SERVICE in the SUEZ CANAL ZONE of EGYPT until 1956

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New entries are added to the top of the list.   Number of entries now on the list =  170

Name	Gerald 'Baz' Beasley
Email	gerrybeasley[]yahoo.co.uk
Served in Suez ?	Yes.   R.A.F. El Hamra from November 1953 till May 1956.
How you learned about this site	---
Comments	I was a motor mechanic with 51 MT, attatched to the RAF Regiment. Many thanks for a great site, I have looked over it many times in the last two years. (See my other entry on the 'Where Are You Now' page on this website.)
Date Posted on site	15 March 2010

Name	Alf  Avison
Email	alfavison[]talktalk.net
Served in Suez ?	Yes.   Fayid and worked in Staff Message Control G.H.Q. in the R.A.S.C. 1954  to  1955 then on to Cyprus until 1956.
How you learned about this site	---
Comments	When I retired in 1993 I decided that I would organise reunion visits back to the Canal Zone because my civilian work had taken me back to Egypt over the years. I had completed contracts (Employment Law)  for the Foreign and Commonwealth Office and other departments of the Government so had dealings with the British Embassy and had made many visit back to Cairo. I have arranged over 50 of these trips and my next group is in may 2010 and we are in the early stages of planning next years (2011 ). I am visiting Cairo again this week (March 19th for meetings) and have returned over 250 times in total. The Canal Zone area is still a Military Zone and we have to make applications to enter which I make all the applications to the authorities and obtain the Military Passes as well as the Visas. Many of the old Camps are still there, only many are now missile sites and have high walls round them. My old Camp has a wall over 20 feet high.   Moascar has a wall in places over 30 ft tall. We stay at a hotel overlooking the Great Bitter Lakes as well as having the chance to visit the Pyramids/Sphinx/ Egyptian Museum to see the Treasures of Tutankhamen. Any person who is interested in returning back to visit the Canal Zone area can contact me and I will send them details. Alf  Avison P. O. Box 99 Spalding Lincolnshire.  PE11 9NS
Date Posted on site	15 March 2010

Name	Eric Scotson
Email	escotson[]hotmail.co.uk
Served in Suez ?	Yes.    Army 2 Air Support Signal Unit (2ASSU)  R.A.F. Camp Fayid. 1950 to 1953
How you learned about this site	I was on Google looking for a map of Fayid and several clicks later came across this website which is super.
Comments	In the later part of 1953 I was re-posted to 6 Boys Training Regt at Brayton Camp, Near Selby Yorks, I was in charge of all sports for the boys and was Captain of the football team.  I was demobed in 1954 and now spend all my time for the Royal British Legion in Tyldesley Lancs, of which I am now the President of the Branch. (See my other entry on the 'Where Are You Now' page on this website.)
Date Posted on site	04 January 2010

Name	Ron Cave
Email	whisky[]iinet.net.au
Served in Suez ?	Yes.   Royal Air Force.  90 Group, Ismailia at the Telecommunications Centre. (Wireless Fitter.) 1951 to 1954.
How you learned about this site	I was recommended to the site by ex RAF man Brian Mitchell who also recently found you.
Comments	I, with my family emigrated here to Perth, Western Australia in 1981 and am now retired. I am an Empire Windrush survivor and some while ago I found a book written by the then First Officer, W.N.Seybold, called ‘Women and Children first – the loss of the Empire Windrush’. I have just recently published my autobiography called ‘Glittering Shadows’ about 30 pages of which are devoted to the RAF, Ismailia and the Windrush story. You can see more details on my blog www.glitteringshadows.com Thanks for the site and all the effort.
Date Posted on site	17 December 2009

Name	Arthur O Hara
Email	asharrow[]btinternet.com
Served in Suez ?	Yes.    Served with the R.A.S.C. attached to No 1 Hygene Wing R.A.M.C. at Gebel Maryam 1953 until the shut down, then we all went to Cyprus.
How you learned about this site	I am new to computors and I just typed in 'Suez Canal Zone' and I was amazed at what I found.
Comments	I think this site is great. I found a name I knew, Alan Randle and emailed him but the email provider said the address was no longer active. I was a driver in the RASC and carried on doing it in civilian life and I met Alan Taylor, ( who was at the Hygene Wing,) in the Watford Gap Services once and I also met Peter Baylis a couple of times in his home town of West Brom. I would love to hear from anyone still around from those days who remembers me. Keep up the good work Charlie. This has brought back a lot of memories to me. Thank You.
Date Posted on site	17 December 2009

Name	John Gaughan
Email	john.gaughan[]live.com
Served in Suez ?	Yes.   R.A.F. Abyad, October 1951- May 1953 TCM R.A.F. Ismailia May, 1953 - November 1953
How you learned about this site	Through a member of West Yorkshire Branch of Suez Vets.
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Date Posted on site	07 December 2009

Name	John (Preggo) Preston.
Email	preston447[]btinternet.com
Served in Suez ?	Yes.   Shandur. RAOC stores section att/d 19th armoured workshops. 1953 - 1954
How you learned about this site	My eldest son came across your site by chance and refered me to it.
Comments	I have enjoyed reading through it  immensely.  Thank you for your indulgence. John Preston. (See my other entry on the 'Where Are You Now' page on this website.)
Date Posted on site	15 November 2009

Name	Paul Montague  (22904691 Cpl)
Email	postmaster[]pandamontague.plus.com
Served in Suez ?	Yes.   Royal Engineers from 1953 to1955 at 12 D.C.R.E. at Moascar and TeK.  2  Base Laundry R.A.O.C. at Qassasin on attachment for 12 months, then with The Seaforth Highlanders at Falaise Camp.
How you learned about this site	Browsing.
Comments	It was hot but at Qassasin we had a fantastic swimming pool which we used every afternoon in the summer. Apart from that it was a lonely existence. We also had a returned stores depot so had access to bundles of great gear we also had our dobying done by the laundry staff  (fantastic).  I moved around a bit but would be pleased to hear from anyone known to me.  I found your site just browsing, well done, it’s great.  I will carry on looking. Very interesting.
Date Posted on site	29 September 2009

Name	Ronald Plumridge
Email	ronald.plumridge[]yahoo.com.au
Served in Suez ?	Yes.   R.A.F. 1953 -1955 First year attatched to Army Engineers, D.C.R.E. Suez, then 107 MU RAF Kasfareet,  RAF Fire Service.
How you learned about this site	Searching for info about the Canal Zone.
Comments	I never thought all that served in the Canal Zone would ever be given any recognition, but better late than never.  Your site is first class, lots of good memories.  All the best.
Date Posted on site	29 September 2009

Name	Peter F. Thompson.
Email	peterfdesert[]aol.com
Served in Suez ?	Yes.   R.E.M.E. 27 Command Workshops, Moascar 1951- 1952.
How you learned about this site	From a fellow Vet.   I now live in California.
Comments	Great site Charlie. Even though we were in a "garbage dump", it brings back many good memories.
Date Posted on site	29 September 2009

