It provides engineer support to 16 Air Assault Brigade in both the parachute and air assault role. All the rear services were (butchery, bakery, post, ammunition etc) were reliant on horse drawn wagons. ContinueMore info, Previous page: 37 Regiment In 1927, the Company was once more renamed as 16th Fortress Company and as such it remained until being absorbed in 1932 at Gosport as part of 4th Fortress Company, and 16th Company thus, temporarily, ceased to exist. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. Jul 64: (Christmas Island) Sqn transferred from Christmas Island and became 73 Fd Sqn, Dec 64: 12 Fd Sqn transferred to 25 Corps Engineer Regiment. Possible tasks on deployment could be: These are only a few of the varied capabilities of the unit. From late 1967 to mid 1969, the Squadron was the nucleus and administrative hub of the Engineer Task Force for the earthwork construction of a German civilian airport at Greven, near Munster, and was thus responsible for the largest earthmoving operation ever undertaken by the Corps. WebThe 923rd Engineer Regiment is the only colored unit in the IX Engineer Command, and the largest single Negro organization in ETOUSA. As Mick Cox said the Army really got it's money's out of the Austin K9, had a wobble under 50mph but came out of it at 60mph a bit hairy but good fun. Hi mick ,this is taffy bennett hows it going.I can't believe it's you.it brings back so many memories,hope to here from you soon. I was the SMI and 2IC of all the Parks, they were Depots for Engineer Stores, Bridges, Boats and equipment Trg stores for all the Regt's to bid for and Trg with. It provides engineer support to 16 Air Assault Brigade in both the parachute and air assault role. for meritorious military service worthy of recognition by the Crown. 33 had the honour of building long kesh internment camp in 1971 before I joined them also building the Bedrock Hilton sqn bar reckoned by many the best sqn bar ever..33 sqn wentback to NI in 1972 for op motorman and did 6 weeks at Ballykelly then 6 weeks in the maze(long kesh.). AUS - 9 Sqn. spent 4 great years there in 73 Indep Fld Sqn RE , left Oct 1984 for 11 Sqn Ripon, happy days. The Company remained at Chatham until April 1826, is which month it set sail for the West Indies. 16th Survey Company of the Royal Sappers and Miners was formed under Royal Warrant dated the 20th October 1825, at Chatham. Advice if you get through you will be out on jobs often living in digs, you will be paid subsistence, if you muck up with your money see me and we will sort. North West Europe In early 1944, the Company became the 16th Electrical and Mechanical Company Royal Engineers and, on the 6th June 1944, it embarked from England to arrive on the beaches of Normandy on D + 3. Hi Gordon. 23 Parachute Engineer Regiment | owlapps The regiment served as infantry in Northern Ireland from March - July 1972. Wearing the famous maroon beret, we're All run by RETDT RE Maj's the Longmoor one run by a Lt Col. (Photo courtesy of Marvin Mischnick, 3AD Hq Photographer in WWII) 23rd En Bn Leaders June 1989 Photo by (C. Markham) Photo by Robert Folmer B co 23rd Armored Engineer Bn Photo by Larry Mullins AUS - 25 Sqn. Wendell G. Chambers. LTC Edwin G. Moran took command on 12 July 1955 and by December there were 47 officers and warrant officers with 1105 enlisted men of all grades. 1977: 11 Fd Sqn less one troop to Oman. Dates. WebNORTHAG major unit locations 1989. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. Jan 66: 51 Fd Sqn (Airfds) transferred to Singapore. WebBritish Army Barracks, formerly home to 23 Engineer Regiment, 212 Signal Squadron, HQ 12 Armd Bde. Osnabrck Garrison - Wikipedia In September 1957, 2 Field Squadron was allocated to 6th Infantry Brigade and 5 Field Squadron to the 5th Infantry Brigade. Member Profile: Ken Webber - Find a Grave It provides engineer support to 16 Air Assault Brigade in both the parachute and air assault role. 23 Engineer Regiment can trace its roots to the founding of the airborne forces of the Parachute Regiment and other related during World War II. Summary Thus it can be seen that 16 Field Squadron has behind it a varied history which represents almost every facet of the history of the Corps itself. 