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Post by leon57 on Sept 17, 2015 23:16:05 GMT
In the pic with the blonde cutout,top right,shirtless is my father James Coyle,and in the camp Martini sign pic,on the wall,shirtless-again.
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Post by cavalryman on Sept 19, 2015 13:33:55 GMT
Hello Jason from Cork. Your uncle 802765 Gussy O'Connor served 2 tours of duty in the Congo with B Coy 33rd Bn Aug 1960 to Jan 1961 and with B Coy 35th Bn June 1961 to Dec 1961.
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Post by cavalryman on Sept 19, 2015 14:28:24 GMT
irishal. 16 Irish soldiers named "Smith" served in the Congo between 1960 and 1964 but there iis no casualty named Smith for these years.
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Post by cavalryman on Sept 19, 2015 14:35:35 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 cavalryman on Sept 19, 2015 14:38:01 GMT
3 soldiers named "O'Brien D. served 7 tours of duty in the Congo 1960 - 1964. 2 were 4 Bn and 1 was 1 FA Regt. Which are you seeking?
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Post by Noeleen Foran on Oct 29, 2015 11:04:34 GMT
Hi Matt,
My father Noel Foran served in the Congo. He was based in the Mullingar Barracks in Co.Westmeath. Apparently there is a photo floating around out there of him walking up into the back of one of the aircraft at Baldonnell. It was taken by one of the newspapers who covered that day the troops left Dublin.I cannot find this picture, and I have searched many sites. Have you or anyone come across anything in relation to my father or his comrades? As I was not even born at the time, I do not know where to start looking.
Any help would be much appreciated, Kind Regards, Noeleen Foran
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Post by Matt McNamara on Oct 30, 2015 15:00:58 GMT
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Post by derekrochford on Oct 30, 2015 18:18:39 GMT
Hi Noeleen,
I was with C Company 33rd Battalion and a Corporal Foran served with us. This was in 1960/61. I cannot remember his christian name, but I think he was in the 1st Armoured Squadron in Plunkett Bks., so maybe not the person that you were looking for. However, there is a Group Photo of our Platoon that Matt has so kindly just put up. If you click on the first link that Matt has put up today and scroll down to the first Group Photo, Cpl Foran is the first on the left on the second row down from the back. I hope that makes sense to you.
regards, Derek Rochford
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Post by andybrennan on Oct 30, 2015 18:48:28 GMT
Hi Derek, Nice to have your input once more.
Andy
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Post by derekrochford on Nov 8, 2015 10:03:56 GMT
Hi Tony, Matt, Andy and all,
Today marks the 55th Anniversary of the Niemba Ambush. This resulted in the biggest single loss of life for the Irish Army since the foundation of the State.
Those of us who were there in 1960 are getting thin on the ground, so my hope is that these young men who paid the ultimate price for peace, in Ireland's name, will never be forgotten by both present and coming generations.
Let us all take a minute out today to say a prayer for them and those that they left behind. May they all Rest in Peace.
regards, Derek
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Post by afcmoore on Nov 9, 2015 7:10:37 GMT
Hi Derek. Yes My thoughts are with those brave Irish Soldiers who Died in The Niemba ambush RIP. They will never be forgotten and my thoughts are also with their Families today .
Nice to see you posting and hope all is well with you and all the Family.
Regards Tony.
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Post by andybrennan on Nov 10, 2015 22:39:13 GMT
Hi Derek.
No those lads will not be forgotten.
May they rest in peace.
Andy
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Post by derekrochford on Nov 12, 2015 18:11:46 GMT
Hi Everyone,
Was just reading an article about Jadotville.
A full length feature film is almost completed starring Jamie Dornan as Comdt., Pat Quinlan. The film is based on Declan Power's excellent book, 'The Siege of Jadotville'. It is been shot in South Africa and in Ireland and in due for release early in 2016, by Netflix.
At last the true story of what these 150 brave Irish soldiers achieved will be seen by everyone. It's amazing to realise that not one Irish soldier lost their lives, fighting against a force of some 4,000 to 6,000 mercenaries and gendarmes.They lost some 400 men in the fighting!
regards, Derek
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Post by andybrennan on Nov 12, 2015 19:46:23 GMT
Yes Derek,
The film is indeed in the pipeline, I only hope it stays true to the book.
The shame of it is the way all those brave lads did what was asked of them, only to return home and be castigated by their peers and those in command.
Comdt Quinlan should have being hailed as a hero for bringing his men home alive.
Andy
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Post by Shokam on Apr 16, 2016 0:43:50 GMT
Hi, I hear some story about "les spiritesses" in congo mission, anyone can tell me that story? Because there is not much reference about it, thanks,,
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