The Glosters behind the characters
(more to be added)

David, a national serviceman, was the third child of seven, was born in Springfield Cottage, Howle Hill, Forest of Dean. His family moved to Ruardean when he was born. Photo from Gardiner family collection.

Reg, a K volunteer from Portsmouth, was among the youngest soldiers with the Glosters. Photo from archives.

Roy, from Cam, Gloucestershire, was the corporal for Platoon 2's Section 2. Photo from Gardiner family collection.

Bob Taylor, a national serviceman from Coalway, Forest of Dean. Photo from Gardiner family collection.

National servicemen, regular soldiers and reservists on Castle Hill before the Imjin Battle. Full list of names to be confirmed

David was a regular soldier from Littledean, Forest of Dean. Photo courtesy of the Sheppard family.

Young Forest of Dean national servicemen on their way to Korea, back row L-R: John Gazzard, Mick Turley, John Sladen; front row L-F: David Gardiner, Roy Mills, Bob Taylor. Photo from Gardiner family collection.

Roy, a national serviceman in Korea, lives in Cinderford with his wife, Avril. He and David remained close friends. Photo from Gardiner family collection.

Joe was a national serviceman. He lives in Cheltenham. Photo courtesy of the Collett family.

Tony, a national serviceman from Bishop's Sutton, has a plaque in the village church and a tree planted in his memory. He was one of the younger soldiers in the Glosters. Photo courtesy of the Sheppard family.

Ron was a national serviceman from Yorkley, Forest of Dean. Front row L-R Ron, Roy Mills, David Gardiner; back row L-R Ken Wood, Kenny Williams from Ross-on-Wye, Bill Hall (hidden) from Tewkesbury. Photograph from Gardiner family collection.

Mick, a national serviceman, was from Ruspidge, Forest of Dean. Photo from Gardiner family collection.

Len, a national serviceman, was from Dymock. From L-R: Len's sister, Jeanne; his mother, Louise; Len; his sister, Lou; his wife, Dorothy May; his brother, Mike. Photo from Gardiner family collection.

Sergeant Buxcey joined A Company's 2 Platoon on Hill 235 on the second night of the Imjin Battle. Photo courtesy of Darren Howlett.

Sadly, Maurice, a regular reservist from Taff's Well, was omitted from the Imjin Roll (he was in the first edition) and Gloster Hill Memorial, Paju. Photo courtesy of the Murphy family.

John was a regular soldier from Tewkesbury. Photo from Gardiner family collection.

Raymond, pictured here with his wife, Phyllis, and mother, was a regular soldier from King's Lynn, Norfolk. Photo from Gardiner family collection.

Major Angier, A Company's much respected OC, was from Brookthopre. Photo from archives.

John was a national serviceman from Newnham. Photograph courtesy of John's daughter.

Bernie was from Coalway, Forest of Dean. He was also an arms instructor and was in service with a US combat team in Korea. Photo from archives.