They had many casualties and it was eventually established that Cpl McIlvenny and Spr Tarbard were killed in Action and 8 others badly wounded in Action (including the Troop SSgt). Subsequently the Company was disbanded to be reformed again in Aden 1929 where it operated search lights for the Colony. On return elements of the Sqn once more deployed to Northern Ireland between Aug 95 – Apr 96 whilst in 1996 as part a Regimental deployment 20 Fd Sqn was sent to Bosnia for 6 months as part of NATO Implementation force, (IFOR). The option to re-equip and replace lost clothing, weapons, kit etc not available. Hexamine cookers became in very short supply, eating composite rations is not too bad unless it’s all chicken supreme every day; (which it was!). Cdo. used to kick about with me, Andy Cavendish, Wes Henderson. Now the field engineer regiments have been redesignated or amalgamated to become combat engineer regiments, and the field engineer squadrons have either been amalgamated to make new combat engineer regiments or reroled as generic engineer squadrons. Half of the troop were billetted on the 5th deck with 3 men sharing a twin room and the rest billetted in the much less luxurious crew quarters. More info will be added here as I get the time, but for now it's a "base" for establishing comms with other members of the same unit. 66 Works Group Royal Engineers. Bldg 108, Chetwynd Barracks, Chilwell, Nottingham NG9 5HA 01159 572439. This stemmed from their senior management right down to the most junior level. At the Fest I harbour with Lost Boys but I'll definitely be looking you lot up. The squadron later saw service in World War II and today supports the 21st Engineer Regiment of the new 1st Strike … 3 Troop 20 Field Squadron Royal Engineers served in the Falklands Campaign in 1982 as 4 Troop 9 Independent Parachute Squadron Royal Engineers. 20 Squadron. We do have lady members in the … The corps is divided into several regiments, barracked at various places in the United Kingdom and around the world. Once you find them, click on their name to send an email direct to them. Firstly they were a ‘Blue Beret’ troop foisted upon a fiercely “Airborne” Squadron. The Troop became attached to and under the command d for movements from 1Welsh Guards. 17 July 1982 – 9 Parachute Squadron main body embarked onto the St Edmund for the long journey to Ascension Island. those whose names i can remember . Although I was never in 20 Sqn a friend asked me if Alec Craigie was ever the OC. Jake made everybody smile whenever he was there. As only the most bizarre bad luck can have it, 4 Troop was attached to an infantry Battalion that was hopelessly unprepared for war. As we passed Ascention the mood became more sombre when the news started to reach us (thanks to the BBC) of the landings, ships sunk and the attack on Goose Green. The 1st Field Engineer Squadron is an engineer unit of the Corps of Royal Engineers within the British Army. (4 Troop now fully part of 9 Parachute squadron Royal Engineers and deployed with it), 12-25 May 1982 - Training on board the QEII including Physical training, First Aid, Artillery Target indication, Shooting, Mine warfare, Demolition’s, Spanish, Escape and Evasion, Infantry Battle drills etc: it was a frantic time. A field company was a unit of the Royal Engineers which was usually found serving as part of an infantry division during the Second World War. This 2 week journey was then followed by a flight on a RAF VC10 from Ascention to Brize Norton. 2 troop 1982-1985, I am now looking for Dave Bury , who was at 20 sqn 1980-85. View from Vaucelles of Monty’s Bridge, built in eight days by the 20th Field Company, Royal Canadian Engineers. Photo by Ken Bell. Each Troop had a Recce Sgt, Signaller and Escort ‘embedded’ throughout; each Troop moved with its own battalion according to asset availability and need). Hi Ya. It was during this time that the Sqn was named 20th Company Royal Engineers for the first time and also picked up it’s own insignia, the kangaroo with a ball and chain. Once 2 Troop left most of my available tradesmen were now in 4 Troop. ... Jersey Field Squadron RE Militia. Let me know if anyone knows where he is , Lee Francis Kill ? 1971-2008, which has a 37 year heritage, before converting to 24 Cdo. See Casualties of the Battle of Bluff Cove for further details. 