Joined @16 Winchester it was not easy!,,, then 3 RGJ wow what a life ,great times and friends the little time I had, is a big part of my life which will be never erased, What I did in 6 years army life I could never achieve in civilian life " Harry Bharat- you still owe me 10 marks !!!
@daronvague737210 жыл бұрын
Good video...I was with you at Winchester in 1984 Tobrook Platoon but damaged my knee in training so was medically discharged "Broke my Hart" then the year after broke my back in a motorbike accident. Just glad to see you went on to serve your time well. I joined up as My father was WO2 3Li and I had always wanted to follow in his footsteps. Like I said Good video
@williamholden75732 жыл бұрын
If your father was Mike Vague then I served alongside your father.He was a good soldier,a good instructor and had a great sense of humour. But above that,he was a good man.
@barryalexander29097 жыл бұрын
Congratulations on a great career and a lovely family. You must be so proud of them and they of you. 20 years Army Medical Service, was attached 2 LI in 2003 in Iraq - worked with a few of the Bugle Platoon lads who were on the ground as riflemen; great Regiment, good times.
@kevinthornley76593 ай бұрын
Brilliant memories from our time in NI. Tommy T, Charlie Brownsword and Davy Av on QRF. I was he QEF driver on that stag. D Coy. Mortars.
@blackdots2519 жыл бұрын
I've fond memories of being a 16 year old bandsman at Winchester. At 18 I was less fond of Palace Barracks, Belfast during the general strike. and even less of Derry. I took the rough with the smooth but my mates at Hyde park took more rough than I did. Bless them.
@mikesmith82008 жыл бұрын
I was a cook sgt in Shrewsbury from 1979 to Aug 1981 the best reggie dinners I have ever attended great memories of the depot ,best British Army band ever!
@tomhiggins236012 жыл бұрын
Nice one buddy, 79 to 90 with B coy. your vid created a lot of dust in the air in my front room this evening, especially when i saw the signals cadre and my ugly mug. All the best and stay safe and lucky
@christianblake39972 жыл бұрын
Just had to write a comment on such a lovely presentation I was a scaly back and worked with the infantry but my days were later than yours by the looks Though most things stay the same especially your mates and on the drink and constantly trying to stay dry and keep your kit clean I could go on forever!😂😂😂👍
@johntrlong3 жыл бұрын
It brings the memories flooding back. The best of times.
@alanpearson7554 Жыл бұрын
Attached to 3LI for 3 1/2 years in the 70s, great battalion, 3 tours of NI. Later transferred to RE but met up with 3LI people in Germany, NI and Belize.
@davidhamilton51288 жыл бұрын
Nicely done. You should be deservedly proud. Lovely family too.
@markrowley58799 жыл бұрын
Joined 3LI 81 in cyprus, 11plt Dcoy, then Sniper section. Omagh 85 was Dog handler, stayed on with 1LI before going to Army Dog Unit Northern Ireland. Great memories, specially with The Third.
@camrenwick8 жыл бұрын
I'm an ex-artillery soldier, but I have great high respect for the Light Infantry. I'd say the best of the best.
@tonycooper6334 жыл бұрын
No disrespect to the LI, our country cousins, but what about the real green jobs, the Royal Green Jackets
@DevilbyMoonlight3 жыл бұрын
@@tonycooper633 your not wrong - but we were trained the same as the 'halfers'
@petronela9103 ай бұрын
You would have served with my old man, George (Alex) Alexander. I was born in Catterick in '77 and raised with the battalion till Weeton
@m0ggk9 жыл бұрын
I was weeton in 1987 with 3LI, then 1LI. Happy memories Dave skully x reme
@johnribble8 ай бұрын
Ex2lI myself ,great compilation ,some old faces from Winchester ,Lt Eveligh was plt cmd ?
