In 1991 the regiment, participated in the Gulf War supporting 4th Armoured Brigade. as my Great Great Uncle Pvt. It formed a major part of British Forces Germany. 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. Engineer ContinueMore info, Previous page: 37 Regiment World War 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 Engineer We also use cookies to ensure we show you advertising that is relevant to you. Within a short period of time the Falkland kicked off. 14 members Join group About this group For former Royal Engineers in Osnabruck between 1945 and 1958, their Jun 72: RHQ and 15 Field Sup Squadron amalgamated to form 15 HQ Sqn. [4], In 2001, 23 Engineer Regiment was tasked to provide engineer support to the newly formed 16 Air Assault Brigade. 1987. the postal area of Quebeck Barracks then, was B.A.O.R.10.We spent a great deal of time scrubbing the barrack room wooden floors with bleach, as by mistake they had all been creasoted. Minley. 2 years of planning and 12 months construction sees 10 Field Squadron located at the south-west corner of the station. It was in April 1934, that the 23rd Engineer Coat of Arms was approved. I was there 66-67 with the Sig Sqn, I wonder where my Austin one tonner is now. This site is powered by CMS Made Simple version 2.2.12, Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, Territorial Army - Royal Army Service Corps, Jan 48: 38 Fd Sqn joined from the disbanded 5 Division. It provides engineer support to 16 Air Assault Brigade in both the parachute and air assault role. Sub-units - Remarks. We still had to sleep in the rooms whilst they were drying out,(not so good!). Eleven years later in April 1969, its was re-organised into the new 23 Engineer Regiment at Osnabruck. 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. 33 sqn joined 37 eng reg in 1967 from Cyprus. In early 1954, however the regiment moved on rotation to Cyprus and the Squadron followed in June. Hi Gordon. [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. After returning, the regiment was assigned to the 2nd Armoured Division and amalgamated with the 23rd Engineer Regiment. 25 Engr Regt Workshops REME. Web10th Romanian Division: (subordinated to 125th) 23rd Infantry Regiment 33rd Infantry Regiment 38th Infantry Regiment 3rd Artillery Regiment 20th Artillery Regiment 4th Calarasi Cavalry Regiment (1 sqn) 4th Mountain Division (minor detachment to Army Reserves) 1/,2/,3/13th Mountain Infantry Regiment 1/,2/,3/91st Mountain Infantry Regiment 94th For all those old sweats that served in Osnabruck before it was split up and moved. British Army In May 1958, the regiment was split and its headquarters became the new "Headquarters Royal Engineers, 2nd Division". Tasks included lighting of the beaches and provision of electrical and water installations at hospitals and prisoner of war camps. It was home to 4th Armoured Brigade and most of its subordinate units. [6] Meanwhile, Hermann Gring Kaserne (named after Reich Marshal Hermann Gring) evolved to become Oxford Barracks after the War. Each member of the Squadron has a trade, the range of trades is diverse, from Driver to Draughtsman and from Storeman to Surveyor. Egypt On the 9th February, 1950, 16th Field Squadron was reformed as part of 35 Engineer Regiment, in Egypt. Ripon The Squadron now spent nearly a year in the UK, but in November 1957, it was moved, at six weeks notice with the rest of the Regiment, to Osnabruck. Scan this QR code to download the app now. 33 sqn joined 37 eng reg in 1967 from Cyprus. Barracks I served in 39 Fld Sqn had some great times in the Traz ", United States Army Center of Military History, "Department of the Army, Lineage and Histories, 23rd Engineer Battalion", Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information, Engineer Bridging Company (Removed by 1944), 23rd (Brigade) Engineer Battalion Headquarters and Headquarters Company, Regiment, less 2nd Battalion, demobilised 16 June 1919 at, Inactivated 10 November 1945 in West Germany, Reorganised and Redesignated 1 October 1957 as the, Relieved 15 August 1992 from assignement to the, Inactivated 15 February 1997 in Germany and relived from assignment to the, Valorous Unit Award, Streamer embroidered IRAQ 1990-1991. 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. 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.). 29 Fd Sqn transferred to 35 Regt (Hameln). We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. By October 1943, as the enemy retreated up the leg of Italy conditions had improved, and the Company was withdrawn from Malta. 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. ", "U.S. Army Order of Battle 1919-1942. 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. Have fun. In October 1946, however the Company was placed in suspended animation. 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. 26 Engr Regt Workshops. In 1939 the Company incorporated a Maltese section and was capable of operating 24 searchlights although never were more than 19 brought into service. Roy B. Killian, Sgt. 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. There is an established 16 Sqn social site athttp://16fldsqnre.com/which seems very popular. Volume 3. German Army Group A, 4 April 1943 Course passed, out to Manston to clear pipe mines and many more such jobs. He is especially interested in the Longmoor Military Railway and the filming of the Great St Trinians Train Robbery in 1965 on the LMR as despite considerable searching he has not been able to find any photographic stills taken during the railway sections of the film and is therefore wondered whether any members of The Royal Engineers Association can assist him with his research. Terry Dapp told me this -. Victor Turula, Sgt. On 1 October 1933 the regiment was granted to the Eighth Corps Area and concurrently assigned to the VIII Corps. A British military spokesman in Osnabrueck, who declined to be identified by name, said the explosion caused severe damage. Mar - Nov 78: 11 Fd Sqn in Northern Ireland. In 1932 the battalion consolidated with the 23rd Engineer Regiment (Highways) which had been re-constituted that same day. Oh those happy times in the little family that was 49 Field Squadron (EOD). In Nov 64 it was re-formed as 10 Field Squadron (Airfields) and moved to Aden/Gulf remaining there until 1969. What is the makeup of the unit two troops civilian clearance Ops two troops military. The regiment was later disbanded in 1992 as a result of the Options for Change. 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 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 Our squadron was, however, not far behind, being formed in 1825. AUS - 2 Sqn. 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. Web23 Parachute Engineer Regimentis a Royal Engineersregiment in the British Armythat was formed in 2003. [3] MC. [1] [2] [3] Divisional Engineers 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. AUS - 22 Sqn. It provides engineer support to 16 Air Assault Brigade in both the parachute and air assault role. The 923rd EAR was activated 2 September 1942 at Elgin Field, Florida and then staged out ofCamp Kilmer, New Jersey. 32 HQ & Sp, 11 & 25 Fd & 15 Fd Sp Sqns: Supports 19 Light Brigade. In 1996 the In 1963 a troop was sent to Skopje, in Jugoslavia, to build emergency hutting. For more information, please see our British Army Barracks, formerly home to 23 Engineer Regiment, 212 Signal Squadron, HQ 12 Armd Bde. 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. 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. Sorry I got the wrong barracks. I am surprised you haven't heard of them .I hope this helpsREgardsMark C, I've added this unit at the request of Terry Dapp, but I don't know much about it. 23 Parachute Engineer Regiment (United Kingdom) Harold Santee, and Pvt. Web23 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 It provides engineer support to 16 Air Assault Brigade in both the parachute and air assault role. Supports 19 Mechanised Brigade, 16 Air Assault Brigade, Jun - Oct 78: 51 Fd Sqn (Const) in Northern Ireland. 38 Corps Engineer Regiment. The Far East In 1945 the Company embarked for the F, East and it finished the Second World War in India and later in South East Asia. 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. 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. In September 1957, 2 Field Squadron was allocated to 6th Infantry Brigade and 5 Field Squadron to the 5th Infantry Brigade. 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.