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No. 122 November 2012
No. 122 November 2012 THE RED HACKLE RAF A4 JULY 2012_Layout 1 01/08/2012 10:06 Page 1 their future starts here Boarding Boys & Girls aged 9 to 18 Scholarship Dates: Sixth Form Saturday 17th November 2012 Junior (P5-S1) Saturday 26th January 2013 Senior (Year 9/S2) Monday 25th – Wednesday 27th February 2013 Forces Discount and Bursaries Available For more information or to register please contact Felicity Legge T: 01738 812546 E: [email protected] www.strathallan.co.uk Forgandenny Perthshire PH2 9EG Strathallan is a Scottish Charity dedicated to education. Charity number SC008903 No. 122 42nd 73rd November 2012 THE RED HACKLE The Chronicle of The Black Watch (Royal Highland Regiment), its successor The Black Watch, 3rd Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland, The Affiliated Regiments and The Black Watch Association The Old Colours of the 1st Battalion The Black Watch and 1st Battalion 51st Highland Volunteers were Laid Up in Perth on 23 June 2012. This was the final military act in the life of both Regiments. NOVEMBER 2012 THE RED HACKLE 1 Contents Editorial ..................................................................................................... 3 Regimental and Battalion News .............................................................. 4 Perth and Kinross The Black Watch Heritage Appeal, The Regimental Museum and Friends of the Black Watch ...................................................................... 8 is proud to be Correspondence ..................................................................................... -
The Significance of Colours
ISSUE 252/2018 THE SIGNIFICANCE OF COLOURS RECOGNISING OUR BEST UNITS BEHIND-THE-SCENES: NDP THE ARMY ABROAD: • EX KOCHA SINGA • EX TIGER BALM • EX SUMAN WARRIOR Editorial Board Designers COL Tan Tiong Keat CPL Teo Zhi Guang COL Cheong Yunn Shaur LCP Cyril Tang LTC Joefrey Lee Writers/Photographers CWO Teo See Keong CPL (NS) Tan Jit Jenn SLTC (RET) James Suresh CPL (NS) Benjamin Lim MAJ (NS) Sebastian Sim CPL (NS) Timothy See Hd New Media Section CPL Ashley Seek MAJ Lee Jia Hui CPL Marcus Teo Manager (Army Media) LCP Shawn Cheow Clarice Toh LCP Sean Seah LCP Isaac Ong Manager (New Media) REC Goh Gen Sheng Joseph Wang REC Teo Hao Yu Dy Hd Army Media Section REC Joel Tan CPT Soon Wei Lun REC Gershwin Lim Assistant Editors REC Felix Lai Aloysius Lum Contributors Lee Xiang Rong GS (Ops) CPL Brandon Kit 40 SAR 6 Div 3 Gds Bn 11 C4I Bn 6 AMB CESP We would like to thank CPL (NS) Tan Jit Jenn, CPL (NS) Benjamin Lim & CPL (NS) Timothy See for their contributions in ARMY NEWS ! Editor Speaks As we set aside 1st Jul every year to celebrate SAF Day, we also need to take this time to appreciate the contributions and sacrifices made by our soldiers for our country’s defence. It is with the dedication of our soldiers that we can continue to enjoy peace and stability in this place we call home. This SAF Day, to recognise their contributions to the defence of Singapore, we confer the Regimental Colours to Army Intelligence Formation, 8th Battalion, Cover Photo LCP Cyril Tang Singapore Infantry Regiment (8 SIR) and 9th Battalion, Singapore Infantry Regiment (9 SIR). -
Journal No 8 Spring 2004
ti• -narai- - The Regimental Association of The Queen's Own Buffs (PWRR) THE JOURNAL Number 8 Spring 2004 CONTENTS PAGE: LEAD PAGE 1 EDITOR'S PAGE 2 BRANCH NEWS 2-6 THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 7-10 THE QUEEN'S OWN IN IRAQ 10-11 THE REGIMENTAL REUNIONS 2004 12 141 REGIMENT RAC (THE BUFFS) 13 ALBUHERA 14-15 PRESENTATION TO ARMY CADETS 16 PHOTO GALLERY 17-19 SNAPSHOTS OF LIFE IN MALAYA 20-26 OPERATIONS IN ADEN 1958 26-30 THE LAST POST 31-40 JAMES SMITH VC 40-41 FROM THE WEB SITE 42-44 NOTICE BOARD 45-46 WRITE TO REPLY 47 FINAL WORD 48 DATES FOR YOUR DIARY Inside back cover Front Cover: The Battle of Albuhera