Mike Served 19 years as a Royal Navy Reservist at HMS Eaglet, Liverpool. He was a Marine Engineer until 1994 on minesweepers then recatted to the logistics branch after options for change disbanded the branch. Served on numerous ships and shore bases over the next 15 years including Type 42 destroyers.
He has been deployed to numerous site
Mike Served 19 years as a Royal Navy Reservist at HMS Eaglet, Liverpool. He was a Marine Engineer until 1994 on minesweepers then recatted to the logistics branch after options for change disbanded the branch. Served on numerous ships and shore bases over the next 15 years including Type 42 destroyers.
He has been deployed to numerous sites all over the world including the Far East, South East Asia, the Gulf, Africa and South America covering various Operations and Exercises and was mobilised in 2003 for Full time service for Op Telic for 10 months as acting PO of a Force Protection Team serving on RFA's in the Gulf.
He works as a Gas, Refrigeration and Electrical Engineer in the White Goods Industry and is a keen photographer. Mike runs the web sites and facebook sites and is the media specialist and group photographer of the committee
Jeff joined the Royal Marines in 1973 and passed for duty July 74, joined 40 Cdo. He was sent to Cyprus attached to 41 Cdo as part of the peacekeeping force after the Turkish invasion. Served in NI in 75 and again in 76 then drafted to HMS Warrior RM Detachment. Drafted to CTCRM in 77 as Provost & Field training Staff and completed HGV 3
Jeff joined the Royal Marines in 1973 and passed for duty July 74, joined 40 Cdo. He was sent to Cyprus attached to 41 Cdo as part of the peacekeeping force after the Turkish invasion. Served in NI in 75 and again in 76 then drafted to HMS Warrior RM Detachment. Drafted to CTCRM in 77 as Provost & Field training Staff and completed HGV 3 whilst there. 78 saw him attached to 42 Cdo and back to NI then in 79 to the newly created Comacchio Group in Arbroath.
In 81 was drafted to Commando Logistics Rgt RM and fought in the Falklands War attached to RFA Sir Bedivere. He left the corp in 1983 and moved into security work and also as a chauffeur and bodyguard in London. He moved to Spain in 2001 and ran bars, security and removals for 10 years. On his return to the UK, he has been a self employed driver. Jeff is the Groups Chairman and is also a Master Mason
Andy signed up in May 1989 in Bootle New Strand and passed out at John Moore Barracks in Winchester after 8 weeks, badged as Light Infantry before doing his first tour of NI before returning to Lucknow Barracks, Tidworth. Dec 1990 saw a second tour of NI then back in Januarty 1991 in time for Gulf War 1. Dec 91 transfered to 2 RGJ for ano
Andy signed up in May 1989 in Bootle New Strand and passed out at John Moore Barracks in Winchester after 8 weeks, badged as Light Infantry before doing his first tour of NI before returning to Lucknow Barracks, Tidworth. Dec 1990 saw a second tour of NI then back in Januarty 1991 in time for Gulf War 1. Dec 91 transfered to 2 RGJ for another 2 year tour of NI and in July 92, amalgimated to 1RGJ. Left the Army in 1993 to go into security until 1997. Andy then joined the buses and he's been driving ever since
Dereck joined the Territorial Army in 2001 and served in various units, namely 80 signal Squadron, 33 Signal Regiment, 33 Signal Squadron and 32 Signal Regiment. He left the reserves in 2014 and is currently working in Shipping plus instructing with the local Sea Cadet unit. He is also a keen biker
Scouse joined the Army in 1991 in the first instance, serving as a Crew Gunner with the 15/19th Kings Royal Hussars then the 1st Queens Dragoon guards. He served in Germany, Cyprus (UN) Northern Ireland and Canada. He left the Army in 1995 and then re enlisted in 2001 with the Royal Logistic Corp as a Postal and Courier Operator serving i
Scouse joined the Army in 1991 in the first instance, serving as a Crew Gunner with the 15/19th Kings Royal Hussars then the 1st Queens Dragoon guards. He served in Germany, Cyprus (UN) Northern Ireland and Canada. He left the Army in 1995 and then re enlisted in 2001 with the Royal Logistic Corp as a Postal and Courier Operator serving in Germany, Iraq, Bosnia, Cyprus, Kuwait, Falklands, Kenya, Ascension Islands, UK and Afghanistan. He finally left his second stint in 2012 and now works in the Private Security / Medical / Surveillance sector
Steve served with the Royal Corp of Transport from 1976 until 1990 and , during that period, was stationed in Germany, Cyprus (UN), and Canada.
He also did 4 tours of Northern Ireland and 4 tours of Belize during his time in uniform.
Since 1990, Steve has done various jobs ranging form Truck Driver to running his own business involving Ant
Steve served with the Royal Corp of Transport from 1976 until 1990 and , during that period, was stationed in Germany, Cyprus (UN), and Canada.
He also did 4 tours of Northern Ireland and 4 tours of Belize during his time in uniform.
Since 1990, Steve has done various jobs ranging form Truck Driver to running his own business involving Anti-Skid road surfacing.
He is currently employed as a tramper class 1 driver for a National Haulage company.
Steve is well known within the Veteran Biker Community having spent the last 3 years being heavily involved with Rolling Thunder UK Campaigning for the Northern Ireland Veterans.
Doug enlisted in the Army in March 1980 as a Trooper with the 5th Royal Inniskilling Dragoon Guards and trained as a crewman driver on Chieftains before eventually becoming a Regimental Medical Assistant in the summer of 1983. He left full time military service at the end of November 1984 and was awarded the General Service Medal with Northern Ireland clasp for tours in NI
Long Suffering Better Half of our very own Steve McCully, Gilly is our Beauty to the beasts haha. Gilly is a true stalwart in the Veterans Community with her support and was one of the original committee and staff for the Wirral Joint Services Club, She keeps the Veterans Mess Wirral Committee grounded with her level head and common sense and is the glue that holds us all together