I AM writing to you on behalf of 260 Signal Squadron (SAM) Royal Signals Association.
We are trying to trace more than two hundred ex-soldiers who served with 260 Signal Squadron (SAM), 654 Signal Troop (SAM) and 655 Signal roop (SAM) in the period 1965 - 1977.
The Squadron was disbanded in 1977 and next year will be the 25th Anniversary of the break up of the Squadron. Plans for
special reunion in 2002 to mark this occasion are already underway and we are asking the Bolton Evening News if they can assist us trace these ex-servicemen.
The Squadron was formed at Horseshoe Barracks Shoebury on the 1st April 1968 and formed part of 36 Heavy Air Defence Regiment Royal Artillery which moved to Dortmund Germany in 1971 to provide Air Defence cover for the BAOR during the Cold War. Many of the lads from the Squadron came from Bolton and the surrounding area and it is believed that many may have settled or found employment in the Lancashire areas when they completed their army career.
Our Association has a website at www.260sigsqnsam.abelgratis.co.uk where former members of these units can reach us quickly, alternately they should
Write to: The Secretary 7, The Heath, South Tankerton, Whitstable, Kent. CT5 3HJ.
I do hope you can help
Archie Cairns
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