hi, searching for any1 who has any pics or details on my bro, his name
was david cyril wilkinson, nickname either winker or wilky. he died in
belize in 1978 when i was 9, i have vague memories of him serving in
germany and cyprus also. not sure if he was cpl or l/cpl. cheers, i
can be contacted at [email protected]
[314] Thu 26 Oct 2006, 18:39pm
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- geoff kincaid -
from: londonderry/sunderland
welcome home to the 1st bn R.I.R. a job well done.
FAUGH-A-BALLAGH.
[313] Thu 26 Oct 2006, 16:24pm
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- violet(L/cpl Muirheads mum) -
from: BEARLEY
WELL OUR FAMILY GOT TO MET PAULS FRIENDS THAT WERE WITH HIM IN
AFGHANISTAN ON TUESDAY WHEN THEY CAME TO VISIT HIS GRAVE . IT WAS A
GREAT PRIVILEGE TO MEET OUR BRAVE LADS THERE WAS A FEW TEARS BUT ALSO
A FEW GOOD STORIES ABOUT PAUL LOOKING FORWARD TO MEETING EVERYONE
AGAIN FOR THE REMEMBERANCE SERVICE GOD BLESS YOU ALL X
[312] Thu 26 Oct 2006, 13:46pm
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- Anto Wickham -
from: Bangor
Hi all just poped in to read the guestbook. I hope you are all keeping
well and that all the lads in the first batt are having a good drink
and are having a well deserved rest.
Brad, Greatness you say? Greatness! sure Paul see that every time he
see's me and any ex 2nd Batt The Rangers, ha ha. 2nd Batt second
to none!
Faugh A Ballagh
Anto
P.S. see you Rem Sunday and that's the only suit he has!
[311] Thu 26 Oct 2006, 13:12pm
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- Kev Byrne (KB) -
from: Banbridge Town in the County Down
Great site good to see so many old friends still knocking about.
Sammy Benson get in touch
Regards to you all
FAB
[310] Wed 25 Oct 2006, 21:12pm
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- Joe Mills -
from: South Shields
A much deserved WELCOME HOME to the 1st Battalion and a job WELL
DONE.
To ALL THOSE "whatever your Cap Badge" still out in the
sands and wherever you are on duty:
God Bless and Keep Safe.
[309] Tue 24 Oct 2006, 19:11pm
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- Jimmy Nesbitt -
from: Harrogate/Belfast
Another brave member of the Royal Irish, our thoughts are forever with
you Cyril.
Rest In Peace
I will always remember that day.
Jimmy
`A` Coy 2nd Battalion
FAB
[308] Tue 24 Oct 2006, 16:26pm
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- D Barrett -
from: comber
A soldier , and a friend who gave his life so that others could
live.
Never forgotten Smithy R.I.P
[307] Tue 24 Oct 2006, 13:55pm
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- pippritchard -
from: Ballymena
Its hard to believe that it is 16 years since Cyril died. Time has
passed but he will never be forgotten by those that knew him. As a B
Coy member on that fateful day, I remember feeling so proud of his
actions, I also remember lying on the cordon and feeling empty, angry
and disgusted with my fellow country men (albeit terrorists) who
thought that what they were doing would achieve their aim! Time has
proven them wrong, I am sure they never expected soldiers with the
courage of Cyril and other members of the regiment passed and present
[306] Tue 24 Oct 2006, 11:09am
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- Norman Hunter -
from: North of England Branch
In memorial Ranger Cyril Smith QGM, The 2nd Battalion The Royal Irish
Rangers.
Murdered by the IRA in a proxy car bomb attack at a Permanent Vehicle
Check Point near Newry, County Down, 24 October 1990
Rgr Smith helped the innocent driver of the proxy to safety then aware
of the imminent explosion he re-entered the PVCP in order to raise the
alarm and ensure his comrades were safe.
His actions undoubtedly saved the lives of the civilian driver and the
other soldiers in the PVCP.
For this action Rgr Cyril Smith was posthumously awarded the Queens
Gallantry Medal.
In memorial Ranger Samuel Gibson. The 4th Bn The Royal Irish Rangers
(The North Irish Militia)
Murdered by the IRA 24th October 1974.
Samuel was abducted from his civilian job on a laundry round in West
Belfast, his body was found in a derelict house and had been shot.
FAUGH-A-BALLAGH
"At the going down of the sun And in the morning
We will remember them"
