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npteggchaser69.bsky.social @npteggchaser69.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

For Thu's @WeHaveWaysPod #FestSechs #ARTillery CLUB, where I post up unfinished sketches from my schooldays ART portfolio in the early/mid 80's, these one's are from across the decades. @James1940 @almurray @Normandy661944 @TJGodden @BattlefieldGD #IndependentCompany 👍✏️😉👏

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npteggchaser69.bsky.social @npteggchaser69.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Something different for todays @WeHaveWaysPod #FestSechs #ARTillery CLUB, where I post up unfinished sketches from my schooldays in the early/mid 80's, some Allies & German aircraft profiles. @James1940 @almurray @Normandy661944 @TJGodden @BattlefieldGD #IndependentCompany 👍✏️😉👏

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npteggchaser69.bsky.social @npteggchaser69.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Todays @WeHaveWaysPod #FestSechs #ARTillery CLUB, is from my unfinished sketches out of my ART portfolio from my schooldays in the early/mid 80's, this time from my fav book when I was a child, Conrads War. #IndependentCompany #WNTL 👍✏️😉👏

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npteggchaser69.bsky.social @npteggchaser69.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

#OTD 22nd August 1944, my great uncle, Wilfred James Hall, from Cwmbran, South Wales, wrote his last letter to his brother, Thomas (my grandfather), who was with No.1 Army Commando out in India/Ceylon/Burma, whilst Wilfred's unit were on a "well needed day for maintenance", after the 53rd Regt..

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npteggchaser69.bsky.social @npteggchaser69.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

#OTD 25th July '44 My great uncle was on Operation Wildhorn lll to pick up V2 paraphernalia & insert/extract Polish VIP's connected with the Warsaw Uprising & Government in Exile, from their base in Italy to Poland. Was awarded the DFM & Polish Cross of Valour @WeHaveWaysPod @James1940 @almurray 👍🫡👏

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The Forgotten War Pod: Burma Campaign WW2 @forgottenwarpod.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Out today! The Series 3 Finale of The Forgotten War Podcast is live. Join historians Jack Bowsher and Rob Lyman as they answer your brilliant listeners' questions on the brutal Burma Campaign. From tactics to tech, we wrap up an incredible series. Listen now! #BurmaCampaign #WWII #Podcast

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npteggchaser69.bsky.social @npteggchaser69.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

OTD 22nd May 1940, my grandfather was wounded (GSW Thigh) at Bodø airfield by a German aircraft attacking their Coy HQ, whilst with the original (No.2) #IndependentCompany Was taken to the local hospital, then evacuated back to Scapa Flow, early June, then onto Meanskirk Hosp, Glasgow. 🫡

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npteggchaser69.bsky.social @npteggchaser69.bsky.social · 10/05/2026

#OTD 10th May 1940, my grandfather embarked on MV Royal Ulsterman, at Leith (travelling from Ballykinler on the 8th), after volunteering for the newly raised Independent Companies ready to sail from the Forth of Firth, across the North Sea to Bodø, in Norway, to fight the Germans. #Respect 🫡

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npteggchaser69.bsky.social @npteggchaser69.bsky.social · 26/04/2026

Massive good luck to everybody taking part in the @LondonMarathon today. Luckily done 2 (2011/2015), going for the hattrick in '19, but several serious med diagnosis' stopped that, worse luck. If u have the chance, go for it, what absolute amazing experience, miss those times. 👍🏃‍♂️😉👏

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npteggchaser69.bsky.social @npteggchaser69.bsky.social · 25/04/2026

#OTD 25th Apr 1940, No.2 Independent Company was raised & assembled in Ballykinler, N Ireland, where my grandfather, Pte Thomas Hall, was to volunteer for, from his parent unit, No.2 Monmouthshire Regt., that saw service in Norway & his eventual pathway to the ARMY Commandos, that summer. 🫡

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npteggchaser69.bsky.social @npteggchaser69.bsky.social · 19/04/2026

