the Signal Platoon at any time, for any period of time. Signal Cadre does not count as service.
6 September 2009
woull love to here from any boys and family that knew auld spats its me lance cop mcgraith
4 September 2009
I am looking for info on a Robert Sneddon, I have very little to go on except that he died from T.B. which was brought on by suffering from malnutrition in an Italian P.O.W CAMP in ww2. Robert was the youngest brother of my Grandmother and it was this info that was found out by the Salvation Army after the war as she was his eldest sister she asked the Salvation Army to enquire on her behalf, and this was the news they gave her.. I am trying to ascertain if the KOSB served in Italy and if anyone might remember him. I would appreciate any help or info regarding Robert. Thankyou in anticipation..
4 September 2009
Heard a rumour about Sig Pl reunion, anyone e-mail me info please
2 September 2009
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