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jungle1810
19-09-2013, 21:40
Hello all,
I have just rec a phone call from a Mr Michael Short. He is unable to post a thread on the forum. He phoned me to inform our members that his brother David Short passed away last Saturday. David served with the 1st circa 1969 and he served for about 9 years and 6 months. His army number was 24081455 his postings include the following, Honington, Crickhowell, Hong Kong, Belize, and two tours in Northern Ireland In concluding his details for me to post he
specifically asked that any further information is to be directed to him. The contact number is 01782/517533.
BennytheBall
19-09-2013, 22:20
Deepest sympathy to David's family, friends and fellow comrades' at this very sad time. My you RIP from All at the Shotton and Deeside Branch RWFCA
Keith Jones 989
19-09-2013, 22:32
Dai Short Is in this photo:
http://www.rwf-forum.co.uk/pgallery/data/9/assltpnrpltrucstationstrabane1972.jpg
Two to the right of Big Derek May who is in the middle of the back row.
RIP mate.
Condolences to all of Davids family and friends from all members of the Denbigh Branch The Royal Welch Fusiliers Comrades Association. I knew David well whilst serving. RIP.
Bricoates
20-09-2013, 09:59
Deepest sympathy to all Family and Friends at your sad loss
Caernarfon Branch RWFCA
Funeral details for David Short are
Monday 30th September
10.30 am
Forrest of Dean Crematorium, Yew Tree Grove, Speech House Lane, Nr Cinderford, Gloucestershire, GL14 3HU
gathering afterwards at Coleford Rugby Club.
JG
steve carey
20-09-2013, 14:40
Served with Dai in Ass pioneers in Lomdonderry, It was Dai and a few of the lads that had to clear Smudgers locker out after he was killed in Stabane. good times were always had with Dai. R.I.P Dai boy.
dcdl12976
20-09-2013, 16:44
RIP to another old soldier
nasher546
21-09-2013, 07:58
My sincere condolences to David's family at such a sad time.
Rest in Peace old Soldier.
jungle1810
21-09-2013, 15:25
Hello Jones 898
I have just zoomed the photo over to Julia and her husband.
Regards RBD aka jungle1810
dai served in support with me in pioneers plt rest in pece mate 15
Gerrycc943
22-09-2013, 19:18
Can't remember David - I seem to remember a Fus Short in A Coy Tidworth before I left the Battalion on posting to SWW Netheravon in Dec 1977!
Deepest condolences to family, friends and fellow comrades from all at London Branch RWFCA.
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