Former Regimental Secretary dies

It is w ith m uch regret that became Regimental we record the death of Lt Secretary, a post ha held Col Bill Murray Brown on for 15 years Nov 26 1962 After twice commanding a Ha is sorely missed by the battalion of The Royal many friends he made Norfolk Regiment, and during his years of service having been the first CO of to the Regiment An 1 E Anglian. Bill eventually obituary is on page 16 Celebration year for Territorials

Battalions of the Royal Anglian Regiment are to play a full part in this year’s celebrations to mark the 75th anniver­ sary of the founding of the Territorial Army.

The Regiment has one of the largest TA infantry organisations in the Army, with three battalions spanning the East of England from Scunthorpe to the Thames and from Hinckley to Norwich Vikings in Belize Thirty different Royal Anglian TA centres in this An anti-tank platoon at the Rice Station near Punta area form the home base Gorda during the Viking's Battle Group South for the very professional exercise in Belize. Vikings news Pages 3. 4 and 5 volunteers who make up the 5th, 6th and 7th Battalions. Men of the 5th and 7th Battalions form a reserve Poachers win UK for BAOR and train there Commander 1 ( BR) Corps. Lt Gen Sir Nigel Bagnall. talks to Ptes Phillips. every two years alongside Partridge and Johnson during his visit to the 7th Battalion HQ in Leicester 7th Regular Army units and Battalion news Pages 12 and 13 boxing finals need to be professional to manage the tasks and war and is receiving new including parades, services Castle sends its The Poachers outfought the Pte Albans (bantam). LCpl modern equipment they arc equipment to bring them and displays, the Regiment congratulations to its TA 2nd Battalion The Scots Cousin (feather) and LCpl Guards in the UKLF Inter given more into line with their acknowledges the assistance readers on their “ 75th” and Andrews (heavy) also won Unit Team Finals at their bouts, while Ptes fellow battalions. of the TA Association, The 6th Battalion has the on the reputation they have Colchester on Mar 15. Hagan and Scrimshaw and In planning a series of 75th Regimental Secretaries, established. LCpl Woodcock put up very demanding role of securing It was a night of fine county and city councils. creditable performances the home base in time of anniversary events, sporting performances by both teams, with Cpl Minns The team now meet the Appointments for Generals (middleweight). Pte Clarka BAOR Champions. 2 RRF. in (light heavy) and LCpt an all Queens Division Army Maj Gen David Thorne, who Cooper (welter) winning by Final in Colchester this hands over his command m the knockouts month Falklands this month, has been appointed to command the 1st Armoured Division Brig Keith Burch is to be A C D S (Pers and Log) in Apr 84 in the rank of Maj Gen Brig Burch was commissioned into the Essex Regiment in 1951, was a DS at Staff College in 1968/9 and commanded the Pompadours in Aldershot and Cyprus in 1969-71. Following staff appointments in BA O R and M O D he is currently serving as D D A SD -Left: Maj Gen David Thorne equipped as a very modern major general, with Prime Minister Mrs Margaret Thatcher in the Falklands Brig Keith Burch Mainly about people Letter Royal Anglian from band dates

With the six Royal Anglian battalions based is East Anglia this the Sinai summer our four Regimental Banda and Corps of Drums will Maj Pat king and WOI Coe be performing throughout our counties. The well known are with the Multinational uniform from our old Castle Journal will be a familiar sight as Force in the Sinai and write: our musicians entertain their audiences and show the flag for the Regiment. Some of the major performances will be: “ Sinai under Egyptian rule has problems The Israelis smashed APRIL everything they were unable to 2 5th Bn: 75ih anniversary of the TA — Hertford. remove — water pipes, storage 10 5th Bn: 75th anniversary of the TA — Ipswich. tanks, Kibbutzim — the lot 16 2nd Bn: Beat Retreat at 7th Bn 75th anniversary — and Yammit, their town Leicester. between El Arish and R u fa r, is 20 Massed Bands and Drums of the 1st, 2nd and 3rd completely smashed. I estimate Battalions. Beating Retreat at king’s Lynn in aid of at least two years to relay all W 02 Danny Bryant is seen here receiving his Long Service and Good Conduct the A B E, followed by a Band concert in St Nicholas the pipelines etc They have Medal while on a two-year tour with the Depot Regiment RA He shortly rejoins Church. made a start. The Bedou are the Pompadours in Colchester. Also receiving a medal is Sgt Michael Conn, RA, moving back and are building son of ex CSM Conn of the Essex and Royal Anglian Regiments MAY and starting cultivation. 10 Massed Bands and Drums of the Regiment perform Lt Col Roland Wreford has “ RSM Coe and myself for the Colonel-in-Chief in Colchester. been promoted Brevet Colonel attended the 40th anniversary 21 2nd Bn: 7th Bn 75th anniversary parade, Lincoln. on handing over command of of the Battle of El Alamein on 21 5th Bn: 75th anniversary of the TA march through the 5th Battalion to Lt Col Sunday It was a most moving Bury S t Edmunds by 6th Bn followed by Beating Paul Long. occasion and, for the first time Retreat. in a long lime, there was a Congratulations to WOI(BM ) good representation of Lines and WOs1(RSM) Keogh JUNE Commonwealth Forces (all and Burford on their selection 1 2nd Bn: Suffolk Show, Ipswich. from the M FO ). We lined the for Short Service Com­ 11-12 2nd Bn: Spalding Trade Fair. route immediately in front of missions, and to WOs2 Taylor, 12 5th Bn: Cambridgeshire Regiment O CA parade, the memorial stone with Coe and Hill on their selection Ely ourselves, A N ZA C s, Fijians for W O l(R S M ). 17-18 3rd Bn: Essex Show. and also the French. A lot of We welcome 2Lt Nicholas 19 1st and 2nd Bns: Burma Star Association Old Comrades had come from Crawshaw who has joined the Mountbatten Memorial Display, Duxford. the 8th Army Assocation and 1st Battalion with an SSLC and 19 5th Bn: Royal Tigers O CA . Leicester were a most peasant bunch. 2Lls Steven Langley, Hugh 22-23 1st and 3rd Bns: Lincoln Show. “ The cemetery is as well kept Stafford-Smith and James 25 1st Bn: Fanfare 83: Centenary of Boys Brigades, as always. On our way to El W alker who have gained SSCs Duxford. in the Regiment. 26 5th Bn: Northamptonshire Regiment O C A , Alamein we called in at the El Lt Col Roland Wreford hands over to Lt Col Paul Quatara cemetery. I under- W e wish the following well in Northampton. Long. stand Lt got a severe thumping their retirement: B rigs Bill 29-30 1st, 2nd and 3rd Bns: Norfolk Show, Norwich. during the Yom Kippur War, Deller and Brian E msden, Lt Maj Tony Domeison is to be Congratulations to three but if this is so they have Cols Paul Young and Pal Adjutant to the G B team who members of the Pompadours JULY repaired it beautifully The MacDonald, Majs Bob Day, visit Canada in August while Band who raised £157 for the 3 2nd Bn: Forces Sunday, Northampton. flotsam and jetsam of the war John Drinkwater and Peter 2Lt Nicholas Crawshaw will be Regimental Benevolent Fund 9 5th Bn: 75th anniversary, Peterborough. completely surround the Alderton and Capt Tony a member of the team. by taking part in the London 9 1st Bn: Lord Mayor of Norwich’s Show. cemetery and includes some Thompson. Lt Col Patrick Shervington Marathon. 16 1st Bn: Cambridge F estival. 17 2nd Bn: Corby Highland Gathering. knocked out tanks. It was in Lt Col Monty Case was very writes that he and Vicki are 24-29 2nd Bn: Regents P a ri, London (2 performances a very good order, and Mr Coe badly hurt while surfing in thoroughly enjoying Minden Lt Col Dick Holman died day). and I found graves for the Australia and returned to and look forward to seeing the suddenly on Mar 5 at his home 27 3rd Bn: Sandringham Flower Show. Royal Norfolk, Suffolk, Royal Stoke Manderville in early Pompadours when handing in Alton Barnes. Our sympathy 30 3rd Bn: Colcheste r Carnival Leicester, Essex and March. W e wish him a speedy over Elizabeth Barracks to goes out to Wanda and his Northamptonshire Regiments. recovery. them in December. family. All were buried there in 1917 With some as late as 1919. I As a regiment we are fortunate in those members of the regiment hope to go back and get names Colonel-in- the very close links that we have serving in Northern Ireland and etc when we have more time .” forged with our counties, links that their future safety. Chief's visit will be more apparent than usual Yours sincerely , Dinner highlights this year while we have six On May 10 the Colonel-in- battalions stationed in our home R V Marriott, Don't just Chief is to pay a private visit to area and when the Territorial Mayor Leicester links sit there! the six battalions of the Army is celebrating its 75th anni­ Regiment at Colchester. versary . A reply was sent from RHQ The Lord Mayor of Leicester, Battalion which he visited in Regrettably, attendance is These ties manifest themselves in The TA needs Dear Councillor Marriott, Councillor Bill Page, gave a Londonderry in November. limited to those serving with many ways, from the granting of dinner on Feb 19 for the The Colonel of the Regiment Freedoms to participation in local W e were very touched to receive volunteers the six battalions and their Colonel of the Regiment to emphasised that much of the events Just one illustration of the your letter following the families, for whom details will highlight the close relationship strength of the British Army goodwill that exists is the following Ballykelly tragedy. It is a great be published by battalions. exchange of letters with the Major relief to be able to tell you that which exists between the city lies in its close links with its of Boston, whose borough granted Corporal Taylor is now off the and the Regiment. Among traditional recruiting areas and the 2nd Battalion its Freedom in very seriously ill list and, those present were Col Andrew that it was essential that these 1982: although his injuries are serious, Martin, the Lord Lieutenant of links should be maintained. that we have every hope that he Dear Colonel Blyth, Leicester, Mrs Janet Setchfield will make a good recovery. I only chairman of Leicester County I and my fellow councillors and wish that we could a y the same Council, Maj Gen John officers of the council of the for all the other soldiers and Akehurst, Cols Mike Moore Borough of Boston were shocked civilians who were killed or to hear of the recent tragedy in maimed in the incident. and Richard Wilkes, the past Northern Ireland involving an and present Deputy Colonels I have passed your letter to explosion of a bomb at the local T A for Leicestershire, Lt Cols Lieutenant Colonel Julian dance hall at Ballykelly near to Roger Howe and Julian Browne who commands The where your regiment is barracked Poachers It means a great deal Browne, past and present COs Such occurrences bring to mind to soldiers when performing their of the Poachers and Lt Col the great danger in which dunes to know that they have the Hugh Lambert, CO of the 7th members of your regiment may support and thoughts of those at Battalion based in Leicester find themselves while serving in home Your letter endorsing this Councillor Bill Page welcomed Northern Ireland On this will be greatly appreciated by occasion it is a relief to know everyone in Londonderry and I the Colonel of the Regiment that only one member of your would be most grateful if you and spoke of the co-operation Second Battalion was reported to would convey our appreciation to and friendship which exists have injuries The thoughts of the your fellow councillors and the with the Regiment and in people of Boston are extended to officers of the council. particular with the 2nd

