Davey, What can I say? 26 Engineer Regimentâ¦Andover. Arrangements for a memorial service will be notified at a later date. 1930hrs Four Course Gala Dinner in the Highland Suite, with piper, Disco and plenty of port toasts. 1900hrs drinks reception like the new site , well done to the guys who sorted it out .. Hello folks. Madame Marcoux was a Belgian woman survivor of Belsen and other camps who was moved into the temporary hospital with her daughter in April 1945. Remember me?. We are just waiting on some final details from each hotel before deciding which one to go for. The squadron was first formed in 1914 following the mobilisation of the Army for World War I. Brian,you could get me an ice cream or two when you come to Lincoln and David could get them for me in Bonny Scotland. - George Edward Hayles killed on 19/10/17 which gives birth place ... By Borodun - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=56667304. Oh! It wasn’t me honest! tomcox67@yahoo.co.uk I was invited back as a former commanding officer of 32 Armoured Engineer Regiment. Family flowers only please. 39âs disbandment has come forward to July 14 from the previously advertised date of October 14. The first prisoner happened to be poor old Ramjam. I will be paying a tribute to him during the service. Donations to be split between The British Heart Foundation and Cancer Research UK. I was in the office in Hohne 1959-61 then posted to Bovvy as Chiefy in Autumn 1961, I was in hohne 1976 and then munsterlager till 1981 Sandy anyone know me. To you all be good to yourselves. How is the arm these days? If you have the time send me an email at gerw@hotmail.com. Please e-mail many thanks. It spent it's time with the Royal Engineers in Germany. General Sir John James STIBBON KCB OBE, after a short illness on Sunday 9th February aged 79. Thank you, yes all very well, I hope your in fine fettle also. What sad news about Arthur Couch. The sub-unit provides close support engineering to the 5th Battalion, The Rifles battlegroup although is commanded by 35 Engineer Regiment.1 It is located in Barker Barracks, Paderborn, Germany. at least get the man a beer!! Hope to see a few familiar faces.Good idea about the reply sectionTom.Hope its possible. 2. The location and details will be publicised well in advance, and we will be inviting both 32 and the current holders of Engineer tanks to come and brief us…if all goes well, there may even be the chance to drive Centurions and Chieftains. See WIKI Royal Engineer Soldiers and WIKI Royal Engineer Officers. Each of the armoured engineer squadrons support an armoured or armoured infantry Battle Group; the REME LAD and 2 HQ Sqn provide support to all the squadrons and are either attached to squadrons or located with the Brigade Support Group (BSG). Davy, arms getting shorter with age? Brigadegeneral Ernst-Peter Horn presented Fahnenband (Ribbons of Honour) to the units – the highest honour awarded by the Federal Ministry of Defence. By turning to the Commander Royal Engineers 7th Armoured Divisionâs war diaries, youâll be able to find out even more information on the 143rd Field Park Squadron. Gender: Male I waas at Hohne 1960-1964 Sqn office, started with Ron Beat. Alice is with me in Gosport and we are enjoying lots of grandchildren I will also be standing down as Chairman of the local Legion Branch so my e mail address will now be spanner050@hotmail.co.uk I will keep membership informed of our new address once we are settled in. Wigan!! Didn’t realise the site was running thought everyone was on face book? Jill will let me know when and where the funeral will be (they live at Newbury), and I will pass it on, and of course I will be there. Just been through the whole website,EXCELLENT. What do you mean “tatty old sign”? Over the next few months, they put on trial in Luneburg the camp leaders, some of whom were executed and others imprisoned. Seems like another good reunion hotel deal ( Ive booked). Madame Marcoux will now be long dead, but last week I went to the grave of her daughter , Augusta, to mourn and pray for her. 33 Squadron. After the ceremonial activities, an all ranks function on Saturday afternoon/evening will round off the occasion. I have the grand total of seven, oldest 23 youngest 9 months. Great times playing rugby etc. ( a very lasting memory). As part of A2020 restructuring, 32 Engineer Regiment will become an Adaptable Force Engineer Regiment. Is it on? If I hang around long enough I could be going to Hollywood and get on a red carpet, that’s if I will still be walking by then. Bravo Battery, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Air Defense Artillery was also headquartered with the squadron. I will collect subs in Edinburgh for those that prefer to do it that way. The squadron who has a bar for a heart, comrades a plenty and a history to remember. Very good to see latest messages first,but still got to go to bottom of page to post a message.Is it possible to have the posting section at top of page.I am not PC literate so do not know the ins and outs. 32 Engr Regt. Youngest can be seen on Eastenders, she is the baby on the show. These include. he had been judged as the Top Student on the course with straight A’s on all subjects. The badge is not available to non Branch members. Brian, that’s rich from a bloke who only had a “right foot” or so I am told or was it left? 31 Armoured Engineer Squadron 1980.01: Germany: Denis Bks, Munsterlager: Reformed: ⦠Good luck to you both Dave Marr. great to have the noticeboard back well done Chris. Change ), You are commenting using your Google account. 