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Name
 Alfred Gallacher
E-mail
alfred.galacher*ntlworld.com
Unit
  R.A.F.
Stationed at
 R.A.F. Fayid
Service Number
 2349364
Now living in
   Greenock, Inverclyde.
Comments
 Served as a Clerk at Fayid from 1947-1949.  Required duties in ten day period:  Main Guard.  M.T. Escort.  Welfare Bus Escort.  15cwt. Bren Mounted Lorry on the Treaty Road.   Duty Clerk at H.Q. armed Sten Gun.  Little time for recreation, Ismailia and Cairo restricted due to Egypt / Israel tension.
 

Name
 Colin (Taffy) Galloni
E-mail
 colingalloni*btinternet.com
Unit
 71 HAA, Royal Artillery
Stationed at
 Fayid
Service Number
 22801600
Now living in
 Buckinghamshire
Comments
 Anyone who remembers me please get in touch.


Name
 Michael (Mick) John Galloway
E-mail
galloway.trees*tinyonline.co.uk
Unit
  23rd Para Field Ambulance 16th Independant Airbourne Bridgade
Stationed at
 British Medical Hospital, Fayid
Service Number
 
Now living in
  London
Comments
 I would like any one who remembers me to get in  contact.


Name
 Peter J Gamble
E-mail
 petergamble*talktalk.net
Unit
 R.A.F.
Stationed at
 Shallufa,  Kabrit  and  Fayid
Service Number
 585398
Now living in
 Somerset
Comments
 I would particularly like to hear from anyone who was in the Kabrit Sailing Club. Also Johnny Johnson & Pat from Fayid.

 
Name
 Jim Gardner
E-mail
jimwgardner*yahoo.co.uk
Unit
  Royal Air Force
Stationed at
 128MU,  Abu Sultan
Service Number
 4108692
Now living in
   Newcastle upon Tyne
Comments
 

Name
 Derek Garnham
E-mail
kellkass*iprimus.com.au
Unit
  1st Battalion Irish Guards
Stationed at
 Fayid and Aqaba
Service Number
 22216809
Now living in
   Australia
Comments
 

Name
 Lawrence Garnham
E-mail
 wmercer*faegre.com
Unit
 R.A.  59 Field Regiment
Stationed at
 Tel-el-Kebir
Service Number
 14849250
Now living in
 Hadleigh, Suffolk
Comments


Name
 Roy Garnier
E-mail
 royg*tadaust.org.au
Unit
 4 Company RASC (GT)
Stationed at
 Gebel Maryam
Service Number
 22985288
Now living in
 Melbourne, Australia
Comments
 Served from Jan 1954 - Jan 1956 and was among last to leave Moascar Garrison.


Name
 Wilfred Garside
E-mail
 wil747*bigpond.net.au
Unit
 R.A.F.  208 sqdn.
Stationed at
 Abu Sueir
Service Number
 4043706
Now living in
 Perth, West Australia
Comments
 I had a great time as a refuel tanker driver, and am trying to find old buddies from that time who served with me.   You have a great site here.


Name
 Norman Gaskill
E-mail
norman*bazgaskill.freeserve.co.uk
Unit
 REME (attached to 44 Tank Transporter Co RASC)
Stationed at
 Shandur
Service Number
 22420738
Now living in
   Liverpool
Comments
 Any contacts are most welcome.
 

Name
 James Gavin
E-mail
 JGavin10*Cox.net
Unit
 R.A.D.C.
Stationed at
 Military Hospital, Suez
Service Number
 22618930
Now living in
 Phoenix, Arizona, USA
Comments
 Would love to hear from anyone who served there October 1952 to December 1953, Joy Bell and friends in QARANC or Peter Mc Partland in Kabrit, or anyone
else who may remember me.  Was pressed into service as a waiter in Officers Mess for a visit by Lord Louie Mountbatten and his wife who was on a visit.
 She was Colonal in Chief of QARANC.   Mountbatten said he was unemloyed since India and came along for the ride.  A true Gentleman though.
Feel free to E-mail me.


