Palace Bks Memorial Gardens - RTR

[Mike Kemble]

http://www.palacebarracksmemorialgarden.org/intro.htm
Steve Smith is listed, but under 2 RTR. I have mailed them.

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http://www.palacebarracksmemorialgarden.org/1st%20Royal%20Tank%20Regiment.htm

Salisbury Plain Accident

[Paul Ramsay]

Mike had a quick lok through but cannot find Mike kay who was blown up when hey rolled a bomb into the barracks but cannot remember where it was thought it was crossmaglen??

Notice eva martin was on there and willie kerr who joined up with me - we donated blood after he was blown up (Not us personally but the RTR of the day)

Really good and will have a longer look later!!

Knoew a few of these guys and dealt with a few as well.

[Tiny Hart]

Paul.

Mick Kay is on the RUC memorial. he was killed in Newry in 1985 (click on RUC which is amongst the army regiments). If I'm not mistaken there is a picture of Mick in galleries 1 on a winter patrol of the inner german border (just under the first ever picture of hendo smiling!!.). Mike? maybe you arrange for it to be the next picture on the main page?.

For those who never knew Mick he left the regiment and settled in Ulster and joined the RUC.

[Mike Kemble]

And done.

[Ian Trory]

Mick Kay was killed as a patrol he was in was returning to the main Police station in Newry centre. Debussing to cover the immediate area as the gates were opened they were subject to a mortar attack. Passed through Newry numerous times in the last few yearsand always thought of Mick as i passed the Police stn. A fine bloke doing what he could to help the community.

[Dave Henley]

I didn't realise Mick had been killed, let alone joined the RUC. He was a thoroughly nice guy who always gave the appearance of being laid-back but had a sharp brain when the situation dictated. RIP Mick.

Dave

[Mick Bell]

I never realised Mick had passed to The Green FIelds,as we all agree a smashing bloke,very thoughtful,very much missed.
R.I.P. Mick - FEAR NAUGHT!
Dinger :(

[Pete Champion]

Lads.

I too did not realise Mick Kay had passed away, this is truely a sad day for me. Me and Mick were pretty damn tight friends in Osnatraz,ran the mess together,and believe or not,got drunk a few times together. This is the first time I''m cracking open a beer for a lost friend and crying at the same time.

Mick,here''s to you FRIEND, and cheers. R.I.P.Mate. :(

Pete

[Paul Ramsay]

I think a page on mike alone would be appropriate

as well as geordie parkes

All good men in their own ways

A lifetime in the Army married a nice lady and then that happens - shit aint it.

I remember mick for his singing in the corporals mess and looking after me in MT where I resided for a while.

RIP old mate

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[Mike Kemble]

Regarding "Cleakheaton" Smith they have added 1 RTR underneath his name

[Pete Champion]

Paul.

And what a singer Mick was :lol: his favorite was--I''ll join the Legion--- :lol:

And now you tell me Ray{Jordie} Parks as well, boy this is a bad week for me. Another beer----Cheers Ray---R.I.P. mate

Pete

[Mike Kemble]

I think a page on mike alone would be appropriate

To do something like that I need photo's of everyone concerned. We already have one of Mick, but what about Steve Smith etc?

[Paul Ramsay]

good idea mike will see what i have on these guys.

Pete - there are many mate.

Kevin Fitzpatrick, Joe Gorton, Graeme Eaves, Snowy Evans Geordie Lumsden, Eddie Mcdowall to add to the ones in this page. better get a few 10 packs.........

RIP all

[Ian Trory]

Joe McCartney for another.

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