Iraq-bound troops send messages to their loved ones

Tuesday 21st October 2008, 9:39AM BST.

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Soldiers from the West Midlands who form two-thirds of the 300-strong Queen’s Royal Hussars are in Germany ahead of a tour of duty in Basra, Iraq.

Here they send messages to their loved ones back home.

Watch the video and post your own good luck messages to them using the form below.


  1. 1
    GoaldenPalace

    Good Luck boys. Was there in 90/91 and will just say, keep ya heads down and look after your muckers. God Bless

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    joanne

    good luck lads we are all proud of ya xxx

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  3. 3
    stan

    all the best to you all keep safe x

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    kjb

    keep safe richard and all the lads
    BEECHY ex moseley park

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  5. 5
    Karen

    God bless you all. Thinking of you, Tom. very much love. Auntie K.

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    Mick H - Ex REME

    Best of luck guy’s (and girls), no heroics, just remember your training and get back safely.

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    john D-G ex 4h

    good luck Mawgan keep your head down

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    225 Baggie

    Keep your heads down boys and look out for each other, dont get creative and all come home safe.
    God speed!!!

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    scorthy

    all the best for the tour.be proud and safe hussars

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    victor .

    STAY SAFE AND GOD SPEED.
    VICTOR EX QRIH UDR.

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    kenneth moseley

    Keep your heads and arses down we want you all to come back in one piece,God speed
    Ken ex 4th hussar

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    Alfredo & Niki

    Take care, lots of love sorry we won’t see you when you’re home will be thinking of you all God bless Uncle Alfredo, Aunty Niki, Simona, Teresa, Marco, Martina & Danielen(from Rome, Italy)

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    Tam W

    Good luck on your tour lads and lasses,stay safe

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  14. 14
    Ali & Paul

    God speed to all going out to Iraq, our prayers are with you. We love you Tommy, take care of yourself. Auntie Ali, Uncle Paul and the kids.

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    Ali & Paul

    God speed to all our lads and lasses, our prayers are with you. We love you Tommy, take care of yourself. Auntie Ali, Uncle Paul and the kids.

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    Morris Turner

    Good luck Tom. Hope to see you before you go. Grandpa

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    Morris

    Good luck Tom. Hope to see you before you go Grandpa

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    Liz Brett & Eddie

    Hi Tom, Was great to see you and hear your message. Take care over there, watch out for yourself and your mates. We will be counting the days till you are back. Love you, Mum Dad and Eddie xxx

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    tracey & dilo

    hiya lads keep safe and we pray for a safe return that includes all of you!!!!!

    we are so proud of you, take care

    xxxxxx

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