From an original painting by W B Wolien DHALA, WESTERN ADEN PROTECTORATE 1958 A Buff soldier of 'A' Company looking back down the route used in the assault on the ,Jebel ,lihaf. Photo courtesy of Major R.T.P. Williams Spring 2004 EDITOR'S PAGE Dear Readers, Several of our members have been on sick parade in recent months. To all we send our best regards and No issue of The Journal would be complete without hope for a quick recovery, in particular to Major reference to the passage of time etc. This issue is no Geoffrey Cox MC and Geoff Kirk. Get well soon. exception. Sadly time passing also means the passing on of comrades, and as you will read in this issue we That's all for now, I hope you enjoy this issue. have many of our comrades to mourn and much to If you need to contact me the details are given below remember. -
No. 112 November 2011
No. 112 November 2011 THE RED HACKLE Raising to Distinction QueenVictoria School Admissions Deadline Sun 15 January 2012 Queen Victoria School in Dunblane is a co-educational boarding school for children of Armed Forces personnel who are Scottish, have served in Scotland or are part of a Scottish regiment. The QVS experience encourages and develops well-rounded, confident individuals in an environment of stability and continuity. The main entry point is into Primary 7 and all places are fully funded for tuition and boarding by the Ministry of Defence. Families are welcome to find out more by contacting Admissions on +44 (0) 131 310 2927 to arrange a visit. Queen Victoria School Dunblane Perthshire FK15 0JY www.qvs.org.uk No. 112 42nd 73rd November 2011 THE RED HACKLE The Chronicle of The Black Watch (Royal Highland Regiment), its successor The Black Watch, 3rd Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland, The Affiliated Regiments and The Black Watch Association Fifteen 2nd World War veterans representing all battalions of the Regiment gathered in Perth on 21 May 2011 to be honoured by the Association. NOVEMBER 2011 THE RED HACKLE 1 MUNRO & NOBLE SOLICITORS & ESTATE AGENTS Providing legal advice for over 100 years Proactively serving the Armed Forces: • Family Law • Executry & Wills • Estate Agency • House Sale & Purchase • Other legal Services • Financial Services phone Bruce on 01463 221727 Email: [email protected] www.munronoble.com Perth and Kinross is proud to be home to the Black Watch Museum and Home Headquarters Delivering Quality to the Heart of Scotland 2 THE RED HACKLE NOVEMBER 2011 THE Contents Editorial ..............................................................................................................................................3 RED HACKLE Regimental and Battalion News .......................................................................................................4 The Black Watch Heritage Appeal, The Regimental Museum and Friends of the Black Watch . -
The Royal Regiment of Fusiliers
The Royal Regiment of Fusiliers The Royal Regiment of Fusiliers (5th, 6th, 7th, 20th) The Regimental Handbook Customs and Practices of The Regiment 8th Edition 2019 REGIMENTAL HANDBOOK CONTENTS Foreword 8 Preface to the Eighth Edition 9 CHAPTER 1 Historical Background 10 CHAPTER 2 Titles 14 Para 2.1 The Title of the Regiment 2.2 The Short Title of the Regiment 2.3-2.4 The Battalion Titles 2.5 The Company Titles 2.6 Regimental Regular Bands 2.7-2.8 The Reserves Band Titles 2.9 HQ The Queen’s Division Annex A Formation of the Regiment CHAPTER 3 The Structure of the Regiment 18 Para 3.1 The Colonel-in-Chief 3.2 The Colonel of the Regiment 3.3 The Area Colonels 3.4 The Honorary Colonels 3.5 The Regimental Council 3.6 The Regimental Council Meeting 3.7 The Regimental Sub Committees 3.8-3.9 Control and Management 3.10 Honorary Appointments 3.11 Responsibilities of Regimental Headquarters 3.12 Responsibilities of Area Headquarters North and South 3.13 Precedence of Areas CHAPTER 4 The Colours 22 Para 4.1- 4.2 Background 4.3 The Queen’s Colour 4.4 The Regimental Colour 4.5 The Presentation of Colours 4.6 The Wilhelmstahl or Drummers’ Colour Annex A Description of the Colours Appendix 1 The ‘Drummer’s or Wilhelmstahl Colour’ Historical Note Annex B Details of the Presentation of Colours 3 REGIMENTAL HANDBOOK CHAPTER 5 Battle Honours 28 Para 5.1 Background 5.2 Regimental Battle Honours 5.3 Battle Honours Borne on the Colours of the Regiment 5.4 Battle Honours Borne on Regimental Accoutrements Annex A A Brief History B Battle Honours Borne on the -
