This was the old training regt before Gib Barracks opened at Camberley in 1979. Basic Training MT Training was carried out at the old Gibralter Barracks 50/60s
Permalink Submitted by rommel on Wed, 2014-12-31 22:56.
1959-55 Sqn was the regular training Sqn and 56 was the National Service training Sqn. The MT training was based in Balloon Square. I returned to MT Sqn then 56 in 1963 after 3 years in Malaya
Permalink Submitted by sabdenjake1934 on Thu, 2015-05-28 20:13.
I was at 4trre Gib bks for a few months in july 1952 quite enjoyedit pass my driving test there, then posted of tof Singapore attached to the Royal Signals at Tyersal Camp.
Permalink Submitted by sabdenjake1934 on Sun, 2015-08-02 12:05.
Hi all you old boys from the Royal Engineers, I would like to get intouch with any one who was at General Survey Section RE's at Tyersal Camp Singapore 1953 -1954,
Jake Jones is looking for you
Permalink Submitted by Mover553 on Sat, 2017-07-15 22:19.
Anyone out there recall being being part of 55 Sqn? Lcpl Plaice (spl?) was our NCO i/c.
I was a finalist in the Regimental Boxing Championships - lost to Spr Belton of 56 Sqn. Spent most of our pay in the NAAFI in town - them QARANC girls certainly knew how to spend your money!
In Mar 61 after basic training was posted to Strategic Reserve Movement Control Sqn, HQ Southern Command, Salisbury.
A few names come to mind at Wilton:
WO1 Gordon Hole, WO2 Ted Stark, Ssgt Ron Cockings, Sgt Bob Dando, Cpl Paddy Smith, Pte Brenda Price WRAC, Spr Bill Hanks.
Any bell ringing?
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55 and 56 Sqns
1959-55 Sqn was the regular training Sqn and 56 was the National Service training Sqn. The MT training was based in Balloon Square. I returned to MT Sqn then 56 in 1963 after 3 years in Malaya
my time at 4trre
I was at 4trre Gib bks for a few months in july 1952 quite enjoyedit pass my driving test there, then posted of tof Singapore attached to the Royal Signals at Tyersal Camp.
Old Mates
Hi all you old boys from the Royal Engineers, I would like to get intouch with any one who was at General Survey Section RE's at Tyersal Camp Singapore 1953 -1954,
Jake Jones is looking for you
C company Chepstow 64
I was in c company RE Cheppstow in 1965/68 any old boys out there ???????
Fine Beachbum old boys
Chepstow 1965 // 1968 c component
55 Sqn. Sep 60 to Mar 61
Anyone out there recall being being part of 55 Sqn? Lcpl Plaice (spl?) was our NCO i/c.
I was a finalist in the Regimental Boxing Championships - lost to Spr Belton of 56 Sqn. Spent most of our pay in the NAAFI in town - them QARANC girls certainly knew how to spend your money!
In Mar 61 after basic training was posted to Strategic Reserve Movement Control Sqn, HQ Southern Command, Salisbury.
A few names come to mind at Wilton:
WO1 Gordon Hole, WO2 Ted Stark, Ssgt Ron Cockings, Sgt Bob Dando, Cpl Paddy Smith, Pte Brenda Price WRAC, Spr Bill Hanks.
Any bell ringing?