Three former Black Watch soldiers have made a pilgrimage to Belize, Central America, 44 years after serving in the country’s jungles.
The Black Watch was posted to the exotic Caribbean Sea-bordered country in 1979, patrolling its border with Guatemala which claimed ownership.
Peter Pendlebury, 67, Danny Donovan, 66 and Graham ‘gus’ Angus, 64, spent two weeks touring the small country and took time out to organise a tribute service to soldiers who died during their posting 44 years ago.
Black Watch Private Ian Tasker, 18, of the 1st Battalion (RHR) died in Belize in September 1979.
Trio given tour
Former warrant officer Peter said: “We were able to have a service with the Belize Defence Force and British Army present.”
The men also paid tribute to two Queen’s Own Highlanders who died in a helicopter crash in Belize in 1976, laying a poppy wreath at the country’s memorial.
The British Army maintains a presence in the now Commonwealth country with the British Army Training Support Unit Belize (BATSUB) supporting specialist training to UK and International Armed Forces.
The trio were given a tour of their old base and were entertained by the current colonel.
Peter is now a taxi driver in Perth while Glenrothes resident Danny has a business painting road lines and Graham is an engraver in Dundee.
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