55Th Birthday Celebrations
Curabitur Vulputate Viverra Pede 55th Anniversary Edition Rhodesian Light Infantry Regimental Association February 2016 ! " 55 1961 - 2016 55th Birthday Celebrations The Trooper South Africa Rededication The Ouens look back Skydde Rowe " FROM THE EDITOR Dear Members It was a very special & emotional evening for Time marches and not even RSM Reed can a unique band of brothers in arms. Many of bring it to a halt! Pace is 140 to the minute whom had not seen each other for decades. too -surely it cant be 5 years since those Ian - we salute and thank you. momentous & unforgettable 50th Anniversary celebrations in South Africa in February 2011 and in the UK in September of that year? The strength of the bond between all of us who served together in this ‘Incredible’ Battalion is quite extraordinary. You might Such great memories. Meeting only have shared experiences for a month comrades one hadn't seen for decades, the but that bond will last a lifetime. roller coaster of emotions– joy at the reunion, sadness remembering those no longer with us. We need to treasure these reunions as we head towards the zimmer frame and the ‘ou skate’ tag depicted on Vic Mackenzie’s For those who work so hard to get us brilliant evolutionary cartoon. together we owe them a huge thank you. The SA Branch and Committee who will, as I write this, be grafting away at the double to In light of the above, the Africa Branch is to put together a great event to mark the 55th be lauded for creating a ‘Legacy’ group Anniversary in Joburg over the weekend of where youngsters are being encouraged to the 5th, 6th & 7th of February. -
Ceremonial for the Army
CEREMONIAL FOR THE ARMY This publication supersedes Ceremonial for The Army 2008. Crown Copyright Reserved Prepared under the direction of the Chief of the General Staff MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Army Code No. 64332 Cer Pol & Plans (PS12) Nov 2017 AMENDMENTS Amdt No. Date Signature FOREWORD CEREMONIAL FOR THE ARMY 2017 ‘The finest edge is made with the blunt whetstone.’ (John Lyly: Euphues 1579) “A Ceremonial parade, impeccably performed, can never fail to be a source of inspiration to those who watch it or take part in it. It is the noblest and proudest form of drill. Based on the ‘blunt whetstone’ of drill instruction to recruits it was for many hundreds of years the foundation of battle discipline in all Armies. Vegetius, in AD 378, wrote, ‘troops who march in an irregular and disorderly manner are always in great danger of being defeated’. Today, once the elements of discipline have been instilled through drill on the parade square, it develops, naturally, into various forms of crew drill, gun drill and battle drill, but the aim of discipline remains unchanged. This aim is the conquest of fear. Drill helps to achieve this because when it is carried out men tend to lose their individuality and are unified into a group under obedience to orders. If men are to give of their best in war they must be united. Discipline seeks through drill to instil into all ranks this sense of unity, by requiring them to obey orders as one man. A Ceremonial parade, moreover, provides an occasion for men to express pride in their performance, pride in their Regiment or Corps and pride in the profession of Arms.” (Signed) Alexander of Tunis, F.M. -
