Dear Don,
I am filling some gaps for our old Tobruck Football Players between the 1960 and 1965 and I am interested to find out the names of some English players, a goal keeper, a midfield, a right wing, and a tall defender who played with Tobruk club during the above period. I don’t recall their names but I am sure Eddie was one of them.
I would be very happy if you could put the word through your site we might get some feedback.
Regards,
Miloud Al Nibou

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Hello again Don,
As promised I attach two photos for your contact Miloud el Nibou. The large photo is of the Tobruk Garrison team for most of 1960, I can only remember two names, standing 2nd from right Dave Manley, centre forward and fourth from the right Pedler Palmer, half back.

The smaller picture is another team which included two local Libyan players who are standing each end of the back row, I can only remember the name of one, he is on the right and called Khallifa. he was a very good centre forward. Palmer was also there and the goalkeeper was called Brian Maud who was from York.

This combined team played against a team from a visiting British Aircraft Carrier either the Arc Royal or Eagle. I spent most of 1959 and 1960 in Tobruk Garrison and I played some games but mainly during training, I hope this info is of some use to Miloud. and you may use it if you wish If you would like more info of this time I may be able to help, will be in touch

Peter Howard

Hallo
I have just found your site and wondered whether, through the contacts you have in Tobruk, whether it would be possible to trace a very dear old friend of mine.
His name was Awad and he was the cook in the Naafi Staff house in the Garrison Road Tobruk.
I worked in the District office, along with people such as John Cass and Bob Lintott, the Naafi District Manager. Awad was a really lovely person and extremely kind to me.
I was the youngest member of staff (only 21 at the time I arrived in 1968) and he really looked after me.
When I left in 1970, because of the new regime, it was not possible to stay in contact with Awad.
He would have been around 37 or 38 and he lived with his wife and small children in a house behind the Garrison Road. I often wonder what became of him. And I often wonder what Tobruk looks like now!
I remember a Major Salah who I had dealings with after the Revolution and I wonder too, what became of him.
Your site is very interesting and brings back lots of memories.
Best wishes
Josie Orford (Bailey)

More success ?
Thanks Don.
I've spoken with Bob Lintott this morning and he does remember Awad very well - said he was an excellent cook and looked after them very well. He has lost contact with John Cass over the years and unfortunately did not stay in touch with Awad, though he suspects that he stayed on after the revolution. Can you please pass this on to Josie, as although it won't help her get closer to finding out what became of Awad, it's often good to get the recognition of a memory that's shared.

All the best and keep up the good work.
Best wishes
Jonathon Wretham

Can you help me please? I am currently recording my time in the army including my six months in Libya from Dec 1966 to July 1967 - one of the places I visited was called, I think, the MMR Club or MMD... it was an old Italian Opera house in Tobruk as far as I can recall?
Do you have any ideas?
Many thanks
Richard [Bond]

Miloud El Nibou (Tobruk) is hoping to find the following family that he knew during 1966 to 1968, can you help?

Wife: Bettina Steffanie Olive.
Husband: Thomas or John Graham
Children: Gavin and Elizabeth Victoria