24 Field Squadron, Royal Engineers main base was Anzio camp, upcountry the unit was at Al Milhah most of the time. The Infantry Battalions, 12-25 May 1982 - Training on board the QEII including Physical training, First Aid, Artillery Target indication, Shooting, Mine warfare, Demolition’s, Spanish, Escape and Evasion, Infantry Battle drills etc: it was a frantic time. 4 Troop were back to living in trenches and getting soaked. A field park squadron was a unit of the Royal Engineers which served in an armoured division during the Second World War. The above passage from the Wikipedia is one of the few sources that show any record of our troop being on the Galahad that fateful day 8th June 1982. Famous quotes containing the words territorial and/or army: 21 Engr Regt Workshops REME. 8 Squadron. Anyone know of his whereabouts ? 4 Troop had a particularly difficult time. Field Company Royal Engineers. Edna was very moved by this gesture. At 1700, 4 Troop’s Commanders were warned for disembarkation, but shortly after this ‘Air Raid Warning Red’ was piped. As if this were not enough, it was appalling bad luck that it was 4 Troop on the Galahad when it was bombed. The following is taken from Wikipedia, the free online encyclopedia: Sir Galahad was the name of a LSL (landing ship logistic) belonging to the Royal Fleet Auxiliary , part of the British fleet. 23 Parachute Engineer Regiment. I can’t think of a time when I was more proud of being a Sapper. Anyone on here going to join the likes of Me...Garry Knight Andrew Cavendish Dicky Wyer ? Mark Chadwick? HMS Fearless moved to a point in the ocean off Lively Island (SE of Fitzroy) to RV with landing craft to go ashore but the landing craft did not appear, so HMS fearless, “Man the lifeboats” was piped and the survivors used ships lifeboats to gain the shore. Ken, http://www.freewebs.com/20sqnrefalklands/, I have been looking for Gareth Wyn Jones ( Jonah). I've now made contact with Jonna Jones after 30 years . This site is dedicated to the History of 59 Field Company RE 1900-1952 / 59 Field Squadron RE 1952-1971. He was a driver in 20 sqn MT , Brian Sumner believes he was from the Darwen area. As if this were not enough, it was appalling bad luck that it was 4 Troop on the Galahad when it was bombed. We were based in Corruna Barracks and was part of 26 engineer Regiment. Funny thing is it felt like we'd never lost touch, the brotherhood and timeless friendship that cones from The corps of Royal Engineers!!! Got caught having naked raves in tents. Images - Left - by HQ SOinC(A) - HQ SOinC(A), CC0, Wiki Commons: Right by United Kingdom Government - Royal Engineers Cap Badge.jpg, Public Domain, Wiki Commons Including Royal Corps of Signals. Galahad was active during the Falklands War. LCpl Tony Cork. As only the most bizarre bad luck can have it, 4 Troop was attached to an infantry Battalion that was hopelessly unprepared for war. Smudge 23ugly? JJ Johns? ️ #SapperSmart Dave Mcdonald ? Whilst on Falklands West Island 4 Troop carried out many Minefield recces some marked and some. Sqn. It will also cover 59 Indep. Taff Dratwa? SSgt John Grant (head wound in 1982) Retired From the Royal Engineers Alive and Well. Cam Cameron Harvey ? 20 Field Park Squadron In 1955 the regiment moved to Osnabruck where it joined the 11th Engineer Group. Formed with the original intention of supporting the troops based in Aden it was No. 84 Squadron. She was a 3,270 ton LSL built by Stephens and launched in 1966. 4 Troop carried out minor Royal Engineer tasks on the beachhead including track repair, laying track way, operating water points, etc. “Man the lifeboats” was piped and the survivors used ships lifeboats to gain the shore. The first trains driven by Royal Engineers in 55 years! 82 Trg Squadron. Deceased died in service 2012 Rank;Major. The Squadron can trace it’s roots back to 1 September 1848 when it was raised as a Service Company in the Corps of Royal Sappers and Miners. The Troop was made up from four Sections HQ section, and three field sections the section commanders were 10 Sect; Cpl Evans, 11 Sect; Cpl McIlvenny, 12 Sect; LCpl Sinclair. 4 Troop 9 Parachute Squadron Royal Engineers Op Corporate, At the beginning of May 5 Infantry Brigade (later 5 Airborne Brigade) deployed to Sennybridge Training Area for a work up exercise with its new battalions (2Scotts Guards and 1Welsh Guards drafted in to replace 2 and 3 PARA which had already deployed south). Department of National Defence / National Archives of Canada, PA-169327. My deepest sympathy to all his family and friends, god bless another Re gone but never forgotten I hope Jack(simmo) Simpson. 