A-DH-201-000/PT-000 9-1-1 CHAPTER 9 BATTALION CEREMONIAL SECTION 1 GENERAL INTRODUCTION 1. While Drill Movements Shall Be Perfo
A-DH-201-000/PT-000 CHAPTER 9 BATTALION CEREMONIAL SECTION 1 GENERAL INTRODUCTION 1. While drill movements shall be performed the same by all so that the Canadian Armed Forces can march and manoeuvre as one to common words of command, commanders may adjust parade procedures according to circumstances and unit customs. For example: a. the battalion may form up in line, column or close column of companies, or mass depending on the size and shape of the parade ground; b. the companies may manoeuvre around the ground by forms, turns or wheels; and c. the march past may be in column of companies or column of route. 2. Protocol will be observed when planning a parade. In particular: a. senior individuals join a parade last and leave first, accompanied, in the case of reviewing dignitaries, by their retinue (the reviewing officer is to arrive last); and b. units will be formed up in order of precedence. 3. Protocol may be varied if justified by unique circumstances. For example, although normal precedence within a sized battalion is alphabetical by companies, on special occasions commanding officers may parade prize-winning companies on the right of the line, the position of honour. 4. Parades follow a common sequence as follows: a. The battalion is formed on parade, the officers fall in and the Colours are marched on. The battalion is now ready to carry out the tasks for which it has paraded. b. The tasks are completed. c. The Colours are marched off, the officers fall out and the troops are dismissed. -
MB1/M Mountbatten Papers: Speeches and Broadcasts, 1919-77
1 MB1/M Mountbatten Papers: Speeches and broadcasts, 1919-77 Drafts and copies of speeches and broadcasts made by Earl Mountbatten of Burma throughout his career, but principally after his retirement in 1965. The files are arranged in chronological order and the speeches within the file are also arranged chronologically. MB1/M1 Speeches, 1919-44: Cambridge Union Society 6th debate Cambridge Union Society 19th annual banquet of the Navy League of the United States of America, Washington, USA Passing out parade, Royal Military College, Sandhurst Visit of the French battleship RICHELIEU MB1/M2A Broadcasts made while Supreme Allied Commander South East Asia, 1944-5: Indian Red Cross Troops in South East Asia Troops in India and Burma Victory broadcast following the defeat of Germany South East Asia Command Operations Prisoners of War Christmas broadcast MB1/M2B Speeches and broadcasts made while Supreme Allied Commander South East Asia, 1945-6: Victory broadcast from Chungking `Tribute to China' Staff College, Quetta Radio SEAC Allied Forces South East Asia Luncheon with Australian Cabinet, Canberra, Australia: suggestions for newsreel Luncheon with State Government, Parliament House, Melbourne, Australia Returned Soldiers', Sailors' and Airmen's Imperial League of Australia, Melbourne, Australia Civic reception, Town Hall, Melbourne, Australia Royal Empire Society reception, Masonic Hall, Melbourne, Australia Luncheon, Melbourne Club, Australia Dinner, Overseas League, Melbourne, Australia State Government luncheon, Sydney, Australia Civic -
The Sovereign's Birthday Parade
THE SOVEREIGNS’ BIRTHDAY PARADES - SNAPSHOTS OVER TWO CENTURIES By Colin Dean, former Band Secretary, Irish Guards The origins of the parade popularly known as Trooping the Colour are believed to date from around the beginning of the nineteenth century. Guard Mounting took place daily on Horse Guards Parade prior to the King’s (or Queen’s) Guard for the day marching to St. James’s Palace (later Buckingham Palace) to take over the duties. The custom developed of augmenting this parade on the Sovereign’s birthday by including the flank companies from the three regiments of the Brigade of Guards, as well as the Household Cavalry who took