All good things must come to an end.
I have taken the decision to step down from my position as Company Sergeant Major of No. 2 Coy and retire from the group. I have thoroughly enjoyed my time in the group. Thank you to those who made it so enjoyable. Attached is my last parade
As the nation observes the Armistice silence, we remember all those who have made the ultimate sacrifice and have given their tomorrows for our today.
#WeWillRememberThem#Remembrance
As we prepare for deployment in Afghanistan, No.2. Company have been freshning up their fieldcraft capabilities for optimal preformance when we hit the ground in Afghanistan, 2COY on top! CCTO: @PeterSteeleCG
@pipehitting Very sad to see you go, but very happy to finally see you as a CSM. No. 3 Company is lucky to have such a great man as their CSM. I wish you the best of luck in your position, my friend. No. 2 Company will miss you dearly.
What an eventful few weeks its been.
I have taken the decision to resign my commission and take the role of Company Sergeant Major once again. It is a role that I have missed very much. I am looking very forward to be wearing my sash on parade again.
Last night, the battalion received their new colours. This is truly a historic day for the Coldstream Guards and a massive well done to everyone involved.
Earlier this evening, the battalion mustered for the Homecoming parade to officially symbolise our return from Sierra Leone and switch to state ceremonial public duties.
Over the last few weeks, the 1st Battalion deployed to Sierra Leone to combat both humanitarian and combat operations. They now return to the red line for a busy period of public duties, including the King's coronation and Trooping the Colour.
It's been a while, and there have been quite a few changes. I have decided to take a late entry commission and take up the position of No. 2 Company OC. I am now at the rank of Major in the 1st Battalion Coldstream Guards.
Two days ago, Battalion Headquarters had invited candidates that had passed their Army Officer Selection Board application. Its safe to say that those who were invited have potential. I wish those who were interviewed the best if luck in the second stage.
Battalion Headquarters gathered to conduct interviews for potential officers and afterwards, took a photo to mark the transition from the winter greatcoat to the summer tunic.
Over the past couple of days, both companies had their inaugural inspections. These help both Battalion Headquarters and Company Headquarters to clearly see the current standard of drill as well as key knowledge of the regiment’s history and key personalities. Fantastic effort!