is it really 36 years ago that dave went ..
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is it really 36 years ago that dave went ..
it is a long time since lamps left us i remember it verry well to this day and my thoughts ar with him every year that passes. i spoke to mc donald about it on forum not to long ago well old mate rest in peace wally 15
I first really got to know ' Lamps ' when we went to New Zealand . When we went down south to near Palmerston North on exercise , The Drums were split up into different Platoons . I was lucky enough to be sent to his platoon . It could have been a bit difficult , new boy coming in etc. , but Dave made sure there was none of that and really looked after me . After that we stayed good mates and if ever I saw him when I was out , especially in The Waltzing Mat , he would always make sure to call me over and buy a drink . A true gentleman and a mate .
I knew 'Lamps' [Cpl Smith] through my days as a member of D Coy from 1963 to 1969 in Germany, Cyprus and Honiton.
I went to funeral; what a turn out - it showed a wealth of respect for the soldier and comrade. He is sadly missed, never forgotten.
Cpl Russell Sullivan
D Coy 1963/69
Smudger was real nice guy and he will always be remembered by those who had the good fortune to know him. A few years after I left the mob I found myself working with a guy who had lost his brother in N. Ireland. During the conversation it became apparent this guy was Smuger’s twin brother Mike.
Alun Cleaver
He was a mans man. Huge respect.
I remember that sad day. R.I.P CPL Smith ( Dave ) ..