Absolutely delighted & very very pleased to have received my commissioned artwork from the talented @TJGodden, from photos & stories of my grandfather, in Burma with No.1 Army Commando, seen here, with his pet monkey, Jacko, the units mascot. Thanks, Tim. #UnitedWeConquer 👍🗡🐒

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npteggchaser69.bsky.social @npteggchaser69.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

#OTD 17th Apr 1945, a mates great uncle, Harry Langford Bell, of the 2nd Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers, was to be awarded a DCM for his brave actions on that day near Argenta, Italy. Believe it was originally put forward for a higher award, pls read his citation, amazing bravery. 🫡 #Respect

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npteggchaser69.bsky.social @npteggchaser69.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

Absolutely thrilled to receive my commissioned Fairbairn Sykes Fighting Knife (1st pattern etched) from John Hamilton of Hamilton Daggers of Glasgow, in memory of my grandfather, Pte Thomas Hall, 4076248 of No.1 ARMY Commando, No.2 Independent Company & No.2 Monmouthshire Regt. #UnitedWeConquer 🗡

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npteggchaser69.bsky.social @npteggchaser69.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

Been lucky enough to commission an artwork by Wisdom Art Prints about great uncle John Appleby's involvement on the special mission, Operation Wildhorn lll, it's of the aircraft they were on, KG477, that flew from their base in Italy, to a beetfield in Poland, late July'44. Really pleased with it.

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npteggchaser69.bsky.social @npteggchaser69.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

#OTD in 82, my grandfather sadly passed away, aged only 63, taken too early, I was only 12yrs old at the time, we used to visit him & nan nearly every weekend with mam when I was a nipper, upto Cwmbran. He was my hero, even before I knew what he done in #WW2 www.facebook.com/share/p/1H6W... #UWC 🗡

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npteggchaser69.bsky.social @npteggchaser69.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

Very proud to receive the ARCTIC STAR from the MOD, on behalf of the family & in memory of my grandfather, Pte Thomas Hall, from Cwmbran, South Wales, 4076248, for his service in Norway in May/June 1940, whilst with the 2nd Independent Company & part of Scissors Force. #ARCTICSTAR 🎖🫡

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npteggchaser69.bsky.social @npteggchaser69.bsky.social · 14/02/2026

Happy #Valentines    Day TANK. Great @TankMuseum visit via our base in Weymouth, Nov '22, of the @WeHaveWaysPod #IC groups, @SWIC3945 @bristol_ic @DorsetsIC @WHW_NorthernIC @WHW_westmidsIC #Community 👍❤️🥀🥂😉👏

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npteggchaser69.bsky.social @npteggchaser69.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

Can't believe it's been 2 years since dad passed away. I'm still in shock of him not being here, saw/spoke to him virtually every day, walking to the shop, going up the bookies, coming around the house for a cuppa, chat & watch some sport. We are all missing you, dad. Love you. ❤️🏇😓

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npteggchaser69.bsky.social @npteggchaser69.bsky.social · 31/01/2026

#OTD 31st Jan 1945, at the Battle of Hill 170 Kangaw, Burma, Lt. George Knowland, No.1 Army Cdo, was to earn a #VC for his actions defending their position. It was said to be the most decisive action of the 3rd Arakan Campaign. #UnitedWeConquer 🗡 facebook.com/share/p/h4sJzv…x.com/i/status/148...58

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npteggchaser69.bsky.social @npteggchaser69.bsky.social · 19/01/2026

#OTD 19th Jan 1944, Harry Langford Bell (a mates great uncle), of the 2nd Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers, was to earn a Military Medal for his bravery, at the Battle of Garigliano, in Italy. See attached post and images. #Respect 🫡 www.facebook.com/share/p/15xF...

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npteggchaser69.bsky.social @npteggchaser69.bsky.social · 03/01/2026

#OTD 3rd Jan 1945, my grandfathers unit, No.1 Army Cdo (along with the rest of 3 Cdo Bde) landed on Akyab on the Arakan coastline, as part of Operation Lightning, to secure vital port & airstrips for future operations against the Japanese. #UnitedWeConquer 🗡🐒 youtu.be/z4CDQ202XzE?...

