The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders (Princess Louise's)

'Sans Peur' 'Ne Obliviscaris'

A Snapshot of Service 'A' Company Tobruk Barracks - 1958 Map of Libya		from the A&SH tray.......... Stirling Castle, Balaklava platoon practicing field craft around Nether Bailey. Everything pukka; dead quite; no voices; hand signals only. Thunder flashes go off. Young recruit jumps up and screams, 'Aaahhh! They got me boys! Carry-on without me!' Helpless laughter ensues. Apoplectic Corporal 'Scouse' Cannon doubles young recalcitrant to the guard room for a weekend stay!

Background Information As young soldiers in the late 1950's, we became aware of how cautious the people of Tobruk were of our presence, although the older generation did show their appreciation for the British contribution during the siege of Tobruk in World War II. Our barracks were clean - if a wee bit old-fashioned. The food was excellent. The climate was arid dry and very hot. The training was exhausting under such intense heat, but the banter in the NAAFI did compensate to a degree. The atmosphere in and around the camp and the town was relaxed. The RAF boys treated us well. After the thrash of Cyprus, the order and peace of Tobruk brought some very welcome respite.		The town had a medieval Moorish look with strong evidence of a Roman and Italian influence and the shops were packed with cheap goods. My conundrum was this. Did they send 'A' Company there:- for convalescence for rehabilitation just to get rid of us all 3 of the above Answers on a postcard, please.

A Snapshot of Service'A' CompanyTobruk Barracks - 1958