T H E C O V E N A N T E R
who served there. I would be grateful if you won the Cup”. Silence fell but looking
could throw any light on the effect of this around you could see belts being removed
proposal. and being wound around fists. Within
Yours etc minutes bedlam- tables, chairs, bottles and
Captain JHL Christie glasses flew. The reason for this they had
beaten us 2-1 earlier in the Malaya Cup.
Editors Note: The Pingat Jasa Malaysia Medal The Military Police eventually arrived
is a special medal of service to eligible United and peace was restored. The next day the
Kingdom Service personnel who served from sergeants went round waking everybody up
Independence until the end of Confrontation in “Get dressed, Hat and Belt, on Parade”.
the security of Malaysia, during the period 31 With everyone on Parade the Commanding
August 1957 and 12 August 1966 inclusive. Officer, Colonel Henning, accused us of
Given that the Regiment served in the zone letting the Cameronians down with our
during the period 1950 – 1953 it is unlikely disgraceful behaviour.
that any Cameronian will qualify – however He ended up by telling us “Only thing in
Cameronians who may have served on the your favour – there are more Green Howards
posted strength of a unit or formation and who in Hospital than Cameronians”
served in the prescribed operational area of That brought a great cheer from all those
Malaysia or Singapore during the period 1957 present!!
- 1966 who think that they may qualify should Yours etc
let me know and an application form will be Rfn Wilson (MMG Platoon – Forward Link
sent to them. Operator, Segamat)
Sir, Sir,
I would like to thank you for taking time Thank you for my 2005 issue of the
to write and tell of the march “Save our Covenanter which, as usual I quickly go
Regiments.” I did attend and marched with through just to see old remembered names -
the Black Watch. This was a proud and sad Walcheren, Faroes etc. When I read through
occasion because this amalgamation will go it at my leisure, Dan will be with me. We
ahead. This group of misfits and failures we are fortunate to have the ferry service to
call THE GOVERNMENT have not the least Holland and we often spent our wedding
idea how the Regimental System works. anniversary in Holland seeing the place Dan
God help Britain because nobody else can had visited during his service there.
Yours etc I have just read the article on Veritable and
MM Edwards Blockbuster. I met Ken Clancey when they
were stationed in the Crieff area. Dan was
Sir, 25 and Ken seemed so much younger yet
Colin Patrick Munro they were good friends. Ken’s family gave
A Memorial Plaque to Colin Munro - Born hospitality to Dan and he was very distressed
Aberdeen 22 Sep 1905 Died Sydney 27 Apr at his death and asked me to write to them.
1967. Younger son of Finlay and Isabella. Dan spoke very little about his Army life
Husband of Barbara, Father of Colin & and this article has been an eye opener for
Finlay is to be found in the Garrison Church me. We were married for 56 years and I have
at Rocks (old part) Sydney Australia. always felt very proud of him – his mention
He served with the London Scottish and The in despatches hangs in our hall with the oak
Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) leaf attached.
Dunkirk 1940, POW Germany 1940 – 1945 Yours etc
Does anybody recognise the name? Mrs Effie Watson
Yours etc
Editor the London Scottish Regimental
Gazette
Sir,
As at Singapore - August 1951
Down at Singapore for rest and re-training.
There were a lot of Cameronians at the big
NAAFI one Saturday night, all enjoying their
Tiger beer when a group of Green Howard’s
came in carrying a Cup and chanting “We
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