Name
Norman J. Gee
E-mail
normgee*xtra.co.nz
Unit
5th Field Ambulance: R.A.M.C.
Stationed at
El Ballah
Service Number
22426515
Now living in
New Zealand
Comments
 The British Governments, past & present, have done a great disservice to all who served them in the Suez Canal Zone in the 1950's.
May they always feel the shame of their failure to acknowledge the commitment so many of us made on their behalf!


Name
 Thomas  E  Gee
E-mail
t.gee7*ntlworld.com
Unit
  73 HAA W/Shops
Stationed at
 Geneifa
Service Number
 22393008
Now living in
   UK
Comments

 

Name
 John George
E-mail
 shard*hotkey.net.au
Unit
 48 coy RASC (WT)
Stationed at
 Port Said and Suez
Service Number
 22329689
Now living in
 Melbourne, Australia
Comments


Name
 Steve Gerrard
E-mail
 csgerrard*terra.es
Unit
 Royal Air Force
Stationed at
 RAF Ismailia
Service Number
 3509198
Now living in
 Alicante, Spain
Comments
 Was posted as a Wireless Operator to the No 1 Met Unit ( No1 SOC) (MKS) near El Firdan in November 1951. The parent unit was RAF Ismailia where we were
board and fed at the tented site the far side of the airfield.  Was posted from there in Nov 1952 to AHQ Iraq (Habbaniya)(DY2V-TJ5M) for about three months
before being posted to RAF Mauripur ( Karachi) (ARX5-FS2F) until July 1953.  Posted back to the UK to a place called Kelvedon Hatch (Epping Forest), then
Trimley Heath (Suffolk).  Further postings to MHQ Chatham, Wythall (Birmingham), RAF Pergamos(Cyprus), RAF Gatow (Berlin), last posting was RAF Digby
Lincoln.   Completed my 22 years in January 1974 and demobbed from RAF Digby as a Chief Tech.


Name
 Antony  (Tony) Gibson  
E-mail
antony.gibson*btinternet.com
Unit
  19th Armoured Workshops. REME
Stationed at
 Shandur and Fayid
Service Number
 22870368
Now living in
   North London
Comments
 Basic training Blandford, Barton Stacey, Gosport and Arborfield. Posted Shandur mid 1953. Subseq post 1954 with 19th armed to Royal Signals camp in Fayid between BMH & Fanara power stn. Suffered severe electric shock from power stn, given artificial respiration by (?)a sgt Barden (REME) but pronounced  doa on arrival at BMH, obviously resuscitated, hence details, eager to contact Sgt Barden to thank him for his help, have tried reme records & war office many years ago but to no avail, neither are willing to release details, can anyone assist?  SIB became involved with the above and tried to charge me with attempted suicide, typical army cover up! Returned UK April 55, Group 53/08. 
 

Name
 John Gilby
E-mail
 gilbo7t*tesco.net
Unit
 R.A.S.C
Stationed at
 Fayid - M.E.L.F. 17
Service Number
 22689963
Now living in
 N.E. Lincolnshire.
Comments
 I was lucky enough to serve with the best 'Teenagers' in the World.


Name
 Douglas Giles
E-mail
 doug*giles1.freeserve.co.uk
Unit
 Royal Corps of Signals
Stationed at
 3 GHQ, Fayid, Canal Zone. 1954 - 1955.   and  3 GHQ, Episkopi, Cyprus. 1955 - 1956.
Service Number
 22959206
Now living in
 Sidcup, Kent
Comments


Name
 Gordon Giles
E-mail
 gordon.giles*blueyonder.co.uk
Unit
 RAF Signals Unit,  Grd Radio Mechs.
Stationed at
 RAF Abu Sueir 1953 - 1956
Service Number
 ---
Now living in
 Bristol
Comments
 Trying to contact ex Rover Scouts of the camp.


