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A
few years ago, more by chance than design, one or two ex-members
of 249 Signal Squadron (FARELF) got in touch. Each had a few other
contacts and so the group naturally expanded until it now has an
address list of over 200.
The
main driving force behind this contact list and the subsequent website
was Graham Jolly. Graham still holds the central records and has
assembled a formidable scrapbook of photographs and other memorabilia
which he proudly displays at the annual RSA weekend in Blandford.
We
all remember, with a certain nostalgia, those halcyon days centred
around Calcutta Camp, Meiktila and Princess Mary Barracks in Singapore.
Whatever the reasons - it might have been Tiger Beer, the NAAFI
bar, swimming pool or beach parties, Zam Zam's curry, Abdul's beef
stew, Bugis Street, Change Alley or a combination of all these and
many others, we do not know.
What
is a fact is that this Squadron gave its members some of their fondest
memories of Army careers - both long and short. What is also beyond
doubt was the enormous camaraderie that existed at the time, both
on and off duty.
"ALL FOR
ONE AND ONE FOR ALL."
It
is estimated that due to the Squadron's comparatively short existence
only about 1,500 persons in total, both Officers and Other Ranks,
can claim the rare privilege of being a member of the original 249
Signal Squadron.
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by Graham Jolly

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