Howes

Hello ,
I have just had a phone call from a member of the Royal Regiment of Fusiliers. It concerns a former member of the R W F C A. His name is Stanley Howes. It appears Stanley is seriously ill. Stanley was in the Corps of Drums in Malaya. My informant knew Stanley had attended some A G M's in Wrexham. After leaving the Army Stanley lived out side the Principality. He is domiciled near Manchester. The worry my contact has is that Stanley is out of touch with the R W F members. I am adding an e mail address if any one wants to contact to get an up to date assessment of Stanley, if so contact the e mail address shown: pfletcher@waitrose.com
regards R B D aka jungle1810

BRIAN.
I think we may have had a STAN HOWES IN JAMAICA with us! Can we check?.

Hello Brian,
I knew I had heard the name some where. Your thread is some thing of a mnemonic to me. I believe you are correct. My first source of info mentioned his service in Malaya. But on reflection the first returned to the U K in 1954. And at this time the Queen presented new colours the the 1st 2nd and 4th Battalions R W F at Wroughton Airfield. As soon as the colour presentation was over the 2nd left for Korea but ended up in Malaya. Food for thought Brian.
Regards R B D

Im sure there is a picture of Stan in the gallery as Drums? He was included in the 1950s video I think….Im sure its him.

In fact, he has some photos on the RWF Photos website at : http://www.rwfphotos.co.uk

Heres one from Malaya, he's 2nd from left(courtesy RWF-Photos):

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Hello,
I have heard from Patricia Fletcher re Howe. Patricia is taking Howe the Manchester Regiment's Museum on Friday. Stan is getting weaker every day.
As I get more info I will place it on the forum.Patricia is interested in seeing the photo's of Stan. I have e mailed Al with a PM to see if he can help expedite matters. I am not sure if I forward the e mail address of Collins she can do it that way. Patricia is not a member of the forum.
Regards R B D

Hi Brian,
Sorry to hear about Stan, I had his emaill address but I've seem to have deleted it by accident., Please pass on my thoughts and wishes to Stan and his family.
I think I met him at a reunion in Wrexham some time ago, very nice chap.
Best Regards
BennytheBall