2 News from the Vikings

Battalion's brown berets so familiar In Belize

Now two-thirds of the way into its 6 month tour in Belize, the Vikings feel that they fully understand the difference in Belize When they took over from the 3rd Battalion, the local people became throughly familiar with the brown beret. They are on the whole very friendly but their attitudes and way of life are far removed from our own It is nothing to find the man of the house back in his hammock by 10 am — and he will often stay there for the rest of the day. B Coy builds its own bridge at Salamanca. Cpl Richardson and Pte Page disembark near Cedars Life has been much more Crossing. hectic than this for the arrival. The Battle Group Battle Group South’s exercise Battalion. It is deployed in North exercise on 19 Oct at the end of November was in four Combat Team (C T ) enabled many people based at two phases which exercised B locations, with Battalion HQ Airport Camp to see the and D CT's in their different and D Coy in R ideau Camp; B Guatemalan border and roles in the west and east of the Coy in Salamanca; C Coy in countryside for the first time Group’s area Airport and A Coy at from the top of Xunantanich, The Airport Camp C T acted as Holdfast. It forms two battle the Mayan ceremonial centre groups — Battle Group South enemy. Sea landings were and temple which completely made at Punta Gorda and a based on Rideau commanded dominates the area by the CO, Lt Col Tony Calder battle royal was waged by D — and Battle Group North, The Battle Group North CT for possession of this small with its Headquarters at exercise, Viking Destroyer, was coastal town. Airport Camp, commanded by the next main event in the tour. Further inland, B CT, fortu­ the Second-in-Command, Maj It involved Cayo CT (From nate in having peact time tasks Holdfast Camp) deploying its Michael Goldschmidt which closely relate to O P line overlooking enemy operational contingency plans, Each battle group has its own approaches from the border artillery support, provided by was springing platoon and a Belize Defence Force ambushes, delaying and 127 (Dragon) Battery and in (BDF) company holding the destroying the enemy as they the North, they have the main town in Cayo District, Reconnaissance Troop, tried to infiltrate along the San Ignacio. The Airport jungle tracks from the border 4th/7th Royal Dragoon Camp CT, as Force Reserve, to the coast. Once again, the Guards Engineer support was released to Battle Group comes from 9 Para Sqn R E. BD F deployed on the exercise North halfway through the and acquitted themselves well. Both battle groups held their exercise and arrived just in T EW T s in the first month after time to turn the tide of events. Continued on Page 4

Sgt Morton covers Pte Churn forward.

3 News from the Vikings

The CO Second-in-Command, Adjutant and RSM with the band and drums. Combat teams at home in jungle terrain Musical treat Continued from Page 3 The O P commitment includes up to strength but also fully the CO and RSM who travelled After the battle group three permanent OPs at Cayo trained to take over the Cattle by G a z e lle , takin g the exercises. combat teams were in the north and Cadenas and Landing platoon base from D Christmas pudding right in to at Christmas fully at home in the very Tree Tops in the south, which C T . Other training assistance the most remote border OPs difficult jungle terrain and provide valuable information for the B D F has included The Force exercise. Mopan The highlight of the which was a great success. patrol programmes which had on activities in the Guatemalan providing instructors for a Christmas period was the Rampart VI, was held during The Bandmaster. Mr Lines, of course started at the border area SNCOs cadre, which is visit of the band. During 15-20 Jan It should have been had a short lesson in the beginning of the tour, really A heavy patrol programme has continuing at the time of December, they played 21 a full F T X but because of Belizean sense of humour took off. been invaluable in developing reporting. In their turn, the engagements around Belize, political developments was when he announced at one of Patrolling is the main activity the skills of junior B D F provide interpreters to including all combat team drastically cut. This was his concerts that the band's of the infantryman in Belize commanders and private accompany our patrols and locations. regrettable as a lot of records, which were for sale, and combat teams have soldiers who have led many of have even provided very preparation had gone into the They were Joined by the did not have holes in the worked hard to master the the patrols B C T, in their patient instructors who have exercise, including flying Corps of Drums in Beating middle. No-one bought a required skills here. isolated location at Salamanca taught basic Spanish to the Continued on Page 5 Retreat at Airport Camp record! Both long and short-range have found this particularly Vikings! useful and Ptes Pattison, patrols are put out as a matter A C S E show in early December Stewart, Walden. Gant. of routine. They are inserted visited all four main locations Dorman and Dickinson by Puma, by vehicle, or simply and Christmas was celebrated deserve particular mention. by being dropped at the end of in high style in all combat a track and then walking in to As one of the unit’s tasks here teams, although o f necessity their patrol area. is to offer training assistance to many people were on duty All River patrols have also been the BD F, it was particularly locations and outstations were mounted, using assault boats. rewarding to see them not only visited on Christmas Day by

A guest conductor at one of the band's concerts. News from the Vikings

Pte Davis keeps a sharp look out as he scouts ahead.

Vikings on top of Xunantanich during the Battle Group North TEWT

Continued from Page 4 humid atmosphere of The visits of the Guardships Mountain Pine Ridge, was have been enjoyed by every­ troops in from UK Both battle doubly welcome one. In the earlier part of our groups' participation was tour, HMS Tartar visited and This three week period on an reduced to CPX lower the Oerlikon gun crews from area more akin to Brecon controls, though C CT in its Rideau Camp were able to Beacons than anywhere else, role as Airport Camp CT, carry out live firing. More enabled all the rifle platoons to played a full and often hectic recently, HMS Zulu has made fire and was followed by the role. an equally successful visit. On Support Company concen­ As the Battalion's tour has both occasions, officers and tration, Exercise Viking progressed, the weather has sailors from the ships’ platoon Thum p. changed considerably. After have carried out jungle training quite heavy rain and a high, Marijuana has figured quite and live firing with Battalion fast-flowing river, we have largely in the affairs of several instructors during their visit. passed through a mild spell (in patrols. It is quite extensively Stories about snakes and Belize, temperatures in the low grown in Belize and on scorpions have to be heard to 60s are fairly chilly) and have occasions the Battalion has co­ be believed. now moved into the beginning operated with the Belizean of the dry season, with Police in destroying marijuana An equally successful and temperatures and humidity fields D CT carried out an op­ rewarding relationship with the steadily climbing. eration on 26 Jan to destroy an RAF has existed during the A recent period of field firing, estimated US $200,000-worth tour. The Harriers provide our Exercise Viking Crack, which and A CT destroyed a similar dose air support and the was held in the cooler, less amount earlier in the month. Pumas have inserted our patrols and flown casevac missions, as well as being used for abseil training. LCpl Fleming and Pte Davis of C Coy caught with their trousers down but still on the alert at the Jungle Training Centre, Eagles Nest. The R & R programme is now almost complete and has been a great success. Soldiers have visited Mexico, USA, Canada and Costa Rica as well as the Belizean Cayes and the Battalion’s own R and R centre at Placentia. In addition, the adventure training courses run at the Force Centre on St George’s Caye have been very p o p u lar.

This has been a very enjoyable tour which is becoming increasingly busy as we begin to prepare for handover to 2 Para Their recce party visited us in January and we look forward to seeing their advance party at the end of March Preparations are well in hand Just to prove everybody gets out — CSgt Elba- for our return to UK but we Porter. of Officers Mess fame in the field earning his expect life to be no less hectic pay there than here.

