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Issue No 135 August 2009
Branch President
Colonel
B S T Archer GC OBE ERD
Summer Edition
Negotium Perseve
Journal of the Royal Engineers Association – Bomb Disposal Branch.
Patron
Her Majesty the Queen
FREEDOM OF UTTLESFORD
33 Engineer Regiment (EOD) were
on parade in their home town of Saffron Walden
on Sunday the 14th
of June and members of the
branch joined with the general public to show
their support and appreciation of the regiment on
the occasion of receiving the Freedon of
Uttlesford District Council in the county of Essex.
Supporters and wellwishers from the public lined
the route from Uttlesford civic centre to the
historic town square of Saffron Walden, where
they joined in with regimental family members
and members of the branch. The regiment had
been holding rehearsals all week and the final
rehearsal was on the Sunday morning with the
regimental square being marked out to resemble
the market square. Branch member
Kev Bryant joined this rehearsal as he was on
parade with the Branch Standard. At 1pm the
Corps band struck-up and the parade had begun.
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The band at the head of the parade was followed
by the regiment under the command of the CO
and branch member, Lt Col David Southall MBE
RE. Four sapper squadrons represented the
regiment.
As the parade reached the access road into the
town square the Corps band broke into the Corps
march, Wings and by this time everyone was up
on their feet clapping and cheering as the regiment
marched proudly and smartly onto the square for
the formal side of the event. The troops on parade
were then inspected by Cllr Alastair Walters
alongside Major General Mark Mans CBE. Once
the inspection was complete the Freedom of
Uttlesford was officially made to the CO.
Among the 120-strong contingent on parade were
60 soldiers from 17 Field Squadron (EOD) who
have recently returned from Afghanistan.
Part of the citation reads “That 33 Engineer
Regiment have the freedom to enter the district of
Uttlesford with the right to march through the
streets of the district with due ceremony, bayonets
fixed, colours flying and bands playing in
appreciation of the services rendered to the
country by its members in hazardous deployments
throughout the world”.
Once all the formalities were completed the
parade marched off the square to the common
where guests and branch members were
entertained in a marquee by members of the
regiment. There were also stalls and displays on
the common manned by members of 33 Engr Regt
for the local town’s folk to see and experience the
skills and crafts of the sappers. Branch members
in attendance were Kev Bryant and Cheryl
Haynes, Ollie and Carol Allerhead, David and
Trish Harrington, Hugh Marshall, Robin Bennett
and Gary Woodman-Simmons.
We would like to thank the commanding officer
and his men for an excellent day and for an
exceptional parade where the drill and turnout
could not be faulted.
Branch AGM
On Friday the 17th
of April 2009 the branch held its
Annual General Meeting at the Houses of Parliament.
The committee officers gave their annual reports
before stepping down in accordance with REA rules.
The following members of the branch were elected/re-
elected to the committee:
President Colonel B S T Archer GC OBE ERD
Chairman Jeffrey Baldock BEM
Honorary Secretary Gary Woodman-Simmons
Honorary Treasurer Michael Collarbone MBE
Deputy Treasurer Mrs Julie Collarbone
Welfare Officer Kevin Bryant
Web Master Peter Markham
Committee Member Julian Allerhead BEM
Committee Member Hugh Marshall
Committee Member John Swanborough
BIRTHDAYS We would like to wish the following members of the
branch our hearty congratulations on the occasion of
their forth coming or recent birthdays.
Major Chris Fowke, who
will be celebrating his 50th birthday on the 27
th of
October. We would also
like to wish Chris and Sue
all the best as they start
their new life in civvie
street.
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The 20th
of July saw
Reginald Saunders
celebrating his 80th
birthday. Reg is seen
in his regalia as
Chairman of the South
Humberside Branch of
the REA and is a
founding member of
that branch.
Brian Sergeant of Cleethorpes
celebrated his 80th
birthday on
the 29th
of July. Brian served
with 10 BD Company and
lives in Lincolnshire.
