2 Infantry Workshops REME

2 Infantry Workshops REME

by John Gardiner
(Scotland)

garrison swimming pool

Hi Brian
I served at 2 inf also,60-62 and i liked the Photo's brought back some great memories, one of the best postings i ever had, I just thought I would post a couple of my Photo's of that time.

John Gardiner

Mr. Gardiner has some great little stories to tell, we have collected some and made it available on this page

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Jul 20, 2010
2 Infantry Workshops REME
by: Ian gardiner

2 inf REME was part of the 28th Commonwealth Infantry Brigade formed on the 16th September 1955 and its roll was a Immediate Reaction Force for SEATO, formed from a combination of forces from Austraila,New Zealand and Britain, The formation was Air Portable and was based around various locations in Perak North Malaya, Penang, Ipoh, Taiping, RAAF Butterworth etc, until 1961 when the brigade moved to Terendak camp Malacca. On the 1st November 1971 the Brigade became 28th ANZUK infantry Brigade and was located on the Northern side of Singapore Island.

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2 inf REME was part of the 28th Commonwealth Infantry Brigade formed on the 16th September 1955 and its roll was a Immediate Reaction Force for SEATO, formed from a combination of forces from Austraila,New Zealand and Britain, The formation was Air Portable and was based around various locations in Perak North Malaya, Penang, Ipoh, Taiping, RAAF Butterworth etc, until 1961 when the brigade moved to Terendak camp Malacca. On the 1st November 1971 the Brigade became 28th ANZUK infantry Brigade and was located on the Northern side of Singapore Island.

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Jul 19, 2010
10 INF. w/shops.
by: Pete T.

A great camp in 1961, gosh the old Nat.Ser.! muster at 06.30Hrs worked our fingers to bone till 13.00Hrs, repairing radio's was trust me hard work at 90' in a wooden shed mind you we had two excellent cooks!. Even our officifers were human! Mind you 30c for a merc. taxi into singapore town was a rip off with 7 others in it just to go for a swim at the Britania club and a bite to eat at the Union Jack Club. Where was 2 Inf W/S ? I know where 40 Base W/S was! They kicked me out from there Comet back home!

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A great camp in 1961, gosh the old Nat.Ser.! muster at 06.30Hrs worked our fingers to bone till 13.00Hrs, repairing radio's was trust me hard work at 90' in a wooden shed mind you we had two excellent cooks!. Even our officifers were human! Mind you 30c for a merc. taxi into singapore town was a rip off with 7 others in it just to go for a swim at the Britania club and a bite to eat at the Union Jack Club. Where was 2 Inf W/S ? I know where 40 Base W/S was! They kicked me out from there Comet back home!

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Jul 19, 2010
No 2 & 10 Infantry Workshops REME
by: Andrew Grigsby

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Another site with photos on Malaya and Singapore!
I am looking for photos of 10 Infy workshop as my faterh was working ther and also in Majidee Barracks where i went to school in 1955-1958.
Was in Singapore 1966-1968. I know Bukit Tima road and alll aroung the area of Kent Ridge Dover Road Alexandra Barracks etc.
Father was in recovery working in the Jungle in Jahore and other places. Have a supe photo of him recovering a shot up vehile being pulled onto a low loader. AEC Matador near by.

Regards to all who served.

any info and photos appreciated and will pass on to dad. WO1 21128707 living near me.

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Sirs Another site with photos on Malaya and Singapore! I am looking for photos of 10 Infy workshop as my faterh was working ther and also in Majidee Barracks where i went to school in 1955-1958. Was in Singapore 1966-1968. I know Bukit Tima road and alll aroung the area of Kent Ridge Dover Road Alexandra Barracks etc. Father was in recovery working in the Jungle in Jahore and other places. Have a supe photo of him recovering a shot up vehile being pulled onto a low loader. AEC Matador near by. Regards to all who served. any info and photos appreciated and will pass on to dad. WO1 21128707 living near me.

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Jun 25, 2010
nat. ser.
by: pete

10 inf. W/S Buca Tima road? 10th milestone 1961/2, great fun RSM. Diddent like me cos I was a tech. corp. fixing radios! and he was good at shouting. pay wasent to good 7/6d a week mind you the food was free! It made a man of me well i think it did!

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10 inf. W/S Buca Tima road? 10th milestone 1961/2, great fun RSM. Diddent like me cos I was a tech. corp. fixing radios! and he was good at shouting. pay wasent to good 7/6d a week mind you the food was free! It made a man of me well i think it did!

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Apr 10, 2010
Adopted children ??
by: Anonymous

Hello can anyone help, my friend is originally from Mallacca in malaysia. I believe that her step father a Micheal gerrard Dawson was in the Army in the 60's. Does anyone know him ? Is any one aware of children being adopted ?

Your help would be appreciated. please respond to zoldan11@aol.co,

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Hello can anyone help, my friend is originally from Mallacca in malaysia. I believe that her step father a Micheal gerrard Dawson was in the Army in the 60's. Does anyone know him ? Is any one aware of children being adopted ? Your help would be appreciated. please respond to zoldan11@aol.co,

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Mar 09, 2010
Served 1968 until it closed.
by: David Brock

I was stationed in Terendak for only 9 months. During 1968 until closure in 1970.
I was posted in from training as an ECE. The OC wksps did not know what to do with me as there was no post for an ECE.

Lucky for me I was attached to the British Military Hospital looking after electro-medical & dental equipment.

sadly I was posted away after 9 months to 40 base Wksps Singapore.

