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Newsletter of the Royal Pioneer Corps Association MAY 2008 ThePioneerThe Newsletter of the Royal Pioneer Corps Association MAY 2008 www.royalpioneercorps.co.uk A PROUD RETURN Good turnout as Bicester Town welcomes home the regiment ThePioneer e are currently preparing for this year's he following is a message from Brigadier CB Reunion Weekend which, once again, will Telfer CBE, Chairman of the RPC Association... W coincide with 23 Pnr Regt's Open Day. A T It is time for me to stand down as your booking form for the weekend is attached, Chairman and to pass the baton to my successor. accommodation will be granted on a first come By the time you read this that will have been done. first served basis. During these last few years we have Also attached are the usual draw tickets for the undertaken significant changes to the way in Derby Draw, please give this your support as it which we do business as an Association. The helps to fund Association functions. However, if merging of our resources with the other you find that you are unable to sell these tickets Associations within the RLC has been completed and do not wish to purchase them yourself with the result that systems and staffing support please let me know and future tickets will not be are now in place which will ensure that our sent to you. affairs will be efficiently managed for the future. Front Cover The last ‘extended’ Newsletter was very well The way in which benevolent needs are met CO 23 Pioneer Regiment RLC received especially the complete book ”It don't and the way in which members can keep in leads the Regiment through cost you a Penny”, the complementary messages touch through Association events is as well Bicester town centre were appreciated. We have again inserted a assured now as it is possible to be. Picture: Paul Brown complete book regarding the capture and life as I wish to record my thanks to Norman Brown a POW of Mr P Weiner, who unfortunately died for the excellent way in which he has performed in 2005. as our Secretary/ Controller and Newsletter We have, for the first time, received too many editor. The latter in particular has been and articles for publication in this issue. Thank you continues to be, a resounding success. I also for your support, we will endeavour to publish thank the members of the Council for their wise these articles in future editions. We have tried to and willing support in conducting Council make this edition as varied as possible with business. Lastly, I wish to thank you, the articles from past WWII, National Service and membership, for your continuing enthusiastic Regular Service together with our current serving participation in Association events which makes Pioneers. Our current Pioneers have had a busy it all worthwhile. time from operational tours to, at time of writing, My very best wishes to you and your families completing ceremonial duties in London. for the future. Norman Brown C B Telfer Back Cover Pte Field receiving The Friend Memorial Trophy from Colonel A Barnes. CONTENTS | MAY 2008 Picture: Paul Brown 8 9 3 Editorial Registered Charity Number Editorial and message from the Chairman 1024036 4 News / Past Events / Future Events Patron Catch up with the latest news with details of both HRH The Duke of Gloucester past and future events KG GCVO 10 Service in Berlin Vice Patrons Maurice Grange BEM in Berlin in the 70’s General Sir John Stibbon KCB OBE 14 Where is Tomorrow 29 31 Major General G W Field CB Moving story of an escape from Nazi Germany President 20 RPC Association Brigadier H J Hickman CBE The history of the RPC Association Chairman 22 National Service Brigadier C B Telfer CBE Bill Goode’s time as a national serviceman 23 Somewhere in France Controller / Editor Landing on D-Day, 1 Section 303 Pioneer Coy N Brown Esq 24 Letters to the editor 26 Typesetting / Design Keep your letters coming! P Brown 26 Changing Guard at Buckingham Palace Assorted pictures, many more available on dvd ☎ telephone 28 Photo Gallery Assorted 01869 360694 The usual photo gallery ☎ fax 30 RPC Association Shop 01869 360695 Place your orders now! ✉ email 31 23 Pnr Regt RLC Medal & Liberty Parades royalpioneercorps Was that a cold Saturday morning or what! @googlemail.com 35 They Lost Their Freedom Fighting for Yours An amazing 23 page story! ✈ website www.royalpioneercorps.co.uk 59 Book Reviews And one book from a serving Pioneer! 