Gary Bingley, remembered by his friends
I am Pete Stubbs (24282945) ex 2 para and was a good friend of Gaz and Jane Bingley.
The man was amazing.
I was his section commander in Berlin and as far as I am concerned, he will always be `Machine gun Bingley`.
He could strip/assemble and use the GPMG better than any man I know. (Sorry MMG platoon).
He was admired and liked by just about everyone who knew him, was always laughing and was a typical airborne soldier + 100%.
If I could have been 1/2 as good as Bingley I would have been a bloody good soldier.
I was a friend of Gaz and was totally amazed to see his name on the web.
I think it is just brillant.
I am ex 2 para 1974-1986.
I often think of Gaz.
I went to the SHOT this year for the first time in years the main aim to see a mate and also visit Gaz's grave and take a photo (just to remember).
I hope his widow Jane and his daughter are doing fine, also his parents.
JIM CRAWFORD
Contributing to the Garden of Remembrance
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