Member Profile February 2012

Member Name : Phil Waterman

Home Town : Bournemouth, Dorset

Job : Plumbing and Heating Engineer

Nickname in the Group : Waterboy

Squad : 2nd Squad

Rank : PFC Private First Class

Serial Number : 1944418


Favourite -

   TV Programme : Gavin and Stacey / Top Gear / Band of Brothers

   War Movie : Kelly's Heroes / Saving Private Ryan

   Book : Citizen Soldier by Seven Ambrose

   Music : Heavy Metal / Scar Punk

   Hobbies other than Re-enacting : Kayaking, fishing and Airsoft


When did you join the SELHG ?

I joined on the 11th November 2009.

How did you find out about the SELHG ?

From the internet and met the Group at the first Charity March.

What got you interested in Re-enacting and why the 101st ?

I have been doing World War Two research for about five years now and have been to Normandy a number of times over the years. On the 65th Anniversary of D-Day when i was in Normandy the place was packed with re-enactors and i loved the idea of it. I also like the US Paratrooper kit most out of all the countries plus i had bought a number of books on the 101st.

Do you own a Military Vehicle ?

No.

Weapon of choice in the Group ?

M1 Garand Rifle.

Have you been a member of any other Living History Group ?

I was in a small Pathfinders Group for a while who were based in Portsmouth.

What has been the best Event you have attended with the SELHG ?

Littlecote 2011

What regular Event do you enjoy the most ?

Littlecote is by far the best event for me, a really good weekend and i love the history of the place.
 
Do you have any military experience ?

No.