60 Last Post/Obituaries The Royal Pioneer May they rest in peace 61 Lost Trails Corps Association Trying to find an old mate? c/o 23 Pnr Regiment RLC 61 Association Photographic Library St Davids Barracks Discs which are currently available. Graven Hill 61 And finally... Bicester OX26 6HF Ending on an important note and an anecdote THE ROYAL PIONEER CORPS ASSOCIATION | 3 NEWS IN BRIEF ■ THE new national Armed Forces Colonel awards Memorial in Staffordshire was dedicated in the presence of HM the Queen on 12 October 2007. It is designed to provide fitting recognition for the British Servicemen and women who have been killed on duty since the the friend trophy end of the Second World War. It is not a war memorial. Alongside the names of those killed in conflict are the names of those killed in training accidents, on Outstanding year in the regiment for Pte Ford peacekeeping missions, or as a result of terrorist action. Almost 16,000 names are carved on RIOR to the presentation of opera- from his Team Medic course he began to the huge Portland Stone walls, but this tional medals Pte Matt Ford (518 Sqn) pass on his new skills to those in his is also a Memorial for the future with P was awarded the Friend Memorial Multiple and the wider Troop. He relished room for a further 15,000 names. Trophy by Col A Barnes, Chairman the opportunity to teach and did so in a Uniquely, the memorial also (Designate) RPC Association. manner, and with a confidence, that recognises and acknowledges the The RPC Association decided in 2006 to belied his rank. Realising the importance courage of family and friends left behind. It is hoped it will play a valuable once again award the Friend Memorial of the skills he had learnt he constantly role in supporting the bereaved as they Trophy which was first awarded in 1962, revised and practiced the drills within his manage their loss through different in memory of Maj Gen ALI Friend CBE Troop. Quickly establishing himself as a stages in their lives. MC, to the best young shot at the RPC subject matter expert both his Troop Admittance to the AFM is free and it Corps Shoot. Maj Gen Friend was Commander and Troop Sergeant relied on is located at the National Memorial Director of Labour from June 1940 until him implicitly throughout the tour. Arboretum, Staffordshire. Visit: November 1945. He was also Colonel Once deployed on Op TELIC, Pte Ford www.forcesmemorial.org.uk for further information or call 0207 2182020. Commandant from March 1945 until continued to carry out his own function December 1948 as well as Chairman of and help his Multiple Commander at ■ SIXTY five serving and retired officers the RPC Benevolent Fund from March every turn. Prior to any task Pte Ford was attended the 61st Past and Present 1942 until November 1945 when he always the first to be found checking his Officers' Dinner in the Officers' Mess, became President of the Fund. In addition Multiple's equipment and assisting the 23 Pnr Regt RLC, Bicester on Fri 12 Oct to this he was Chairman of the Association NCOs with pre-patrol planning. His con- 07. The guests for the evening were when it formed in November 1946 until stant offer of help and advice, particularly Brig CJ Murray CBE – Director RLC and April 1949 and was the first member of to the more junior soldiers was typical of Brig C Blong – Comd 104 Bde. the Association with Membership his unselfish nature. On the ground Pte Brigadier HJ Hickman as President Number 1. It is now to be awarded to the Ford proved to be tactically very astute once again chaired the evening. soldier in the Pioneer CEQ (Regular or TA) and clearly had an understanding of the Details of this year's dinner are shown on page 8. who has excelled during the year. wider remit of his role. His command Pte Ford's name will be inscribed on the presence, robust approach to the harsh ■ SIXTY eight members attended the trophy, he also receives an inscribed silver conditions under which he operated and Ladies Dinner night in the WOs' & Sgts' plate and a cheque for £200. sense of humour gave those around him Mess, 23 Pnr Regt RLC on Sat 13 Oct The citation for the award which was real confidence. Pte Ford's Multiple was 07. Following an excellent meal live read out during the Parade reads as involved in all bar one operation music and a disco were once again follows: “Private Ford joined the British undertaken by 1st Royal Horse Artillery provided by Brendon McCann and Tony Army on 31 May 2004 completing basic during their deployment. Eccles (at a greatly reduced rate!) for which the Club is very grateful. training at Army Training Regiment In summary Pte Ford has had an Details of this year's Ladies Dinner Pirbright. He arrived in 23 Pioneer outstanding year in the Regiment. are shown on page 8. Regiment on 24 November 2004. The past Confident yet never arrogant, Pte Ford has year has been an extremely demanding stood up, on Operations, and delivered.
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