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The Mercian Family Newsletter the Heart of England’S Infantry Issue 11: June 2015 The Mercian Family Newsletter The Heart of England’s Infantry News Regimental News – 1st Battalion, The Mercian Regiment hosted the first Infantry Tug of War Championship in May, with 1 and 2 MERCIAN teams performing excellently across the competition. The Regiment had representatives in each of the weight category finals, with 2 MERCIAN powering to victory in two of these. Teams from The Royal Irish Regiment, The Coldstream Guards and Royal Regiment of Fusiliers also took part in the Championship at Bulford Camp, Salisbury Plain where 1 MERCIAN are currently based. In total, 18 teams entered over four weight categories, in what was a test of strength and teamwork for the soldiers. In the 560kg category, 1 MERCIAN reached the final but lost out to The Royal Irish Regiment who fought hard for their victory. However, The Royal Irish lost out to 2 MERCIAN in the 600kg weights, with another victory for 2 MERCIAN in the 640kg category. This was a particularly hard fought match against inter-Regiment rivals 1 MERCIAN. In the 680kg weight category, The Coldstream Guards beat 1 MERCIAN after impressing throughout the knockout phase. 1 MERCIAN – The Regiment’s Armoured Infantry Batt- alion have been training on Castlemartin Ranges in South Wales as part of Exercise Orac Eagle. Soldiers from the battalion were interviewed by Forces TV, showing how their skills have been put to the test in their Annual Crew Tests after converting from light role to Armoured Infantry. 1 MERCIAN is training towards being mission ready and will be tested soon in Canada when the battalion deploys this August. Elsewhere, 1 MERCIAN progressed into the 3 Division Operational Shooting Competition (OSC) after its strong performance in the 1 Brigade OSC. Entering one team, they finishing seventh out of twenty teams, winning the Fire Team Close Combat Assessment in the process. The team has qualified for the Defence OSC which is being held later this month and will see them compete against teams from across the Armed Forces. The 1 MERCIAN Surf Team went to North Devon spent time competing in the Army Inter-Unit Surfing Championships. Although conditions were poor, spirits were high with Craftsman Billingham and Capt Fulford proving that the best surfer really is the ‘one having the most fun out there.’ 2 MERCIAN - The Regiment’s light infantry Battalion organised and provided security at the Bastion Memorial Service of Rededication at the National Memorial Arboretum, to remember those who gave their lives during Combat Operations in Afghanistan, 2001-2014. A congregation of nearly 2,000 people, including Prince Harry, the Prime Minister, bereaved families, veterans and current Servicemen and women attended the service to rededicate the memorial in its new home. The Benevolence team from RHQ and the Welfare staff from the battalions, as well as the soldiers of 2 MERCIAN provided support to the 93 bereaved family members of soldiers killed in action from The Mercian Regiment who were present at this service. The Regimental Sergeant Major (RSM) of 2 MERCIAN, WO1 Paul Muckle, was presented with a new ceremonial Infantry Sword by the Worshipful Company of Bowyers on 21st May. A ceremony for the presentation was held at the Warrant Officers and Sergeants' Mess at Dale Barracks, Chester. The Bowyers Master, the Reverend John Hayton TD, said how honoured the Bowyers were to have the MERCIAN’s as its affiliated regiment and how delighted they were to be able to provide the sword to the RSM of 2 MERCIAN. By accepting the sword on behalf of himself and all future RSM’s of 2 MERCIAN, WO1 Muckle thanked the Bowyers' Company. WO1 Muckle and Lieutenant Colonel Shove Gilby have now handed over to their successors. Lieutenant Colonel Ben Wilde MBE and WO1 Rollins are the new Commanding Officer and RSM of 2 MERCIAN respectively. 4 MERCIAN - Soldiers from D Company have just completed training on the newly issued Glock pistol. The remainder of the Regiment’s Reserve Battalion are looking forward to a busy four weeks, with platoon attach weekend, Exercise Cambrian Patrol preparation and some Adventure Training all planned. Soldiers that had deployed on Operation TOSCA with 2 MERCIAN have now returned to their respective sub units after post operational tour leave. The MOD has also announced a scheme which will reward soldiers who get family or friends to join the Army with £100 of retail vouchers. Further details can be found here. The Band of The Mercian Regiment - Joined by young musicians from Derbyshire ACF Band, the Regimental band continued its summer program with the Stoke-on-Trent Military Tattoo in aid of The Army Benevolent Fund. This was a traditional concert for the first half and marching display in the second. Other groups were there to lend support, with one of the most moving parts, the Hymn