Name
 Peter Giles
E-mail
kindlylad*hotmail.com
Unit
  'L' Troop, Royal Signals
Stationed at
 Ferry Point
Service Number
 22344185
Now living in
     Sault Ste Marie. Ontario. Canada.
Comments
 Yes to a medal presumably if served while the action took place, which eliminates me. Of interest is this. I enlisted in the Army Apprentices Boys (Chepstow). 1946.
A long story, which is irrelevant here. (Seriously ill and medically discharged).  A medal called the War Medal was issued to anyone, repeat anyone, who was in uniform for six months during the war, a Geordie, with great humour, got one and his qualification was to have joined in 1944, at Chepstow. The British Army
didn't even recognize boy service as actual service in the Colours at the time. I hope this is factual. I arrived at Ferry Point November 1950, found out I could
claim time off  National Service for time served. Left on the Empress of Australia, June 1951. Did see the Sinai Desert on 'Exercise Sandgrouse,' March 1951. Yes, seen through rose coloured glasses now, glad I did.


Name
 Roy Gilfillan
E-mail
 moroy*vianet.ca
Unit
 R.A.O.C.
Stationed at
 Tel el Kebir
Service Number
 22875830
Now living in
 Canada
Comments
 I was at BVDE in TeK from 1953 to 1955.  Any one remember me?


Name
 Dennis Ginger
E-mail
kindlylad*hotmail.com
Unit
  RAF Band  MEAF
Stationed at
 El Hamra
Service Number
 3507806
Now living in
    Kneesall,  Notts
Comments
 Thank you for this site, I was in the CZ from January 1952 to August 1956.  Best Wishes, Dennis Ginger


Name
 George Ginn
E-mail
 richelennook*aol.com
Unit
 Royal Air Force
Stationed at
 107 Maintenance Unit, Kasfareet  and  205 Group Communications Flight, Abyad
Service Number
 4119456
Now living in
 Soham, Cambs
Comments
 I serviced aircraft and would like to contact some old mates. Paul Crowe, John Gray, John Purling and Peter Gray.

 
Name
 John Gittins
E-mail
john.gittins*bt internet.com
Unit
  Cheshire Regiment
Stationed at
 Port Said & Suez
Service Number
 22495374
Now living in 
    West Kirby, Wirral
Comments
  


Name
 Gordon Glover
E-mail
 gordonglover3*aol.com
Unit
 R A S C
Stationed at
 Buller Camp
Service Number
 22812331
Now living in 
 Swinton.   (Retired)
Comments


Name
Jim Godkin
E-mail
jimgodkin*airborne16.fsnet.co.uk
Unit
16 Airborne Workshops
Stationed at
El Kirsh
Service Number
22723500
Now living in
Ulverston, Cumbria.
Comments

 
Name
Bill Godman
E-mail
billy.godman*ntlworld.com
Unit
  Royal Signals
Stationed at
 Shandur
Service Number
 22647030
Now living in 
    Dorset
Comments
 I served with the Royal Signals in Egypt 52/54, attached to the HQ squadron 5 Royal Inniskilin Dragoon Guards at Shandur on the Treaty Road. Our signal troop was Sarg. Hutchingson, Cpl Brindley, Lce Cpl Blake. Sig. Weames, Sig Pope, Sig Copperfield and me, what a shower!


Name
 Peter Golding
E-mail
 peter.golding*sky.com
Unit
 Royal Air Force
Stationed at
 107 M.U. RAF Kasfareet
Service Number
 4121503
Now living in 
 Brighton
Comments
 Would like to hear from anybody who was at Kasfareet 1953-1956

 
Name
 Ivie Good
E-mail
jaynegood*hotmail.com
Unit
 MT Section. 109 MU.  R.A.F. Abyad 
Stationed at
Abyad and Fanara
Service Number
 4033344
Now living in
    Aberdeen, Scotland
Comments
  I'd love to hear from anyone who remembers me at Abyad or Fanara.  Also staff car driver at 205 Group HQ, Fayid.