31 Armoured Engineer Squadron; 39 Armoured Engineer Squadron; 33 Engineer Regiment (Explosive Ordnance Disposal) [Hybrid Regiment with Regular & Army Reserve Squadrons]: 58 Field Squadron (EOD) 217 (London) Field Squadron (EOD)(V) {Holloway} 350 Field Squadron ⦠loved reading through the pages it brings back so many great times. Other links take you to external biographical web pages. REgards. From 1787 members of the Corps of Royal Military Artificers filled this requirement. A man with a fine, and richly deserved, reputation Attached was the 58th Engineer Company. Collection:12 items star. If I remember correctly you were late for parade one morning and “SweetyPaper” (SSM) checked your story with the Bundersbahn regarding the crossing barriers coming down and making you late. The church was packed (standing room only). Nice to regain that old ‘dad’ feeling again – thus so far am enjoying this new role. I am very sorry to hear about David Holtby passing away. Mike Best, Copied this from local Andover paper brian i remember joe very well at bovy, always had a smile…doug stewart. Peter Makepeace, your badge is in the post. Roy Samson as a paid up member I have one for you too. All are welcome to attend the parades and the all ranks function but are asked to notify the current 39 SSM, WO2 (SSM) Garry Cattle at gcattle@hotmail.com, to assist with catering estimates. 325 Engineer Park. . 39âs disbandment has come forward to July 14 from the previously advertised date of October 14. Yours ever, To join the project use the request link under "actions" at the top right of the page. Dave re graandchildren. Me too please get in touch 92529896 we can get together over a glass or two and talk about the good days at Hohne, HI Dusty, how are you doing this retirement business is hard work never enough time to enjoy life, don’t know how I ever had time to work. 32 Engineer Regimentâs Reformation and 39 Armoured Engineer Squadronâs Disbandment Weekend The previous date announced was not available or was a lot more expensive for us. Structure. Hope you are well and enjoying retirement as much as I am. Best wishes to all. Watch out Tom he could be using you!! Several British Army regiments have been based at the garrison – named Bergen-Hohne – ever since, with their families, making up a community with homes, churches, schools, medical facilities, clubs, a cinema, swimming pools and all else needed in a British âtownâ of about 5,000 people. I was posted to Hohne in December 1969 – 1 Troop 31 AES. Good to hear from you again, hope you are well and in good health. Hurah! Welcome to Geni, home of the world's largest family tree. She drives two different types of armoured vehicles, spends time with the Army Youth Outreach Team and is an accomplished horse rider. For those who were on Operation Motorman – its 40 years ago this year! International War and Military projects Portal, World War One: United Kingdom & Ireland HQ, The Sappers (other ranks in the corps are known as 'sappers', not privates, after the ‘saps’ or trenches dug by them right up to the Victorian period), 1716: Formed as Corps of Engineers (officers only), 1772: Soldier Artificer Company (other ranks) formed at Gibraltar (later 2 companies), 1787: Corps of Military Artificers and Labourers (other ranks) formed (6 companies), 1787: Corps of Engineers renamed Royal Engineers (officers only), 1793: Four companies of foreign Military Artificers for overseas postings formed (2 in Flanders, 1 in West Indies, 1 in Upper Canada but never formed), 1797: Artificers absorbed Gibraltar companies 1798: Artificers renamed Corps of Royal Military Artificers 1801: Absorbed Royal Engineers in Ireland upon Act of Union, 1806: Establishment increased from 10 to 12 companies designated by number rather than station, 1811: Establishment to be 4 battalions of 8 companies 1812: Artificers renamed Royal Military Artificers or Sappers and Miners (other ranks), 1813: Renamed Royal Sappers and Miners (other ranks), 1856: Royal Engineers absorbed Royal Sappers and Miners (becoming an all ranks corps), 1862: Absorbed Honourable East India Company sappers and miners Current: The Corps of Royal Engineers, Royal Engineers Specialist Advisory Team (RESAT), Technical Information Centre Royal Engineers, 506 STRE (Water Infrastructure) (Volunteers), 504 STRE (Power Infrastructure) (Volunteers), 503 STRE (Fuel Infrastructure) (Volunteers), 103 (1st Newcastle) Field Squadron [Newcastle/Sunderland(2Tp)], 106 (West Riding) Field Squadron [Sheffield/Bradford], Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers Light Aid Detachment, 12 (Nova Scotia) Headquarters and Support Squadron (Air Assault), 299 Para Field Squadron (Reserve) [Wakefield/Hull/Gateshead], 131 Commando Squadron (Reserve) - based in Kingsbury, Plymouth, Birmingham and Bath, 217 (London) Field