I AM 100 per cent for the saving of our Lancashire Regiment.

It has so much history and also it belongs to Lancashire. I was in the East Lancs Regiment in the 1950s. I remember the battle we had when the amalgamation with the South Lancs took place.

Both regiments were losing our famous cap badges - but the East Lancs did manage to keep our yellow background for the new badge.

I remember how proud I felt when the East Lancs came home from Germany in 1957 to the Essex Barracks in Brentwood. The whole battalion marched up from the station with the Regimental Band playing the "East Lancs Reg" on parade - a sight to remember.

I did my 10 weeks basic training at Fulwood Barracks. I would spend my 48 hours or 72 hours weekend passes home in Blackburn. I would wear my uniform for the Saturday night dances at "Tonys" or "Georges".

It was a common sight in those days to see many men from the Lancashire Regiment on the streets of all Lancashire towns. We were all aged between 18 and 21 and like myself now in our late 60s.

After our training we were posted all over. I remember one batch going to the Australian deserts for the atomic bomb test.

They were volunteers. I think most have passed away now. I thought this might bring a few memories back to the lads still around from our group. Also the young lasses we all got to know around the dance halls, most becoming wives.

Save our Regiment.

G WOODACRE, St Edmond Street, Great Harwood.