5 News from The Poachers Terrorists Northern cornered The Battalion wrapped up the Christmas came with the usual Ireland final stage of the tour in festive cheer and served to Londonderry with a character- remind everyone who is istic burst of activity that saw married how much they o we to awards the highest series of arrest their wives for their courage Congratulations to the operations since Operation and fortitude in carrying on following Poachers who M o to rma n “ normally" for the past two years featured in the list of This hammer blow against the awards for service in Provisionals was delivered in Northern Ireland The Battalion became fully several joint Poacher RUC operational in Colchester as OBE - Lt Col Roger operations from August to part of 19 Inf Bde on 14 Feb Howe January with a total of 75 having had two weeks well- Queens Gallantry Medal hardened terrorists arrested deserved leave There arc still — Sgt Peter Smith. and charged. Both P IR A and about 20 old Poachers' who IN LA were not long in trying Mention in Dispatches were in Hyderabad Barracks to show they were still forces to — C apt Peter during me 1969-71 tour be reckoned with and Willdridge. Sgt Chris December saw five clever out in sport they have started well, Houghton Cpl T ic h " The Prime Minister Mrs Margaret Thatcher. meets Cpl W ally Taylor who Is seen fortunately unsuccessful as beating 2Ll in the third round Delars and Cpl Ted assassination or booby-trap of the lnfantry Hockey cup recovering in Musgrave Park Hospital after being Injured in the Ballykelly Heaton. attempts against members of but unfortunately losing to 1st bombing Coammander Northern the Battalion. Cheshire in the quarter finals results with Sgt Clapperton competition LCpl Oliver came followed by a week's R and R Ire land Commendation by two goals to ml on 26 Feb It may have been too successful becoming Chef of the V ear fourth Well done the Army on the golden beaches of the — Capt Roger Brunt. Lt They beat 2SF in the semi final in keeping them out of L C p l Kennedy win ning the Catering Corps! Caribbean while their David Napier. Cpl John of the Army Intermediate Londonderry as on 6 Dec packed meal class and Cpl colleagues sat out the big freeze Lonsdale. Cpl Paul Boxing Championships and go 1NLA attacked the Droppin Halliday and LCpl Warwood The Recce Platoon under Capt in Essex Some people have all Mann. Cpl Lofly" " on to meet 2RRF in the finals Well disco in Ballykelly The second in the field compe­ Kevin Hodgson left to join the the luck! Woodcock, Pte Steve on April it in Colchester Barnet. Pte Tony Griffin only Poacher casualty. Cpl tition Fust Battalion in Belize for some “ jungle bashing" They aad Pte Robert Sm ith Taylor, is thankfully well on The cooks have been at work the way to recovery and achieved moat creditable la the Young Chef of the Year had six weeks in the jungle Continued on Page 7

Maj Gan John Akehurst p resen ted Northern Ireland Com mendation Certificates to Capt Roger Brunt, Cpl Lonsdale and LCpl Smith

Why not visit the Regimental Museums at: Britannia Barracks. Norwich. The Keep, Gibraltar Barracks. Bury St Edmunds Sobraon Barracks. Lincoln Abingdon Park. North ampton The Magazine Leicester. Luton Museum. War down Park. Old Bedford Road. Luton Oaklands Park, Mouls It's a long way down — patrolling by helicopter over Londonderry ham Street. Chelmsford. 6 News from The Poachers Changes at the top Continued from Page 6

The Battalion said farewell to two Company Commanders, Majors Peregrine Rawlins and Tom Longland who have been posted to Rhemdahlen and Warminster respectively. To Capt(QM) Dennis Thornton who returns to the 6 R R F and to Capt Tony Thompson who goes on retirement to 6th Royal Anglian in Bedford as a PSAO go thanks for a job well done and best wishes in the future. On 25 Feb the Deputy Colonel, Maj Gen John Akehurst visited the Battalion at its new station in Colchester and attended the annual Austin dinner in the Officers Mess. He was able to present Capt Roger Brunt. Cpl Jonathan Lonsdale and LCpl Smith with their Commander Northern Ireland Commen­ dation Certificates. A busy and varied programme lies ahead for 1983 with visits Members of the Battalion enjoy a little Christmas spirit in the dining hall at Ebrington Barracks. from both the Queen Mother and Princess Alice, a major exercise in Germany and a UNFICYP tour in Cyprus as well as all the normal day-to- day training and life of the Battalio n

POACHER’S TALLY The Battalion was called upon to deal with the following incidents from J an '81 to Jan '83: Shooting attacks against R U C 44 Shooting attacks against Army 54 Shooting attacks against R L C / A rmy 4 Car bombs 6 lED s 12 Booby traps 4 Blast incendiaries 18 Kneecappings 20 Mortar attacks 1 Security Forces deaths (including one Poacher, Pte Anderson, May 82) 9 Terrorist deaths 3 Civihan deaths (including 3 youths killed in riots) 8 Pin-up girl Judy Babe with Pte Jones, Pte Raynor, LCpl Cammack and Pte Rowe of A Coy.

Maj Gen J B Akehurst CBE. visits A Coy NBC Training (CO. OC A Coy. and the Adit look on) News from The Poachers

• Above. Lord Mayor of Leicester. Cllr Bill Page prepares for a flight over Londonderry.

• Right, OC B Coy (Maj Peter Barnes) tells Nigel Kaye, of Radio Leicester, about this tour of duty.

• Below, the CLF with An advance party of ten members of the Recce Platoon arriving in Belize in the Medical Section February They have been attached to the Vikings until this month to do some during his farewell visit jungle bashing and learn new patrolling techniques. in January.

Commander Northern Ireland, Lt Gen Bob Richardson, listens to CSgt Tom Wesley.

The Bandmaster conducting during Christmas celebrations at Fort George with D(Sp) Coy.

8 News from The Pompadours Battalion returns to Colchester

The Battalion returned from aircraft at Brize Norton for the hot and humid climate of Exercise Trumpet Dance 2 at Belize, to Colchester, early in Fort Lewis and Yakima ranges October and with five weeks to and training areas near Seattle. go before Christmas block Washington State. leave, launched themselves into an intensive training During the individual training program m e aim ed at phase, potential NCOs, tactics, completing most of the signals, driving. Milan, mandatory physical training mortar, N BC, first-aid, map and shooting tests that the reading, A F V recognition, operational situation in Belize assault pioneer cadres and had prevented them from courses have been held completing. Exercise Trumpet Dance 2 Sharpshooters do well Post-Belize administration Pte Wiltshire with hit heralds the start of the LCpl Richards, above left, end LCpl Stanford Training Area. CBF Commendation. involved the recovery from the collective training phase of Falklands of many of our Chambers, members of the 1983’s training programme Pompadours GPMG(SF) teem which Below the GOC Eastern District, vehicles, now complete with The Battalion will have the won the Eastern District Cup and were watched by the Commanding Officer, Car crash hardtops and delightfully opportunity of field firing at efficient heating systems, section, platoon and company third in the UKLF Championships. They presents the Eastern District radios and other equipment. level supported by US Army are pictured during training at GPMG(SF) Cup to LCpl Chambers. bravery Christmas festivities which helicopters and Air Force involved company parties, fighter aircraft and will carry merits O ffic e rs , * Sergeants and out a Battalion FTX, an Corporals Mess functions, exercise against an American wives and childrens parties, Ranger Battalion and an inter- an award were much en)oyed before the platoon competition. Battalion went on almost four On return to the United weeks’ well-earned leave. The Commander British Kingdom in mid-April, apart Forces Belize recognised Pte The Battalion returned from from a “ minor diversion” Wiltshire’s brave and cool- block leave on 4 Jan and involving the preparation for headed conduct in treating a entered the individual training and Spearhead duties, the trapped and seriously injured phase of the commanding Battalion moves into Phase II motor car passenger in a officer’s training programme of this year’s programme — vehicle which was leaking fuel for 1983 This lasted until 25 mechanised conversion train­ and half submerged in a river Feb before they yet again ing in preparation for our Pte Wiltshire was returning boarded VC 10 and Hercules move to Minden with a party of officers and soldiers from an adventure training expedition in Mexico to Airport Camp in September last year Ten miles north of the camp they discovered a serious road accident in which a civilian pick-up truck carrying four passengers had crashed after hitting other vehicles and fallen into the river. Two passengers had been thrown clear Without hesitation Pte Wiltshire went to the aid of the trapped victim, spent two hours in the river, applied first- aid and comforted the injured man eventually helping to free him from the wreckage He then went back into the river to conduct a search for the fourth passenger who was still missing An extract from C B F ’s Com ­ mendation reads “ Throughout the entire incident Pit Wiltshire displayed calmness The GOC Eastern District, Maj Gen McMillan, courage, determination and p re s e n te d five Long Service end Good Conduct maturity far in excels of that normally expected of a young M e d a ls in the Warrant Officers' end Sergeants' Mess soldier. He acted in a in Ja n u a r y this year. The recipients were W02 thoroughly professional P o tte r, Drum Major Staples, Ex CSgt Bulford, Sgt manner, setting a fine example Je ff e r s o n REM E and Sgt Dexter. Picture shows Sgt 16 Clifford Street, Savile Row, London W1X 2HS. Telephone 01-734 2248 to those around him” . Dexter receiving his medal from the GOC