Name
 Joe Goodger
E-mail
 claxton5416*tesco.net
Unit
 R.A.S.C.
Stationed at
 Ancendy Camp, Port Said
Service Number
 22642889
Now living in
 Norfolk
Comments
 Would like to hear from anyone who served with me at Ancendy Camp Aug 1952 - Feb 1954

 
Name
 Eric Goodheart  (Deceased. Entry made by son.)
E-mail
Berny.Goodheart*Compaq.com
Unit
  RAF El Hamra
Stationed at
 
Service Number
 2448927
Now living  in
 
Comments
  My father served in RAF El Hamra and RAF  Kasfareet 1951


Name
 Cecil Vic Goodhead
E-mail
 victorgoodhead*tiscali.co.uk
Unit
 3 GHQ Signals
Stationed at
 Fayid
Service Number
 21029715
Now living  in
 Mickleover, Derby
Comments
 I served as a dispatch rider at GHQ and was a speedway rider with the Signals Blue Aces 1947 - 1949


Name
A  R  Gordon-Cumming
E-mail
alexander.gordon-cumming*virgin.net
Unit
RAF.  PA to RAF C in C,  Sir John Baker
Stationed at
Ismailia
Service Number
181635 (Flt Lt)
Now living in
Woodstock, West Way, Chichester. PO19 3PW.
Comments
 

Name
 Douglas A Gostelow
E-mail
 gost1929*ntlworld.com
Unit
 Royal Air Force
Stationed at
 El Firdan
Service Number
 4025122
Now living in
 Cleethorpes, Lincs
Comments
 I would like anyone who remembers me to get in contact.


Name
 Raymond Gough
E-mail
 d.davey*blueyonder.co.uk
Unit
 44 Company. RASC
Stationed at
 Shandur
Service Number
 T/22603447
Now living in
 West Midlands.
Comments
 I would like to get in touch with anyone from 44 Company C Platoon 1952-53.  I was a company carpenter before becoming a driver


Name
 Cyril Arthur Gould
E-mail
 Georgeibbetson*hotmail.com
Unit
 Catering Corps
Stationed at
 Tel el Kebir.  (In the desert.)
Service Number
 229903
Now living in
 Buxton, Derbyshire
Comments
 I have had a great life post war and I thank my friends and peers for the lessons they taught me.


Name
 Raymond Gould
E-mail
 jeanraygoiuld*tiscali.co.uk
Unit
 R.E.M.E. 2 Base Workshops
Stationed at
 Tel el Kebir
Service Number
 22549780
Now living in
 England
Comments
 Anyone who remembers me are welcome to make contact.        


Name
 Duncan Grant
E-mail
 ---
Unit
 R.A.F.
Stationed at
 107 MU  RAF Kasfareet.
Service Number
 2511764
Now living in
 Essex
Comments
 Worked in No1 EQ Wing Orderly Office and Tranportation Section


Name
 John Grant
E-mail
john.grant207*ntlworld.com
Unit
  HQ 205 Group R.A.F. - R.A.F Welfare Bus Service.
Stationed at
 Slept at Bus Depot at R.A.F. Abyad (109 M.U.) Worked there and at HQ 205 Group
Service Number
 4090531  Trade = Clk/Accts
Now living in
     Worthing, West Sussex
Comments
 Felt myself lucky in that I had an interesting job which made my 2 1/2 years pass quickly (didn't bother with UK leave). Missed comradeship after demob. R.A.F. tried to demob a number of us 2 months early - 3 months total to serve = 2 months disembarkation and accrued annual leave + 28 days demob - tried to kick us out with 28 days demob leave.  Huh!


Name
 Mike Gray
E-mail
 michael*glenleigh.fsnet.co.uk
Unit
 Royal Navy.  HMS Agincourt.
Stationed at
 Ismailia and Port Said
Service Number
 P/SMX 833263
Now living in
 Sticker, St Austell, Cornwall
Comments
 Any one remember me get in contact.


Name
 Gerry Grech
E-mail
 gerrygrech*hotmail.com
Unit
 71 H.A.A.  Regt. R.A. 2 Agra
Stationed at
 Normandy Camp,  Fayid
Service Number
 22553099
Now living in
 Thailand
Comments
 Would like to talk to anyone in my unit between 1951 and 1954.  186 Battery.