16 Fd Sqn transferred from 35 Regt (Osnabruck. ContinueMore info, Previous page: 22 Regiment Here started the best five years of my military career. Our squadron was, however, not far behind, being formed in 1825. Web1957 26 Field Engineer Regiment 60 Field Squadron RE John Bridgwood-Pt.2 Bridging Exercise at Polle April 27, 2017 1963 29 Field Squadron Ravelin Bridge Camp memories by John Donaldson April 1, 2017 1961 Once a Die Hard, always a Die Hard Memories of Brian Hedges Januar 22, 2017 23 Parachute Engineer Regiment is a Royal Engineers regiment in the British Army that was formed in 2003. Geordie Mitch, (Cpl Taffy Howells) I was there too 1972 to 1975 together with Geordie Roper, Blackburn, and may more who I can't remember at the moment, Chappie I was there 39 field Sqn mt 1989 1993 great times good memories, Trev Matthews 25 Field Engineer Regt. It was then re-designated a Railway Company in 1885 serving in the Boer War, Sudan and both World Wars. HQRE 2 Div moved to Osnabruck. I don't know what DSDA stands for, or what happened here, but I've been asked to add it. Hope this helps. [9] The barracks closed in 2009.[8][10]. For more information, please see our 39 Field Squadron provided Close Support Troops for each of the Brigade's 3 Battlegroups, whilst 73 Field Squadron acted as General Support to the Brigade. WebAbout this group. The Squadron was affiliated to 6 Infantry Brigade. Jonathan has managed to track down the actual trolley that was used by the teachers in the film and is currently trying to persuade the trolley's owners to sell the trolley so that it can be fully restored to its former glory in full original LMR livery. Once again - I know nothing about this unit and am relying on someone writing me a decent email with some stories and some interesting background to put here, http://www.royalengineersbombdisposal-eod.org.uk/rea_bd_branch.html. In 2001, 23 Engineer Regiment was tasked to provide engineer support to the newly formed 16 Air Assault Brigade. Can anyone tell us any more? Cookie Notice WebReorganized and redesignated 1 June 1954 as the 323d Engineer Company Released from active military service 20 January 1955 and reverted to reserve status; Location changed 1 The 23rd was Headquartered at Hessen-Homburg Kaserne Hanau, Federal Republic of Germany, where it would remain for over 35 years. Hey there! Web223rd Engineer Battalion (Reserve) 462nd Engineer Battalion 104th Bridge Company 101st NBC Defense Company 102nd Heavy Equipment Company 107th Transport Company 201st Engineer Group (Reserve) 107th Engineer Battalion 105th Bridge Company 155th Bridge Company 212th Heavy Equipment Company 227th Transport Company Light Aviation More info will be added here as I get the time, but for now it's a "base" for establishing comms with other members of the same unit. 16 Field Squadron faces the future with confidence. AVIATION ENGINEERS IN WORLD WAR II: Key to Allied Successes from Normandy to V-E Day. WebOsnabrck Garrison was a major British garrison with facilities located at Osnabrck in Lower Saxony and Mnster in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. In early 1970 sufficient modified M2B rigs were available for 23 Amphibious Engineer Squadron RE to be divided into three troops each holding eight rigs. In April 1971 28 Amphibious Engineer Regiment was formed with 23 Amphibious Engineers Squadron RE and two new squadrons 64 and 73 Amphibious Engineer Squadron RE. England: Rock Barracks, Woodbridge, Suffolk, Oct 10 - Apr 11: Afghanistan: Op Herrick 13. It provides engineer support to 16 Air Assault Brigadein both the parachute and air assault role. Web23 Engineer Regiment However, in April 1969, the organisation of Engineers in BAOR was radically reorganised, so that each Brigade was to be supported by an Engineer Regiment The Coat of Arms is a red shield, charged with a white rock and an oak tree in green. 