9 News from the 5th Battalion_____ Surprise promotion on dinner night__ Following a presentation by all The evening which began with ranks during Exercise Keystone an excellent Beating Retreat b y in B A O R and another presen- the Corps of Drums. ended tation when being "dined out" with a fine performance by the by the W O s A Sgts' Mess, it band was the turn of the officers to The following day marked the 4 Coy dine out their Commanding handover of the Battalion to Lt Officer on Oct JO Col P B D Long wins at The officers assembled at The date coincided, either b y Peterborough, together with luck or very good judgement, the Commanding Officer s with the Audit Board H aving Grimes personal guests — Maj Gen been able to make an instant Dick Gerrard-Wright and Brig assessment of the financial Graves Howard During me dinner, worth of his new command B rig Howard (Comd 49 Bde) the new CO is now in the made the surprise announce­ process of assessing the other ment that Lt Col Wreford had qualities of his Battalion So been promoted to Brevet far Col Long has not Colonel Maj Colin Albany discovered too many skeletons (Bn 2lC) presented an in the cupboards, despite engraved carriage clock to the extensive travelling to the Commanding Officer and paid remotest locations. W e look tribute to his exemplary forward to exciting times under Col Wreford receives his presentation from Maj Albany (Bn 2IC) watched by Brig record our new management Howard. Commander 49 Bde Exercise Keystone recollections Marches and The following personal 11 Platoons were quickly account by Lt D avid Marsden detected by the enemy and displays o f 4 Coy vividly portrays the killed off 12 Platoon, part played by the 5th however survived. despite to mark Battalion in Exercise Keystone careful searching by enemy As the last issue of Castle was patrols and helicopters. The anniversary published just a few days after enemy decided to build a LCpl Joh n so n our return from Exercise bridge in the vicinity of 12 Under the command of Maj N K eystone this item arrived too Platoon s position which Capt Andrew Alexander H Kelsey 4 (Hertfordshire) late for inclusion promptly called down artillery organised the battalion orien­ Coy, is to march through fire teering competition at Grimes “ Annual camp took place in Hertford on Apr 2 with Graves on Jan 16. This was a B A O R 4 Coy look a record " The Brigadier later said that Councillor Roger Martin. well attended event with 143 to camp, the most in living the exercise commander had Mayor of Hertford. taking the several teams from each memory and after a week of ordered the O Ps to cea se salute Lunch a being hosted company, civilian teams, and very active build up training 4 functioning to that the exercise by 4 Coy in the Officers Mess represent allies from other Coy was deployed onto could proceed (other coys may at St Andrews Street and in the units Exercise K eystone be able to take some of the evening a cocktail party will be TV credit for this — but not The competition run over a “ The Company role was as held at the Castle Hall, much) 12 Platoon was course of three legs of 4 3 reserve to reinforce the rest of followed by Beating Retreat by commanded by Lt D k kilometres was won by 4 (H ert the battalion 10 Platoon was the Band and Drums. An all fordshire Coy in a tune of 9 1 in a wood and dug in while 11 ranks discotheque will mins 38 secs. followed by 3 Platoon was in the vicinity of a ‘ The Milan equipment finally conclude the day's events Coy ( 112 mins, 17 secs) and H Q farm 12 Platoon had the task arrived after being held up for Commanded by Maj T W ( 133 mins 58 secs) Coy of defending Mollenbeck a while in the South Atlantic Robinson I (Suffolk) Coy The winning team Sgt The platoon quickly re­ march through Ipswich on Apr organised and in a short time Batchelor LC pl Johnson and Each platoon carried out 10 with the Mayor. Mrs Beryl were quite competent, expertly LCpl Byford LCpl Johnson quick reaction tests to James, taking the salute guided by N C O s who had has recently rejoined 4 Coy. reinforce other companies and outside the Town Hall. The recently attended courses at and is again proving a very undertook a rigorous • Above Pte Grange of 12 Platoon makes use of a parade is to be preceded by a Support Weapons Wing. welcome asset patrolling programme This garden gateway to command a good view of the church service in St Mary-le- Netheravon The platoon was a very active period during street. Tower A buffet lunch at the performed professionally, which urban patrolling and T A Centre in Yarmouth toad 102 years especially in view of the short • Two members of 12 Platoon in protective clothing vehicle check points were will be followed by the Band changeover period from occupy someone's front garden in Mollenbeck practised Members of the and Drums Beating Retreat of service Wombats " during Exercise Keystone company had the opportunity A display by TA units will take rewarded to mix with and meet many place in the Grand Ring of the local people and relations were When Col Barber. Deputy Essex Show on June 17/18 excellent Honorary Colonel of HQ Coy, when 3 (Essex) Coy wall take presented a record number of "M u ch useful information was part together with other Essex- medals on 18 Jan. the 102 gathered by the local children based units The display is to years' total service of the and interpreted by German be co-ordinated by Col Dan recipients averaged 17 years speakers within the company, Reade M VO . vice-chairman earn a total which offsets the notably Pte Dexter Houghton and organiser of the Royal high turnover figures of the whose mother is German and Tournament It will show a TA OCdt Kerry Hutchinson who history of signalling a mast speaks fluently and has now erecting competition, a Cpl Kerrigan - TEM Bdsm taken a full tunc job in demonstration of infantry Dyer - T E M Sgt Smith T - Germany weapons, and a display of First Clasp to T EM . Cpl mechanical transport Chown — First Clasp to TEM. " As the battle honed up the Cpl Crowson (Band) — First whole company was brought HQ Coy, commanded by Maj Clasp to T E M . B d sm Clarkson forward of the river to set up a A E EJsey. TD. will parade in — Second Clasp to TEM series of O Ps Coy HQ 10 and Peterborough on July 9 with the Major of Peterborough taking the salute followed by a buffet lunch and an all ranks discotheque in the evening The battalion is also taking part in a pageant during the Royal Tournament on July 18/ 19, emphasising the modern image of the TA News from the 6th Battalion

US General Around and visits about In September Lt Col David Bn HQ James hands over command of the Battalion to Lt Col Alistair Veitch. currently working in the British Embassy in Wash­ ington In July Capt lan Hall. from the Poachers, joins us as our new Adjutant Change of At A(Norfolk) Company Maj John Davidson moves to the Recruit Reception and Training Team and is replaced by Maj John Raybould; Capt command Miles Green becomes 21C. At B (Bedford) Company Maj Alan Fairless retires after Annual Camp and Capt Alan Important changes have taken PSAO posts has greatly Director of the US National Guard, Maj Gan Temple Jnr. visited Bn HQ and HQ Spearing assumes command place within and without the increased the efficiency of the Con in February. He is pictured here talking to (left to right) Pte Cocksedge. Pte At Braintree, Maj Douglas Battalion since the publication unit, and releases the P S I’s for Turner and Pte Sneddon, of the Battalion's Mortar Section. The General has Inch has replaced Maj John of the last Castle. We have more training commitments. extended an invitation to all members of the regiment to visit the Pentagon, in Metcalfe as OC CSM Smart come under the command of a The Battalion Colours were on Washington, where he works. has now taken over as CSM at reformed Brigade; 54 infantry parade for the first time since Cambridge and W02 Burgess Brigade at Grantham: a they were presented to us when has moved to WTWD at Bn dedicated Home Defence the Battalion mustered 100 £ 2 5 0 , 0 0 0 Anniversary plans HQ Maj Dennis Haslam has command. PSAO posts have soldiers to march through Bury taken over HQ Company. Maj been established at three of the Plans are already well Drums of 5(V) Royal Anglian St Edmunds on the Remem­ for South Ron James will remain as Bn four Rifle Companies, and by advanced for the 75th and then a Reception in the brance Parade last November. 2IC to enable the new CO to concentrating on internal Anniversary of the TA. Athenaeum There will also be The guard itself was Atlantic Fund Although some Companies are a TA Military Pageant in the settle in; he continues in post as recruiting we are hoping to commanded by Maj John having their own celebrations, PMC reduce the targe turnover of the Abbey Grounds depicting Raybould of HQ Company The Commanding Officer. Lt- the Battalion is marking the W02 Doug Burch has been trained soldier and the recruit. aspects from TA life from its and the Parade was headed by Col David James raised occasion in Bury St Edmunds promoted to Capt(QM) He is The establishment of the formation to modern times the Band and Drums of the 1st £250,000 for the South on 21 May. It will be a joint This is being directed by Capt the first member of 6 R Recruit Reception and Training Battalio n . Atlantic Fund and for the effo rt with 202 Bty R A who are Bob Godfrey and each Anglian to be granted a Teams has meant that we are Under the dynamic command Falklands Appeal. He colocated with us at Bn H Q . company will be taking part. Quartermasters commission. now able to exercise centralised of 2Lt Sheilla Gann the W RAC organised two auctions in the control over this previously The day will start with a WOl(RSM) Bob Eke took platoon of the Battalion find RAC Club. London on 23 Sep Guests of honour will include neglected area, and we are Freedom March through the over from W O I Jim Carpenter themselves increasingly in and 19 Nov 82. Sir Rex Hunt. the Mayor of St Edmundsbury, continuing to improve a policy town ending in the Abbey at the end of last year. W OI demand. civil Commissioner of the Gen Sir Timothy Creasey and of selection and training for Gardens. In this we shall be Carpenter returns from At the moment Pte Angie Falkland Islands, was the hopefully Gen Sir Harry Tuzo, assisted by the bands o f the Uganda soon. Officer Cadets. Caulder and Pte Carpentar are Patron and the CO managed to the Master Gunner All Depot, Queens Division and of CSGT Tony Jones became the Maj Gen Dick Gerrard Wright, helping 1D&D with other N1 gel such people as Sir Sandy members of the Regiment will 5 Royal Anglian new PS1 at Cambridge, and D T A & C , sneaked a visit to us training and Cpl Marianne Woodward, Cindy Buxton, lan be welcomed of course, but CSGT Mortimer shortly in early January and was made Reilly is attached to 3 R Macdonald, Brian Hanrahan This will be followed up by a regretfully, organised enter­ replaces CSGT Pete Armes of and Michael Nicholson to aware of a few of the Anglian for the Queen Beating Retreat in the Abbey tainment will be dedicated to Brain tree outstanding problems of TA Mother’s visit in May. auction off the many exhibits. Gardens by the Band and invited guests. W02(RQMS) Bowden, from soldiering. the Vikings, joins us as RSM in On Jan I operational July, when W O I Eke returns command for the Battalion Old skills For new warriors to the Pompadours was moved from HQ Eastern There are presently two District to the new, reformed, “ colonial" officers serving 54 lnfantry Brigade at Prince with the Battalion. Lt Craig William of Gloucester's Tapper, late of Royal Barracks, Grantham. The Australian Army is serving Brigade Commander is Brig with A Company at Norwich, John Davey, MC who has and Lt Wayne Mapp, late 3rd already visited the unit. Bn (Auckland Countess of On 11 Jan a Rag Raising Ranjurly’s Own) Royal New Ceremony was held at Zealand Regt, with D Coy Grantham to mark the For the second successive year occasion of the forming of the B (Bedford) Coy won the Brigade. W O l(RSM ) Eke was EDIST TA Soccer the parade RSM and after a Competition la the final at simple ceremony there was a Grantham they beat E Coy of reception for all ranks in the 3( V ) W F R 2-1. Officers Mess. Other units presently in 54 Bde are the Diary dates Vikings. 3(V) WFR, A n n u al C am p this year w ill be Cambridge University OTC at the Cinque Pons training and East Midlands University area. Lydd and Hythe from 18 OTC Jun • 2 Jul. The Battalion has recruited Fortunately the Battalion has three new Permanent Staff been allocated another Marble Administrative Officers to Tor exercise, and Capt Alan coincide with the formation of Spearing from B (Bedford) Coy No 3 Coy the Home Service will be commanding the Force. At Norwich we have composite company in welcomed Capt Bob Godfrey, Gibraltar from 13-27 Aug MC who came from the Dept Included in the Gibraltar of International Affairs and exercise will be an expedition War Studies at RMA to the Atlas mountains in Sandhurst. At Bedford Capt North Africa led by Lt Paul T o n y Thom pson joined us Chapman of D (Cambridge) from the Poachers, and the C om pany. Vikings have given us Capt Soldiers of the Norwich Platoon, the Home Service Tony Watson. 44. end in front. Platoon Sergeant Ray The Bn SAM will be held at Bob Day for Cambridge Very F o rc e in training at Frog Hill. SPTA. From left to Page, a stoker from Norwich. The two other Colchester on weekend 9/10 shortly a PSAO will be selected right they ere LCpl fan McMillan, 37. a w elfare platoons of the HSF are located in Bedford and Apr and on 21 May the Bn for C Coy at Braintree. assistant Pte John Goode, 48, Cpl Bob Glencross, Cambridge. with the headquarters at Bury St celebrates the 75th Anniversary The establishment of the 49, Pte G eo ff Fletcher. 41. Pte Tony Ashen. 41. Pte Edmunds. The whole company is fully recruited of the TA in Bury St Edmunds