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npteggchaser69.bsky.social @npteggchaser69.bsky.social · 31/12/2025

Blwyddyn Newydd Dda. Happy New Year. Wishing You All A Joyful New Year. It's been a tough year, missing dad a lot & own med concerns ongoing. Thank you for your friendship, laughter & support. All the best. @newportrfc.bsky.social @WeHaveWaysPod #Diolchynfawr #Community #Family 👍🎊🍾🥂😉🏉🖤🧡🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿👏

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npteggchaser69.bsky.social @npteggchaser69.bsky.social · 20/12/2025

Birthday Memories for my grandfather, Thomas Hall, who was born #OTD in 1918. He sadly passed away in 1982, when I was only 12, but he is in my thoughts daily and will always be remembered by the family. Miss and love you, Gramps. #UnitedWeConquer #RIP 🗡

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npteggchaser69.bsky.social @npteggchaser69.bsky.social · 17/12/2025

#OTD 1944, Robert W Pocklington, a PFC from a Special Pioneer Platoon Troop, 2nd Batt. 110th Infantry Regt., 28th Div, was awarded a Bronze Star for heroism during the Battle of the Bulge. Here he is on the right, with a Hank Schrijver, who I both met on a Normandy tour in '89.

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npteggchaser69.bsky.social @npteggchaser69.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

A big thanks to Peter Finch for hosting the @wehaveways.bsky.social 's Zoom social tonight, a good few familiar faces on there, waffling on about our favourite subject, the SWW. Onwards & upwards. Well done, sir.

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npteggchaser69.bsky.social @npteggchaser69.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

#OTD 2nd Dec '44, the John Harvey, exploded in Bari harbour, full of mustard gas. My great uncle, John Appleby RAFVR, was with his unit, 267 Pegasus Squadron at their airfield base about 5km's away, the blast blew in the windows of the control tower & aerodrome. share.google/XNY8SKiWg3qoWt…

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npteggchaser69.bsky.social @npteggchaser69.bsky.social · 27/11/2025

Monsters of Rock 1984 AC/DC U2 Stereophonics Manic Street Preachers

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npteggchaser69.bsky.social @npteggchaser69.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

#OTD 26th Nov 1943. The HMT Rohna Disaster. My grandfather was to witness it en route to Burma in KMF.26. It was sunk by a Hs293 radio controlled glide bomb from a He177A aircraft. It was to be the biggest single loss of US servicemen action to that date&was covered up during the war & many decades.

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npteggchaser69.bsky.social @npteggchaser69.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

Was great to receive @DrHelenFry's book, 'X Troop Commando', for the winning bid on the @BBCCiN's Authors Auction. Many thanks for doing my dedication, plus the postcards, as well, appreciate it. Look forward to reading it & for a great cause, too. #ChildrenInNeed 👍📚😉👏

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npteggchaser69.bsky.social @npteggchaser69.bsky.social · 14/11/2025

See that the St.Nazaire/Commando/Chariot memorial installation is underway at the National Aboretum. @WeHaveWaysPod @WW2TV @almurray @James1940 @militaryhistori @BattlefieldBen @sommecourt @robert_lyman #UnitedWeConquer 🗡 facebook.com/share/1CkJqVZH…

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npteggchaser69.bsky.social @npteggchaser69.bsky.social · 08/11/2025

#OTD 8th Nov '42, Operation TORCH was to take place on the North African shores, my grandfather was with No.1 Army Commando, believe he landed at Charlie Sector, Green Beach, near Jean Bart, Cap Matifou from USS Leedstown on KMF.1 (A), Pollitts Troop, still TBC. x.com/Npteggchaser...