@gwynmaverickjames60982 жыл бұрын
My old man was bandmaster with ksli then went to 3Li 60/70/80s retd major now
@edwardhaley77144 жыл бұрын
I was in light infantry army cadets from Ossett we went to Weeton camp remember seeing bugles doing there thing bloody great. We then went onto 30 range with slr.& gpmg...... you can guess the rest.
@robkenyon68303 жыл бұрын
Great career and enjoyed the video.
@mikesmith82008 жыл бұрын
Basher Baines was the QM anyone remember him? Is there an open day in 2016 would love to see the bks again
@kevinthornley87175 жыл бұрын
Good old Scotty. Miss you lad. X
@rodneyuren36427 жыл бұрын
joined SCLI May 67 did 13 years best time of my life
@jacquesB6612 жыл бұрын
Nice one, I served attached to 3LI Op Banner 1991 - great battalion.
@disgruntledvet48496 жыл бұрын
It was a fantastic time swift and bold
@richardmoscrop6077 жыл бұрын
proud of you light infantry buglers , make my spine tingle ,lm ex Corp of Drums 1st Battalion The Royal Anglian Regt , & duty Buglers every body's favourite mate 06.00 especially with a sore head lol, one thing why don't they have a light infantry Bugle major ,swinging his baton just the Green jacket arm stiff ???, please any old light infantry Bugler get on to this New mob the Rifles to have Both , well why not , l hear our old Battalions getting their Drummers back bloody good job hell we where the best like your Buglers , the cream of the Regts , take care oldies & God keep our young men & women safe ,no matter what Regts
@AndrewMcintyre-rx2no2 ай бұрын
Anybody have any photos of 1st battalion light infantry from 95 onwards? Appreciate it
@grange24712 жыл бұрын
Nice work Shane Lad ! from andy ( stadco )
@Jeffybonbon10 жыл бұрын
is that Brian Holman at 3.25
@MultiDarts18010 жыл бұрын
Great video served with 3LI in omagh 1984 to 86 in the bugle platoon anybody know what happened to Nesta, Blondie, Snake, Benson.
@user-wd4ti8gn3o Жыл бұрын
Are brothers in arms, The Royal Green Jackets
@notrelevant22568 жыл бұрын
Curious question, in the depot photo your squad are all in high leg boots, I joined in 80 but only got rid of my DMS and puttees in late 84?
@felinis0113 жыл бұрын
3 LI .... always were the best ;o) .... Mortars early 70's .... make sure that you go to the Reunions each year :o) John
@freddyosn10 жыл бұрын
Nice clips mate. Question: Queen's Mother visiting the Depot in 1989? I can't find any photos or film on that. What'going on?
@disgruntledvet48496 жыл бұрын
Class swift and bold
@TheEx3rgj12 жыл бұрын
anyone remember sgt fred stricked,[ i hope iv'e spelt his surname right] he was attached to the rgj when i was at the dep.o in 76, great bloke
@Jeffybonbon10 жыл бұрын
shame it has all gone fall out chaps your duty done
@jimmymyers87538 жыл бұрын
Check out the Bi Centenary Parade of the Kings Royal Rifle Corps in Colour The Fraser Myers Big Band .
@roytheboy6512 жыл бұрын
well done son, from an ex cannon fodder!!
@Sunscape6612 жыл бұрын
Brilliant! spotted C Sjt J Freind....Band and Bugles WoooW
@kevingallagher280011 жыл бұрын
some old faces on there lol 3LI
@Jeffybonbon8 жыл бұрын
What a Lovely Vid I was only a LI TA Solider and I take my hat of to you enjoy your retirement and keep Training lol
@johnpickford97494 жыл бұрын
All Green Jacket music, as was the motto 'Swift and Bold'. Why ?
@rosscopeeco693 жыл бұрын
30 years service but don't know where you served. Check you clasp on your GSM. You'll find it says Northern Ireland. Ireland as referred to, last had British soldiers serving their in 1921. Does my fu king head in that people say they served in Ireland.