23 Engineer Regiment: Dates: Location: Sub-units - Remarks: and 33 became 33 ind fld sqn.They moved to NI permently in oct 1973 and I was posted to 66 plant sqn to run their signals.section. Roy, Dave, and Alan. AUS - 2 Sqn. Members List The regiment was deployed for Operation Herrick and in September 2009 on their return from Afghanistan the regiment was granted the Freedom of the town of Woodbridge. On 1 October 1933 the regiment was granted to the Eighth Corps Area and concurrently assigned to the VIII Corps. With the demise of 234 Fd Sqn (Air Sp) (V), Leeming had an area. It formed a major part of British Forces Germany. Roy B. Killian, Sgt. It was Belfast barracks oops :), Hi I was there 1969_1973 with 1 RRW good days. The Squadron will have an all up strength of 172 with the capability to move as an independent unit anywhere in the world in support of the RAF. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. British Army units from 1945 on - 38 Regiment I served in 39 Fld Sqn had some great times in the Traz In 1939 the Company incorporated a Maltese section and was capable of operating 24 searchlights although never were more than 19 brought into service. Jan 68: 43 Fd Park Sqn became 43 Fd Sp Sqn. Web2000 - 2018 (37 Armored Engineer Squadron) 2018 - nu (37 Field Squadron) Land : Storbritannien : Gren Skvadronen styrs av 32 Engineer Regiment och tillhandahller nra supportteknik till 4: e infanteribrigaden. 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The regiment was later disbanded in 1993 as a result of the Options for Change. It provides engineer support to 16 Air Assault Brigade in both the 23 Bomb Causes Major Damage at British Barracks; IRA Suspected Have fun. The regiment is currently based at Rock Barracks in Suffolk and consists of three regular squadrons and one Army Reserve squadron. OC was a great bloke Mike Marples. WebIserlohn. Dec 58: 59 Sqn transferred to SME. 1975 Nov Dec 11 Fd Sqn in Northern Ireland. Next page: 39 Regiment, Copyright 2007-2015 - Alan Young and Copyright 2015-2023 - Merlin Jones May 58: Regiment disbanded 2 Fd Sqn remained with 2 Div, 5 Fd Sqn transferred to 4 Div, 38 Fd Sqn transferred to Berlin Bde and 21 Fd Pk Sqn transferred to 40 Regt. It was home to 4th Armoured Brigade and most of its subordinate units. Location. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. The Battalion was re-activated on 15 July 1947 at Fort Knox, Kentucky, as part of the 3rd Armored Division. In 1952 I was one of the advance R.E.M.E.party that arrived at what was a new barracks built on the site of an old prisoner of war camp. 14 members Join group About this group For former Royal Engineers in Osnabruck between 1945 and 1958, their Answers must be in-depth and comprehensive, or they will be removed. The Southern half of the Federal Republic of Germany was to be 42 Fld Sqn [1] Scharnhorst Kaserne (named after General Gerhard von Scharnhorst) was built in the 1930s; this went on after the War to be Belfast Barracks and is now being used as the Osnabrck Innovations Centre. For reasons like this, I have avoided ALL names such as Amph, Cdo, Indep, Hugh, Pugh and Barney McGrue, This is the main page for the squadron or unit. 37 Armoured Engineer Squadron R B HILL Major RE Officer Commanding, 33 Field until 1959, then independent until 1967, then 33 Field until 1974, then 33 independent until 1992, then 33 field until 2007. The record of 16th Fortress Company throughout this period was a proud one and its part in the successful defence of the island should never be forgotten. normal military duties. trace its roots to the founding of the airborne forces of the Parachute Regiment and other related during World War II. Terry Dapp told me this -. The regiment is currently based at Rock Barracks in Suffolk and consists of three regular squadrons and one Army Reserve squadron. I am surprised you haven't heard of them . Privacy Policy. as my Great Great Uncle Pvt. Jan 61: 7 Fld Sqn transferred from 1 Div (Osnabruck). AUS 139 Sig Sqn. Apr - Sep 82: 32 Fd Sqn Northern Ireland Tour: 1982: Falkland Islands, became RHQ 37 Eng Regt simultaneously, 11 & 32 Fd Sqns, 51 Fd Sqn (AM), 15 Fd Sup Sqn, Feb 94: TAC HQ sent to Bosnia to assisit 11 Fd Sqn, 32 HQ Sqn, 11 Fd Sqn, 51 Fd Sqn (AM), 15 Fd Sup Sqn. [2] The Battalion was inactivated on 10 November 1945 in Germany. 