Douglas “Tug” Wilson of Rushden will be
celebrating his 80th
birthday on the 28th
of
September. Tug is often in touch via the email
system and helps keep an eye on our blind
member Albert Harris.
Celebrating his 90th
birthday
on the 4th
of August will be
Harry Vallance from from
Brackley, Northants. Harry
served in 103 BD Section, 8
BD Company.
Lastly celebrating his 90th
birthday on the 29th
of October
will be Albert Shields of
Haslemere in Surrey. Albert
served with 138 Section of No
3 BD Coy at Nottingham
under Major McArtney from
1940-45
New Members Peter Rowell of Epsworth, Lincolnshire joined the branch as a Life Member of the REA in April this year. Peter was a member of 3 Troop, 49 (EOD) Sqn and attached to regimental headquarters. He served with the regiment from 1980 to 1983.
Andy Brash joined the branch in May of this year. Andy was also a member of 3 Troop, 49 (EOD) Sqn, and served with EOD from 1986 to 1990.
Chris Bull joined the branch in June of this year. Chris is originally from Lincolnshire but resides in Bad Driburg in Germany (No further details available)
Robert Orr joins the branch all the way from Australia, where he has joined the Royal Australian Engineers. Chris joined the branch in June of this year. Kevin Purves, who served with 3 and 4 Troops, 49 (EOD) Sqn from 1980-82 and then with 5 Troop 58 (EOD) from 1984 – 86 joined the branch in July. Kev lives in Gillingham in Kent. Kev was marched with the branch on the cenotaph parade in November of last year.
Christopher May from Cottingham in East Yorkshire became a branch member in late July. Chris served with 6 Troop 58 (EOD) Sqn from 1986 – 91 and served a total of 13 years with the Corps.
Janet Tweedy of Amersham in Buckinghamshire was granted the honour of being made a Friend of the Branch. Janet is the widow of Tom Tweedy who died on Christmas Day 2008. As members may recall from Tom’s obituary in the Spring issue of BD News, Tom served with 49 (EOD) Sqn before being posted over to NI where he was severely injured in a terrorist shooting incident and left paralysed.
We would like to extend to the above new
members a warm welcome
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Derby Draw Once again the branch was very lucky in picking out a fair share of the horses, but unlike any year that we can remember we did not manage to have any of the winners! That said we would like to say “well done” to our membership for always supporting this drive to raise funds for the group and for all those who added an extra donation towards branch funds.
REA AGM
As mentioned in the previous issue of BD News the REA AGM will take place at the Victory Services 63-79 Seymour Place London on
Saturday the 10th
of October 2009 commencing
1600 hrs. A draft agenda has been sent to the
branch secretary and any member wishing to have
a copy should contact Gary (details at the end of
BD News).
REA Annual Dinner
Mentioned in the Spring edition of BD News the REA Annual Dinner will commence at 18:00 hrs, directly after the AGM. Dress for gentlemen will be lounge suits or blazer and flannel with Corps tie; ladies should dress accordingly (whatever that means).
The menu will be:
Smoked Salmon with Lemon and Caper served with Dressed Leaves.
Chicken Supreme with Wild Mushrooms & Tarragon Veloute.
Italian Tiramisu.
English Cheeseboard with Apple, Celery, Grapes and Savoury Biscuit Selection.
Port and Coffee and Mints.
(Special dietary requirements should be notified at the time of booking.
The cost has been confirmed at £18.00p and applications must be received at HQ by 24 September 2009. To book your place please request the booking pro-forma from the branch secretary.
Sapper Sunday-Royal Hospital Chelsea
I know we seem to be repeating ourselves but this event will be on
Sunday the 11th of October. If you are attending do let Lt Col (Ret) Neil Jordan know ASAP on 01634 822 407. Members are encouraged to attend this event.
