Here’s a Beauchamp Lodge Member Profile from
Steve Hyland.
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.

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What is your name?

Steve Hyland

Which service did you serve in?

Army

What regiment / unit did you serve in?

Royal Engineers

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

The Royal Engineers motto is 'Ubique' (meaning 'Everywhere'), reflecting the fact that the Corps has been involved in all of the British Army's battles and campaigns.

When did you serve?

From: 1990 To: 1999

Any notable experiences in service?

Served in UK, Germany, Canada, Kenya and Cyprus. Initially as a Combat Engineer, and more latterly specialising in road and airfield construction. Led a team that refurnished RAF Akrotiri’s main runway.

Also led a team to Kenya, where we constructed a medical centre and runway for the Kenyan Flying Doctor’s Service. Also saw active service in Operation Grapple as part of the United Nations UNPROFOR deployment, and separately as part of the NATO deployment under Operation Resolute.

What rank were you on leaving?

Sapper (Sapper Steve Hyland)

How did you join Freemasonry?

After a conversation with a work colleague, who mentioned that he was in a Lodge that was started by Royal Engineers back in 1872, in India.

What do you get from Freemasonry?

It is difficult to capture in words as it is so varied, but enjoyment, fulfilment, the opportunity to improve oneself, a wonderful variety of social events and outings, the ability to keep history and tradition very much alive and meaningful, and most importantly the ability to meet a huge and wonderful variety of individuals, who make what is a fascinating fraternity so very special.

Information supplied by Steve Hyland and published with his consent