Never a Dull Moment

Never a Dull Moment, Ep. 12 - Hong Kong, Malaya

Fri, 26 Jan 2024 18:36:22 GMT

Ray shares more of his experiences in Malaya, focusing on the 1967 riots in Hong Kong, border patrols, training exercises, transforming a ruined fortress into a tourist attraction, and preparations for the withdrawal of British Army and Gurkha units from Malaysia and Singapore.

Never a Dull Moment, Ep. 11 - Kluang

Fri, 26 Jan 2024 18:33:50 GMT

Ray reflects on his time in Kluang, Malaya, where he served as a Captain in the Gurkhas. He discusses the challenges of being paid in pounds, the quality of life, his experiences with his fellow officers, and the training for jungle warfare. He also talks about his family life, the support from his commanding officer's wife, and cultural experiences in Malaya. He reflects on his command of Support Company and the talented soldiers he worked with. Finally, he talks about being warned to go to Hong Kong to replace another Gurkha Battalion.

Never a Dull Moment, Ep. 10 - Sophia

Fri, 26 Jan 2024 18:27:22 GMT

Ray and Marie share their experiences of living in Singapore and Malaysia with their baby daughter, including the unique sights and smells, living conditions, challenges and joys of raising a child in a new environment, financial struggles, and adjustment to a different climate and lifestyle.

Never a Dull Moment, Ep. 9 - Catterick

Fri, 26 Jan 2024 18:18:06 GMT

Ray talks about his decision to join the Brigade of Gurkhas despite his friend's involvement in the Aden conflict. He also shares a funny story about his Gurkha interview. He recounts his marriage, honeymoon, and time in Catterick with Marie. He talks about guarding the Great Train Robbers in Durham Prison and the arrival of a new Commanding Officer, Peter Downwood.

Never a Dull Moment, Ep. 8 - Swaziland

Fri, 26 Jan 2024 18:00:37 GMT

Ray shares his experiences as an Intelligence Officer in Swaziland, where he had additional responsibilities such as managing a radio station and serving as an air traffic controller. He talks about his unexpected promotion to Adjutant and the organization of a parade to honor the late Winston Churchill. Ray reflects on the various challenges and experiences he encountered during his time in Swaziland.

Never a Dull Moment, Ep. 7 - The Sixties

Thu, 21 Dec 2023 16:38:50 GMT

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Never a Dull Moment, Ep. 6 - Sandhurst, Part 2

Thu, 21 Dec 2023 16:38:43 GMT

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Never a Dull Moment, Ep. 5 - Sandhurst, Part 1

Thu, 21 Dec 2023 16:38:37 GMT

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Never a Dull Moment, Ep. 4 - School Activities

Thu, 21 Dec 2023 16:38:25 GMT

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Never a Dull Moment, Ep. 3 - Schooldays

Thu, 21 Dec 2023 16:38:12 GMT

Ray shares his fond memories of schooling, including excelling in the cadets, playing percussion in the orchestra, starting a skiffle group, wearing a kilt in the unique Scottish scout troop, and the teachers who helped prepare him for his career.

Never a Dull Moment, Ep. 2 - Birth and Family

Thu, 21 Dec 2023 16:38:01 GMT

Ray was born in Surrey during the Blitz and raised in London - but it was his formative experience in Scotland as a child that shaped his later life and career.

Never a Dull Moment, Ep. 1 - Introduction

Thu, 21 Dec 2023 16:37:47 GMT

Introduction. Ray has joined his unit in Germany, after training at Sandhurst. Nothing in his life or military education so far, however, has prepared him for Bill King.