Name	Nev Lancelotte
Email	nevlance[]yahoo.co.uk
Served in Suez ?	Yes.   LAD  R.E.M.E. 40th Fd Regt.  R.A. Geneifa.  1954 - 1955.
How you learned about this site	Browsing
Comments	A  very interesting nostalgic experience!  Thanks a lot.
Date Posted on site	02 September 2009

Name	Robert Strong
Email	ras669kw[]yahoo.co.uk
Served in Suez ?	Yes.   First Bat. East Surrey Regt.  Tel el Kebir. 1953 - 1954
How you learned about this site	While browsing
Comments	A very interesting web site
Date Posted on site	30 August 2009

Name	John Hatch
Email	j.hatch[]sympatico.ca
Served in Suez ?	Yes.   R.E.M.E. workshops, Fayid. 1952 - 1954, MT dept.
How you learned about this site	I learned about your site from another Vet
Comments	I have to say that it brought back quite a few memories. Now I would like to find someone that remembers me ! (See my other entry on the 'Where Are You Now' page on this website.)
Date Posted on site	30 August 2009

Name	Harry Wood  (Cpl)
Email	harsue[]blueyonder.co.uk
Served in Suez ?	Yes.   307  L of C Workshops, R.E.M.E.  Moascar Garrison. (Orderly Room Clerk.) December 1946 until August 1948.
How you learned about this site	Browsing.
Comments	I have often tried to find some of my comrades with whom I served.  If you place this in the Guest Book it may be seen by someone who remembers me. (See my other entry on the 'Where Are You Now' page on this website.)
Date Posted on site	28 July 2009

Name	Bob Wood
Email	bobwood[]hillhollow.demon.co.uk
Served in Suez ?	Yes.   284 Field Security Section.  Jan 1951 to May 1952 . Port Tewfik, Fayid, Moascar and Ismailia
How you learned about this site	Browsing
Comments	Transferred from Royal Artillery after nearly 5 years to what I expected to be a cushy number in the Intelligence Corps.  It was too, though exciting at times.  I saw the Lancashire Fusiliers storm the Bureau Sanitaire in January 1952. (See my other entry on the 'Where Are You Now' page on this website.)
Date Posted on site	28 July 2009

Name	Phil Caine
Email	pacaine[]yahoo.co.uk
Served in Suez ?	Yes.    RAF Abu Sueir, Dental Centre. From February 1952 to January 1953.  Then posted to Aden.
How you learned about this site	By entering  'RAF Abu Sueir' into Google
Comments	I wish I had found your site long ago.  Now retired of course and living in Formby near Southport.
Date Posted on site	28 July 2009

Name	John (Jock) Marrs
Email	Weriwuli[]aol.com
Served in Suez ?	Yes.   40 Coy R.A.S.C.  1st Inf Div Tpt Column, Keren Camp, Fanara 1952 - 1954
How you learned about this site	From a fellow Suez Veteran.
Comments	Hi Charlie, Great website, appreciated it very much, keep up the good work.
Date Posted on site	26 July 2009

Name	Derek Turner
Email	carole.dek32[]talktalk.net
Served in Suez ?	Yes.   48 Co. Water Transport. 'C' Flotilla. R.A.S.C. 3 months in Port Said, May, June and July 1952.  Then Adabiya August 1952 until November 1953.
How you learned about this site	---
Comments	Just discovered your website and boy did it bring back memories.  I've passed your website on to a couple of mates, and I'm sure they'll find it as interesting as me. Thanks a lot. Derek Turner.
Date Posted on site	13 July 2009

Name	Jack Leatherbarrow
Email	jackleatherbarrow554[]tiscali.co.uk
Served in Suez ?	Yes.   R.A.F. El Firdan 1953 - 1955
How you learned about this site	Browsing for the Canal Zone
Comments	I am very pleased to already have a success on the "Where are you now" page of your website. Some other members of the Old El Firdanians are already on from years back, so I thought I would try something different and ask for my own trade, - cook, - and it paid off.  Thank you once again. Yours Jack. (See my other entry on the 'Where Are You Now' page on this website.)
Date Posted on site	04 July 2009

Name	Alan Barton
Email	alan.barton[]live.com
Served in Suez ?	Yes.   109 Maintenace Unit. R.A.F. Abyad. 1953 - 1954.
How you learned about this site	---
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Date Posted on site	30 June 2009

Name	Charles Friend
Email	friend877[]aol.com
Served in Suez ?	Yes.   Royal Engineers.  DCRE  Moascar. 1950 - 1953
How you learned about this site	---
Comments	Married there at RC Church 1951.  Now live in Bexhill on Sea and also in Spain. Many thanks and congrats on your site... I will sort out some photos.
Date Posted on site	30 June 2009

Name	Les Meen
Email	sadsue7[]live.com
Served in Suez ?	Yes.   Royal Engineers.  Wagon Hill  Camp, near Fayid 1952 - 1954
How you learned about this site	---
Comments	I went out on the 'Windrush' and came back on the 'Dilwara'.   I remember seeing the Royal Yacht 'Brittania' going through the canal, but when was that? I think you have a great site and will visit it as often as I can.  Thank you for the memories and nostalgic feed back
Date Posted on site	21 June 2009

Name	John Ward
Email	john.ward043[]sympatico.ca
Served in Suez ?	Yes.   2 Base Workshops, R.E.M.E. Tel el Kebir. (Vehicle Mechanic.) 1954 - 1956
How you learned about this site	While browsing for T.e.K.
Comments	Your Website is superb.  My memories are still sharp about my time there. I flew there in a 'York' and came home with the 1st Royal Tank Regiment in a troopship.  I now live in Oshawa, Ontario, Canada  but am originally from Gainsborough, Lincs.  During late 1956 I saw a photo of an aerial view of Tel el Kebir in a copy of the London Illustrated News. I've never been able to find one since, can anyone help?
Date Posted on site	21 June 2009

Name	Keith Irving Moore
Email	irving.moore[]btinternet.com
Served in Suez ?	Yes.   107 MU. RAF Kasfareet.  Equipment Wing.   Billet 22. August 1953 – April 1955
How you learned about this site	Browsing
Comments	I have just come across this site by accident and I have to admit I am amazed by the information and photographs you have obtained.  Having to exist on an airman’s pay during those years in Egypt there was very little left for anything outside beer and fags. However I shall be digging for the few photographs that I do have.  Thank for a great site.
Date Posted on site	21 June 2009

Name	Jack Maddox
Email	john.maddox[]wanadoo.fr
Served in Suez ?	Yes.  16 Airborne Workshop,16 Para. El Kirsh. 1952 - 1953
How you learned about this site	---
Comments	I was the camp minstrel and played guitar and sang all round the Moascar Garrison and also had a residency on Saturday nights at Alex`s bar in Ismailia.  Eventually I was joined by others and we provided a complete concert party which led to invites to other units in the Brigade inc. 9 Airborne Squadron, 33 Light Regt. RA, the Guards Coy and the NAAFI club.  There was nothing at El Kirsh, only sand and we had to go into 'Ish' and Moascar to rejoin civilisation. (See my other entry on the 'Where Are You Now' page on this website.)
Date Posted on site	24 May 2009

