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Old 12-04-08, 13:56
Alex Blair (RIP) Alex Blair (RIP) is offline
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Originally Posted by Mike Kelly View Post
IHe always refered to rank stripes , corporal etc., as 'hooks'. Must be a peculiar aussi-ism
Mike..
Probably served with some Canadians..I was quite proud of my "Hooks" when I got the first two..and really proud when I added the third "Hook"..
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Old 13-04-08, 12:20
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Cheers. I am sure that Aussie Holden-bodied Chevrolets and any other staff cars, etc., that were shipped out through the Canal to Alexandria were candidates for sending to Greece!
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