106 Field Squadron Royal Engineers now have a troop based at the former Territorial Army (TA) centre on Intake Lane in Batley, and members officially celebrated moving into … Op telic 4. Jim Dinwoodie ? Looked on facebook but no sign of him , although 192.com comes up with a match but tps has blocked his phone number , so I'll have to write to him . Certainly, with the million and one tasks we had in and around Stanley, I could not have done without them. Our eventual return was with the Welsh Guards and 9 Sqn on the St. Edmonds Sealink Ferry. However it is fair to say that an element of the Squadron was ‘anti’ and they only grudgingly accepted the non-Para boys of 4 Troop. 1957 – 26 Field Engineer Regiment – 60 Field Squadron RE – John Bridgwood-Pt.1 Dezember 24, 2016 1961 – 1st Bn The Middlesex Regiment – “B”-Coy Dezember 20, 2016 1996/12/01 – 1996/12/04 – EXERCISE “NEPTUNES FROST” – Official handover of the M3 to the 28 Engineer … We were used as the prisoner guard for the Argentine forces on the West Falklands as well as undertaking minefield recces and clearance at Fox Bay. 25 May 1982 - Arrived at South Georgia, cross-decked to Canberra. We were also choppered out to many of the settlements out in the camp where we invited the local inhabitants to fill in the huge supply of blank telegrams we carried and to check what supplies they desperately required. Engineers feature prominently in contemporary footage showing two whalers landing survivors, with Captain Foxley (commander of 3 Troop) directing the rowers and Sapper Parslow being one of the first men to jump out to pull the boats on shore. However, I received the casualties and the Troop at my Command Point a couple of hundred yards from the ships and I was immensely proud of the stoicism and determination to fight on that they displayed (even the badly burned guys who also wanted to stay in Fitzroy and get back at the Argentines). The mood on board was great as we all expected the Argentines to scuttle off home when they found out we were comming. They had many casualties and it was eventually established that Cpl McIlvenny and Spr Tarbard were killed in Action and 8 others badly wounded in Action (including the Troop SSgt). Trying to make the next Sapperfest a 20 sqn reunion Any help would be appreciated. The squadron later supported The Cavalry Division and the first British Army of the Rhine. 9-10 June 1982 – 4 Troop were deployed on HMS Intrepid and spent their time recovering, withstanding more air raids and trying not to get bored. A further Squadron deployment to Bosnia as part of Op UPMINSTER occurred during Oct 98 – 99 when the squadron constructed a number temporary camps. http://www.freewebs.com/20sqnrefalklands/and there are a lot of other sappers on there from that time period. 20 Field Squadron Royal Engineers Old Boys has 409 members. When the Squadron got to Stanley, I could not have done without 4 Troop. Almost immediately the ship was hit with cannon fire and then bombed by Argentine Skyhawk’s, choking smoke and intense heat filled the ship all lights went out. 20 Works Group Royal Engineers (Air Support) RAF Wittering, Peterborough, Cambs, PE8 6HB 01780 417260. Great memories The ball and chain being associated with the building of the prison in Fremantle, Australia. Later the hulk was towed out to sea and sunk by HMS Onyx (S21); it is now an official war grave, designated as a protected place under the Protection of Military Remains Act. 1957 – 26 Field Engineer Regiment – 60 Field Squadron RE – John Bridgwood-Pt.1 Dezember 24, 2016 1961 – 1st Bn The Middlesex Regiment – “B”-Coy Dezember 20, 2016 1996/12/01 – 1996/12/04 – EXERCISE “NEPTUNES FROST” – Official handover of the M3 to the 28 Engineer … The shock continued when we were then informed we were to be attached to 9 Para Sqn RE to make up their strength. 10- 21 June 1982- 4 troop became HMS Intrepid’s “own” Sapper Troop and, as such, they took the official surrender of the Argentine forces first at Port Howard and, then, at Fox Bay. 81 Sqn. (Dug protection trench’s lived in the open under ponchos in very wet, windy and muddy conditions. The Squadron was heavily involved in the 50th anniversary commemoration of the D-Day landings following which saw a short notice deployment to Angola on Op CHANTRESS between Apr – Aug 95. They, however, failed to complain of their lack of luxury due to their ability to drink in the crew's bar while the rest of us had to queue for up to an hour to sign and pay for our daily ration of 2 cans of beer per man in the main ballroom. Firstly they were a ‘Blue Beret’ troop foisted upon a fiercely “Airborne” Squadron. 