11 News from the 7th Battalion Birthday parties for TA

Since the birth of the VIP visit Territorial Force in 1908 Territorial soldiers have been a feature of life in Lincolnshire, on HQ Leicestershire and Northamp­ tonshire — the three counties drill night in which the 7th Battalion has its roots. Drill night on Jan 20 marked an important occasion for the 1983 sees the 75th Anniversary 7th Battalion when Battalion of the Territorials. The anni­ HQ and Headquarter Coy versary, being celebrated based at U lverscroft Road in nationally, will be marked by Leicester were visited by the events throughout the Commander I (BR) Corps, Lt battalion area — in each of the Gen Sir Nigel Bagnall, and the three county towns. Commander UK Field Army. First off the mark will be Lt Gen Sir Edward Burgess. Leicester with a major event Gen Burgess, also Inspector planned for Apr 16 to take General of the T A . is becoming place at Ulvescroft Road — the well known to the battalion home of Battalion H Q and HQ having made another visit only Coy. The T A Centre will be a few weeks before. The transformed for the evening — generals were accompanied by Beating Retreat by the 2nd Brig James Howard whose 49 Battalion's Band and Drums Bde includes the battalion and followed by a number of by the T A Advisor to the gargantuan panics. Commander-in-Chief, Brig As with the battalion’s other Eddie Wilkinson. counties a feature will be the After a presentation by the The Royal South Humberside Coy gets the chance to take a break. Grimsby Commanding Officer, Lt Col presence of a number of old Hugh Lambert and an early soldiers — men who first enlisted in 1908 or shortly supper in the Officers' Mess, the visitors toured the T A afterwards. Centre taking a close interest in Busy winter programme Lincolnshire’s big day will be HQ Coy's training and being May 21 — an event, like introduced to many members Leicester, sponsored by the 7th by the Company Commander Recovery, in all senses, from PI from Loughborough placed Marshall taking part for almost Battalion but in which all TA Maj John Barrel!. Exercise Keystone being equal second. the 50th year running, to a units in the county are to Officer Cadets from the Rifle participate. Once again the 2nd complete in record time, the The competition over, festiv­ Ladies’ Guest Night at Scun­ Companies based at battalion quickly settled down Battalion has kindly made its ities ensued with the battalion thorpe and a rejuvenated Scunthorpe. Lincoln, Lough­ to a busy programme of band available. Christmas dinner at which Officers’ Ball in Northampton. borough and Northampton training and other activities. Officers (Lt Col Hugh A service in Lincoln Cathedral, were present, taking part in the The New Year saw the start of The Battle Group Trainer at Lambert as Senior Steward), to be taken by the Bishop of battalion’s Potential Officer serious shooting practice Bovington provided a good Warrant Officers and senior Grantham and the Battalion’s Training Programme run by organised by W 0 2 ‘M az’ opportunity for company NCOs served almost 300 Padre Capt Ken Farmer, will Capt Geoff New march. The Mazingham — hopefully we commanders to pul Battalion soldiers and junior NCOs The be followed by a march past visitors spent quite some time shall be reporting our various Headquarters under pressure, excellence of the cuisine outside the Judge's Lodgings talking to the Officer Cadets successes at Bisley in a future a job they did so well it looked resulted in well deserved field and lunch in the castle discussing the form and issue In late January, as if they had been practising promotion’ to Sgt of two ACC grounds. Guests will include content of their training. Battalion Headquarters and for years! Cooks — Cpl Dave Owen from the county’s own Maj Gen After chatting to junior NCOs HQ Coy took to the field for Grimsby and Cpl Brian Dick Gerrard-Wright — now, and soldiers in the Tigers Club, December started with the Exercise Glacier Mint — Spencer from Lincoln. appropriately for the event, the the victors were entertained by Inter-Platoon March and Eastern District’s C P X for 49 Director Territorial Army and the RSM . W O I M N J Dawe. Shoot at Beckingham, The second half of December Inf (The Polar Bears) Bde Cadets. and members of the W arrant Nottinghamshire. Keen compe­ saw the festive season The Battalion was the first “ I've got the action — all Northampton's turn comes on O fficers and Sergeants’ Mess tition resulted in Sgt celebrated around the battalion major unit as such to use the I need is a glass." Maj July 2 and 3. The focal point More than 150 members of HQ Catterick’s I PI from Scun­ — events varying from the smart new camp at Wathgill, Amos in pensive mood. will be a display in Delapre Coy were at the centre during thorpe being overall winners traditional Christmas Shoot near Catterick, where a Skill Company led by Maj Alan Park preceded on the Saturday the evening — all being with 4 PI from Boston, organised by CSgt (now W02) At Arms Concentration was Hemmings did well in the TA evening by a cocktail party in delighted to welcome such commanded by Sgt (now CSgt) Slinger’s Gainsborough held in early February Despite distinguished visitors Venn, and CSgt Blanchard’s 7 Platoon, with Maj Henry Soccer Cup gaining a the Company’s T A Centre. the bitter Yorkshire weather, convincing win over 218 Sqn overall shooting standards RCT in the December round The battalion is enjoying were good and we are seeing a but unfortunately victory was tremendous support and steady improvement through­ snatched from them in the assistance in planning these out. During the weekend the semi-final. The Lincoln events from the T A Associ­ battalion said goodbye to a Company have been busy ation, Regimental Secretaries, former Commanding Officer, running for charity with 14 county and city councils and Col John Gleadell, during his members completing a half­ many others last visit before ending his TA marathon led by the Senior career P SI, W 02 Mel Spauls, and the Sporting life in the Battalion is CSM. W02 Dave Paine More on the up. The Scunthorpe talent was discovered when the Triumph for B Coy

The battalion’s Inter-Company Battalion Skill-At-Arms competition for the 1982/83 meeting and for the Inter- training year has been won by Platoon and March and Shoot B Coy commanded by Maj Competitions. Runners-up Martin Mee and based at were A (Scunthorpe) Coy Sobraon Barracks, Lincoln followed by D (Northampton). with platoon detachments in HQ (Leicester) and LDY Gainsborough and Boston. (Loughborough). Points were awarded for the

12 News from the 7th Battalion

OCDT 1 — "I'm sure they went that way." Picture Evening Pte Everson. A Coy. O Group — "Bet he knows what's going on!" OCDT 2 - "B ut look at this m ap ... erl" Continued from Page 12 Battalion was commendably Peter McNaughton, take up placed in the Eastern District the chairs in Scunthorpe and TA Cross-Country Champion­ Lincoln, complete with smart Regimental ships in early February — Pte new brown berets. Barnaby of the LDY Company The full circle of postings has shop achieving 34th place overall. seen C aptain Derek Edwards Lincoln has been the place to recently rejoin the Battalion as be for anyone with promotion Quartermaster, on taking over in mind — the Company from Capt Brian Newman. Commander. Martin Mee, Derek left the Lincoln having reached the dizzy Company in 1971 as its Senior heights of Major, W02 Pete PSI Shortly before Christmas Slinger taking over from W02 Maj David Harm came back Dave Paine as CSM and Sgt to the fold from HQ 49 Bde Venn, commanding 6 PI. to and is now in the battalion CSgt, and all in the same second-in-command's chair. month. Things have been busy and the Some go up and others go battalion looks forward to an down. The RSM, Nobby equally active programme over Dawe, is congratulated on his coming months not least of imminent promotion to which is participation in three Captain while Maj Tony Amos separate Royal visits. The is demoted by one rank — both Queen is to be present at the looking forward to taking up inaugural parade of 2 Inf Div their jobs as two of our first at York and the Colonel-in- Permanent Staff Administrat­ Chief at Colchester both in ive Officers with the Rifle May and Princess Alice will be Companies at Loughborough at Leicester in June, visiting and Northampton respectively. the TA Centre in Ulverscroft A Coy Commander Maj Alan Hemings preparing Newcomers to the Regiment. Road, albeit as guest of the for a recent O Group. Picture Grimsby Evening Telegraph Maj Ken Bruton and Lt Col Royal Tigers

The CO passes the salt, QM Capt Brian Newman. OC D Coy Maj Tony Amos. OCDT Mike Poole and OC B Coy. Capt (now Maj) Martin M ee lo o k on.