Field of Remembrance.
The Field of Remembrance opening ceremony will be held at Westminster Abbey on Thursday the 5th of November 2009 at approximately 11:00 hrs when a short service will take place. The Corps plot is number 57, which is located close to the West Gate. Members of the Association who wish to attend the opening ceremony should assemble at the rear of the Corps plot by 10:45 hrs at the latest.
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The branch annual lunch will
be held on Saturday the 24th
of October 2009 at the WOs
and Sgts Mess, Carver
Barracks, Wimbish. As usual
we would ask those attending to assemble from
11:30 hours onwards for a 13:00 hrs call to lunch.
The menu selected for this year is:
CARROT & CORRIANDER SOUP (served with a bread roll)
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RIB EYE STEAK (topped with cracked pepper
served with red currant sauce) with
BERRICHONNE POTATOES
GARLIC & HERB POTATOES
BABY CORN WITH PEPPERS
SAUTE MANGE TOUT
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RASPBERRY & AMARETTO CHARLOTTE
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CHEESE & BISCUITS
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PORT
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COFFEE & MINTS
As with last year those wishing to accompany their
meal with wine will have to use the new “chit”
system at the bar, (chits will be sent out to attendees
along with their tickets and they will also be
available at the bar), where you should order and
pay for your wine. Your wine will then be placed on
your table for you prior to the meal commencing.
This year the cost per head for the luncheon will be
£20.00p each for branch members and their first
guest only. Any and all additional guest will have to
pay the full amount of £30.00p. The closing date for
applications is 18th of September. No refunds for
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cancellation will be given after the 9th of October.
The organiser will be away from the UK from the
21st of September to 7th of October. Remember that
numbers are restricted so it is as always, first come
first served! Clear and precise instructions are on the
application form (enclosed) along with the return
address. This years Honoured Guests will include
the COs and RSMs of 33 Engr Regt (EOD) and 101
Engr Regt (EOD) (V) along with their wives.
Archie
In April of this year the branch secretary received an
email from Clive Strowger
the son in law of the Branch
President Colonel Stuart
Archer GC OBE ERD
(Archie). Clive informed us
that Archie had been taken
seriously ill and had been in
hospital for four weeks. We
immediately sent Archie
flowers on behalf of the branch and requested to
be kept in touch and if there was anything that we
could do to assist in any way. We also informed
Clive that the branch would be coming up to its
AGM where we would be electing branch
officials. We stated that it would be against all
our instincts not to re-elect Archie. Clive got back
to us and having spoken to Archie and reassuring
him that we would not put any pressure of formal
duties on him Archie said that he would be
honoured to continue in the position of Branch
President. Clive has again contacted us and we
now know that Archie is back at home having
made some recovery. We know we speak for the
whole membership when we wish him a very best
regards.
Congratulations
We would like to congratulate two branch
members on their recent promotions:
Captain Kevin Grantham promoted to Major.
WO1 Steffan Wright promoted to Captain
RE Reunion
Mundesley Holiday Village
2010
The RE Reunion at Mundesley will be held from
May the 14th
to 21st 2010. The cost for full board
is £320. A deposit of £30 is required from those
members intending to go to this event. There will
be coach pick-up points and the event will also
include excursions to local attractions and evening
entertainments. Any member interested should
request a booking form from the secretary.
Letters to the Editor.Letters to the Editor.Letters to the Editor.Letters to the Editor.
John Forrester of Edinburgh wrote
a short note to accompany his
cheque for the Derby Draw and
enclosed the below photo of
himself while on active service in Italy standing
next to a jeep converted for winter. John says that
after three days of use it did not stand up to
fording rivers and had to be de-converted to its
original form, and continues that it was admired
by all and sundry during the time he had it.