Name
 Denys Green
E-mail
 denys.green*tytherley.fsnet.co.uk
Unit
 3 GHQ Signal Regiment
Stationed at
  Fayid
Service Number
 22996041
Now living in
 Salisbury, Wiltshire
Comments
  I think it is sad and mean that this country cannot recognise the actions of so many men (many of them National Service men) in Egypt during this period.
A lot of us from there to Cyprus (and back to Egypt during the Suez Crisis) and got the GSM for them! 


Name
 Ernie (Dodger) Green
E-mail
 ---
Unit
 73 H.A.A.W/Shops R.E.M.E.
Stationed at
 Geneifa
Service Number
 22346744
Now living in
 U.K.
Comments
 ---


Name
Leslie John Green
E-mail
walkerfamily3*btopenworld.com
Unit
28 LAA Squadron, RAF Regiment.
Stationed at
Fayid, Deversoir.
Service Number
4075776
Now living in
Derby, England.
Comments
 I would like to hear from anyone from our Squadron.  Or anyone who was stationed in Deversoir.  In particular Jim Fuller, Jim Brealey, Paddy Holland (Driver)and
Jim Freely (Bury, Lancs).


Name
 Walter Green
E-mail
 walter.g*tesco.net
Unit
 ROAC
Stationed at
 Tel el Kebir
Service Number
 22194763
Now living in
 CME 5lW
Comments
 1949 - 1951


Name
 Terence Greenan  (Deceased)
E-mail
 f.welsh660*btinternet.com
Unit
 35 LAA Squadron
Stationed at
 Unknown
Service Number
 2222760
Now living in
 -
Comments
 My Father died in 1999 but I know little of his time in Egypt. I don't know where he was but would really like to know.
On his service record it says -  Draft 414B MEAF 35 LAA  Squadron, 3 January 1952 - 2 October 1952 to RAF Newton.
He was a Mechanic/Fitter. I would love to hear from anyone who might have known him or where he was.  Thank you.


Name
Chistopher Greenwood
E-mail
achapman*clanceyrealtygroup.com
Unit
Royal Air Force
Stationed at
109 MU, RAF Abyad.
Service Number
2493431
Now living in
Kirkburton, Huddersfield, UK
Comments

 
Name
James Arthur Gregory  (Deceased)
E-mail
Margaret*ensor35.free-online.co.uk
Unit
British Army
Stationed at
Canal Zone
Service Number
22470926 ?
Now living in

Comments
 My first husband served in the Canal Zone 1951-1953.  He was born 1932 and died in 1981.  I believe all soldiers serving in the Canal Zone should receive a medal.
I would like to pass one on to my sons and daughter.  I know he was not far from Port Said but I do not know the exact location of his camp.
It is a long time ago.


Name
 Bill Gregson
E-mail
 bill3419*tiscali.co.uk
Unit
 1st Royal Dragoons
Stationed at
 Fanara
Service Number
 22797197
Now living in
 Buscough Bridge, Lancashire
Comments
 Good luck to all my old pals past and presant, would like to contact anyone in 'B' Squadron.


Name
 Harold Gregson  (Deceased)
E-mail
 mike.gregs*googlemail.cpm
Unit
 R.A.O.C.
Stationed at
 Geneifa (10 BOD)
Service Number
 384875
Now living in
 Died 1969
Comments
 I am Harold's grandson looking for information.  Can anyone help?


Name
 Alan Griffin
E-mail
 alangriffin115*aol.com
Unit
 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire Reg
Stationed at
 El Firdan
Service Number
 22441423
Now living in
 Corby, Northants.
Comments
 I have received my Medal !!


Name
 Robert (Bob) Griffin
E-mail
 pangriff*yahoo.co.uk
Unit
 R.E.M.E. Cfn. Electrician V & P
Stationed at
 2 Base Wk/sps, TEK
Service Number
 ****3158
Now living in
 Worcestershire
Comments
 Arrived Feb 1952 on Empress of Australia. Trained at Honiton and Malvern. Played Clarinet/Altosax in Sgt.`Danny` Daniels dance band.