13 Junior Soldiers and Allied Regiments Bermuda Regiment visits Belize

W h ile in B e liz e the 1st Battalion was fortunate to have visits from members of the Bermuda Regiment during January and February In January, a party led by Lt Mike Stow and accompanied by WG2 Willy King, who is attached to the Bermuda Regiment, visited from Jan 9 to 22. The visitors were split up between the four combat teams and understudied their particular appointments A smaller party visited during February and were accompanied by the Bermuda Regiment PR team with W02 H alewood Lt Col G Raynor, who commands the regiment, joined them for the last four days and on his departure presented the battalion with a fine print of Bermuda, a much appreciated token of their friendship The visits were The let Battalion plays host to members of the Bermuda Regiment during their visit to Belize. great successes and can only serve to strengthen our ties For our part we were delighted Junior Soldiers Battalion to be disbanded to be able to assist and we took It seems a pity that after only expected from the common also a number o f boys destined juniors spend several weeks in win the Junior Army Cup and forward to their next visit. four years the Junior Soldiers military syllabus, and as for the Royal Pioneer Corps. Snowdonia, rock climbing and is at present captain of the Battalion is to disband charter was to train 756 boys a canoeing, and near Aviemore Junior Army Football Team Lake Superior year. In addition to teaching the skiing, as well as carrying out It was formed at Norton common military syllabus, the expeditions across the Welsh Scottish history Manor Camp. Taunton in June In its original form, the battalion spends a considerable mountains In this present term, JCSM 1979 and was raised m ainly to A copy of the regimental battalion consisted of three amount of time teaching Athroll — destined for the 2nd deal with the large number of history of our affiliated Lake training companies training military studies, which include Battalion — apart from recruits expected as a result of Superior Scottish Regiment has infantry juniors and pioneers, an orientation for Army From its formation to its running regularly for the cross the 1978 Defence Review . It been received from the CO, Lt and two training squadrons, service, communications skills disbandment, some 90 boys country team, is developing will be disbanded after this Col Barry Wilson “ In the training RCT juniors. The last and military calculations. from Taunton will have joined real potential as a Bisley month's passing out parade Face of Danger" records the of the RCT juniors passed out Several boys are able to take regular battalions of the Royal candidate. In a recent small history of this famous regiment The Junior Soldiers Battalion in August 1982, leaving only selected subjects at EPC while Anglian Regim ent. One is Pte bore competition he averaged from us formation in 1885 role was to train junior soldiers one intake of juniors of the at Taunton. Tim e is also spent Payne, now with the 3rd 45 out of 50 to be the highest and, in particular, us exploits of the Infantry. RCT and RPC Queen's, Kings and Prince of on adventure training and Battalion, who twice captained scorer in the battalion, in two world wars. for a year to the standard Wales Divisions and each has expedition leadership and all the JSB Junior Football XI to including the permanent staff! Bicentenary of Great Siege of Gibraltar

The arrival in Gibraltar on 10 the Secretary of the Clothing Mar 1783 of the frigate Them Board. confirmed that peace had been 'Sortie Day' remembered “I seize this opportunity to declared by Britain, France acquaint you further that His and Spain and that for the The Colonel of the Regiment three of your parent regi­ Majesty has been graciously garrison o f G ib ralta r, three- sent greetings to the Gibraltar ments the 12th. the 56th pleased, in Commemoration of and-a-half years of siege was at Regiment in response to the and the 58th of Foot served the glorious defence made by an end following letter received from with such distinction. the Regiments of Foot which Colonel J J Porral, the Three of the regiments who May I avail myself of this composed the garrison of Honorary Colonel of the successfully withstood the forthcoming historic date to Gibraltar during the late Gibraltar Regiment. “ Great Siege" arc now send you and all ranks of Memorable siege of that amalgamated within the Royal Dear General Creasey. the Royal Anglian Regi­ important fortress, to permit ment greetings from all Anglian Regiment. They are November 27th, 1982 marks the 12th, 39th, 56th and 58th ranks of the Gibraltar 12th Fo ot. Su ffo lk Regiment; the 201st anniversary of Regiments, which made a pan Regiment together with best 56th Foot. Essex Regiment and Sortie Day, the highlight of of it, to have the word wishes for a continued 58th Foot, Northamptonshire G ib raltar’s most outstand­ ‘ ‘Gibraltar" placed upon their strengthening of the alliance Regiment. These three ing feat of arms in the Grenadier and Light Infantry linking our two regiments. Regiments of Foot were re­ Great Siege o f 1779-1783. Caps and upon their accoutre­ designated. respectively the that long and arduous Yours sincerely. ments and drums, as likewise East Suffolk Regiment, the upon the Second Colours of campaign throughout which John Porral West Essex Regiment and the their Regiments, just under­ Rutlandshire Regiment in neath their respective England with the most quickly forgotten 1782, while under siege at extravagant joy, it is curious to number ” G ib raltar. To commemorate the siege note how little attention the This was the first Honour ever however, approval was given E a rly in 1784 the 58th were arrival of the defenders put on the Colours of any on 22 Apnl 1784 for the word relieved at Gibraltar and attracted. Beyond a line to say infantry regiment in the Arm y. “ Gibraltar" to be placed on returned to England Although that such and such regiments O n 13 M ay 1836, approval was the Colours, caps and ac­ the news of the destruction of from Gibraltar had landed at further given for the “ Castle coutrements and drums of the the enemy flotilla and the Portsmouth, the public prints 58th and Key" and the words successful termination of the of the day are silent on the “ Montis Insignia Calpe" to be defence had been hailed in subject The soldiers were The Adjutant-General wrote to borne on the Colours.

14 Family news

More then 60 Pompadours' wives attended a Christmas dinner prepared by the regimental chefs. Wine flowed while the ladies were entertained by the regimental band and choir. Pictured top right Mrs Cavaliero jokes with Mrs Southwell and Mrs Jones. Above. Capt Upson, UFO. presents a tasty raffle prize to Mrs Yvonne Chatting. SSAFA Secretary HQ Colchester Garrison.

Young Pompadours thoroughly enjoyed their Christmas party at Meeanee Barracks. The afternoon's entertainment included a magician, video cartoons, games, end lots of good food. Pictured top left, children eagerly await the next course. Above. Santa searches his sack for gifts. On parade on Pancake Day

While the Vikings have been in Belize, their families line-up above are. from the right. Linda Barraclough. have integrated well within the local community and Tracy Sedgewick and Emma Bowden and on the far Pancake Day (Feb 14) saw the traditional race left. Michelle Sm ith. In the adults' race, the between the Vikings Wives' Club and Longstanton Longstanton ladies were the victors — the Viking Wives' Club. The children also took part and in the girls are determined to do better next tim e!

