BEAUCHAMP LODGE 1422 - The West Kent Military Lodge

Here's a Beauchamp Lodge Member Profile from
Daniel Unthank.
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?

Daniel Unthank (Danny)

Which service did you serve in?

Army

What regiment / unit did you serve in?

101 (City of London) Engineer Regiment (EOD) / 579 Field Squadron (EOD)

What is the regiment's / units Motto?

Ubique - Everywhere

When did you serve?

From: 1999 To: 2008

Any notable experiences in service?

Served on Op TOSCA 2002 (UN Peacekeeping in Cyprus) and on Op TELIC (Iraq) 2003

Masons have an unerring way of recognising each other no matter what the circumstances. On returning from a tasking whilst in Iraq, one of my Officer’s told me to follow him and we ended up at Basra Palace. A small group of Brethren met up briefly and enjoyed Ration Pack Menu D (Pork Cassoulet) whilst watching tracer fire from the roof. I was the lowest rank by several pay grades but was ‘voluntold’ to be Worshipful Master as I was a reigning Master of a Lodge in the UK!

Awarded the Worshipful Company of Lightmongers Military Meritorious Service Award 2005

Awarded the Lord Lieutenant’s Certificate for Meritorious Service 2006

What rank were you on leaving?

On leaving 579 Field Squadron I was a Sergeant (Sgt. Daniel Unthank). I then became an Instructor with the Cadet Forces (RAF Cadets 2008 to 2012 as a Flight Sergeant, Combined Cadet Force (Flt. Sgt. Daniel Unthank) 2012 to present, currently a Captain (Capt. Daniel Unthank).

How did you join Freemasonry?

I grew up with Freemasonry. My father has been a mason for over 40 years so from a young age I went to social events and met members of the Lodge

What do you get from Freemasonry?

The main benefit is the feeling of belonging. Freemasonry is a brotherhood and wherever you go you are always welcome. It’s also a great way to escape the normal stresses of life. For a few hours a week you can just enjoy the company of friends.

A picture of Daniel Unthank inside Saddam Hussein’s bathroom in the palace at Basra
Daniel Unthank inside Saddam Hussein's bathroom
Daniel and a colleague taking a break after a tasking in Iraq Op Telic
Daniel and a colleague taking a break after a tasking in Iraq
A picture of the Royal Engineers cap badge
Royal Engineers Cap Badge
A picture of the Op Telic Iraq Campaign Medal
Operation Telic (Iraq) Campaign Medal

Information supplied by Daniel Unthank and published with his consent

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