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Bert Shields of Haslemere in Surrey wrote to us to
thank us for the super blazer badge that he bought
from the branch. Along with his letter he
enclosed a photo of him and his colleagues who
were at annual camp in Broadbridge Heath,
Horsham. Bert states that “All the BD Boys had to
go to Horsham after the war”
Charities
The branch has recently had discussions on the
amount of monies given in donations and to the
charities that have received these donations. It
was discovered that one charity in particular, The
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Not Forgotten Association, stood out as being the
major recipient of branch funds, in fact the
combined donations to other charities such as St
Dunstan’s and BLESMA etc, did not equal the
donations made to the NFA, and only came up to
two thirds of the monies received by this one
charity. The Not Forgotten Association itself does
an excellent job and we have made special
mention of its work in the Spring Issue of BD
News for 2008, however it is felt that we need to
target our donations to organisations that seem to
have fallen somewhat by the wayside. Included in
this is 33 Engineer Regiment which has recently
had to set up a fund to help give immediate care
and relief to the families of its injured soldiers,
some 15 since December (please see page 7 under 33
Engr Regt for more details). This does not mean that
we will no longer support the Not Forgotten
Association, but it does mean that it will no longer
be the main recipient of branch money as it has in
the past. We are aware also that the branch has
done well by the NFA having been in receipt of
tickets for Buckingham Palace garden parties and
other such events, but this has been restricted to
only a handful of local members being able to
enjoy these treats and also benefiting from them
on more than one occasion. It is felt that our
money now needs to be put where it is most
needed and to that end the branch made a donation
to the 33 Regimental Charitable Trust of £500.
And always in mind is Service Not Self.
For those members who would like to make a
personal donation to the regiment to enable them
to help care for our injured soldiers then please
make your cheques payable to:
Central Bank 33 Engr Regt (EOD)
Please endorse the back
Charitable Trust.
Your cheques should be sent to:
WO1 (RSM) Justin Spreadborough RE,
33 Engr Regt (EOD),
Carver Bks,
Wimbish,
Saffron Walden,
Essex. CB10 2YA.
Whilst on the subject of charities and donations
and of targeting our money to where it really
counts, we have heard from our old friend and
former branch secretary Reg Journet who having
attended the REA Families reunion at Mill Rythe,
Hayling Island wrote to tell us about the talk given
by the Controller REA, Lt Col John McLennan on
the good work that the REA was involved with
especially where benevolence was concerned.
John emphasised the “For the REA this was of
first importance”. Reg’s letter goes on to give
some of the figure handed out by the REA such as
£30,000 given every year to the Army
Benevolence Fund, £5,000 annually to SSAFA
and £7,500 every year to Combat Stress who will
this year be celebrating their 90th
year. This last
organisation helps ex-service men and women
who have unfortunately succumbed to drink and
drugs after experiencing the traumas of war
conditions. Another charity that has been set up is
Veterans Aid which receives an annual grant of
£2,500. Veterans Aid is a voluntary group that
keeps an eye on those sleeping rough on the street,
a large number whom are ex forces. These ex
forces men and women are taken to a centre where
they are given new clothing and shoes and a hot
meal. The ex forces homeless are also helped in
getting long term accommodation and help getting
back into work.
There was mention of many cases of individuals
who also received help more directly from the
REA of the daughter of a soldier killed in Basra
and whose mother could no longer cope and took
her own life. The REA now helps the
grandmother to bring up this young girl. There
are many more stories of help and assistance that
the REA gives. Service Not Self
Many thanks to Reg for passing this on to us.
CAN WE HELP
MILITARY ANECDOTES – Kevin Humphreys
is currently compiling a book on military
anecdotes and is seeking suitable stories for
inclusion in it. Upon completion it is hoped that
the book will be published and all proceeds
derived from the sale will be donated to the
Combat Stress charity. Those with a story to tell
should contact Kevin at
3 Golden Oak Dell
Stannington
Sheffield
S Yorkshire. S6 6FN or on
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Former sapper, Reg Carrison, is trying to contact
former members of 25 BD Coy who were based at
Eltham during 1941. If any of our readers
remember Reg then please drop the branch
secretary a line and he will pass on any letters to
Reg.