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Mar 09, 2010
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I was stationed in Terendak for only 9 months. During 1968 until closure in 1970. I was posted in from training as an ECE. The OC wksps did not know what to do with me as there was no post for an ECE. Lucky for me I was attached to the British Military Hospital looking after electro-medical & dental equipment. sadly I was posted away after 9 months to 40 base Wksps Singapore.

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Oct 18, 2009
2 Inf
by: Jock Gardiner

Hi Ray
I joined 2 inf in May 61 i worked in the QM stores with Q Woods and i think i can remember you mate, as i was pally with Jock Ross who was Billeted in the next Basha to us i also recall
Cpt Burton,SQMS George,Sgt Talbot,S/Sgt Foster Sgt Ticknell Pte Gibson to name but a few.
I also used to take care of the Pigeon Doocot at the back of our Basha's, My contact in the Cookhouse was Jock Armstrong who did us proud with Freebee meals when we returned from the jungle pool. why dont you drop me a note at the following.
ian_gardiner63@hotmail.com
Cheer's Jock

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Hi Ray I joined 2 inf in May 61 i worked in the QM stores with Q Woods and i think i can remember you mate, as i was pally with Jock Ross who was Billeted in the next Basha to us i also recall Cpt Burton,SQMS George,Sgt Talbot,S/Sgt Foster Sgt Ticknell Pte Gibson to name but a few. I also used to take care of the Pigeon Doocot at the back of our Basha's, My contact in the Cookhouse was Jock Armstrong who did us proud with Freebee meals when we returned from the jungle pool. why dont you drop me a note at the following. ian_gardiner63@hotmail.com Cheer's Jock

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Oct 17, 2009
RAOC Stores attached 2 Inf Brigade Workshop
by: Roy Bradbury

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I was the admin clerk in the stores from August 1960 to end of 1961 working with the CO who was Capt Monty Burton RAOC. I remember lofty Franks,Derek Locker and 'Jock Ross' Derek was with the Catering Corps and was very useful after we went for a dip in the jungle pool (usually on Saturday afternoon) and arrived back in camp to late for tea. He would then enter the kitchens and make us a fry up. Another of his tricks was to go into town dressed as a local Malaysian and would blend in very well. He was very lightly built and blend in so well the MPs never noticed him.
Would be nice to hear from any RAOC lads serving there at the time.
I left Taiping at the end of 1961 and moved to 3 Base Ordnance Depot, Singapore where I had a bad experience as Guard Commander at the arms store.
I was attacked by the guard dog used by the Gurka MPs whilst entering the compound, result - a week in British Military Hospital Singapore.
Hope to hear from someone

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Hi I was the admin clerk in the stores from August 1960 to end of 1961 working with the CO who was Capt Monty Burton RAOC. I remember lofty Franks,Derek Locker and 'Jock Ross' Derek was with the Catering Corps and was very useful after we went for a dip in the jungle pool (usually on Saturday afternoon) and arrived back in camp to late for tea. He would then enter the kitchens and make us a fry up. Another of his tricks was to go into town dressed as a local Malaysian and would blend in very well. He was very lightly built and blend in so well the MPs never noticed him. Would be nice to hear from any RAOC lads serving there at the time. I left Taiping at the end of 1961 and moved to 3 Base Ordnance Depot, Singapore where I had a bad experience as Guard Commander at the arms store. I was attacked by the guard dog used by the Gurka MPs whilst entering the compound, result - a week in British Military Hospital Singapore. Hope to hear from someone

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Apr 03, 2009
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by: Michael Bailey

I was the Admin Officer with 2 Inf Wksp Nov 1960 to Nov 1961 - a captain at the time. Do you have a copy of the photo taken of the wksp personnel taken in 1961, if so could you email it to me at bailey.dairyhouse@ntlworld.com

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I was the Admin Officer with 2 Inf Wksp Nov 1960 to Nov 1961 - a captain at the time. Do you have a copy of the photo taken of the wksp personnel taken in 1961, if so could you email it to me at bailey.dairyhouse@ntlworld.com MB Bailey

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Aug 01, 2008
Hi Brian
by: John Gardener

Hi Brian

Glad you liked the photos I posted of 2 inf, iI see that you used the jungle pool too, most of the lads did I mcan still feel the ice cold water on my back. did you know a Mister Bhagwan Singh who worked as a clerk in the QM office ? or Phil King who was N/S around that time on the camp.
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Hi Brian Glad you liked the photos I posted of 2 inf, iI see that you used the jungle pool too, most of the lads did I mcan still feel the ice cold water on my back. did you know a Mister Bhagwan Singh who worked as a clerk in the QM office ? or Phil King who was N/S around that time on the camp. Ian

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Jul 31, 2008
Your Photos
by: Brian Paton

Many thanks for your comments regardig my photos.
Those that you have posted are great in that they show the make up of the workshop from a building perspective.
The water towers reminded me of the 2/3 times it didn't rain for about 10 days & the camp's water supplies were restricted, we were allowed to go unshaven & had to visit the stream at the rear of the camp to have a wash.
I dont recall the Garrison Pool in my days there, we made do with the "Jungle Pool" at the rear of the camp, had to be careful of swallowing the water though.

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Many thanks for your comments regardig my photos. Those that you have posted are great in that they show the make up of the workshop from a building perspective. The water towers reminded me of the 2/3 times it didn't rain for about 10 days & the camp's water supplies were restricted, we were allowed to go unshaven & had to visit the stream at the rear of the camp to have a wash. I dont recall the Garrison Pool in my days there, we made do with the "Jungle Pool" at the rear of the camp, had to be careful of swallowing the water though.

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