1 INFANTRY DIVISION, FAYID 1951-54

As Remembered By Derrick A. Bickley

 

Early one morning in 1951 when the troubles started in Suez, we left behind a pefectly good billet in Tripoli to live in tents for the next 3 years.

The Billet we left behind in Tripoli

For the tents in Nicosia Camp, Fayid

At Fayid Open Air Pool

 

Bill Boyle thinking about walking up the Flea (only thinking though!)

 

Derrick Bickley with friend from Wolverhampton

 

Derrick Bickley with friend from Rotherham, Yorks

 

Our Camp - Dining Room in foreground

Me in front of my transport - painting done by one of the lads

 

Sgt. Kenny

 

 

With our pet dog

 

 

With Cpl Gibson

 

 

With friends

 

ON EXERCISE IN THE SINAI

Although not present myself on this Exercise, I was given these photos by a pal of mine that was.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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