15 News from the branches

SUFFOLK CAMBRIDGESHIRE

Monty hurt during Branches thriving The Cambridgeshire Regiment draw was held — prizes having OCA branches at Cambridge, been given by members. Australian holiday Wisbech, March and Ely Col J G A Beckett was the continued to thrive although While Lt Col “ Monty” Case through which those guest of honour and was the winter has reduced the M BE was on holiday in Aus­ friendships endure and survive. accompanied by Mr Roy number of social occasions. tralia visiting members of his The health and future of the Stubbings, County Secretary family, he was swimming at a M in d en D a y Reunion seems Cambridge Branch held its of the OCA. annual meeting on 16 Nov 82. seaside resort near Brisbane a s s u re d .. . Ely Branch marked the retire­ and was bowled over by a Appointments were: Maj Ken While it would be difficult to ment of Lt Col Wally Badcock “ bumper'* wave, dashed Starling (Chairman), Mr Bill disagree with the writer, such as Chairman of the agamy some rocks and sub­ Seddon (Vice Chairman), Mr remarks could give the Cambridgeshire TAFA in Dec sequently brought to shore Jock Hurrell (Treasurer) and impression that Suffolks say a 82 by a dinner at the Mailings, unconscious by a vigilant Surf Maj Dennis Hutt (Secretary). big “ Hello” to each other on Ely, chaired by the Lord Life Guard. Minden Day and then an Wisbech Branch re p o rts Lieutenant of Cambridgeshire Monty broke his neck and equally big “ Goodbye” until m em bersh ip o f o ve r 100 and attended by many of suffered damage to his spinal the next year. Nothing could reflecting the persuasive work W ally's friends and colleagues of the hardcore members. cord which resulted in the be further from the truth. The occasion was an whole of his body from the After the dedication of the new The Suffolk Regiment Old appropriate tribute to Wally neck down being paralysed. He Standard in October, sub­ Comrades Association is alive who never ceased to keep the has been in Brisbane hospital sequent events seem to have and kicking throughout the Lt Col "M o nty" Case, injured while swimming in spirit of the Cambridgeshire since 27 Nov. Some movement been an anti climax, but the year under the very active Australia. Picture East Anglian Daily Times Regiment alive is returning to his shoulders work of members continues to chairmanship of Col Peter spirit that saw us through in and arms, he is alert in mind Regiment — March through achieve a healthy bank The Regimental programme Dean, with branches in Bury St darker days. Details o f these and showing his normal Bury St Edmunds followed balance for the spring and summer 83 Edmunds and Ipswich and area area reunions and any infor­ fighting spirit. by Beating Retreat — 21 includes: representatives in other towns mation relating to the OCA, A full house sat down to a fine M ay 83 The Suffolk A Cambridge We expect Monty to return to and villages can be obtained through the repast of sausages and mash Stoke Mandeville with his wife Cambridgeshire Regiment — followed by apple pie and shire Officers' Club Dinner We have also embarked on a Secretary, Suffolk OCA, The in M arch Memorial service and march cream, on 18 Dec 82. The — Sat 9 A p r. programme of area reunions, Keep, Gibraltar Barracks, past — E ly Cathedral — 28 evening was organised and The Cambridgeshire Regi­ Old Comrades — Writing in usually in the form of a dance Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk Ju n 83 (S u ffo lk s lake pan by catered for by committee ment OCA Annual Reunion last August's issue of “ The with buffet, at important IP33 3RN Tel: (0284) 2394. kind invitation of Col E L V members and a Christmas at Ely — Sun 12 Jun. Britannia and Castle News­ “ outposts" such as FUTURE EVENTS - Note Mapey OBE TD). - letter*' under the heading Woodbridge, Lowestoft and the following dates in your Minden Eve Dance — Royal “ Minden Day 1982: A n Ipswich and a fourth will be diary and be assured that a Anglian Club, Bury St Outsider’s View", a young held at the Drill Hall, Leiston welcome awaits you: Do you need anything from the Edmunds — 30 Ju l 83 civilian concluded: “ ... I have on 21 May. A ll ex-Suffolks and Area Reunion (dance with Regimental Shop? Price list and to confess that, in a changing Royal Anglians, together with M in d e n D a y Reunion buffet) — Leiston Drill Hall ordering details on Page 13. and confusing world, I was their ladies, are welcome at (march past after church - 21 May 83 quietly inspired by the sight of these functions. service), Gibraltar Barracks old soldiers continuing to 6th Bn The Royal Anglian - 31 Ju l 83. These social occasions are not honour their Regimental intended to replace the Minden traditions and rituals long after Day reunion; all Suffolks the extinction of their know that nothing can do that Regim ent. Rather, they are complemen­ Minden appears to be an tary and a manifestation, if effective vehicle for reuniting any was needed, of our old friends, and a context determination to maintain the

The General Committee of the ex RSM T J M arston MBE. the 9th Battalion. the Royal Royal Tigers Association (vice chairman) ex CSM L Leicestershire Regiment, gathered for a meeting in Sheppard. DCM. ex RQMS F M which are now displayed in the January From loft to right ex O'Sullivan ex Sgt F A Norwich. Officers' Mess of 7th CQMS L Wilson Lt Col (Redt) J Col (Retd) M Moore MC TO DL (Volunteer) Battalion, the L Wilson (secretary. ex Sgt E G (chairmen) Royal Anglian Regiment T Gibbons. ex CQMS H Evans The photograph was taken by ROYAL TIGERS ex CQMS 8 Welch, ex ORQMS The Colours in the background another committee member, D Perry ex CSM S Sanderson of the photograph are those of ex CSM A I Clerk.

16 News from the branches Trip down memory ESSEX lane in Holland Reunion in Holland — A group of old soldiers have just returned from a trip down memory lane. Twenty-seven members of the 2nd Bn the Essex Regiment (The Pompadours) crossed to Zeist in Holland for liberation celebrations. For most of the party it was the first time they had been to their old war ground for 37 years and their three days in Holland were spent renewing old acquaint­ ances and enjoying Dutch hospitality. Above: Maj Perry Wilkins, Cpl Frank Grays Thurrock dinner dance Hudspeth, Welly Cuth- — The 16th of the services was BEDFORDSHIRE & attended by over 100 members bert, Capt Charlie and guests including Maj Gen Barnes, Father Barrett HERTFORDSHIRE and Mrs Michael Holme and Leonard, Sgt Harry M r Sam Soepboer from Zeist. Conn, Harold Fensome, representing the Burgomeister Cpl Len Oliver, M aj Bill Branch President Capt C A L Mr Harry Conn presenting a regimental shield to the McMichael, Maj Claude Barnes M C welcomed the Burgomeister of Zeist. Salmon, at Zeist. guests. Retiring secretary Pompadour Bar — A new bar was opened at the Epping Sports Centre earlier this year to maintain links The name of Pompadour was chosen to maintain the link “ Locre" Painting — Since the between Epping and the Retirement — M aj “ Donald” v a c a tio n of K em p sio n military as the original building Girdwood retired on 2 Mar Barracks the oil painting of the on the site was a Drill Hall used after 29 years’ service with the meeting o f the 1st and 2nd by the Essex Regiment for Northamptonshire Regiment, Battalions of the Bedfordshire many years. six years as Assistant Reg - mental Secretary of the Royal Regiment at Locre. near Ypres, Watching the Chairman of Anglian Regiment and seven on 6 Nov 14, has languished Epping Forest District Council years as Secretary of the and suffered in a store unveil a plaque giving a short Bedfordshire & Hertfordshire belonging to Bedford Borough history of the Regiment and Regimental Association Council To the relief of all the town's connections with concerned, the new owners of the 3rd Bn are Pompadours He has earned the gratitude the Keep at Kempston Cpl Roger Nelson and and respect of us all. not only Barracks, the Bedford Masonic Drummer John Eldridge and for his hard work and loyalty, Lodge, offered to house it in (left to right) Sir John Biggs- but especially for his their principal ante room and Davison MP, Michael prodigious and untiring efforts kindly restored both painting Aldworth, Chairman of in the Held o f welfare. W e are and frame to pristine Epping Forest Council’s very pleased to announce that condition. Recreation and Amenities Maj Girdwood has accepted The Remembrance and wreath- Committee, Jo Hardy, Chair­ the appointment of Assistant laying ceremony was held at man of the Sports Centre Vice-Chairman of the Regi­ the Regimental W ar Memorial Management Committee and mental Association, so we shall at Kempston on 21 Nov The opening of the Pompadour Bar at Epping Sports Centre. the Mavor. Peter Burns. continue to receive his valuable attended by 175 Old Comrades advice. W e wish him a long and their families. Following and happy retirement coffee, kindly provided by the Bedford Masonic Lodge in the Damage — The roofs of both Keep. 95 Old Comrades Regimenta l cottages at Oakley, formed up under Maj Vernon near Bedford, suffered con­ French on the Depot Parade siderable damage during last Ground and marched to the winter and repair work is Memorial led by the 3rd expected to begin in April W e Battalion Band and the are grateful to the Army Standards of the Old Benevolent Fund for their Comrades' Branches generous gift o f £5.200. and to the Royal Anglian Regiment After the sounding of The Last which has given £500 towards Post and a short address by the the cost o f repairs Deputy Colonel. Maj Gen J A Ward-Booth. wreaths were laid The Regimental Memorial at on behalf of the 16th Foot Old Kempston ha suffered con­ Comrades' Association, each siderably from the ravages of O CA Branch. 8th Battalion the time and estimates show that Bedfordshire Regiment. B Coy repairs are likely to cost more 6th Battalion (T A ) . the Bed­ than £5.000 fordshire Cadet Force, the Going Strong — His many Essex Regiment and on behalf friends will be pleased to hear of eight widows of late that the indefatigable Mr C C members of the Association. Wells MBE MSM. has, at the The parade marched past the age of 83. succumbed to Deputy Colonel before popular request to continue as returning to the Parade Secretary of the Bedford Ground for dismissal and a Branch for yet another year, buffet lunch in the Drill Hall. Guests at the Grays Thurrock dinner dance. Picture Thurrock Gazette his 36th! Ashburnham Road.