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npteggchaser69.bsky.social @npteggchaser69.bsky.social · 30/08/2025

#OTD 1945, my great uncle, George Henry Hall, was liberated from his POW camp in Thailand. He spent over 3 & 1/2 yrs in cruel captivity & was forced to work on the Death Railway via a few camps,inc Changi, to start with. He was repatriated not long afterwards. Poor sod. #FEPOW 🌺

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npteggchaser69.bsky.social @npteggchaser69.bsky.social · 22/08/2025

#OTD my great uncle, Wilfred James Hall, from Cwmbran, wrote his last letter to his brother, Thomas, my grandfather, who was with No.1 Cdo in Burma. Wilfred's unit, the 53rd Regt. Recce Corps, RAC were on a 'well needed day for maintenance & rest'. KIA on 20th Sept'44 during Market Garden. #RIP 🌺

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npteggchaser69.bsky.social @npteggchaser69.bsky.social · 15/08/2025

Remembering family on #VJDay80, who were in the Far East, inc my Army Commando grandfather, a great uncle in the SWB's, one in the RAF, plus one as a #FEPOW at the fall of Singapore. With the dropping of the bombs, it cut short their suffering & most probs saved their lives. #VJDay 🫡🌺

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npteggchaser69.bsky.social @npteggchaser69.bsky.social · 25/07/2025

#OTD 25th July 1944, my great uncle was on a special mission called Operation Wildhorn lll to pick up captured V2's parts,plans,photos, plus insert/extract Polish agents. Flew in a single C47 from their base in Italy to a beet field at night in southern Poland to pick it up. x.com/Npteggchaser...

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npteggchaser69.bsky.social @npteggchaser69.bsky.social · 08/03/2025

#OTD 8th March 1943, @Newport RFC's hooker John Raymond 'Taffy' Evans was sadly KIA in North Africa whilst with @3PARA #RIP 🏉🖤🧡🙏🫡 x.com/Npteggchaser...

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npteggchaser69.bsky.social @npteggchaser69.bsky.social · 15/02/2025

#OTD 15th Feb 1942, Singapore fell to the Japanese & my great uncle was one of the many thousands captured. He was to spend over 3 & half yrs in cruel captivity & treatment, at Changi first, then transported north to work on the Death Railway via another 4 camps. Poor sods. 😥🙏

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npteggchaser69.bsky.social @npteggchaser69.bsky.social · 10/02/2025

Today would've been mam's 85th birthday, we miss her dearly & think of her every day, you will always be remembered in our hearts & never forgotten. Until we meet again Mam, sleep tight. Now back together with Dad, again. Our Forever Love, Darren, Vicky, Hannah & Tomos xxx 💔💐🐦

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npteggchaser69.bsky.social @npteggchaser69.bsky.social · 09/02/2025

Can't believe it's been a year since dad passed away. I'm still in shock of him not being here, saw/spoke to him virtually every day, walking to the shop, going up the bookies, coming around the house for a cuppa, chat & watch some sport. I'm missing you, dad. Together with mam, again. Love you. ❤️🏇

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On this day in history @onthisday.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

#OTD (Jan 31) in the year 1945: World War II: The end of fighting in the Battle of Hill 170 during the Burma Campaign, in which the British 3 Commando Brigade repulsed a Japanese counterattack on their positions and precipitated a general retirement from the Arakan Peninsula. #OTDIH #history 🗃️

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Battle of Hill 170

The Battle of Hill 170 was a battle between the British 3rd Commando Brigade and the Japanese 54th Division during the Second World War. The battle was fought in January 1945, as part of the Burma Campaign.

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Lucy Betteridge-Dyson @lmbd1418.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

On the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Hill 170, I remember my Grandad, and the many brave men who fought alongside him.

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npteggchaser69.bsky.social @npteggchaser69.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

#OTD 1945 at the Battle of Hill 170 Kangaw, Burma, Lt. George Knowland, from No.1 Army Commando, was to earn a VC for his actions defending their position on the hill. It was said to be the most decisive action of the Arakan Campaign. #UnitedWeConquer 🗡 www.facebook.com/share/p/h4sJ...

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