tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74405272536135945262012-01-26T14:38:07.730-08:0059Sqnhistoryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09768184857519574573noreply@blogger.comBlogger21100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7440527253613594526.post-51864978599400292682009-10-20T12:11:00.000-07:002010-10-20T06:03:15.038-07:00<strong><em>My deepest Appreciation to Hank Lawrence Ex-11 Field Squadron (Op. Crown Site), who encouraged and offered advice on setting up this Site.</em></strong><br /><br />To navigate this Site, click on Icons. To return to main section - click on RE Stripes.<br /><br />This site is dedicated to the History of 59 Field Company RE 1900-1952 / 59 Field Squadron RE 1952-1971.<br />It will also cover 59 Indep. Cdo. Sqn. RE. 1971-2008, which has a 37 year heritage, before converting to 24 Cdo. Engineer Regiment 2008, due to the high demand for Commando Engineers.<br /><br />I am particularly interested in the latter part of the History 1963 - 1970, of which there are large gaps in the history and I require help to up-date that history.<br /><br />In <strong>1961</strong> the Squadron was reduced to a Cadre and amalgamated with SME to form 59 SME.<br /><strong>Dec 62</strong> - 59 RSME became - 36 RSME.<br /><strong>April 63</strong> - Major Chris Bramwell assumed command of the Squadron in Maidstone.<br /><br /><strong>1963</strong> - Re-formation of 59 Field Squadron at Shorncliffe.<br />Did 36 RSME become re-titled to 59 Field Squadron and move to Ross Barracks in Shorncliffe?<br />What Training took place and where?<br />Exercises were carried out -<br />Strangford Loch in Ireland - trialing equipment?<br />Monorbier in Wales - Steps built into a cliff, for the RAF to gain the beach at the foot of the cliffs?<br /><br /><strong>1964</strong> - The Squadron moved to Thailand - Operation Crown.<br /><br />Who formed the Advance Party in December 1963?<br />Was it mainly HQ, or other troops and how many made up the Advance Party?<br />What tasks did each troop carry out, with rough dates?<br />When did the Tent City become fully finished - date?<br />When did the Hutted Camp start and finish - dates?<br />Howards Train - full description of how it works?<br />Was the Flight Tower mounted over a Water tower?<br />How many Culverts were used and were they solely for the Airfield?<br />In what order did each task take place Ie: Tent City, Hutted Camp, Camp Roads, Airfield, Apron?<br /><br /><strong>1964 - 1971 - Singapore</strong><br /><strong>December 1965</strong> - The Main based re-titled Cloutman Lines -What was the Main base called before Cloutman Lines?<br />What training took place there?<br /><strong>1966</strong> - Details of the Exercises in:<br />Australia<br />Malaysia<br />Hong Kong<br /><br /><strong>February 67</strong> - Operation Caricature in Hong Kong - details please?<br />Also Exercises:<br />Firm Stride<br />Gedgley<br /><strong>Oct 67</strong> - who sailed with 40 Cdo RM to Aden?<br /><strong>1970 - Exercises in</strong><br />Hong Kong<br />Laos<br />Ceylon<br /><br /><strong><em>This is 59 Sqn History and therefore Your History, please help to fill-in the gaps.<br />The History will be lodged with 59 Cdo Field Sqn and when completed, a copy to the RE Museum.</em></strong><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7440527253613594526-5186497859940029268?l=59sqnhistory.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>59Sqnhistoryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09768184857519574573noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7440527253613594526.post-58304346504971262072009-10-19T01:33:00.000-07:002010-03-27T02:14:07.997-07:00The Squadron History forms a part of my work.<br />I also operate the Commando Engineer Group Database.<br /><br />The Group Database:<br />59 Indep Cdo Sqn<br />131 Indep Cdo Sqn (V)<br />2 Trp - 49 Sqn (EOD)<br />54 Cdo Field Sqn<br />56 Cdo Field Sqn<br />59 Cdo Field Sqn<br />24 Cdo Engr Regiment<br /><br />The Database includes REME, ACC and all those who were attached to the Units.<br />The sole purpose of the Database, is for Reunions at RMB Chivenor - Devon.<br /><br />It is estimated that around 6000 served in 59 Indep Cdo Sqn, therefore around 10,000 in the Group, from 1971 - 2008.<br />I have only 3000 Names on the Database, with Contact to 800+ lads.<br />I really would like to increase this and need everyone to help, by registering with myself AND making sure their mates do the same, or passing me their details, so I can make contact.<br /><br />If each lad could help with names of lads in their troop, even though they have no contact with them, I can then build a Register of Troops, for each of the 37 years.<br />This Register will then give me names of lads to find, with approximate years of service.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7440527253613594526-5830434650497126207?l=59sqnhistory.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>59Sqnhistoryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09768184857519574573noreply@blogger.com0