Squadron (EOD)(V) {Holloway}, 350 Field Squadron (Air Support) [Nottingham], 60 Headquarters and Support Squadron (Air Support), 102 Field Squadron [Paisley/Barnsford Bridge], 124 Field Support Squadron [Cumbernauld, Leuchars, Kinloss and Orkney], 591 (Antrim Artillery) Field Squadron [Bangor, NI], 107 (Lancashire and Cheshire) Field Squadron [Birkenhead], 412 Amphibious Engineer Troop(Volunteers) Reserve ( MINDEN, GERMANY ), 22 Headquarters and Support Squadron (EOD), 221 Field Squadron (EOD)(V) {Rochester/Catford}, 579 Field Squadron (EOD)(V) {Tunbridge Wells}, 100 Field Squadron [Cwmbran/Bristol/Cardiff/Swansea], The Nottinghamshire Band of The Royal Engineers [Nottingham]. Sadly the tour did not go without loss for 37 Armoured Engineer Squadron. The bad news was that there are no shops on the training area so no Fathers Day Card. Keep it real Smudger Below are just some of our members who have served at Armoured Engineer Squadron. R.I.P. We are going to Sicily next month to celebrate our 50th wedding anniversary, can’t believe it. I wonder what happened to him Hope to see you in Weymouth. With the threatening actions by Putinâs Russia, I trust that we have not left too soon. except me!! Robert Wilson. To all armoured farmers everywhere may I wish you all a very merry Christmas and a happy and prosperous new year. 5 Armoured Field Ambulance. Royal Engineers - details of many Notables. BL how are you jack. Maybe because I am feeling sensitive – do I feel I am being got at? There are 2 records for George E Hayles Merry Christmas and a very happy, healthy New Year to you all. 2 Headquarters and Support Squadron; 26 Armoured Field Squadron; 31 Armoured Field Squadron; 37 Armoured Field Squadron John “D”. Best wishes Gents, the time for Gen Sir John Stibbon memorial service is 1430hrs at the chapel. Before those two ladies we had Ssgt Chadwicks daughter Heidimarie. This will see 26 and 31 Armoured Engineer Squadrons re-role from Armoured to Field Squadrons and 39 Armoured Engineer Squadron will disband once more. hello dave ros here.tom’s still poorly he was a bit better yesterday but knowing the old bugger i dont think i’ll be getting rid of him soon.we first met baz holmes 1972 at osnabruck.tom sends his apologies to everyone it was not monty or patton he knew.he got them mixed up with(bomber)harris and rommel. Nice to see the “Notice Board” back online, Hello everyone, just trying out the new board. All just joined the site good to hear some old names Mr weaver and wood. Good to know that the old ones are still staggering along. 8 Squadron. https://www.facebook.com/groups/ArmouredEngineersmembership/. It comes to us all Davy, I am sure that you are only 25 again! 31 Armoured Engineer Squadron was formed in 1969 and the 3 independent squadrons were dispersed under command of each Division. Royal Engineers Armoured Engineer Squadron based in Paderborn. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. .. talk soon ossie, Chris if you need any help with the website especially WordPress let me know, I’ve loads of experience with this software ;0. L/CPL Served from 1968 - 1974 Served in Armoured Engineer Squadron. All paid up members of the Armoured Branch get the badge for free Gerry (you are paid up). Age 29 Ros, first how’s Tom? A lot of work getting it all sorted. This was the forerunner of the Royal Flying Corps and Royal Air Force. The 'Royal' prefix was gained in 1787 becoming the Corps of Royal Engineers. Arthur you will be missed by hundreds of your loyal followers. Please let me have the funeral details when they come to hand. 42 Engineer Regiment (GEO)â¦Wyton. Anyone else out there got a pulse please dont be shy this used to be a busy site. In 1978 defence cuts forced the disbandment of 2 and 31 Squadrons but 26 Squadron yet again survived. Yours ever, I have only just found this web site and I want to sayHi, I was in 26 in 1963 and I was just looking for pictures of my old bridge layer when I found this site,Is there any body from the early sixties that I might know, Its Nice to see the new site up and running, well done ð. Structure of the regiment after the initial Army 2020 reforms: 32 Engineer Regiment, in Catterick. Ossie, have not replied re:Facebook as I have just changed from xp to win 7, as soon as I find facebook,I”ll have a look. Any other enquiries regarding the weekend are also to be directed to SSM 39. 77 Armoured Engineer Squadron was a sub-unit of 35 Engineer Regiment.The sub-unit provides close support engineering to the 1st Battalion, The Princess of Wales's Royal Regiment (Queen's and Royal Hampshires) battlegroup.It is located in Barker Barracks, Paderborn, Germany.From October 2011 to May 2012 the sub-unit was deployed on Operation Herrick 15 in Afghanistan. Dick Weaver. On reading the “Notice Board” I saw a number of familiar names, 31 Combat Engineer Regiment (31 CER or "The Elgins"), is currently a combat engineer ⦠Thankfully he made it to some of the recent reunions and we were able to share memories with him. j.cauley@btopenworld.com. 1 RSME Regimentâ¦Chatham. The good news . I look forward to your reply. For all those who went thank you for making it a success. 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