Name	Sgt Kenneth George (Ginger) Cooke.  (Deceased.)  Details sent in by his daughter Sylvia.
Email	sylviamargaret.fletcher[]virgin.net
Served in Suez ?	Yes.   Royal Air Force. Stationed at Ismailia, Abu Sueir, Kasfareet and El Firdan. 1949 - 1951
How you learnt about this site	Browsing
Comments	I was a child living in the Canal Zone, we lived at Ismailia and Abu Sueir and was evacuated on The Empress Of Australia, which had arrived at Port Said with more British families, but they did not leave the ship. Instead they took aboard as many evacuees as they could and we left for Southampton.  Dad was invalided out of the RAF, due to deafness, either late 1956 or early 1957. I still have very vivid memories of my childhood days in the Canal Zone, and enjoy visiting your site regularly. My very best wishes, I wish you continued success with your website. Sylvia Fletcher.(nee Cooke.)
Date Posted on site	10 May 2009

Name	Ernie Ball
Email	neverstitch[]talktalk.net
Served in Suez ?	Yes.   9 BAD. No3. Platoon. July 1953 - January 1955
How you learnt about this site	Browsing  (Link from 'The Suppressed Story' website.)
Comments	It was great just to browse your site and be reminded of many things.  Well done. (See my other entry on the 'Where Are You Now' page on this website.)
Date Posted on site	10 May 2009

Name	Ronald Phipps
Email	ronaldphipps[]ymail.com
Served in Suez ?	Yes.   R.A.F. Abyad and R.A.F. Fanara 1950 - 1954
How you learnt about this site	Came across the site accidentally.
Comments	I was absolutely fascinated with all the photos on the site, all the memories came flooding back. I was a member of the Phoenix Boat Club, with my own canoe spending a lot of time having fun on the Bitter Lakes, it was at the boat club I celebrated my 21st birthday.  I was employed in the fabric shop at RAF Abyad along with some local workers. I now live at Holmes Chapel in Cheshire.
Date Posted on site	11 April 2009

Name	Fred Nicklin
Email	frednicklin[]hotmail.com
Served in Suez ?	Yes.   107 MU  R.A.F. Kasfareet April 1954 to March 1956
How you learnt about this site	---
Comments	I served in Station Workshops as a General Fitter, first as J/T and later a Cpl.  I was a member of the Motor Cycle club from its inception and rode round the camp on a grey and red Norton motorbike with a side car. From February 1955 I was a Coxswain for the 107 MU Sailing Club rescue boat 'Boney', also looked after the generator there and was part of the sleeping-in picket at the Club House and Lido until the club closed in 1956.  I now live and work in Zambia at the foot of Lake Tanganyika where I am an engineering consultant at a small harbour.  My family live in Oxfordshire and I visit them yearly.
Date Posted on site	23 March 2009.

Name	John (Taffy) Thomas
Email	j.thomas22[]sky.com
Served in Suez ?	Yes.   I was a driver at R.A.F. Abu Sultan 1953 -1955.
How you learnt about this site	I Googled RAF Abu Sultan
Comments	A very good site. You must have spent many hours getting it up and running, for which I thank you. I attach 9 photos which may be of interest.
Date Posted on site	16 March 2009

Name	Bob Butterworth
Email	butterworth247[]btinternet.com
Served in Suez ?	Yes.   82 Locating Battery, R.A. Rimini Camp, Geneifa. Late 1953 to early 1956.
How you learnt about this site	Google.
Comments	Rimini camp was about 2 miles North of Geneifa, set back west from the Treaty Road and behind the much larger camp occupied by 26th Field, R.A.  There were only 250 of us: no NAAFI, just 4 shower heads for ORs (delivering water only in the middle of the night). Flies, guard duties, road blocks, cable patrols and lousy food in the cookhouse --- but vibrant, hilarious, companions who generated the sort of comradeship that I have not encountered again over the past 55 years, and which left me with memories I still treasure. I now live in Pembrokeshire.
Date Posted on site	03 March 2009

Name	John Riggott
Email	johnriggotte[]gmail.com
Served in Suez ?	Yes.   Royal Signals 3 L of C (Signal Office) Moascar Garrison and Signals Detachment in the Golf Course Camp Port Said. MELF 9. Autumn of 1953 to February 1955
How you learnt about this site	---
Comments	My trade  was Teleprinter - Operator and Mechanic. I will continue to be in contact, I am looking for photos. (See my other entry on the 'Where Are You Now' page on this website.)
Date Posted on site	03 March 2009

Name	George Rountree
Email	g.rountree[]btinternet.com
Served in Suez ?	Yes.   41st Field Regiment R.A.  El Ballah. July 1949 to July 1950
How you learnt about this site	---
Comments	Did two fortnights of guard duty at the C-in-C MELF's compound.  Did a month as a conductor on the Canal Army Bus Service in Ismailia while billited in Moascar. Went out on the WINDRUSH from Southampton and returned to Liverpool on LANCASHIRE.  Was in the last National Service demob group (253) to be released before six months was added to the 18 months because of the Korean war.  I have written around 20 pages about my experiences.  If anyone's interested I could e-mail them
Date Posted on site	29 January 2009

Name	David Chaplin (LAC)
Email	andychaplin2[]aol.com   (Son's e-mail address.)
Served in Suez ?	Yes.   Royal Air Force. 107 MU RAF Kasfareet.  Coppersmith at Station Workshops  1950 - 1952
How you learnt about this site	---
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Date Posted on site	27 December 2008

Name	Roger Swann  (L/ Bdr)
Email	swann280[]btinternet.com
Served in Suez ?	Yes.   HQ. R.A. Fayid 1953 to 1955.
How you learnt about this site	I came upon your website by accident, after trawling around looking for Canal Zone Veterans.
Comments	Your website is excellent!  I have already been touch with an old comrade (listed in your Guest Book), from the above days, and it was an extremely satisfying experience.
Date Posted on site	10 December 2008

Name	Dennis Hyde.  22203151 Sgt
Email	dahyde[]ymail.com
Served in Suez ?	Yes.   Royal Signals.  3 GHQ Signal Regt. Fayid. 1948 - 1952
How you learnt about this site	Surfing
Comments	Good and bad times, but great friendship between National Service men and regulars. I have had no contact from anyone since leaving the Canal Zone. (See my other entry on the 'Where Are You Now' page on this website.)
Date Posted on site	24 November 2008

Name	Harold Kay
Email	haroldkay[]shaw.ca
Served in Suez ?	Yes.   Safety Equipment Section, RAF Deversoir. 18 September 1950 to 26 May 1952. (Includes postings to RAF Shaibah, Iraq, 13 July 1951 to 26 October 1951 and Moascar North Water Filtration Plant, 8 December 1951 to 29 February 1952.)
How you learnt about this site	I'm new to the Internet and found it while browsing.
Comments	What a great site!  What memories!  Would like to hear from anyone who remembers the mid-air collision near Deversoir 12th January, 1951 involving a 213 Squadron Vampire. I packed the emergency 'chute used by F/Lt. Sharett. It was the first or second 'chute I packed after on-the-job training. (See my other entry on the 'Where Are You Now' page on this website.)
Date Posted on site	23 November 2008

