Danny
Ha! Yes, I have a grim memory of the CO's office in Minden. I and one other, marched in front of his desk, the night before having 'settled' a spot of 'difference', outside on the lawn, during a Mess night. (Still have the scar). The (alcaholic) pugnacity of youth ...'nough said!
Excellent, Danny... the mystery of the 'Gill' signature, now happily resolved, and closed. Quite an extraordinary coincidence, I have to say.
By the way, I've been through earlier pages of this Thread, page 2 onwards, and added a photo where it gives context to my Post. Makes the Thread a bit more engaging for anyone who might want to read it through from scratch. Some are photos you won't have seen before... including one of my father in more recent years (page 3).