 
Name
Tom Griffin
E-mail
 markfrench*aol.com
Unit
  RASC 42 corps
Stationed at
Fanara
Service Number
 T/22801320
Now living in
     Sherfield-on-Loddon
Comments
 It's about time somebody recognised what we achieved during our service. Just for the soldiers who lived and died without reward


Name Tony Griffiths
E-mail

kittygriffiths*hotmail.co.uk
Unit

219 Bty. 80 LAA Rgt.  R.A.
Stationed at Moascar  and  Aqaba
Service Number 22381029
Now living in Neath, S.Wales
Comments I was Battery Pay Clerk, 1951 - 1952. Also served in Battery Office.  E-mail address is my Wife's.


Name
 Harry ( Heg ) Grigor
E-mail
 heg4hearts*aol.com
Unit
 R.A.F.  5001 Sqdn
Stationed at
 El Hamra,  Kasfareet, and Fayid
Service Number
 2588559
Now living in
 Isle of Lewis, Scotland
Comments
 I was the wee goalie playing in the Sqdn team.


Name
 Larry Grimshaw
E-mail
 lawrencegrimshaw100*hotmail.com
Unit
 1 Para. 16th Ind. Brigade.
Stationed at
 Geneifa
Service Number
 14476668
Now living in
 The UK  -  Retired
Comments
 Brings laughs and bitter memories.

 
Name
W  Alan Grimshaw
E-mail
ianbelinda*hotmail.com
Unit
R.A.O.C
Stationed at
10 B.O.D. Geneifa
Service Number
22166548
Now living in
Bargoed, South Wales.
Comments
 I served in Geneifa from 1950 - July 1951. We were on active service at the time. I am looking for people I served with. e.g. Jim Kelly


Name
Alan H Grimwood
E-mail
alanhgrimwood*yahoo.com
Unit
R.A.O.C.
Stationed at
B.O.D. Geneifa
Service Number
22602020
Now living in
Rayleigh, Essex
Comments


Name
Bill Grindey
E-mail
  
Unit
  63  Coy RASC  16 Ind  Parachute Bde
Stationed at
 St Hilarion Camp, North Camp, Moascar
Service Number
 22667840
Now living in
     Fairwinds,  Lime Walk,  Dibden Purlieu,  Southampton.  SO45 4RB
Comments
 Served 1952-1954 

 
Name
 Dennis Groombridge
E-mail
 dennis*grumpysden.fsnet.co.uk
Unit
 R.A.F.
Stationed at
 Tel el Kebir  and  Abu Sueir
Service Number
 4070673
Now living in
 Mansfield, Notts
Comments
 Any contact by e-mail would be welcome.


Name
 Gordon Allen (Al) Gumbley
E-mail
 gordandaud*xtra.co.nz
Unit
 R.E.M.E. Station W/shops
Stationed at
 Moascar Garrison
Service Number
 22720196 Craftsman
Now living in
 New Zealand
Comments
 Any Lads out there from 1952 - 1954 (Especially Robert Vincent Alden or news of him) who shared the joys and griefs? What a journey, especially Cyprus leave.


Name
 John Malcom Gunn
E-mail
 john*jgunn7.wanadoo.co.uk
Unit
 6th Field (SP) Regt. R.A.
Stationed at
 Fayid
Service Number
 22874457
Now living in
 Blackpool
Comments
 Was a Para in 'V' batt. Flew to Egypt in a Hermes August 1953.  Returned with Regt. March 1954 on HMT Dilwara to UK and on to BOAR.

 
Name
Frederick John Gupwell
E-mail
 jgupwell*btinternet.com
Unit
  Royal Air Force
Stationed at
 107 M.U.  Kasfareet.
Service Number
2584232
Now living in
    Horsham, West Sussex
Comments
  Initially at Port Said but moved to above unit 1953/55. I was on Coronation Parade at Port Said when I first arrived and the on guard duty U escort up and down Canal road before posting to Kasfareet. Two years!!!!!


Name
 Andy Gurney
E-mail
 andyjoa*btinternet.com
Unit
 Royal Engineers.  22nd Field Regiment
Stationed at
 Fayid
Service Number
 22719808
Now living in
 Ledbury
Comments
 My grandson Callum Vale has always been interested in the Suez Campaign during my service there in 1953 - 1954.
I would like anyone who remembers me to get in touch.


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