5 Field Squadron Royal Engineers Monday. We had just previously been away on a 4 month tour in the Oman followed by a 6 month tour of Belize. This is part of the Canadian Armed Forces "Official Lineages" reference guide: Volume 3, Part 1: Armour, Artillery and Field Engineer Regiments. However it is fair to say that an element of the Squadron was ‘anti’ and they only grudgingly accepted the non-Para boys of 4 Troop. The primary aim of this site is to reunite troop members in an attempt to revive a unique comradeship only experienced in these type of events, the secondary but equally important aim is to provide the opportunity of support and help to put events in order which was not available in 1982. As it happened, I had to boost 2 Troop with Squadron Tradesmen when it was sent off with 2 PARA on 27 April 1982. Though the 141st Field Park Squadron served with the 1st Cavalry Division before it was converted into the 10th Armoured Division. 38 CBG previously had 21st Field Engineer Squadron, based in Flin Flon, Manitoba. Following this the Company saw active service at the start of the 19th Century during the Boer War. Having been dubbed the "Hat" troop we entered into a training phase that left us further alienated from 9 Sqn as our combat engineering skills were generally much better. Your donation goes towards maintaining and developing the Sappers website. Lee Knight ? I could not release 2 Troop to go home with the Commando Brigade when it left around 21. In 1964 the squadron was disbanded and concurrently reformed that same year as 10 Field Squadron (Airfields). TA - Royal Monmouthshire RE Militia. Most of the low periods came when we were actually attached to 9 Sqn who treated us with some contempt as "non-paras." However, I received the casualties and the Troop at my Command Point a couple of hundred yards from the ships and I was immensely proud of the stoicism and determination to fight on that they displayed (even the badly burned guys who also wanted to stay in Fitzroy and get back at the Argentines). have dropped you an email outside of here. 3 Troop comprised approximately 40 men and lost 2 dead and about 10 wounded in the attack on the Galahad. marked; some unmarked.4 Troop became EOD experts dealing with booby traps and a large amount of ammo and explosives, aided by helicopters flying around the Islands into crash sites, minefields etc to conduct searches. as well as carrying out fighting patrols with the 1 Welsh Guards as well as coming under attack from Argentine Air force. The build up to our departure was a sequence of highs and low periods. A significant proportion of the fatalities (32 out of the 48 dead) were from the Welsh Guards. Trying to get as many ex 20 fld Sqn from 1980 - 85. That helps you get in touch quickly and it keeps everything simple and free. After digging in we adopted the mundane routine associated with "hurry up and wait" until given the order to board HMS Fearless ready to push forward to Fitzroy. Please note that this website doesn't "remember" your emails, they are sent direct from you to the recipient without sappers.co.uk getting in the way. Once ashore we were attacked for the second time by a Mirage Jet which was met by a barrage of small arms fire from 2 para. The Corps of Royal Engineers, usually just called the Royal Engineers (RE), and commonly known as the Sappers, is a corps of the British Army. 23 Field Engineer Regiment, Royal Engineers 2nd Infantry Division Insignia. 205 PCCU RE. Guardman Simon Weston, a survivor of the Sir Galahad who suffered 46% burns, had his story widely reported, including a number of BBC documentaries. I was very pleased to have them (and their Troop Commander, who was a much smarter engineer than I was!) When the Squadron got to Stanley, I could not have done without 4 Troop. 8 Jun 1982 – RFA Sir Galahad sailed from San Carlos at 0200, and arrived at Fitzroy at 1100 (First light). 4 Troop had a particularly difficult time. I can’t think of a time when I was more proud of being a Sapper. anyone remember char wallers sabu & jess? Please link profiles of those who served in the Corps of Royal Engineers and the Royal Corps of Signals to this project regardless of rank or nationality. Tony the chink? Gordon, I've had a message from Trevor asking me to put a link on here to his website, which specialises in the period of the Falklands. The 8th June 1982 for our troop has many different memories but prior to the attack by the Argentine Skyhawks and Mirages, the war to us was quite sureal as we were warm, dry, well fed and all in good spirits. Our arrival into Stanley a few days after the cease fire was another shock. Over the 10 year period between 1988 and 1997 the squadron was heavily committed with numerous operations and overseas exercises including: two tours to the Falkland Islands, (Sep 89 – Jan 90 and Sep 93 – Jan 94) a tour to Belize, (Oct 90 – Mar 91) and two small overseas exercises in Kenya, (Jan – Apr 93 and Oct 0 Dec 95). The squadron was formed at Invicta barracks in Maidstone under 36 Engineer Regiment. The independance of these fantastic people was further highlighted to us when everyone questioned only answered "beer and toilet rolls.". During our leave we all watched avidly the news about the Argentines invasion of the Falklands and the subsequent shots of the Marines and Para's being re-called from their leave. Trevor Stimpson ? Landing craft could be carried in place of lifeboats, but unloading was mainly handled by three cranes. 