Eritria 1941: A researcher is looking for soldiers who took part in the battle of Keren.

This battle was as brutal and costly in lives as the battle for Monte Cassino in Italy later. The West Yorkshires were involved and he would like to hear from anyone who was there. Write to: Terry Norman at 11, Thameside Crescent, Canvey Island, Essex, SS8 9DH.

  • HMS Sheffield Association: Reunion at the County Hotel, Llandudno, on November 3-6. Contact Derek Robinson on 01299 402287.
  • HMS Loch Fada, 1944 to 1967: more than 300 shipmates worldwide are in touch, where are all the others? There is a website at www.hms-lochfada.org. uk or ring 0238 0391448. The tenth reunion will be in Coventry from March 23 to 26.
  • Vietnam: If you were a British Serviceman serving in Vietnam and are in possession of the General Service Medal (Vietnam Clasp)the Vietnam Service Medal or the South Vietnam Campaign Medal, then look on supports @fight4thepjm.org for some interesting info.
  • RAF Edzal Angus': All 1950s inmates of 63 & 44 MUs are sought. Reunion in October. call Roy Oakes 01270 763797.
  • REME in Bradford. We mentioned the results of the years fund raising efforts for Martin House. The cheque will be presented at a ladies night social in Slackside working men's club in Wibsey, Bradford, with dancing.
  • RAFA: Sunday, September 17, is the Battle of Britain service at St. Chad's Church on Toller Lane at 13.45 followed by a buffet in the church hall.
  • Remembrance: Sunday is the annual All Services Remembrance day at Eden Camp. I have been in the past and it is a memorable day. Unfortunately it usually coincides with our big reunion in Scarborough with the 8th Desroyer Association.
DIARY DATES

Today: British Korean Veterans meet in the North Bridge Leisure Centre Halifax at 20.00hrs; Parachute Regiment Association meet in Thornbury Barracks at 19.30hrs. Royal British Legion Central meet in Bursey House Claremont at 19.30hrs.

Tomorrow: Royal British Legion's Bingley branch meet 20, Heath Street, Bingley, at 20.00hrs and Low Moor & Wyke Royal British Legion meet in the Harold Club at 20.00hrs.

Thursday: Yorkshire branch of the Commandos Club meet in the Polish Catholic Club, Leeds, at 12.00hrs; Royal Military Police meet in the Royal British Legion club, Pudsey, at 20.00hrs. Burma Star Association committee meeting at 20.00hrs in Lilycroft working men's club.

Friday: RAF Regiment Association meet in Thornbury Barracks at 14.00hrs.

Monday: REME Association meet in Slckside WMC Wibsey at 20.00hrs; WRAC Bradford branch meet in Bursey House at 13.00hrs and WRAC Shipley Branch meet in Shipley Library at 14.00hrs.