Mrs. Chard,
Hello, my name is Sean Gavin. First off, I must compliment you on your site, it is certainly very well put together.
I am a member of the 7th Battalion The Black Watch Living History Association 1939-1945. We portray the soldiers of this battalion in various public displays and private tacticals, primarily in the northeast U.S.
I have recently been awarded the specialty badge of the Sapper (crossed axes) after having accepted the responsibility of a mine detector acquired by the group and teaching several classes after researching German mines and British/Commonwealth mine detection methods/tactics. I have become very interested in the role and equipment of a Sapper and have attempted to research more into it via the internet, but had not come across much. Then I happened across your site, specifically the page containing stories from a Mr. Brian Guy, a British Army Sapper from WWII.
Is there any way to contact Mr. Guy? I would be very interested to hear from him and would like to ask him some questions if he would not mind, about Sappers, their equipment, and their role(s) on the battlefield. It is important to me that I gather as much correct information as I can get, as our group standards are already set high, and also since this generation is unfortunately passing away at a very high rate.
I would be very grateful for any contact information for Mr. Guy you could provide, or if perhaps you could put me directly in contact with him.
Once again, my compliments on the excellent website, and my thanks for your time.
Sincerely,
Sean Gavin Sapper, 7/BW LHA 1939-1945
Proud Daughter of Walter (Monday) Poniedzialek
540th Engineer Combat Regiment, 2833rd Bn, H&S Co, 4th Platoon
There's "No Bridge Too Far"