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Post by andybrennan on Mar 4, 2014 23:15:05 GMT
Jason, Colin O'Callaghan send him a PM he might be able to help you.
Andy
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Post by johnny1951 on Mar 7, 2014 19:16:10 GMT
Photo of the irish in the Congo a few names to go with the photo of the carboard blonde are. bottom left dave duhig,behind him looks like tom sweeney from the GTD, top right is Jimmy Coyle whom lived in the bottom block in Pearse qtrs,other faces are familiar but the names not coming foward as of yet. bye for now Johnny
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Post by cpl.obrienm on Jun 7, 2014 9:42:01 GMT
hi im looking for photos of my late uncle Denis O Brien i know he was in the Congo in 1961 he was also in Cyprus im unsure of his rank at the time i know he was a driver and is photographed in a book the road to Katatanga( forgive the spelling)which i cant seem to get anywhere. im not sure of what bat. he was with either. when he retired he held the rank of Quartermaster he was based in Collins Barracks in Cork. he enlisted in Clonmel and then transferd to Cork. I know its a long shot but i would appreciate it if anyone had photos of him my dad would be delighted
Regards
Martina
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Post by Irishal on Jul 18, 2014 20:06:23 GMT
Any of you know a guy from dublin that served and died in the congo named robert smith?any info on him would be great as he is a family member.
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Post by livenowpraylater on Nov 11, 2014 13:50:59 GMT
About this Item
Came across this film when looking through RTE 1 archive =============================================== The 33rd Battalion of the Irish army leave for the Congo on board a US Airforce Globemaster. The film shows the Irish troops parading and being blessed before departure at Baldonnel aerodrome. Title 33rd Battalion Depart for the Congo
Production Year 1960
Contributor Thomas Fewer (Filmmaker)
Clip Duration 00:04:45
Material Type Video
Series title Thomas Fewer Collection
Clip title Soldiers of the 33rd Battalion Depart for the Congo
Extended description
Embarkation of the 33rd Battalion to the Congo, 18 August 1960.
In August 1960 with the permission of the Irish Air Corps, Thomas Fewer had access to film the departure of the 33rd Battalion of the Irish army to serve in the Congo.
The film shows the arrival of a US Airforce Globemaster at Baldonnel aerodrome. The parting troops parade before the Taoiseach, Sean Lemass, the Minister for External Affairs, Frank Aiken and the Minister for Defence, Kevin Boland.
The soldiers are blessed by the Rev. P Duffy acting Head Chaplin to the forces and say goodbye to loved ones before departing.
Michael Fewer son of the filmmaker Thomas can be seen with a notebook in hand coming off the plane and talking to American military personnel.
The soldier embracing his mother at the steps of the plane may well be Jimmy Forde. The bus his parents were travelling on from Cork broke down so by the time they got to Baldonnel their son has already boarded. An American officer arranged for Jimmy to come off the plane to say farewell to his parents.
Nine Irish soldiers of the 33rd Battalion were killed at an ambush at Niemba on 8th of November 1960.
Information
Thomas Fewer (1910-79) was an accountant by profession, and worked for most of his life for Allied Iron Founders, in later years as Company Secretary. He was enthusiastic about his home city, Waterford and all things Waterfordian, a member of the Harbour Board, the Chamber of Commerce (President from 1966-1968), the Festival Committee and many other voluntary groups promoting the city.
Thomas Fewer was keen on photography and took up a cine-camera in 1955. As well as recording the family history on film for almost the next 25 years, he also covered many important Irish and Waterford events.
Ned.
This is where you can find it .
Congo Chronicle
An insightful documentary by Cathal Goan on Irish solidiers working with the U.N in the Congo during the 1960's (Broadcast 1984). Congo Chronicle
perhaps Matt can make a link but it's copyright , but ok for personal dowuload
Ned.
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Post by topcat31285 on Dec 16, 2014 2:30:57 GMT
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Post by topcat31285 on Dec 16, 2014 2:37:48 GMT
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Post by andybrennan on Dec 16, 2014 22:07:35 GMT
I have Archies book a nice book great snaps.
He gave a talk to the Curragh Local History Group some months ago very informative.
Andy
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Post by tony byrne on Feb 21, 2015 20:27:12 GMT
hi I'm looking for any one who new joe byrne he was in the congo in 1963
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Post by Sharon Brady on Feb 23, 2015 21:29:38 GMT
Hi there, I have just discovered this site. Would love to find some photos or info about my Dad who was in the Congo in 1960 (32nd 0.6284) He was Capt. J Vincent Brady then. He left the Air Corps in 1973 after 35years service. He was Chief Air Traffic Controller at that time.
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Post by Colin O'Callaghan on May 23, 2015 20:33:35 GMT
Jason from Cork. I only saw your post today 23/5/2015. There were 38 soldiers named O'Connor served in the Congo. From your description, he would appear to be 802755 O'Connor F. who served 2 tours of duty. 1st with B Coy 33rd Bn Congo August 1960 to January 1961 and also served with B Coy 35th Bn Congo June 1961 to December 1961. His Parent Unit was 4th Bn Cork. Some soldiers who served with those Bns may have photos of him and some anecdotes of his service. Regards.
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Post by Maurice Connors on Sept 12, 2015 8:06:47 GMT
My Father served with the 34th battalion in 1961. His name is Anthony (Andy) Connors from Templemore. He done his basic in Clonmel and then went to the currant. He was no.1 bren gunner. Any know him or remember him from that time. He hasn't met anyone since the. He's not in any ex military organisations as he never believed FCA fellows were the same breed as lads that served overseas (no offence ).
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Post by Maurice Connors on Sept 13, 2015 14:51:02 GMT
Hi Matt. In the second picture the soldier with his face half missing looks like my father Andy Connors. He was a Bren gunner and served with the 34th battalion.
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Post by livenowpraylater on Sept 15, 2015 19:43:45 GMT
RIP Cpl Mike Nolan and Tpr Patrick Mullins this day 15 sept 1961 Elizabethville Congo
Ned Nolan.
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Post by andybrennan on Sept 16, 2015 19:05:42 GMT
R.I.P Mike Nolan and Patrick Mullins
Andy
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