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It is with much regret that we took com m and, which he In November 1965 he became Lt Col record the death of Lt Col Bill continued to do with great Regimental Secretary to the Murray Brown who died on 26 distinction until the end of the Royal Anglian Regiment where NORFOLK Nov 82. The funeral on 29 war He was awarded the DSO he served until December 1980 Murray Nov, at the Kirtling Roman and was mentioned in and played a major role in Catholic Church, Suffolk, was despatches for a second time. setting up the Regiment as it now exists. Latterly he was Brown attended by his family and After the war he attended the Secretary of the Royal many personal friends. Staff College and held various Worlington and Newmarket A Memorial Service attended staff appointments in the UK, G o lf Club by some 130 relatives and Hong Kong and the USA, re­ friends was conducted in the turning in 1954 to command He was a proper officer and Quiet times Royal Norfolk Regimental the Royal Norfolk Regimental person in every way. Brave and Chapel, Norwich Cathedral, Depot in Norwich. In 1958 he courteous in war, a first class It has been a quiet winter in Legion and SSAFA are on 16 Dec 82 by Canon Wynter took command of the 1st regimental officer and latterly Norfolk, devoid of any snow commended for their efforts in Blathwayt and the Rev Dickie Battalion, the Royal Norfolk servant of the Regiment, a until February and a fair assisting needy cases, but Davis who served with Bill in Regiment in Germany, and was gifted and talented games season for those still keeping ultimately the requests for help Burma. Brig Peter Barclay commanding when the amalga­ player, a relaxed and delightful their Angers on the trigger for come to the Regiment gave the address and lessons mation with the Suffolk companion, with great moral the unwary pheasant. were read by Col Murray Petit Regiment took place. Bill’s strength, he will be sorely We are grateful for the and Bill’s younger son John. leadership, tact, understanding Benevolence — The Regimen­ generous support we continue missed particularly in the Bill Murray Brown was and patience did much to Regiment, in East Anglia and tal Committee has been active to receive from the Army Sandhurst ensure that the new Regiment in trying to cope with the Benevolent Fund and the commissioned from in golfing circles. into the Royal Norfolk Regi­ was soundly and firmly steadily increasing requests for Royal Anglian Regiment He bore the problems of his ill- ment in 1938. In 1939 and 1940 launched. financial assistance from Benevolent Fund. health during his latter days, he served with the 2nd former members of the In 1961-2 he was GSO 1 to the when he gained much strength Retirement — Many former Battalion in France and Regiment. The effects of the Hong Kong Defence Forces, from his close and happy members of the Regiment will Belgium where he was deprivations suffered by so when he decided to retire and family life, with his customary have noted the retirement of mentioned in despatches and many Far East Prisoners-of- initially, took up a retired courage and good humour. We Mrs Margaret Wones who later in India and Burma. War of three former Battalions officers post at Headquarters were all better for knowing served as the “ Girl Friday” of of the Regiment are now In 1944, at the age o f 26, he East Anglian District. him. the Norwich Outstation staff causing major health for some 34 years Mrs Wones problem s. retired on 17 Dec 82 and at a Dinner — at the TA Mess, Picture query — No prizes for Norwich — Fri 22 Apr. Local FEPO W organisations, party held at Britannia naming those in the photo­ branches of the Royal British Barracks to mark the occasion, 4th Battalion OCA Dinner graph below of the 4th Brig Peter Barclay presented - at the Lamb Inn, LINCOLNSHIRE Lincolns at Velp near Arnhem Mrs Wones with a handsome Norwich — Sat 23 Apr, on 15 Apr 45. However, for carriage clock, suitably 7.30 pm. record purposes, HQ at engraved. R e g im e n ta l Commemoration Lincoln would be very Summer Calendar — Regimen­ Service — at the interested in any information tal occasions planned for the Regimental Chapel, Norwich from readers. summer are: Cathedral — Sun 24 Apr, 10 00 am Royal Norfolk Officers Club London Breath of the Royal Dinner Luncheon at the Norfolk Regiment OCA will Norfolk Club - Fri/Sat • hold their Dinner/Dance — at 3/4 Ju n . the Geoffrey Chaucer Inn, Regimental Cricket Match Westminster Bridge, London — at Marlingford — Sunday on Sat 14 May 83 Those 5 Ju n . requiring more information Royal Aaglian/Royal N o r­ should contact London Branch folk Regimental Tent — at Secretary Bill Seymour at 15 the Royal Norfolk Show — Bandon Rise, Wallington, W e d / T h u - 29/30 Jun Surrey SM6 8PT. Tel: London Mrs Margaret Wones 4th Battalion Officers' Club (01) 669-6632 Learning from our setbacks The British A r m y in the how the British Army contrib­ the viewpoint of a young Second World War uted to the Allies’ eventual serving officer during the War Hodder and Stoughton victory against the Axis having who later rose to the highest £12 95 learnt the lessons from earlier ranks and has been able to This book by a recent VCGS setbacks. It covers every major draw on personal experience and Commandant of the campaign fought by the Army when making his critical and R C D S is a superb account o f in the Second World War from often pungent comments. The Commanding Officer designate of the 2nd Battalion, Lt Col Julian Browne, visited us on 7 O ct 82 when, after meeting various members of the press and local radio, he was entertained by the Mayor of Lincoln. Councillor C A North and the City Sheriff Mr H G O liver The Queen’s Divisional Brigadier, Brig M E Thorne visited on 1 Mar when, after meeting our President, Maj Gen Sir Christopher Welby- Everard and the Chairman of our Executive Committee. Maj C H Macklam, a quiet ‘pub lunch’ was enjoyed before allowing him to dash off to Boston Reunions — The date for the 1983 OCA reunion has been confirmed as 10-11 Sep. The Officers Reunion will be held on 21-22 May. at Sobraon Barracks, Burton Road. Lincoln

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• Above: The winning basketball team of B Coy, the Poachers.

• Left: Pte Hagan, C Coy — the most promising young Poacher boxer The Northern Ireland 6-a-side hockey champions — Sgt Harry Worth. Capt Tony with hie trophies. Thompson, Cpl Wally Taylor. Cpl Catton, Capt lan Hall and Maj Brian Davenport.

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Pte McKay admires the Inter-Company Cross Cross country Country Cup, presented by the Commanding Officer. McKay was Captain of the winning B Coy team. It has been another very good season for the Pompadours With one event to go we are poised to win the Eastern District Cross Country League which involves all the major units in the District. The team Pompadours badminton team. Back row, Pte Betting, Sgt Philpott, RAPC, LCpl Finished second in both the Cox, W02 Thurston Front, Mrs Carr. SSgt Chapman, REME. Mrs Thurston. District and Zone Champion­ ships qualifying for the second Eastern District Badminton year running for the Army Championships which were finals which were held at held in the Garrison Aldershot in February Again, Gymnasium on 25 Jan up against the best cross country teams in the Army the SSgt Chapman REM E and Sgt team achieved a creditable 12th Philpott RAPC won the unit lace with fine individual doubles. SSgt Chapman and pperformances by Ptes McKay Sgt Humphreys won the and Maynard veteran doubles and Sgt Philpott was the winner of the Hockey Plate competition. SSgi Chapman and Mrs Carr (wife The Pompadours' Hockey XI of Sgt Carr) won the mixed has also had a good season. doubles and Mrs Thurston Rusty after lack of practice (wife of W02 Thurston) was because there were no hockey the runner-up in the ladies’ LCpl Horne, of A Coy, receives the Inter-Company pitches in Belize, the team was singles Out of a total of eight Boxing Trophy from Divisional Brigadier, Brig M E plunged straight into Army finals, the Battalion was Thorne. and Infantry Cup compe­ represented in five. titions.

In a close game against Q DG at Rugby Colchester they lost 2-1 in the It has been a year of team second round of the Army Cup building for the Rugby XV but were more successful in the Many young players have been Infantry Cup given a chance to play during Boosted by the arrivals of Lt the season, looking forward to Alistair Wild now a regular Germany where the Pompa­ member of the Army and dours hope to put out two tides Combined Services Teams and each weekend 2Lt Rowland Ladley, who has Results have been gratifying played for the Arm y under-21 though with no major side this season, the team beat successes. There were notable 2 Queens 2-1 to reach the wins against 40 Field Regt RA , quarter-final stage of the 32 Ordnance Company, the Infantry Cup. Regrettably, Depot and HQ 19 Inf Bde and because of injury to three key Signals Squadron There were players and absence on duty of hard games against the Devon two others, they were forced to and Dorset Regt and the 2nd withdraw being unable to Battalion and were beaten in complete their futures before the Army Cup by a strong moving to America for QDG XV. Potentially the Exercise Trumpet Dance 2. Pompadours have a very good squad which will be developed Pte Maynard, a leading member of the Pompadours Badminton under the coaching of Major Brig Thome presents B Coy's heavyweight boxer. cross country team, running n i the Army finals at The Pompadour mens and Peter Dixon and should have Pte Driver, with hie winner's medal at the conclusion Aldershot. ladies team did well in the success in BAOR in 1984. of the intercompany boxing. Pompadour boxers put up good performances The Pompadours’ 1982/83 boxing season was launched 1983 Regimental with the inter-company contest which was held on 2 Dec. The Inter-Company Cup was won cricket fixtures by A Company during an evening of courageous and Following the successful start made by the Regimental Cricket entertaining boxing. The Cups Club is 1982, an interesting fixture list has beta arranged for this and individual prizes were year. Details of (Hatches and the “ Manager” for each game are: presented by Brig M E Thome O B E, the Divisional Brigadier. The Battalion's novices team 2.00 pm 21 May Fit/william College reached the senior finals of the at Cambridge (M aj I W Jefferson) U K L F Championships but lost 2.30 pm 22 May Oundle at Oundle {Maj G U M Hipkin) in Canterbury to I D ERR team 11.30 am 29 May Gentlemen of which looks well set to win the Suffolk, UKL F cup. Pimpernel CC (Maj M K Goldschmidt) 2.00 pm 1 June Bancrofts at An intermediate team was this Colchester (M aj J K S Rawlins) year entered for the first time, 11.30 am S June Edward Evans drawing on much of last year's Lo mbes X I at successful novices team. The Marliagford (Maj M K Goldschmidt) team was very well coached by 2.00 pm 8 June Christ’s College, Sgt Dowland (on loan from Cambridge (Maj I W Jefferson) 2nd Battalion) and Cpl 2.00 pm 9 June Felsted at Norman. In a very close Zone Colchester (Maj J R S Kawlins) final against the 2nd Battalion 2.00 pm 12 June Hailey bury at Scots Guards, the team lost at Hailey bury (Maj J R S Rawlins) Chelsea Barracks by 5 bouts to 11.30 am 18 June Greshams at 4. Pte Judd, Cpl White, Cpl Greshams (Maj M K Goldschmidt) Brandon and LCpl Maddern all had good wins but all the 2.00 pm 19 June Uppingham at Colchester (M aj G U M Hipkin) losers fought well and were not 2.00 pm 6 July Framlingham at disgraced, most of them Oakington (M aj I W Jefferson) stepping up from the novices 11.30 am 9 July W N C C at team to compete Hunstanton (Maj M K Goldschmidt) 11.30 am 31 July Gentlemen of Essex, Cpl Brandon, unbeaten in any bout since joining the Pompadours has his hand Colchester (Maj J R S Rawhas) raised by the referee after his win in the UKLF Intermediate Boxing Zone Final against 2 Scots Guards at Chelsea Barracks in February.

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