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2 April 2023
Phenomenal Breaking news 2Breaking News 2 - Cap Badge Breaking News 2 - The new official cap badge of The Parachute Regiment will be worn for the first time by those taking part in the coronation of His Majesty King Charles III. The Parachute Regiment, colloquially known as the Paras, is an airborne infantry regiment of the British […]
2 April 2023
Fascinating On this day 02-04-82On this day 02-04-82 did you know? On this day 02-04-82 - 41 years ago today, Friday 2nd April 1982, members of the 3rd Battalion the Parachute Regiment were greeted by this chalked message on a blackboard at Waterloo station The 3rd Battalion, Parachute Regiment (3 PARA), is a battalion sized formation of the British Army's Parachute Regiment and is a subordinate […]
1 April 2023
Unbelievable Sappers on D DayAn Infantryman’s account of the Sappers on D Day The Sappers on D Day - An Infantryman’s account 06th June 1944 - The entire beach and hillside was covered with obstacles, a unit of Sappers had gone ahead to find where the mines were. Those guys were smack in the middle of it, German bullets […]
30 March 2023
Incredible Breaking news 1Breaking news 1 - The King’s Cypher Breaking news 1 - Sailors and Royal Marines will wear His Majesty The King’s cypher on their uniforms for the first time at the coronation parade in May. Petty Officers, Chief Petty Officers, Warrant Officers and Officers on parade during the historic event will bear the Tudor Crown, […]
30 March 2023
Impressive & Supportive - Combat StressCombat Stress We are Combat Stress the UK’s leading charity for veteran’s mental health For over a century we’ve been helping former servicemen and women deal with issues like post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety and depression. Today we provide specialist treatment and support for veterans from every service and conflict, focusing on those with complex […]
27 March 2023
The incredible National Army Museum presentsNational Army Museum Venue: National Army Museum, Royal Hospital Road, London SW3 4HT Date: 26th May 2023 - Time: 1200hrs At the National Army Mueum Philip Neame, Commander of D Company 2 PARA during the Falklands War, tells the compelling story of the Parachute Regiment's role in the conflict. Attend in person: Watch online: In […]
26 March 2023
Sensational - Who Dares CaresWho Dares Cares summary Who Dares Cares - A very special evening, which will give you an insight into the world’s finest fighting force including a live auction of SAS memorabilia. About this Event From formation to the present day, the has always been surrounded by mystery and intrigue. The Pilgrim, former 22 SAS operator Colin […]
12 March 2023
Innovative J R R TolkienJ R R Tolkien's Lord of the Rings was heavily inspired by the author's experience of WW1. Tolkien was a Second Lieutenant in the 11th Lancashire Fusiliers. 2nd Lieutenant J R R Tolkien He served as a Battalion Signal Officer, after learning morse code and the use of signal rockets, field telephones and carrier pigeons. […]
11 March 2023
Brilliant Part 3 Orders - April meetingPart 3 Orders summary Part 3 Orders - The April meeting of the Beauchamp Lodge will shortly be upon us, “Who calls the Tiger?” and we are celebrating the anniversary of the first ever Beauchamp Lodge meeting in Roorkee, India on the 2nd April 1872. Dr. John Reuther will deliver a talk on Lord Roberts VC. Part 3 […]
11 March 2023
Incredible ‘The Ties that Bind’The Ties that Bind Ties that Bind- Freemasonry has always created strong fraternal bonds between its members; the poet and Freemason Robert Burns wrote of the ‘mystic tie’ that exists between Freemasons. In the 1840s that same term was used by a later poet, Brother David Richardson, in a poem he wrote whilst serving with […]
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