Name	Bert (Slip) Fairclough.   Cpl: R.E.M.E.
Email	E-mail me via Charlie Delta.
Served in Suez ?	Yes.  R.E.M.E. Station Workshops, Fayid.   (Veh: Mech. and Refrigeration Eng). Mid 1952 until October: 1953.
How you learnt about this site	Surfing the net.
Comments	It was good to see the photos and comments.  Keep up the good work Charlie and thanks a lot mate, I am sure the lads all appreciate your efforts at keeping us in touch.  Cheers !.  Bert Fairclough. (See my other entry on the 'Where Are You Now' page on this website.)
Date Posted on site	20 November 2008

Name	John Trevor Cooper
Email	cooperjtc[]hotmail.com
Served in Suez ?	Yes.   Royal Engineers. Q Movements, GHQ Fayid. January 1954 to closure
How you learnt about this site	surfing the net
Comments	Enjoyed looking through the photos. Brought back many memories. Some Good Times.
Date Posted on site	16 November 2008

Name	Don Shaw
Email	shawdonald[]btinternet.com
Served in Suez ?	Yes.   R.A.S.C.  at Moascar Camp 1954 - 1955
How you learnt about this site	Through surfing the web.
Comments	Duties:- guards, transportation, bandwork, (guitar).  Went to Egypt on the 'Empire Ken'.  Left for Tripoli 1956. Very good website, keep it up, many thanks, Don Shaw.
Date Posted on site	16 November 2008

Name	Ken Wakeman
Email	kenwake[]ntlworld.com
Served in Suez ?	Yes.   42 Survey Engineer Regiment Royal Engineers.  Sobrian Camp, Fayid. 1952 - 1954
How you learnt about this site	I found the lead to your brilliant site through the Service Pals Website
Comments	I really enjoyed looking through all those photographs.  Thank you. Ken.
Date Posted on site	11 October 2008

Name	Eric Harrison
Email	christinekay[]aol.com
Served in Suez ?	Yes.   Royal Air Force. 107 MU RAF Kasfareet 1951 - 1952
How you learnt about this site	From my music teacher. (He served in the Canal Zone about the same time)
Comments	We needed a website like this.
Date Posted on site	11 October 2008

Name	Jack Newton
Email	jacknew[]lineone.net
Served in Suez ?	Yes.   1 Port Workshops R.E.M.E. Port Said.  Based at Golf Course Camp Port Said. 1949 - 1950
How you learnt about this site
Comments	Memorable site of interest.  Appears not many had the bad fortune to serve in Port Said.
Date Posted on site	11 October 2008

Name	Roy Purcell
Email	roypurcell[]btinternet.com
Served in Suez ?	Yes.   2nd Battalion Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers and R.A.V.C. attached to the R.M.P.'s
How you learnt about this site	I  just bumped into your website.
Comments	Excellent, a great site, well done, and thanks. (See my other entry on the 'Where Are You Now' page on this website.)
Date Posted on site	13 September 2008

Name	Douglas N. McLean
Email	doug.mclean2[]talktalk.net
Served in Suez ?	Yes.  Royal Engineers. 25 Field Regiment. 3rd Guards Division.  El Ballah and Moascar 1952 - 1954.  Then posted to the Arab Legion in Jordan for 12 months.
How you learnt about this site
Comments	Hi Charlie, Well done for a splended web site.
Date Posted on site	29 August 2008

Name	Michael Fynn
Email	mf004i3020[]blueyonder.co.uk
Served in Suez ?	Yes.   30 Company R.A.S.C.  1953 - 1955
How you learnt about this site	Through surfing the net.
Comments	I was based at Suez but did do some time in Fayid and Ismailia, was mainly an ambulance driver, but did some stints on other trucks. I'm glad I found your website, certainly brings back many memories, have bookmarked it for future reference, thanks for the link.
Date Posted on site	19 July 2008

Name	John Henley  (23027035 Pte)
Email	johnboy[]henleyj.orangehome.co.uk.
Served in Suez ?	Yes.  42 1 Infantry Division, Fayid. 1954 to 1955 119 Sup Ply Platoon, Moascar Garrison. 1955 to 1956. Then posted to 17 coy Cyprus. February 1956 to May 1956.
How you learnt about this site	By surfing to look for something to do with the Suez Canal Zone.
Comments	I never thought that I would find such a great Website. Thank you for your time, what a great thing you are doing.  John Boy H. (See my other entry on the 'Where Are You Now' page on this website.)
Date Posted on site	08 July 2008

Name	Ray Young
Email	vryoung[]btinternet.com
Served in Suez ?	Yes.   R.A.F. Ismailia. 1954
How you learnt about this site	---
Comments	I was a 3 year regular with the R.A.F. posted to Egypt January 1954.  I arrived at Ismailia in the January and after ‘arriving’ was told I was being attached to the Army, GHQ Royal Engineers, CRE Works North, Moascar Garrison.  I dreaded the thought of going to the Army, but as things turned out it was an excellent posting.  After the Treaty was signed I was posted back to the R.A.F. at Abu Sueir HQ MEAF Trooping section.  During my postings I travelled the length of the Canal Road, Port Said and Suez.  The Moascar Garrison was quite some place; we had an outdoor swimming pool which was about a 5 minute walk from camp.  There was the AKC cinema and the Astra.  Not forgetting the YMCA club.  All in all I think we had better facilities that our lads have today.  When at HQ MEAF I was in daily contact with Fayid for the trooping bods back to the UK.  It was through this that 3 of us were able to get permission to make our own way home.  The R.A.F. flew us FOC to Malta and from there a BEA flight to Rome, Zurich, Basel and Paris, by then we were broke, just enough left for the ferry and train to Victoria Station.  I look upon my time serving in the Suez Canal era with no regrets; we did have some lads shot up whilst with the Army, but no way as bad as today. Once the brain cells get into gear for those days it is amazing how the memories come flooding back, especially some of the photographs.  I have my Medal too. Thanks for the memories. Ray Young.  (Attained the dizzy heights of SAC).
Date Posted on site	29 June 2008

Name	Nigel Lillywhite
Email	nigel.lillywhite[]ntlworld.com
Served in Suez ?	Yes.   42 Coy R.A.S.C. 1st Inf Div Colmn. Keren Camp, Fanara. September 1952 - May 1953.
How you learnt about this site	Browsing for 'Empire Windrush' items.
Comments	Excellent site.  Never thought I should see so many photos of the Canal Zone.
Date Posted on site	19 June 2008

