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PTE ALEC PIKE LEAVES DAD’S ARMY AND BREAKS A LEG! B&C 98 Jun 02
B&C 94 Jun 00 reported on Pte Alec Pike, sister Dolly and Dad's Army. Now we have evidence of what happens when you join the TA!

We know him now as CSM Alec Barr and thank him for the original photographs and press cutting.

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Coy Sgt Maj Alec Barr
at Cultybraggan TA Camp

'Not back from a war, but from a ski-training fortnight in Scotland, Sgt Maj Alec Barr can still smile as he arrives home with the 4th Bn, Royal Norfolk Regt TA, at Thorpe Station.'

CSM Alec Barr: 'Herbie, did the OC, Maj David Standley, say Coy HQ is at Frog Hill?'

CQMS Herbie Burton replies: 'Knowing him Sgt Major, he'll be at Smokers' Hole!'

Click here for them in Norwich in 2001

4th Bn Index

1941-  Pte Pike and Dad's Army - Sister Dolly brings him lunch!

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