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The Earl of Suffolk GC. John D Bartleson is
helping gather research for a book on the life of
the Earl of Suffolk who was killed along with his
secretary Eileen Beryl Morden and driver Fred
Hards on Erith Marshes in May 12, 1941. Did
you work with the Earl or have any first hand
information or photos. If so then please contact
John at the address below.
John D. Bartleson Jr.
4501 N Hessian Road
Virginia Beach, Virginia 23462
U.S.A.
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Regimental Cadre
The regiment is still being kept very busy both at
home and overseas. As well as training for
overseas operations the regiment held its annual
cadre. The two week cadre finished on Thursday
the 23rd
of July and the branch was represented at
the passing off parade by the Branch Chairman,
Jeff Baldock. The branch presented a tankard to
the best student Spr Wright of 22 Fd Sqn (EOD)
who was promoted to LCpl along with the
following students: Spr Petit, Spr Wellington of
17 Fd Sqn (EOD), Sprs Dykes and Tomson both
of 21 Fd Sqn (EOD) and lastly representing, in my
biased opinion the best squadron, 49 Fd Sqn
(EOD) Spr Forsyth. Congratulations to them all.
Regimental Casualties
As mentioned previously under charities the
regiment has had 15 casualties since December
reflecting the amount of tasks that the guys are
being involved with as part of a large EOD force
from both 33 Engr Regt and 11 Regt RLC. This
work involves the clearance of abandoned
ordnance and making safe of areas from UXOs. It
also entails search and the clearance if IEDs from
buildings and in particular road side attacks.
Sgt Jason Rose, who you will recall from the
spring edition, had injuries to his legs and back.
Jason has recently finished a course of treatment
at Defence Medical Rehabilitation Centre Headley
Court and is due to return after a spot of leave.
Whilst the recovery is slow he is able to walk
unaided and is optimistic for the future
Spr Sam Jack lost the sight of an eye due to a
ricochet round that went through to his brain. The
surgeons managed to remove the fragments of the
round and although they also saved the eye they
could not save the sight. Sam is under going a 6
week spell of rehab at Headley Court and is doing
well and is due for a spot of leave soon.
Spr Mathew Weston is the most recent casualty
and unfortunately the most serious. Matty lost
both legs and an arm in an incident involving
IEDs. He is now classed as “seriously injured”
and as such is now on S4 ward at Selly Oak
Hospital with all the other military injured (in a
single room). Matty is still receiving regular
surgery. He is talking and able to take visitors
(controlled via his CVO). The regiment is helping
his family with assistance from the regimental
fund.
There are numerous others who are all in various
states of recovery with the majority being sick at
home and a few who are easing back to work
slowly.
So gentlemen now you know where our donations
are going to and why. Service Not Self.
Charity Golf
Tournament
33 Engineer Regiment
(EOD) will be conducting
a Regimental Charity Golf
Day on 3 Sep 09 at Saffron
Walden Golf Club, Saffron
Walden, Essex.
The aim of the event is to raise money for the 33
Engineer Regiment (EOD) Regimental Charity
Fund which has been established to improve the
lives of injured soldiers. The event will be broken
down into 4 phases.
News from
33 Engr Regt (EOD)
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The event will start at 0830hrs at SWGC with the
first players teeing off at 1000 hrs. There will be
a meal at 1600 hrs followed by the prize giving.
Prizes will be awarded to 1st, 2
nd and 3
rd of both
scratch and stableford competitions. There will
also be prizes for the longest drive and nearest the
pin.
The cost of the event will be confirmed nearer the
time but will not exceed £45. This amount will
cover the cost of food, golf and prizes. Money is
to be paid by cash or cheque on the day.
