BEAUCHAMP LODGE 1422 - The West Kent Military Lodge


Here’s a Beauchamp Lodge Member Profile from
Derek Hunnisett.
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/Civilian Services Lodge simply message us using the form provided on the contact us page.

What is your name?

Derek Hunnisett

Derek which service did you serve in? (Navy, Army, RAF, other please state)

Army

Derek, which Regiment/Unit/Department did you serve with?

Royal Artillery

What is your Regiment/Unit/Organisation’s motto? (with translation if necessary)

Ubique – Everywhere

When did you serve?

From: 1962 To: 1964

What was your Rank/Title/Role upon leaving?

Gunner (Officer Cadet) - (Resigned to obtain free discharge to marry my wife now of 60 years)

Were there any notable experiences whilst you were in service? (brief summary)

2 year Regular Commission Course RMA Sandhurst - Intake 33 Alamein Company (Monty’s Coy). Michael Morpurgo (of Warhorse fame) was also an Officer Cadet within Alamein Company.

Exercise in Eifel Mountains (BAOR) 1963

Additional notable experiences whilst you were in service? (brief summary)

Involved in the arrangements for the official 21st El Alamein Reunion Dinner held at Virgina Water, Surrey

How did you join Freemasonry? (Friend or family introduction, if other please state)

A colleague suggested I might find it of interest

What do you get from Freemasonry? (What are the things you enjoy about being a Freemason?)

After 50 years in the Craft the sense of friendship and Comradeship that I experienced all those years ago is still as strong, if not stronger than ever.
You can attend another lodge or meet a new Brother for the first time and you immediately sense a geniune welcome and comradeship.
The Craft has Great Tradition, History and Ritual - you are part of a worldwide Brotherhood that places Charity and welfare above all else.

Derek Hunnisett - RMA Sandhurst Queen Elizabeth II
Derek Hunnisett - RMA Sandhurst King Charles III
Derek Hunnisett - RMA Sandhurst c1950/60
RMA Sandhurst c1950/60
A black and white photograph of Derek Hunnisett in his Army uniform
Derek Hunnisett in his Army uniform
Intake 33, Alamein Coy, RMA Sandhurst 1962 - Derek is 2nd from left, 2nd Row This was the official photograph used in the programme for the West End production of Warhorse
Intake 33, Alamein Coy, RMA Sandhurst 1962 - Derek is 2nd from left, 2nd Row
This was the official photograph used in the programme for the West End production of Warhorse (below)
The Warhorse programme Michael Morpurgo 5th from left, 2nd Row (Derek 2nd from left, 2nd Row)
As above so below, the Warhorse programme
Michael Morpurgo 5th from left, 2nd Row (Derek 2nd from left, 2nd Row)
British author Michael Morpurgo in military uniform, Head Boy at King's School in Canterbury, Kent, 30th July 1962. The belt buckle of Morpurgo's uniform is of the Gibraltar Royal Marines
British author Michael Morpurgo in military uniform
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Michael Morpurgo with Warhorse
A more up-to-date picture. Derek today with his horse Lucy
A more up-to-date picture. Derek today with his horse Lucy
Derek Hunnisett - Badge of the British Army of the Rhine
British Army of the Rhine

Information supplied by Derek Hunnisett and published with his consent

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