Name	Denis Nuthall
Email	denzo13x[]yahoo.co.uk
Served in Suez ?	Yes.   Suez and Tel el Kebir.  1st Btn. The Buffs, 'A' Coy. 2 Pln.   'S' Coy. 3" Mortar Carriers. 1951-1953 40 Coy. R.A.S.C. Keren Camp, Fanara. 1954-1955. Decamped Dhekelia, Cyprus. 1955
How you learnt about this site	From my mate Charlie Wright who was stationed at RAF Fanara.
Comments	Over the past 50 odd years I have had little reason to recall my army service time or service pals. As a result most memories are faint, most faces have gone and only the odd name is remembered. However, in the short time I have been on the Internet and through a mate who was in the RAF, I have found these websites. I have enjoyed chats with fellows I don't even know but were in the same Regiment or Corps, some memories long forgotten have returned.  I have made contact and reminised with an old friend and been reminded of other old friends and for a time, (a very short time,) felt young again.  I owe these pleasant recalled memories to Charlie Delta and others who run these web pages.  Thank you all.
Date Posted on site	16 May 2008

Name	Stan Taylor  (s/22916490-L/Cpl)
Email	dc3[]tadaust.org.au
Served in Suez ?	Yes.   R.A.S.C. 3 GHQ. MELF 17 at Fayid. 1954 to 1955.
How you learnt about this site	Whilst looking for info on the Suez Canal Zone.
Comments	Your site was full of nostalgic memories for me, a great site. (See my other entry on the 'Where Are You Now' page on this website.)
Date Posted on site	25 April 2008

Name	Fred Williamson
Email	fredwill[]supanet.com
Served in Suez ?	Yes.   With the 5th Royal Inniskilling Dragoon Guards at Shandur. December 1952 until November 1953
How you learnt about this site	I found your site as I was surfing for info about the Zone.
Comments	It is a great site, more power to your elbow, keep up the good work. It was nice to see again some of the places that I could only see in my memory as I lost all of my photos when my home was flooded and ruined them.  They were good memories of good friends and times, we made the most of what we had.
Date Posted on site	19 April 2008

Name	Cliff Potter
Email	Cliff.Potter[]blueyonder.co.uk
Served in Suez ?	Yes.   R.A.F. Ismailia (HQ MEAF)  MT section. January 1953 to June 1955.
How you learnt about this site	Searching for some information on a specific RAF topic.
Comments	I think your Website is very interesting. The range provided is very wide and it is the first time that I have been able to find a decent map of the Zone. (See my other entry on the 'Where Are You Now' page on this website.)
Date Posted on site	16 April 08

Name	Peter Jump
Email	jpjump[]talktalk.net
Served in Suez ?	Yes.     R.E.M.E. LAD att: Ox and Bucks Light Inf.  El Ballah and Suez. 1951 - 1952
How you learnt about this site	While visiting Google Earth : Suez Canal, the site suddenly popped up. Took me back to some of the most contented days of my life.  Amazing!
Comments	I did my Mechs course at Ellsmere, Shrops. I bet a few of the correspondents did the same. Ginger Rinn, Jack Malden, Reg Killeen?  Was it a hundred yeas ago, or last year?
Date Posted on site	01 February 08
Memo dated 22 Feb '08	Ginger Rinn saw this entry and has been in touch with Peter. That's two more old pals who have found each other.

Name	Kenneth Billings
Email	bhk5835-cz[]yahoo.co.uk
Served in Suez ?	Yes.   R.A.F. Abyad, 109MU.  Electrical Fitter (ground). January 1952 till May 1953.
How you learnt about this site	Came across this site after Googling for RAF Abyad.
Comments	Just had a glorious evening going back in time more than 50 years in my memory.  Absolutely great site. Keep up the good work
Date Posted on site	04 January 08

Name	Joan Lawrenson.  Widow of  Sqn. Ldr. D. A. (Tony) Lawrenson
Email	belinda1g[]yahoo.com
Served in Suez ?	RAF Fayid. August 1952 - November 1954 with 78 Squadron and Comm. Squadron
How you learnt about this site	My Daughter Belinda found website
Comments	Belinda was born in RAF Abyad Hospital December 1953, delivered by Flt.Lt. Bill Gammie and the lovely nurses at the hospital.  Found the website very nostalgic and look forward to seeing more.  If anyone was around at that time that knew of me or my late husband, would love you to e mail me through my daughter. What fun, what memories!
Date Posted on site	28 December 07

Name	Gilbert ( Gil ) Stanley
Email	gil.stanley54[]sky.com
Served in Suez ?	Yes.   1st Infantry Division Provost Company. R.C.M.P. Fayid, Kabrit, Kilo99 and Suez (Weston Camp.)
How you learnt about this site	Site recommended by friend in Australia
Comments	Brilliant Site with excellent content and Photos
Date Posted on site	20 December 07

Name	Ron Taylor
Email	888.ron[]gmail.com
Served in Suez ?	Yes.   Royal Air Force RAF Shallufa 1950 - 1951 and 51 MT Coy.(Fuel Flight) RAF El Hamra 1951 - 1952
How you learnt about this site
Comments	Great website. I will recommend it to my friends.
Date Posted on site	22 November 07

Name	Peter George Robinson
Email	peter.robinson1[]sky.com
Served in Suez ?	Yes.  1st Battalion. The South Lancashire Regt. Signal Platoon.(D/R) H.Q.Coy. Stationed at Shandur from January 1953 to May  1953.
How you learnt about this site	--
Comments	I am new to computing and only just discovered your Website. Hopefully I will find interest and old friends. Cheers. Knocker.
Date Posted on site	19 November 07

Name	John Iles
Email	brendaandj[]talktalk.net
Served in Suez ?	Yes.  Served in the RAF at 109 MU Abyad.  (Aircraft Fitter.) 1951 to 1954
How you learnt about this site	--
Comments	Went by the nickname of 'Prof' as I invented ways of making model aircraft from odds and ends. I would like to contact any pals that are left, but have a job recalling names now. I spent my 21st birthday in Suez and I'm now 76. The website is very good, congratulations. I'll get back to it in the next week or so.
Date Posted on site	19 November 07

Name	Terry (Taffy) Taylor (Cpl)
Email	sheta[]tiscali.co.uk
Served in Suez ?	Yes.  RAF Deversoir. Equipment Section. April 1952 to October 1954
How you learnt about this site	Surfing
Comments	Just found your website. Very good.  Keep up the good work. I played rugby for the station.  Ex Pontypool now living in Newquay, Cornwall. Four photos of me in Doug Findlay's book, "White Knees Brown Knees".
Date Posted on site	27 October 07

Name	Ernest Taylor
Email	Johnartox3[]aol.com
Served in Suez ?	Yes.   2nd and 1st Battalion Royal Lincolnshire Regiment. El Ballah. June 1948 - January 1949 Aqaba. January 1949 - July 1949 Moascar Garrison. July 1949 - May 1951 Aqaba. May 1951- November 1951 North Camp, Canal Zone. November 1951 - March 1952
How you learnt about this site	Browsing
Comments	16 March 1952 was put on advance party back to England at Quorn Camp between Loughborough and Leicester. The rest of the battalion arrived back to England docking at Liverpool April 1952. I like your website very much, thank you.
Date Posted on site	26 September 07

Name	Alan Marsters   (Formerly L/cpl)
Email	allen.marsters[]virgin.net
Served in Suez ?	Yes.    RAMC 33 coy. Fayid
How you learnt about this site	---
Comments	I was medical wardmaster BMH Fayid and remember former surgical wardmaster was S/Sergeant Rowlands.  Played football for the company 1950-1952, remember playing on a grass pitch in Fayid
Date Posted on site	15 September 07