part prior to riding under the arch to become the King’s (or Queen’s) Life Guard. King George III 1809: A report in the Morning Post of the 19th January 1809 makes what appears to be the first documented reference to the three Foot Guards bands being together on Horse Guards Parade: ‘Yesterday morning the Duke of Gloucester attended with the Dukes of York and Cambridge, on the Parade in St. James’s Park, to inspect the battalion of Grenadiers*, previous to their mounting guard. At the same time a very novel and grand military spectacle was exhibited, as we believe, never was displayed before; the whole of the numerous Bands of the three regiments of Foot Guards attended, with new state uniforms on. The first and second Bands wore new jockey velvet caps; the three Bands marched as far as the entrance to the Stable-yard; the first and third Bands went on with the King’s Guard, and the second proceeded to the Queen’s Guard, near the Queen’s Palace’. -
1930-1959 Officers
SURNAME INITIALS RANK Year EVENT Year/Page Abbott E Capt 1950 To be RSM Eton College 1950/42 Abell Lt 1946 Disembarks "Robertson" 1946/79 Abrahams M D Ty 2Lt 1957 NS Commission 1957/95 Abrahams M D Lt 1958 45 Cdo Polo team in Tripoli 1958/129 Acherson C N Ty 2Lt 1952 Commission terminated - Commissioned in the RMFVR 1952/211 Acton J E Capt 1946 OC Guard of Honour for Gen Foster at Chatham 1946/244* Acton W J G Capt 1949 Leaving Army Signal School 1949/149 Acton W J G Capt 1949 Relieves Capt N L R Griffiths in Vengeance 1949/142 Adair C W Capt 1805 Killed aboard HMS Victory - Brief details of service 1954/260 Adair C W Capt 1805 Pistol presented by descendant of Capt of Victory 1946/170* Adair C W Lt Col 1931 Birth of a son 1931/216 Adair C W Lt Col (ret) 1942 Birth of a son 1942/151 Adair C W Capt 1958 Daughter's Marriage 1958/301 Adair C W Lt Col (ret) 1959 Son's (RA) marriage 1959/31 Adair W T Gen 1916 High Sheriff of County Antrim 1952/95 Adair Capt 1805 Pistol presented by descendant of Capt of Victory 1946/170* Agnew James Lt 1943 With HMS Mauritius Whaler's Crew 1943/281* Agnew James Lt 1944 Relieved by Lt J A Harris in "Mauritius" 1944/150 Agnew James Capt 1945 Commanding Guard of Honour from Portsmouth in Holland 1945/277 Visit of HM The Queen to Malta with HRH The Duke of Agnew James Capt 1954 Edinburgh 1954/160 Agnew James Capt 1956 Presentation of Colours at Eastney 1956/118 Akam J H Capt 1958 Premature Retirement Scheme (AFO1955/57)- Golden Bowler 1958/99 Akam J H Capt 1945 Leaves RMMS 1945/144 Akam J H Capt 1947 Op Noah's -
Waspj L Eagle
w a s p JL e a g l e Regimental Journal of The 3rd East Anglian Regiment (16thj44th Foot) Volume 1. No. 3. JUNE, 1960. THE WASP AND THE EAGLE DELVILLE BOND An attractive Writing Paper that perpetuates the name of a great battle and the two Numbers oj Foot which designated the i st and 2nd battalions oj The Essex Regiment. Reproduction of the watermark ASK YOUR STATIONER ABOUT THIS PAPER i GREYHOUND RACING ROMFORD DAGENHAM STADI U M STADI U M TUESDAYS and TUESDAYS and SATURDAYS SATURDAYS 7.45 p.m. 2.45 p.m. FULLY LICENSED RESTAURANT ★ ★ ★ FOR TABLE RESERVATIONS PHONE ROMFORD 6234S --- FULL TOTALISATOR FACILITIES T HE WASP AN D T H E EAGL E Garrard silver models are famous for their extreme accuracy of detail as well as for tine workmanship. Both are exemplified in this model of the wartime Bofors light A. A. gun. Presentation silver, trophies or cups may be supplied from stock or to your own specification. The designers and craftsmen of our military de partment are always at your service. GARRARD & CO. LTD. Crown Jewellers 112 REGENT STREET • LONDON • W .l REGENT 3021 (11 Hnei) THE WASP a,d THE EAGLE The Journal oi- the 3 rd East Anglian Regiment. ( 16t h / 44 t h F o o t ) V o l . I. No. 3. J u n e , i 960 P r ic e 2 /6d. <jx>stage extra) J J Free to Regimental Association members. CON ENTS PAGE PAGE Lt.-Col. T. J. Barrow, d .s .o . Frontispiece Mr.