The Event Organiser is Cpl Smith, 21 Fd Sqn
(EOD). All enquiries and further information for
those interested in attending this event should be
addressed to Cpl Smith on Mobile 07904 007703
or email at [email protected].
Open Day
Saturday the 13th
of
June saw the regiment
hold an open/families
day at Carver Barracks.
It was a very hot day,
and some thought that
it may be the start of
summer, some hope.
There were a number
of branch members
attending with their
families and the
regiment put on a great
display of equipment
and there were many stalls representing local
organisations and charities along with the
regimental PRI outlet selling all sorts of “gizzits”.
There were lots for the children to do from riding
in tanks to face painting. They were also
supervised in working the heavy plant equipment
so as to burst balloons to win prizes. As always
the diving section entertained with various antics.
We have to say that the cooks, (sorry chefs), did
the regiment and themselves proud with not only
producing
great
outdoor
food but
also one of
the stalls
was
guessing
the weight
of a cake and what a cake, whether edible or not
we can not say, but it looked the part. A big thank
you goes to all those involved in setting up what
was a thoroughly enjoyable day.
The regiment said
farewell to the RSM,
WO1 (RSM) Mack
Mackintosh in May on
his acquiring his
commission within the
Corps and subsequent
posting to 33 Engr
Regt (EOD) as the
Training Officer. Not
only was Mack the
RSMM of 101
regiment but the
position also requires the holder to be the Group
Secretary for London Group. When asked to
comment on his tenure at London Group, Mack
said “I have thoroughly enjoyed my 2 year stint as
the London Group REA Secretary; personally I
feel I have a far better understanding of what and
who the Royal Engineers Association is. The
camaraderie, friendship and generosity shown by
all the branches across the Group have been a
credit to the Corps of Royal Engineers. I feel
privileged to have met so many great characters
and such Esprit de Corps. Special thanks must go
to all the branch secretaries who have supported
me throughout my tenure”. We wish Mack,
Andrea and the family all the best for their future.
Assuming the post of RSM at 101 is WO1 (RSM)
“Smiler” Greybrook. We look forward to meeting
up with him in the course of our duties and to
working closely with him as we did with Mack.
A little bit of knowledge isn’t always dangerous
By Bert Homes
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I was with No 7 BD Coy at Bristol and I and
another sapper were approached by our captain
who said that he was sending us to Balham in
London for two weeks where we would receive
updates on German bombs. The captain advised
us that when we go home on a visit, as we were
both London boys, that any food we were given
by our mother’s would be from their rations and
this would be unfair! We got to Balham and on
the first day of lectures we were informed about
the German incendiary bomb and how it would
have an explosive in the head and would explode
after 2 minutes of handling. After the days lecture
I returned to my
parent’s house.
During an air raid I
went with my
father into the
street where the
very incendiary
bombs I had that
day been taught
about falling from
the sky like rain.
One of these
bombs landed a
few houses away.
My father, with his stirrup pump, was making his
way towards it, as was the usual way. I ran to him
and called out for him to come away and managed
to pull him away just as it went up. We never
spoke about it, and I did not tell him that I had
only just learnt a few hours previously of the
precise danger of these types of bombs. Later
while serving in Burma, I often thought of this
incident and that if the only thing I had done in the
war was to save my father’s life, then at least it
was something, especially as he had made it
through the trenches of the First World War
serving with the Royal Welsh Fusiliers.
Berlin
Saturday the 25th
of April saw the German police
of Berlin deal with a 100 Kg (220 lb) WWII era
Soviet bomb dug up
by construction
workers the
previous day at the
Neues Museum on
the Unter den
Linden. The
surrounding area
was sealed off for
many hours causing
traffic chaos and
residents were
evacuated while the
German bomb
squad officers
worked on removing the bombs two detonators.
The bomb was eventually made safe and taken
away for disposal.