Name	Les Theze
Email	susantheze[]talktalk.net
Served in Suez ?	Yes.  I was in 34 company RASC stationed at El Kirsh, Moascar and Tel el Kebir.  I was an ambulance driver, and also a Tankers driver 1953 - 1955.
How you learnt about this site	Surfing
Comments	As I was surfing the net I came upon your web site and was most impressed.  Keep it up Charlie.
Date Posted on site	18 August 07

Name	Norman Brody
Email	brody[]mail.dk
Served in Suez ?	Yes.  I served with the RAOC at Base Vehicle Depot in Tel el Kebir. From 1953 - 1955 I worked in the Armoury in the REME base for a year, then was transferred to the Quarter Masters Stores BVD(E) until I was demobbed, and was recalled and sent to Port Said during the Suez Crisis in 1956.
How you learnt about this site	Surfing the net
Comments	I am very impressed with your site, I think you are doing a great and professional job with it. I would like to know if there are anyone who knew me. All the best....Norman
Date Posted on site	01 July 07

Name	Christopher Wike  (Cpl)
Email	chriswike[]tiscali.co.uk
Served in Suez ?	Yes.  G.H.Q. Fayid.  Ordnance Directorate. No. 2 Company.  Tent No. G 5. January  1950  to  September 1951
How you learnt about this site	Found the website whilst searching for R.O.A.C. or any army information, especially in the Middle East.
Comments	Delighted with what I found on the website, and I am on almost every day and still discovering interesting things, I shall most certainly keep in touch.
Date Posted on site	27 June 07

Name	John Broadbent (Cpl)
Email	Brumboo2[]aol.com
Served in Suez ?	Yes.  Royal Engineers. H.Q. Middle East Transportation Regt. Fayid. 1950 - 1952
How you learnt about this site	---
Comments	I think your site is great. John (See my other entry on the 'Where Are You Now' page on this website.)
Date Posted on site	25 June 07

Name	Tony Ruhl
Email	tonyruhl[]yahoo.com.au
Served in Suez ?	Yes.   RAF No. 20 Movement Unit (Embarkation) Port Said. January 1950 to July 1951
How you learnt about this site	A friend who was born in Egypt and lived in Port Said until 1956 told me about it by email
Comments	I think that this is a great site and together with 'The Suppressed Story' on the Britain's Small Wars site, the Canal Zoners site, and Suez Veterans Association site, tells the story of what went on in the Suez Canal Zone during those turbulent historical years. It is great that the dangers encountered by the British troops in the Canal Zone in the period from October 1951 until the end of 1954 are now acknowledged, but it is still the comradeship of those years and the memories that we all share that are equally important to us. (See my other entry on the 'Where Are You Now' page on this website.)
Date Posted on site	31 May 07

Name	Peter John Henry Reeks
Email	p.reeks[]ntlworld.com
Served in Suez ?	Yes.  RAF Abyad.109 MU From late 1949 to late 1950.
How you learnt about this site	---
Comments	Seeking to tell my ex-colleague fighter plotters about the Royal Air Force Radar Museum at Neatishead, Norfolk which will be pure nostalgia to all who served as Clerk SD's, Fighter Plotters or Radar Mechs.
Date Posted on site	09 May 07

Name	Jim Soutar
Email	zen138575[]zen.co.uk
Served in Suez ?	Royal Signals, 1 L of C Signal Sqn, El Ballah 1954.
How you learnt about this site	A link on the SVA Website
Comments	Excellent reading and the photographs brought back many memories. Will keep looking in on a regular basis. Cheers. (See my other entry on the 'Where Are You Now' page on this website.)
Date Posted on site	23 April 07

Name	Ray Hotson
Email	hotsonr[]optusnet.com.au
Served in Suez ?	Yes.  REME attached Signals at Ferry Point? (not sure) 1953 - 1954
How you learnt about this site	Britain's Small Wars (Canal Zone) Website
Comments	The signals camp was north of Ismailia, a bit north of the Banyan tree check point. Who remembers that?  Not far from the French Hospital?
Date Posted on site	21 April 07

Name	David Wallace
Email	dave.wallace4[]virgin.net
Served in Suez ?	Yes.   Royal Navy 1953-1955  Navy House Port Said  and  GHQ Fayid
How you learnt about this site	Browsing
Comments	H.M.S. "OSIRIS" was the name given to the R.N. Shore Establishment covering the whole of the Suez Canal Zone and was on the cap tallies worn by R.N. personnel serving there. There must have been 100 plus R.N., Royal Marines and W.R.N.S. as well as 2 Royal Marine Commando Units at Ismailia serving there from 1950 to 1955 so there must still be some of us left.  ?????  SO WHERE ARE YOU   ?????
Date Posted on site	17 April 07

Name	4065212 L. A. C. David Flack.
Email	dhmef[]hotmail.com
Served in Suez ?	Yes.  9 M.T.B.D.  R.A.F. El Firdan.   Stores Mech.
How you learnt about this site	---
Comments	Out on the 'Empire Trooper'  June/July 1951. Under canvas for 30 months at El Firdan Back on the 'Empire Ken' December 1953.  Now living in Australia, Near Coffs Harbour, NSW. Have not heard or seen from any of the crew since leaving the Canal Zone. Great website with lots of info re medals they owe me !!!  Regards, David.
Date Posted on site	14 April 07

Name	Wilf Orman
Email	wilfredorman[]btinternet.com
Served in Suez ?	Yes.   1st bt Scots Guards.  Port Said. 1952 - 1954
How you learnt about this site	Found it while surfing
Comments	Now living in Oldham.  I think your site is great.
Date Posted on site	29 March 07

Name	Margaret (Scotty) Raeburn   (Now Margaret Woolsey)
Email	brotyferry[]hotmail.com
Served in Suez ?	Yes.   107 MU. RAF Kasfareet. WRAF. Equipment Section. December 31st 1949 - March 1951
How you learnt about this site	Searching for sites about the Canal Zone
Comments	Flies, Sand, Dried Eggs and Prickly Heat were all worth the fond memories of that time. Posted to RAF Habbanyia for last 10 months of a 2 year tour.  Going to check out the rest of your site now. Lived in Canada since 1956. (See my other entry on the 'Where Are You Now' page on this website.)
Date Posted on site	28 March 07

Name	Samy Saeed
Email	Supplied but witheld. (CD)
Served in Suez ?	I live in Ismailia.
How you learnt about this site	---
Comments	I am not from your troops that was served at canal sueze area but my father served as a macanical in Ismailia camp.  I am not English I am Egyptian I was borned in 1951.  Your website is very good and make me live in the past time that I just listen about it from my father and read about it only. Sorry for my English. (Re-written here as received. CD)
Date Posted on site	26 March 07

