BEAUCHAMP LODGE 1422 - The West Kent Military Lodge

Here’s a Beauchamp Lodge Member Profile from
Paul Holmes.
Our team has asked him a set of routine questions that
will provide you with a brief insight into his military
or civilian service.
We hope you find it of interest.

If you are interested in joining our Military Lodge simply message us using the form provided on the contact us page.

What is your name?

Paul Holmes

Which service did you serve in?

Army

What regiment / unit did you serve in?

Grenadier Guards

What is the regiment’s / unit’s Motto?

Honi Soit Dui Mal y Pense – Shame Upon He Who Thinks Evil Of It

When did you serve?

From: 1982 To: 1987

Any notable experiences in service?

Joined Waterloo Company, Junior Leaders Battalion, Shorncliffe Barracks September 1982 (Junior Leader Paul Holmes) – Represented the Junior Army at Water Polo & Boxing. Joined 2nd Battalion Grenadier Guards September 1983 Chelsea Barracks – Trooped the Colour 1984. Served in Belize (Central America) 6-month 1984. In 1985 trained as an Army photographer and joined 2nd Battalion Grenadier Guards prior to leaving for Northern Ireland. Served 18-month Northern Ireland – working between Limavady, County Londonderry & Aughnacloy, County Down on the border with County Monaghan – left the Army March 1987

What rank were you on leaving?

Guardsman Paul Holmes

How did you join Freemasonry?

My Dad and Brother are Freemasons and after hearing about them going out and spending time together I asked to join, they kept me waiting for 15 months which was frustrating however the day I joined I was initiated by my Brother which was very special - joined November 1994

What do you get from Freemasonry?

It's difficult to describe what you get – I really enjoy the structure and the ability to progress through the offices while meeting new people and expanding your friendship circles. It's also satisfying to be able to raise money for good causes with like minded people.

Lodge meetings also give you fixed dates to meet and keep in contact with old friends.

A picture of Junior Leader Corporal Paul Holmes Grenadier Guards wearing combats and holding a SLR
End of Training
A picture of Paul Holmes with various other Grenadier Guards on exercise in Belize, Central America
Exercise in Belize
A picture of Junior Corporal Paul Holmes in number 2 dress as a Junior Leader
Just after I was made up J/Cpl
A picture of Junior Corporal Paul Holmes at his pass off parade with his mum
Passing Out Parade with my Mum
A picture of members of the press standing on a Land Rover taking photos in Northern Ireland
Press in Northern Ireland
A picture of operations in Northern Ireland
Operations in Northern Ireland
A picture of Paul Holmes Grenadier Guardsman dressed in red tunic and bearskin on duty on the Mall

Information supplied by Paul Holmes and published with his consent

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