Southend-On-Sea
A Navy bomb disposal team was called to the
coast of Southend-on-Sea following the discovery
of a First World War mine. The Navy Explosive
Ordnance Disposal Unit from Portsmouth carried
out a controlled detonation of the mine at 12.30pm
on Saturday 25th
of April. The unit was assisted
by Southend Coastguard and Essex Marine Police.
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BD COMPETITION
Well what can we
say about the
competition?
The entries did
not exactly flood
in. We wonder
whether it was too
obscure or too
easy? Perhaps
this made many of
you think it was
not worth the
effort or was it
just not wanted.
Having had only
two replies, and both being correct we awarded a
mug to both entrants. Well done to both Ian
Foulkes and Henry Gymer, it was indeed the old
classic Passport to Pimlico. Included with
Henry’s reply was the following information on
the movie (or should that be talkie). “The film
was made on a site destroyed by a flying bomb in
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the Lambeth Walk. I was with No 2 BD Section at
the time based in Richmond Park, Captain Ruth
was our 2i/c and took one of our empty’s there
and supervised the shaft”.
So well done to the Pimlico 2!
Believe it or not, it was felt that this month’s
moppets were the powers that be at the MOD -
(Mad or Deranged) for going to the High Court to
have the compensation, which was legitimately
awarded to injured soldiers having gone through
medical assessment, lowered. Hopefully natural
justice and common sense by the judges will
prevail. (We will have to wait and see).
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Petition Whilst remaining politically neutral, as is right
and proper when putting together the BD News
there often comes to our attentions causes and
petitions that we feel are worthy of space in our
journal – this is one of them, so I for one will be
signing – (Ed) Our thanks to Steff for bringing
this to our attention.
The bodies of the two soldiers (Royal Engineers)
murdered in Northern Ireland were flown home
without ceremony. This has angered members of
HM Forces:
"British troops have spoken of their anger
following the disclosure that the bodies of the two
soldiers murdered by dissident republicans were
shipped back to the UK as freight."
"We have been told that the soldiers were not
allowed to have a ramp service because of
political reasons. We were told the Government
didn't want anything that would look like the
troubles had restarted.
"As far as we are concerned these soldiers were
shot dead in uniform by terrorists and they should
be treated in exactly the same way as if they were
killed in Afghanistan. To send their bodies back to
the UK as though they were freight is outrageous”
When a person joins any branch of HM Forces
they are effectively on duty 24/7/365.
The Government are asked to review the crass
rules that allowed this to happen.
The Government are further requested to amend
the rules on Ramp Ceremonies.
Please sign up to the petition and distribute as
widely as possible. http://petitions.number10.gov.uk/Soldiers-on-Duty/
In Remembrance
Robert PEARSON (1914828 Sapper), of Kelmscott, Western Australia, who died in
April of this year aged 90 years of age. Bob served with No 15 BD Company and No 24
BD Company. Robert joined the branch in December 1987.
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Robert CHAPMAN (14892136 Sapper), of Ashby, North Lincolnshire who died on
the 30th
of June aged 83. Robert served with number 20 BD Company and had been a
member of the branch since January 1988. He was also a member of the South
Humberside Branch of the REA
Robert “Rae” ROGERSON (Captain), who died aged 91 years. Rae served from
1939 – 1946. He served at the Northern Command Bomb Reconnaissance School in 1942
and also served with No 11 BD Coy and No 14 BD Coy.
The Branch Committee and the R E Association staff
convey their sincere condolences to the bereaved families
.
William Stone Henry Allingham Harry Patch 23 Sep 1900 -10 Jan 2009 6 Jun 1896 - 18 Jul 2009 17 Jun 1898 - 25 Jul 2009
At the going down of the sun, and in the morning, we will remember them.
[email protected] Gary Woodman-Simmons Telephone: 020 8994 1172
2 Sutton Close, Sutton Lane South, CHISWICK. W4 3JS
Website: http://royalengineersbombdisposal-eod.org.uk/