Name	Sapper Andrew Gurney
Email	andyjoa[]btinternet.com
Served in Suez ?	Yes.   Royal Engineers and was stationed firstly at Fanara and afterwards at Fayid. 1953 - 1954.
How you learnt about this site	I first read about your website in The Western Daily Press.
Comments	I think it is a fantastic website, I have forwarded on your email to a couple of my old pals who served in Suez and who I keep in touch with.  My 11 year old grandson loves looking at all the photo's and info. Many thanks.
Date Posted on site	19 March 07

Name	Maurice Humphries
Email	maurice34[]tiscali.co.uk
Served in Suez ?	Yes.   RASC. Army Air Liaison, RAF Deversoir, August 1950 to June 1951. RAF Shaibah Iraq to October, - then RAF Abu Sueir to March 1952.
How you learnt about this site	Surfing the net looking for Canal Zone news.
Comments	I look at several sites and enjoy reading about the old days. Not a lot of entries in the Guest Book but I am sure it will grow. Great site, will keep watching.
Date Posted on site	11 March 07

Name	Roy Derbyshire.  A.C.C.
Email	roynd[]tiscali.co.uk
Served in Suez ?	Yes.  181 Light Battery.R.A. 1952 /53.
How you learnt about this site	From members of the S.V.A.
Comments	I keep returning to any info on Suez, I meet up with two comrades each November on Horse Guards, we shall always remember! (See my other entry on the 'Where Are You Now' page on this website.)
Date Posted on site	08 March 07

Name	Royston Lowe
Email	Roylowe[]blueyonder.co.uk
Served in Suez ?	Yes.   No.107 MU, RAF Kasfareet. April 1951 to December 1952
How you learnt about this site	Through Google Search Engine
Comments	Another great website to be enjoyed by those of us still around, with gratitude for the many friends we made there.  We must not forget those who did not come back.
Date Posted on site	27 February 07

Name	Roderick Frank Amey
Email	Rodamey[]aol.com
Served in Suez ?	Yes.  HQ Tp 17 Fd Sqn, 22 Fd Engineer Regt, Royal Engineers. Moascar, Fanara, Gebal Maryam, Geneifa, Tel el Kebir and Suez. (Also Benghazi.)
How you learnt about this site	I found your site while browsing.
Comments	Had a week on the other side of the Canal with the Egyptian border patrol when things eased off a bit in 54. I drove the Leyland Hippo which got modified to carry a D4 Catterpiller Bulldozer. I  must say I find your website very interesting
Date Posted on site	25 February 07

Name	Alan S Rose
Email	alansidneyrose[]hotmail.co.uk
Served in Suez ?	Yes.   107 MU, RAF Kasfareet, Station Sick Quarters, Billet 83. Sept.1953 – April 1955.
How you learnt about this site	Surfing for RAF Kasfareet.
Comments	This is a wonderful site and transports me back over 50 years to a time I thought I had imagined! Many thanks. (See my other entry on the 'Where Are You Now' page on this website.)
Date Posted on site	27 January 07

Name	John Brannan
Email	johnhealer[]paradise.net.nz
Served in Suez ?	Yes.  Tel el Kebir. First Battalion Buffs (or Royal East Kent Regiment) 1951
How you learnt about this site	Surfing
Comments	Those photos brought back many memories.  Unfortunately all my photos I took whilst I was out there have been lost. (See my other entry on the 'Where Are You Now' page on this website.)
Date Posted on site	07 January 07

Name	Alan Weguelin
Email	annwegu[]hotmail.com
Served in Suez ?	Yes.  RAF Abyad from Feb 1951 to Feb 1952, then at 51 MT El Hamra until 1953.
How you learnt about this site	While surfing for Suez Canal information.
Comments	I found your site excellent.  At Abyad I was a mechanic looking after motor bikes and at El Hamra I worked as a driver mechanic on Leyland Hippo.  I will sort out some photos and post them to you as soon as I can find them.  AW.
Date Posted on site	03 January 07

Name	Terry (Taff) Harrison    (Ontario, Canada.)
Email	tharrison5[]cogeco.ca
Served in Suez ?	Yes.   7 Coy RASC. 1st Inf Div. Keren Camp, Fanara. October 1951 - November 1952
How you learnt about this site	Looking for RASC records.
Comments	Well done Charlie, a great website.  Brought back a lot of memories of those early years in our young lives. Many thanks.
Date Posted on site	22 December 06

Name	Jay Rockley  (Nottingham.)
Email	g.rockley[]btinternet.com
Served in Suez ?	Yes.  2 Squadron, Royal Signals. Fayid MELF 15.   1952 - 1953.
How you learnt about this site	From the 'Suppressed Story' (BSW Canal Zone) Website
Comments	Excellent Site. (See my other entry on the 'Where Are You Now' page on this website.)
Date Posted on site	20 December 06

Name	Don Lowe
Email	djlowe[]ntlworld.com
Served in Suez ?	Yes.  Engine Mech. Attached to 2nd Line Servicing, RAF Stations Kabrit and Abu Sueir. 1954 - 1955.
How you learnt about this site	---
Comments	I was delighted to wander through your Canal Zone website and look at the photographs posted there! Current status...............Old and retired!!!
Date Posted on site	12 December 06

Name	Graham Wills
Email	grahwills[]aol.com
Served in Suez ?	Yes.  26th Fld Regt Royal Artillery Geneifa  MELF 27 1953 -1955
How you learnt about this site	Surfing
Comments	Now living in Canada.  Hello to anyone who might remember me! (See my other entry on the 'Where Are You Now' page on this website.)
Date Posted on site	12 December 06

Name	John Cox
Email	jack.cox[]virgin.net
Served in Suez ?	Yes.  181 Ind Light Battery. Kabrit MELF 27 1953 to 1955
How you learnt about this site	Just surfed in
Comments	A good site.  Will keep calling in now. (See my other entry on the 'Where Are You Now' page on this website.)
Date Posted on site	15 November 06

Name	John Gregory
Email	JANG730[]aol.com
Served in Suez ?	Yes.   Hodgson's camp, Suez,  1st Battalion Cheshire Regt. Signals plt. 1951 - 1954
How you learnt about this site	Through  "Britain's Small Wars" website
Comments	Thanks for a brilliant site,  photos bring back the memories.
Date Posted on site	30 October 06

Name	Dave Bale
Email	djbale[]tiscali.co.uk
Served in Suez ?	Yes.  No 51 MT Company (RAF) at El Hamra Jan 1952 until Jun 1954.
How you learnt about this site	From RAF Forum
Comments	A very good site, thank you.  It brought back good memories. Great stuff. (See my other entry on the 'Where Are You Now' page on this website.)
Date Posted on site	29 October 06

Name	Reg  (Taff)  Winn
Email	reg.winn[]ntlworld.com
Served in Suez ?	Yes.  H.Q. R.A. Based in GHQ Fayid. 1953 - 1954
How you learnt about this site	---
Comments	I heard about your excelent site from my older brother who was out there before me, we crossed/met at the Woolwich Garrison, he was comming home and I was going out. We have corresponded before and I am sorry it has taken me so long to register for your site.  Reg.
Date Posted on site	23 October 06

