Cyprus - 23535413 L/Cpl B Summers

[Richards13]

I am in possesion of the following medals for this Welch Fusilier:

GSM - Cyprus
UN Medal - Cyprus
CSM - Northern Ireland

Can anyone tell me how and when he would most likely have earned them, and does anybody know him?

Did the RWF earn the GSM and UN Medal in one tour to Cyprus?

I would be grateful if anybody has any information.

Many thanks.

[Gwyn Nicholas]

I believe this may be Brian Summers ex-MT 1RWF. The Battalion served in Cyprus in 1958 in General service and in 1965 in the UN role. I will see if I can find a photo. Brians Son Paul, also served with the first Battalion in Lemgo.

[tom33]

sounds like brian summers..he was for a time storeman c coy...i think he was from swansea or neath..i'm not sure...

[ap1]

Is he on any of you MT photos Nick?

[BennytheBall]

There is a ex RWF member called Summers I think he is with the Bargoed and Blackwood branch, could he be related to Brian?

[Gwyn Nicholas]

Al, he is not on any of the MT photos that I have posted for the UN tour so he may not have been MT at that time. As suggested by tom33 he may have been a storeman. I knew him as MT in Tidworth. Benny, I believe he was from that area so it could be him or his son, who is the member of the branch. Brian would now be well into his 60's.

[rolli25]

Vague memory of Brian being a Families Office driver in lemgo with Capt Blewett so the GSM NI is probably pre 1979

[Thom15]

Al,
Doesn't his army number suggest that he joined in say the mid sixties. Mine starts as 2415 and I joined in 68. I also remember the name from Tidworth but can not put a face to it.

[Richards13]

The "24" start to a number must have lasted years - mine is 2492 - I joined in 91! If the RWF did Cyprus for the GSM in 58 he should be a fifties man. Many thanks for your replies, if there is any other information I would be grateful.

[bazbarron]

Hi all
If the Paul Summers mentioned as the son is the same person i served with him in the MT and met up with both he and his dad at Bargoed branch christmas function. Paul Davies 01 would be the best way of finding out.
Hope it helps.
Baz

[Gwyn Nicholas]

Vague memory of Brian being a Families Office driver in lemgo with Capt Blewett so the GSM NI is probably pre 1979

Brians GSM NI will have been awarded for the Londonderry tour 1971/73.
In Lemgo he was also a FV432 driving instructor.

[ap1]

I would suggest a quick phone call to Buck Summers to alert him and his dad to this thread, if any branch members or ex MT have his number.

[Richards13]

If it is him it's a shame he parted with his medals?

[jungle1810]

Hello Al,
Re Brians number. Mine is 22541810. And after receiving a cunningly worded invitation from His Late Majesty King George the sixth to enjoy the benefits of free travel and 3 "Squares" a day I thought it churlish to refuse his offer. I accepted it from the 30/10/1950.
Regards Don

[Paul Davies 701]

Just spoke to Brian Summers and they are his medals, he sold them when he was on strike during the miners strike of the 80's. Obviously times have changed and he is very keen to buy them back. If the bloke who is now in possession of them would telephone him direct on 01495 227549 he is very keen to talk to you.

[Gwyn Nicholas]

What a great ending to this story -- Well done 13!

[Richards13]

I have now spoken to Brian and if he wishes the return of the medals I am happy to oblige. Thanks for all your help.

[BennytheBall]

As Gwyn Nicholas has stated another happy ending, well done 13.
Best Regards
BennytheBall

[anitacorbett]

Oh how lovely. A fabulous ending. There are some good people in this world and we must all remember that, especially when someones doing us a bad turn.
Take care
Anita x

[Barry69]

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