Angus Watson

Family man, sportsman, and Colonel of The Light Dragoons

[Allan Mallinson @allan_mallinson]

0616, D-Day: Launch of DD Shermans of 13/18H, 5,000 yards off Sword Beach. First touchdown 07.23.

[Angus Watson @AngusWatson13]

Remembering with gratitude and pride tonight the officers and men of the 13th/18th Royal Hussars (QMO), including my father, as they crossed the Channel en route to Sword Beach. Viret in Aeternum. @LDLightCav #DDay80

[KeyserSosse @KeyserSosse]

30th May, 2009

Lance Corporal Nigel Moffett, aged 28 from Belfast, of The Light Dragoons, and Corporal Stephen Bolger, aged 30 from Cromer, of The Parachute Regiment, were killed by an explosion on patrol near Musa Qaleh, Helmand Province

Lest we Forget these brave men 🇬🇧

[British Army 🇬🇧 @BritishArmy]

Lt Sophie Hare has just arrived back from Kenya to take part in the #Coronation, after which she'll be deploying to Estonia.

"It’s a privilege to be involved."

https://t.co/dQJ1saIoEt

[Colonel LD @ld_colonel]

A great privilege to be @RMASandhurst for the Sovereign's Parade on a bright and chilly day to welcome 2Lt Tom Greaves and 2Lt Felicity Villar into @LDLightCav. Very good luck to you both.

[1 (UK) Division @1UKDivision]

🏆 BISMARCK CHALLENGE 22 🏆

The Light Dragoons are the winners for the second year in a row!

🏆 Overall Unit Team Winners
🏆 Male Team Winners
🏆 Female Team Winners
& Mixed Team Runners Up

@LDLightCav
#TeamRhino 🇬🇧 🦏

[The Light Dragoons @LDLightCav]

Huge congrats to the Light Dragoons who won a silver medal 🥈 on the Cambrian Patrol Competition this week. Epic effort in some challenging conditions. You did us proud 💪🔥🍻

[Angus Watson @AngusWatson13]

@GreatStrides65 @LDLightCav David, thank you very much.

[The Light Dragoons @LDLightCav]

We are sad to report the passing of Major General Stuart Watson CBE. From D-Day, to Commanding Officer, to Colonel of the Regiment and beyond.

He will be remembered fondly by us all for his unwavering service for many decades.

Viret in Aeternum

[James Holland @James1940]

Very sad to hear that Gen Stuart Watson MC has passed. He landed on Sword Beach on D-Day & served with the 13/18 Hussars all the way through to VE Day & continued in the Army post-war. Always really good to me, he was a lovely fellow, who lived a remarkable life. @AngusWatson13

[Angus Watson @AngusWatson13]

@James1940 James, sincere thanks for your kind message, and for giving him the opportunity to tell his story at @CVHISTORYFEST The family will miss him greatly. And a proud supporter of @LDLightCav until the end.

[Colonel LD @ld_colonel]

On a sweltering day at @RMASandhurst , a very warm welcome to 2Lts Sam Chrisp, Frankie Lennon and Will Ferguson as they are commissioned into @LDLightCav and join the regimental family. And wishing all of you the very best of luck!

[Angus Watson @AngusWatson13]

@bermicourt @CVHISTORYFEST @allan_mallinson Many thanks Gareth.

[The Light Dragoons @LDLightCav]

Happy 100th Birthday to former CoR 13/18th Royal Hussars and D Day veteran Major General Stuart Watson CBE.

General Watson commissioned into 13/18H in 1942 and retired from regular service in 1977. He still continues to be an active supporter of The Light Dragoons.

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[The Light Dragoons @LDLightCav]

Happy Birthday to HM @KingAbdullahII. His Majesty has been Colonel in Chief, Light Dragoons since 2003. He commissioned into our antecedent regiment 13th/18th Royal Hussars (QMO) and has served in various roles within the Jordanian Armed Forces. We wish you well Sir.

[Angus Watson @AngusWatson13]

@SolitarySapper @Longhouses1 @RMASandhurst @LDLightCav The very same…

[Angus Watson @AngusWatson13]

On a fresh day for the Sovereign's Parade at @RMASandhurst, a very warm welcome to 2Lt Ben Arulampalam and 2Lt David Emanuel as they are commissioned into @LDLightCav

[The Light Dragoons @LDLightCav]

Soldiers from the Op NEWCOMBE 🇲🇱 Task Group received their medals on parade on Fri 17 Sep. Families watched the Colonel of the Regiment, Brigadier Angus Watson MBE give soldiers their UN🇺🇳 medals and address the Regiment. The weather was kind and a brilliant day had by all.

[Angus Watson @AngusWatson13]

Delighted to welcome 2Lt Sophie Hare into @LDLightCav following the Sovereigns Parade @RMASandhurst today. @RoyalArmdCorps

[Angus Watson @AngusWatson13]

@LDLightCav @UKMilAd_UN @RAC_Corps_SM @ArmdCavRDG @RoyalArmdCorps Great performance by England’s Northern Cavalry!