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John Dwyer
Son of ‘Happy Jack’ Dwyer
‘Happy Jack’ in the Malayan Police (left) & 63 Coy (right).
Many Despatchers will remember ‘Happy Jack’. His son John, also named ‘Happy Jack' sent these in.‘Happy Jack’' passed away on 6th June 2003.
‘Happy Jack’ (left with his wife in Singapore or Malaya) was a long serving soldier who saw service in WWII and also served with the Malayan Police during the days of the Malayan Emergency after his first period in the army. When he left the Malayan Police in 1956, he re-enlisted in the RASC. As well as being a Despatcher, he served with 63 Para Coy.