422 (East Riding Coast) Field Park Squadron RE (TA) 1956.10.31 Formed by conversion of 422nd (East Riding) Coast Regiment RA and assigned 129 Engineer Regiment. Our one downfall initially was our level of fitness that was worked on continuously until we very quickly reached the Sqn's very high standard whilst on the QE2. As it happened, I had to boost 2 Troop with Squadron Tradesmen when it was sent off with 2 PARA on 27 April 1982. 4 Troop 9 Parachute Squadron Royal Engineers Op Corporate Falkland Islands Conflict 1982. More info will be added here as I get the time, but for now it's a "base" for establishing comms with other members of the same unit. 4 Troop took 700 POW’s on board and transferred them on to the Norland back at San Carlos. With no equipment except for what we were stood in, the powers that be decided to get us out at dusk and we were airlifted onto HMS Intrepid, as we flew out under cover of darkness a fierce gun battle was taking place below us with tracer bullets firing both ways, It was here we stayed until the ceasefire. ... 8 Maintenance Advisory Group Royal Engineers Technical Services. Sgt Rod Brewerton . Rail duties taken over by RCT 8 Field Squadron: 1967.07: England: Mooltan Barracks, Tidworth Formed: 3 Div Engineers 7 Jan - 13 May 70: Northern Ireland Tour: Antrim Sep 70: 3 Div Engineers renamed 22 Engineer Regiment Retired From the Royal Engineers Alive and Well. To a man they were examples of the best the Corps produces: I was proud (and very thankful) to have them. 1998 saw the 150th Anniversary of the raising of the Squadron and links to Fremantle in Australia were once more reconfirmed. Nigel John Bird ? Thanks to Mark Lindahl , Retired From the Royal Engineers Alive and Well. The mess the Argentine forces had left was not only unbelievable but also disgusting as they seemed to have used every available space as a toilet. Retired From the Royal Engineers Alive and Well. History has since informed us why we were crammed on board for what seemed like days and why we had to cross deck in extremely rough seas onto the RFA Sir Galahad. It has since come to light that or OC Major Davis was not aware until he started spotting Engineer Stable belts, that 4 Troop were on that ship. Once we had found ourselves a billet in the condemned building that was once a Working Man's Club, we were tasked with a multitude of jobs including reconnecting Stanley's water and electricity supplies along with booby trap clearance on virtually every building in the capital. Lance Corporal Matthew Kemp, 3 Troop, 20 Field Squadron, 36 Engineer Regiment said: Jake was a keen soldier respected by friends and peers. 48 were killed in the explosions and subsequent fire. Rock Bks, Woodbridge, Suffolk IP12 3LU 01394 462555. 591 Independent Field Squadron Is the only Royal Engineer TA Unit in Northern Ireland. The Troop was commanded by Captain David Foxley, the Troop Staff Sergeant was SSgt Grant and the Recce Sergeant was Sgt Brewerton. Among the highs was the ability to plunder the RQMS for kit exchanges that had in the past been vitually impossible, the insistance of the OC 9 Sqn that we wore our stable belts over our HD pullovers (much to the annoyance of the RSM) and the sudden elevation of our status within the Regiment by all and sundry who were extremely jealous that we were going. Engineer Regiment 2008, due to the high demand for Commando Engineers. Sappers from 507 STRE have been showing off their railway infrastructure capabilities on EX TURNOUT 20. Lt/Col GW Field RE. royal engineers regiment, 54 field squadron kowloon in 1957. written by johnthomasmacaloney. On June 8 in Bluff Cove, together with Sir Tristram, she was hit again by two or three bombs and was very badly damaged, while unloading soldiers from the 1st Welsh Guards. Over 2 weeks, they're refurbishing 20 miles of track on the Wensleydale Railway line which is used to bring armoured vehicles to and from Catterick Garrison. 20 Squadron This is the main page for the squadron or unit. Chris collet? I know Jonah he was my boss and I can get his details for you.