@Veterans_Can The different shapes were a rank distinction within the regiment.
The red backing itself is an established regimental custom.
The often-repeated Waterloo explanation is probably folklore, as no authoritative regimental source seems to confirm it.
The 1998 Khaki Chums Army Cyclist Corps Tour saw nine of us pedalling replica MkIV Army Bicycles from Nieuwpoort to the Ypres Salient and back on, what was then, the hottest recorded Belgian week in 100 years in full Great War ACC kit.
One night we slept, in the open, on top of the Ramparts, next to the Menin Gate. The mosquitos were busy while we were asleep and we were all well and truly bitten.
A particularly creative mozzy posse left my T G initials bitten into my forehead.
In celebration of my 60th birthday today, Chumrade Jack Johnson has created this numeric mozzie masterpiece…
🙄😂
Popped by to see the Excellent RE demonstration stand at a show in Gravesend with Sapper Shand (clay kickers) showing the work of the 252nd Tunnelling Company at Beaumont Hamel. Well done mate!
#wewillrememberthem#war
51st (Highland) Division Memorial at Beaumont-Hamel today. In memory of the 51st's capture of B-H, Battle of The Ancre, Nov 1916.
A monument close to the heart of Derek "Dickie" Bird, chairman of WFA Scotland (North) Branch for 27 years, who sadly died two months ago.
7th London Regiment Memorial at High Wood, Longueval, today. The main plaque is a 21st Century replacement, the memorial itself having been long-since drastically modified due to subsidence. The original plaque was badly warped & broken up when I first encountered it in >cont>
Brilliant talk on how the conflict has affected the woodlands/geology from Helen Basson, expert on conflict archaeology & horticulture, previous winner of gold medal at Chelsea FS. She lives in Combles & is at the end of a 4yr PHD. Fascinating & Unique!
https://t.co/8tYoHpT8gs
44 years ago today, during the Falklands War, my husband stood on the front line defending our British flag in the South Atlantic.
This is him on the left, captured in this moment after the battle, hands on his head, taken as a prisoner of war. He fought with courage alongside his comrades in the bitter cold and harsh conditions, doing what so many young British servicemen did, answering the call to protect British sovereignty. Until ordered to lay down arms by the Governor Rex Hunt!
Today we remember the bravery of all who served in the Falklands. The ones who came home, the ones who didn’t, and the families who waited and worried. 🫡🇬🇧
To my husband - I’m so proud of the man you were then, and the man you are now. Thank you for your service. 🫡❤️🇬🇧
It makes me furious to watch spineless traitors like Keir Starmer eagerly handing over our sovereign lands at every opportunity and betraying everything people like my husband and his comrades fought, bled and suffered for 🤬🇬🇧
#FalklandsWar #NP8901 #LestWeForget ❤️#BritishArmedForces
Latest issue of "The Crater News" file:///C:/Users/famou/AppData/Local/Microsoft/Windows/INetCache/Content.Outlook/SKC193YL/Newsletter%20No.10.pdf from Derek Bird contain unfortunate news. Bonne Chance Derek, your achievements & legacy are considerable👍
https://t.co/SmTFsRb1pt
@MikeTappTweets I fail to understand how you can put the lessons of your Army career aside and vote in favour of prosecuting Northern Ireland veterans. You might at least have argued for the withdrawal of IRA ‘comfort’ letters. If you had been in my Regiment you would be barred from reunions.
Ive been able to acquire the Memorial Scroll for #Chorley Pal, Pte Pilkington. He died in 1917. The scroll now joins his medals already in my collection. Interestingly, I also have the Memorial Scroll of Pte Proctor, George's next door neighbour.
#chorleypal#accringtonpals#WW1
I am looking for book recommends for the Tunisia Campaign 1942-43 to support a battlefield study. Already read @James1940 and @sauldavid66. Got the new Tiger 131 book from @TankMuseum as suggested by @Tunisia_1943. Focus is on the British. Any ideas #militaryhistory experts?
The Christmas Truce 1914: Henry Williamson recalls his experiences as a young soldier in the London Rifle Brigade which began on this evening 111 years ago tonight.
Soldiers of the 1st Battalion, Black Watch, land in Sicily at dawn, 10 July 1943.
You can watch our video on the Allied invasion of Sicily here: https://t.co/f8UNDKfGTY
Film: IWM AYY 496/2-1