23 Squadron. In September 1976 the 2nd Division was re-organized as the new 2nd Armoured Division, and the regiment was broken up for the second time. The Squadron has seen many changes since then and is now part of a much larger EOD family, The link to the main EOD website ishttp://www.royalengineersbombdisposal-eod.org.uk/rea_bd_branch.html. WebOsnabrck Garrison was a major British garrison with facilities located at Osnabrck in Lower Saxony and Mnster in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. In July 1948, 23rd Field Engineer Regiment was formed in Iserlohn from the former 2nd Division Divisional Engineer regiment. Apr 71: 7 Fld Sqn transferred to 32 Engr Regt and 37 Fld Sqn transferred from 32 Engr Regt. Web23 Engr Regt Workshops. 10 sqn moved to BOAR in 1973 as harrier support. 26 Squadron. With its varied experience as Royal Engineers, the Company found no difficulty in constructing its own emplacements as well as operating the searchlights. [4], In 2001, 23 Engineer Regiment was tasked to provide engineer support to the newly formed 16 Air Assault Brigade. The Services: Air Service, Engineer, and Special Troops Organizations. [1] [2] [3] Divisional Engineers WebThe work was completed by the 23rd, when the first lorry travelled the route. Jun - Oct 73: 11 Fd Sqn in Northern Ireland. Unfortunately the Company vas Ship wrecked off Barbados, losing all its equipment. AUS - 7 Sqn. My first Unit was there from 1990-93 when they disbanded 23 Engineer Regt In 2015, the "Parachute" title was officially added to the name, although the unit had already been supporting 16 Air Assault Brigade since its re-establishment, and a new flag was presented to the regiment to mark the occasion. When the German Army marched into Russia, they were in reality not faster than that of a Roman Legion nearly two thousand years earlier. [2] Meanwhile, Winkelhausen Kaserne (named after Colonel Willy Carl Winkelhausen) was also built in the 1930s; this went on after the War to become Roberts Barracks and is now being used as a freight hub. It formed a Mar - Nov 78: 11 Fd Sqn in Northern Ireland. In 1935, the Company was renamed once again as 16th Fortress Company, although its role was not changed. Meanwhile, I've had this lot from Derek Stevenson; POCKET HISTORY OF 16th FIELD SQUADRON The beginning The oldest squadron in the Corps today is lst Fortress Squadron, which was formed in 1772. Worked with Dave Harvey and also with Mick 'smiller' Cox,also remember Joe Killick who used to tell his wife he was on 'Quick Train' so he could stay in the Sqn bar after 'Happy Hour' on a Friday, fond memories of a of a great posting. It was home to 4th Armoured Nobody could understand why but we all thought it was hilarious. We were there 70-74. Egypt On the 9th February, 1950, 16th Field Squadron was reformed as part of 35 Engineer Regiment, in Egypt. In January 1983 at Osnabruck the regiment reformed and later took part in the trial of Close Support Troops. Swansea Branch. Constituted 15 August 1917 in the National Army as the 23d Engineers. Louis Nave fought in that company during the war. Aug 61: 32 Const Sqn transferred from Fortress Engr Regt Gibraltar, became 32 Fd Sqn. All run by RETDT RE Maj's the Longmoor one run by a Lt Col. Web23 Parachute Engineer Regimentis a Royal Engineersregiment in the British Armythat was formed in 2003. On 16 December 1940 the regiment was redesignated as the 23rd Engineer Battalion (Armored) and assigned to the 3rd Armored Division. Each member of the Squadron has a trade, the range of trades is diverse, from Driver to Draughtsman and from Storeman to Surveyor. [4][5] In 2015, the "Parachute" title was officially added to the name, although the unit had already been supporting 16 Air Assault Brigade since its re-establishment, and a new flag was presented to the regiment to mark the occasion.[6][7].