BEAUCHAMP LODGE 1422 - The West Kent Military Lodge

Here’s a Beauchamp Lodge Member Profile from
Brett Portman.
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?

Brett Portman

Which service did you serve in? 

Army

What regiment / unit did you serve in? 

Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers and attached to Argyll and Southerland Highlanders, 7 Royal Horse Artillery, Royal Signals and spent three months on HMS Ambuscade as a “dabber” (General Seaman).

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

Arte et Mart which translates as by skill and by fighting but we tell people it means “twist to Open”

When did you serve?

From:   1983                        To: 1989

Any notable experiences in service?

Ceremonial duties at Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle 1988

Northern Ireland 1986

Falklands 1985

Canada, Germany also visted the West Indies and the East Coast of America

What rank were you on leaving? 

Corporal (Cpl Brett Portman)

How did you join Freemasonry? 

Father in Law was a mason and he thought I would enjoy it, he was right, but I didn’t follow it up until a friend from work said the same thing. Wish I hadn’t waited.

What do you get from Freemasonry?

Friendship, ceremony and meeting people with a common purpose and so much more.

A picture of Brett Portman REME on a bed reading a paper in Northern Ireland
Circa 1985 Northern Ireland
An image of the REME cap badge
REME cap badge
Brett Portman REME Kayaking as permanent staff in Jasper Canada
Kayaking (I lied and said I was a qualified instructor) as permanent staff in Jasper Canada
Brett Portman Sods opera Argylls
Sods opera Argylls
Brett Portman REME Falklands 1986 riding a motorbike
Falklands 1986
A Picture of Brett Portman Royal Navy
My sojourn into the Navy (2nd from left back row)
A picture of Brett Portman REME on his last stag, on his last day, on his last exercise, in Germany 1989
Last stag, on my last day, of my last exercise, in Germany 1989

Information supplied by Brett Portman and published with his consent

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Integrity
Freemasons are focused on building themselves as people of integrity. Membership provides the structure to help achieve that goal.
Friendship
Freemasonry provides the common foundation for friendships between members, many of which will last for life.
Respect
Freemasonry brings people together irrespective of their race, religion or any other perceived differences that can divide us as a society.
CHARITY
Kindness and charitable giving are deeply engrained in our principles and gives our members the opportunity to make a positive contribution to their communities and various causes.
SERVICE
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