Name	S.A.C. David  Grant
Email	d_grant[]members.v21.co.uk
Served in Suez ?	Yes.    RAF   Deversior.  Air  Wireless  Mechanic. 1951  to  1953
How you learnt about this site	---
Comments	Your  site  is  very  well layed  out.
Date Posted on site	07 October 06

Name	Den Verlander
Email	den.ver[]hotmail.co.uk
Served in Suez ?	Yes.   Shandur and Aqaba with 'C' Sqdn 4th Royal Tank Rgt. 1950 - 1952 Now living in W Sussex.
How you learnt about this site	From Britain's Small Wars website
Comments	A great site
Date Posted on site	06 October 06

Name	Norman Brown
Email	nabrown56[]ntlworld.com
Served in Suez ?	Yes.   109 MU.  RAF Abyad. March 1954 to November 1955.
How you learnt about this site	Just found your website, almost by accident.
Comments	What a good collection of information, photos etc.  I will certainly re-visit this web site.  Many thanks. Just as matter of interest, I qualified as a football referee in Abyad and consequently managed to visit many RAF sites in that capacity.
Date Posted on site	24 September 06

Name	Dave Lawrenson
Email	dlawrenson[]waitrose.com
Served in Suez ?	Yes.   RAOC, attached to 3rd Inf Workshops REME Shandur and Fanara. 1953 to 1955.
How you learnt about this site	Browsing for Suez Canal history.
Comments	A website well worth exploring.
Date Posted on site	08 September 06

Name	Geoff King
Email	godfrey.king2004[]virgin.net
Served in Suez ?	Yes.  RAF El Hamra, Jan to March 1949. 205 Group HQ (RAF) 1953 to 1955
How you learnt about this site	Browsing through the web for anything about the Zone.
Comments	This is an absolutely brilliant nostalgic trip through the Zone. Thank you for the opportunity, you are doing a wonderful job.
Date Posted on site	27 August 06

Name	Vic Wernham
Email	vic[]metronet.co.uk
Served in Suez ?	Yes.  RTO office at Fanara Wharf, attached to 53 Port Sqn. R.E. (1953 -1954)
How you learnt about this site	From chatting to someone in a Barber's shop in Newton Abbot.
Comments	Recalled for 1956 invasion, spent three months in Famagusta unloading ships offshore before going into Port Said and doing it all again with 65 Port Sqn.  Must be people out there who remember Golden Sands camp, going back and forth to the ships, although scanning this and the SVA site I haven't come across any!!  We were all young dockers then and maybe they never got into the pc world. Handy site this Charlie.
Date Posted on site	11 August 06

Name	Eric Gibson. L/cpl REME, Vehicle Mechanic.
Email	gumtree2[]tiscali.co.uk
Served in Suez ?	Yes.  8th Infantry workshop REME. Spearhead camp Moascar 1953 - 1954 On to El Kirsh late 1954 (The workshop moved as a unit.)
How you learnt about this site	Found the site whilst surfing the net.
Comments	Went out on the Empire Ken to Port Said.  Had six weeks in El Ballah hospital for an op. In January 1955 the workshop returned to UK on MV Georgic.  Set up camp in South Benfleet, Essex.
Date Posted on site	07 August 06

Name	Barry Lea
Email	Mbl1934[]aol.com
Served in Suez ?	Yes.  Royal Air Force Fayid. June 1953 - December 1955
How you learnt about this site	Surfing
Comments	I was an Aircraft Electrican working on 2nd.Line servicing on the rectification team.  Is there anybody still alive who worked here during this period?   Thanks Charlie for the site and the hard work you do.
Date Posted on site	04 August 06

Name	John Wheatley  (a.k.a. 'Eggo' )
Email	john_wheatley[]talktalk.net
Served in Suez ?	Yes.  At RAF Ismailia, October 1951 to April 1952
How you learnt about this site	Found your site by surfing
Comments	I was an engine mechanic on the H.Q. M.E.A.F. Communications Flight.  I also was a shift engineer in the power station. Posted to RAF Nicosia April 1952.  Anyone remember Eggo, get in touch
Date Posted on site	02 August 06

Name	Brian Chandler
Email	bandr[]chandler7.plus.com
Served in Suez ?	Yes.  With 3 L of C Signals Regt from January to December 1955,
How you learnt about this site	Google search.
Comments	I was an active wireless operator and now live in retirement in Boston, Lincolnshire. It would be good to hear from anyone else still living who served in that area. I wrote a poem about Egypt but it is no longer PC!!   All the best, Brian.
Date Posted on site	05 July 06

Name	Ray Gibbs
Email	truth[]shoal.net.au
Served in Suez ?	Yes.   RAF Abu Sueir.  Base Accounts Office 1951
How you learnt about this site	Browsing. I entered 'RAF Abu Sueir, Egypt' and up came several sites including this one.
Comments	For my projects I access sometimes 10-15 sites a day. This site is the first one I have found that gives, and has the potential to expand, into the lives of RAF servicemen during a vital period of Britain’s history.
Date Posted on site	12 June 06

Name	Spr. Douglas Nice
Email	doug[]drnice.e7even.com
Served in Suez ?	Yes.  1952-1954 Moascar,  39 fld sqn 25 fld regt , H.Q. C.R.E. North (Works), Moascar, Gordon Lines,   RE  Power Station Lake Timsah, Deversoir Convalesent Hospital, RE Filtration Plant, GE Staff Abu Sultan
How you learnt about this site	Surfing the Net
Comments	Fabulous Site, without doubt the best pages concerning Suez on the internet, being precise, informative, extremely well sectionised and very well set out.  Keep up the good work.  Doug Nice. (See my other entry on the 'Where Are You Now' page on this website.)
Date Posted on site	07 June 06

Name	Brendan Cottrell.  S.A.C
Email	brendancottrell[]blueyonder.co.uk
Served in Suez ?	Yes.   Served with No. 84 Squadron at R.A.F. Fayid  and R.A.F. Abu Sueir from November 1953  to  March 1956
How you learnt about this site	From an old "oppo", Gordon Heasman who also served on the Squadron.
Comments	I would love to hear from any ex 84 Squadron who served at the same time as me Nov. '53 to March '56. (See my other entry on the 'Where Are You Now' page on this website.)
Date Posted on site	09 May 06

Name	Donald C. O'Rourke
Email	dcor[]orourkes.co.uk
Served in Suez ?	Yes.  RAF Kabrit. May 1953 to November 1954 as a SAC Air Radar Mechanic on 39 Squadron.
How you learnt about this site
Comments
Date Posted on site	07 May 06

Name	George Brace
Email	george.bowling[]ntlworld.com
Served in Suez ?	Yes.  3 L of C Signal Regiment, Royal Signals at Tel el Kebir, 1952 to 1953. Then Moascar in 1953 where I stayed until my return to the UK in 1955.
How you learnt about this site	I came across your site while checking ex members of Canal Zone.
Comments	I think you have a very good site here and feel sure you must get quite a lot of satisfaction from it. Long may it reign.  My very best wishes to you and all ex Canal Zone members. (See my other entry on the 'Where Are You Now' page on this website.)
Date Posted on site	13 April 06