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59 Indep Cdo Sqn: The Commando Idea was Born
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Wednesday, October 28, 2009. The Commando Idea was Born. The term Commando originates from the South African War of 1899-1902. The Boers had no regular forces, apart from the Staat Artillery, which was officered by Dutch and Germans and their Police. Consequently they raised bands of men based on electoral districts. In 1940 Sir Winston Churchill was concerned that an offensive spirit must be fostered of the already formed independent companies and wrote the following to the Chief of Staff:. As the war p...
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59 Indep Cdo Sqn: Falklands War 1982
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Wednesday, September 28, 2011. Major Mike Norman RM, formally took control ofthe Falklands Garrison, from Major Gary Noott RM. At 1530hrs that day the Island Governor Mr Rex Hunt, showed the Officers a message from London - "An Argentine invasion fleet will be off Cape Pembrokeat first light tommorow. It is highly likely they will invade. You are to make appropriate dispositions". At 0930hrs the Island Governor informed London, that they "Have lots of new friends". Vehicles and equipment were still being...
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2 Troop History 1971 - 1979: 2 Troop History 1971 - 1979
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2 Troop History 1971 - 1979. Thursday, March 11, 2010. 2 Troop History 1971 - 1979. 1974 New Brunswick, Canada. Dave Lay can recall driving his Muirhill A5000 from St John's Dock, the 100Km to "Camp Gagetown", which was a Canadian Engineer Base. A huge Base, miles from any civilisation, with this main road the only way to reach it, or civilisation, just an endless road. Dave travelled at a sedate 25km per hour, taking 4 hours to reach the base, the troop had travelled there before him.
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2 Troop History 1971 - 1979
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2 Troop History 1971 - 1979. Thursday, March 24, 2011. Dave Lay and his Muirhill worked 30 hours non-stop, to dig the Gunners and Marines in. They had no idea of what a Muirhill and one Sapper could do, so were very pleased with the effort that Dave made and rewarded him with cans of beer. Everytime he completed a Gun pit, or whatever else, the beers flowed. Dave states "thank goodness their was no breath test, I would have been jailed for sure". Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom).
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2 Troop History 1980/1989: 2 Troop History 1980/1989
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2 Troop History 1980/1989. Thursday, March 11, 2010. 2 Troop History 1980/1989. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom).
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59 Indep Cdo Sqn: Seaton Barracks
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Friday, January 1, 2010. When Joe Hogan arrived in Plymouth Railway Station, he phoned the Squadron to ask for transport and was promptly told "It is only a short run to the base - DO NOT be late for Parade", he has never forgotten his Welcome to 59 Indep Cdo sqn RE! Mick Melia - later a Welder in Sp trp - he died at Goose Green with H. Jones. Brummy Buchan - later a Driver with MT - he died in a car accident. Steve (Taff) Stokoe - later 1 Trp. Alan Kearns - later MT in Sp Trp. He failed the course.
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59 Indep Cdo Sqn
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Sunday, February 7, 2010. 59 Squadron converted to 59 Independent Commando Squadron, carrying forward the Squadron Infrastructure. 59 Squadron existed with:. 1, 2, and 3 Troops, Support Troop, Squadron Headquarters and REME LAD. Commando Training was started in 1970, mainly volunteers intially. 2 Troop, which became known as Malta Troop, was the next fully Commando Troop. Later, the Squadron could become more selective in their choices of men and trades. Filing roles such as Clerks, became difficult.
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59 Indep Cdo Sqn: Pride of Britain Award 2006
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Tuesday, January 25, 2011. Pride of Britain Award 2006. 59 Independent Commando Squadron RE. The widespread devastation and loss of life following the catastrophicearthquake in South Asia in 2005 was enormous. Up to 75,000 people lost their lives; roads, water and power supplies were obliterated; hundreds of thousands of people from Afhanistan to Western Bangladesh were left homeless. With the bitter Winter approaching, it was vital that the International Community acted fast. During the return from one ...
