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Many thanks to Shaharom Ahmad and the Malaya Historical Group for all their hard work, much of it unsung, in the search for the wreck of KN630, and the recovery of the remains of those who died in the crash.

Cpl P. Bryant, 25th August 1950

Lee on Solent War Memorial
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LEFT: Cpl Bryant’s sisters Vicky (left) & Sheila (right) with a BBC Radio Solent reporter.
RIGHT: NMBVA Southern Branch Members. Second left, Arthur Hewitt, 55 Coy RASC (AD).

RIGHT: Also present were Graham Suttle (centre), 799 Coy RASC (AD) with his brother and wife.

John Filkins: I was involved in the locating of the family of Cpl Phil Bryant who was killed in the crash of Dakota KN360 in August 1950 near Kampong Jenera, Kelantan, Malaya. My wife seeing the MOD’s BBC TV request for them, and later myself on the NMBVA website. My had wife grown up as a friend and neighbour of the Bryant family in Lee on the Solent but we had lost contact with the remaining sisters some years ago. After considerable searching I located one sister (Sheila) now living in Spain and was able to put the MOD officer in contact with her. Subsequently she notified Phil’s other surviving sister (Vicky), still living in Hampshire to provide the required DNA for identification purposes. I was also able to provide the sister with a considerable amount of historical data and photos plus commemorative memorial honour roll information, relating to their brother Phil, both in Malaya and at the National Memorial Arboretum, of which the sisters and family were totally unaware existed.

We petitioned Gosport Council on his sister’s behalf, for Phil’s name to be added to the Lee on Solent War Memorial. The case was taken up by a councillor, and Phil’s name was finally unveiled in a ceremony that took place on 11th Nov 2011.

Phil Bryant and other victims of the crash will be buried at Cheras Road Cemetery, Kual Lumpur, Malaysia on Thursday 15 March.

Thanks to Shaharom Ahmad and the Malaya Historical Group for all the work they have done regarding the recovery of human remains from this crash and others.

See 25th August 1950.

International AD Reunion 2012

The International Reunion will be held in Wellington, New Zealand on Sunday April 22nd - Thursday April 26th.
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
147 The Terrace
Wellington
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John W. Carpenter

Did you serve with John W. Carpenter? John served in 55 Coy from 1952-53 at Butterworth and from 1959-1962 at Seletar.

‘Taff’ Lewis (55 Coy Seletar 1962-1965) tells me that John is now in residence at the Star and Garter Home which is at Richmond. Taff thinks that John would much appreciate a letter from old friends to brighten up his days.

The Royal Star & Garter Homes
Richmond Hill
Richmond
Surrey TW10 6RR

Shop Special Offers

Sweatshirts (all sizes) reduced to £10.00.
Association Tie, £5.00 (Free with life membership).
Other Ties, £10.00.
The Story of 55 Company RASC (AD), £5.00.

Air Despatch Mouse Mat now available. This is a high quality Brite Mat ™ , which is hard-wearing and easily cleanable. It works well with all types of mice including optical types.

Help for Heroes

H4H (Help for Heroes) gives solid, practical support to our injured Servicemen and Servicewomen – support not available to them elsewhere. Help them to carry out their vital mission.

H4, working with Erskine will be helping to fund the Pathfinder project for an Army Convalescent Centre in Edinburgh. Once proven successful, seven other similar centres will be set up nationwide. H4H is also a major player in the Help for Heroes Rehabilitation Complex at Headley Court.

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