to the Fallen with The Military Wives Choir from Salisbury. Cadets – C and D Company from Staffordshire and West Midlands ACF spent a weekend Adventure Training in Snowdonia, taking part in kayaking, rock climbing, mountain biking and orienteering. Next month, the cadets will be given the rare opportunity to enlist and experience the trenches first hand as part of World War 1 centenary commemorations. The event will give the cadets an insight into the lives of a soldier in 1914-18 and will take place at the Staffordshire Regiment Museum, Lichfield. Further details will follow in the July newsletter. Hereford and Worcestershire ACF congratulated its Commandant, Colonel Andy Taylor on being appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the Queen's Birthday Honours List 2015. With the Derbyshire ACF Band supporting The Band of The Mercian Regiment, the rest of the ACF have had a busy month taking part in a variety of fundraisers for different charities. Cadets also enjoyed time on Adventure Training by taking part in kayaking. Other News Victoria Cross Commemorative Stone - A commemorative stone to celebrate the achievements of Corporal James Upton VC took place in Lincoln at the start of June. Corporal Upton was awarded the Victoria Cross for his actions during the First World War at the battle of Aubers Ridge. On 9 May 1915 at Rouges Bancs, France, Corporal Upton rescued the wounded while exposed to rifle and artillery fire, going close to the enemy's parapet. One wounded man was killed by a shell while the corporal was carrying him. When not actually carrying the wounded, he was dressing and bandaging the serious cases in front of the parapet. Council representatives, members of The Mercian Regiment, The Regimental Mascot, Private Derby XXX and family members of Corporal Upton were all in attendance. WFRA Worcester Reunion - The WFRA annual Worcester Reunion took place at Sixways Stadium, Worcester on 6 June. Over 400 comrades and their families attended, with superb displays by the museum and the historial society all on offer. The Drum Head Service, led by Cannon Paul Tongue, saw a break in proceedings to remember soldiers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice. The Officer in Charge, Colonel (Retd) David Sneath DL TD MBE led those on parade under the words of command from the Parade RSM, CSM McNaulty, with the salute taken by Colonel Simon Banton OBE. Founders Day - The annual Founder's Day Parade took place at the Royal Hospital Chelsea on Thursday 4 June. His Royal Highness (HRH), The Duke of York took the salute from the Chelsea Pensioners. The Mercian Regiments current Chelsea Pensioner, Sergeant Jim Fellows was on parade, with Mrs Pam Mear and Jim Massey representing The Mercian Regiment. WO2 (Retd) Oliver, his wife Sue joined the Mercian gathering, alongside Jim’s son and grandson who travelled down from RHQ Lichfield. Events A comprehensive list of Regimental events is available at the back of the newsletter. For further information on any of the below please email the Communications Officer. Tom Sephton Memorial Trophy – 27th June – This will take place at Crosfields ARLFC in memory of Private Thomas Sephton. It will see the 1st Battalion, The Mercian Regiment play the 1st Battalion, the Duke of Lancaster’s Regiment, and is free of entry for all. Stalls, activities and other matches will also be on offer during the day. For further information, please click here. Details will be released on The Mercian Regiment Facebook page in due course. WFRA Association Crich Dinner – 4th July - The dinner will be held at the Novotel, Bostocks Lane, Long Eaton, Derbyshire NG10 4EP (J25, M1). Tickets cost £18 per person and are advised to book early if interested, due to a maximum capacity of 150. Further details can be obtained from The Worcestershire and Sherwood Foresters Regimental Association, 83 Draycott Road, Old Sawley, Long Eaton, Derbyshire, NG10 3BL. Regimental Pilgrimage To Crich Memorial – 5th July - Further details will follow in due course. The Mercian Regiment Charity Golf Match – 2nd September - This will take place at Rufford Park Golf and Country Club. The entry cost for a team of four is £140.00. The format of the day will be: 18 Hole stableford for individual, pairs and 4 person team prizes and longest drive and nearest pin prizes. Further details may be obtained from Lt Col (Retd) Keith Seddon MBE BEM here. Fundraising / Charity Update Fundraiser – Three Peaks Yacht Challenge - On 27 June, a team of officers and soldiers from The Mercian Regiment will be competing in the Three Peaks Yacht Race from Barmouth to Fort William, to raise money for The Mercian Regiment's Benevolent Fund. A team of five will sail from Barmouth to Fort William, with two of the crew climbing the highest mountains of Wales, England and Scotland en route, running the equivalent of three marathons in three days.
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