Regimental Histories - Year 1960-1985 - Brockbank - Page 0066
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A Short History of the ch/IZth Lancer: Major Wilkinson at the end of a memorable two years and the Squadron preceded the rest of the Regiment to Dctmold in December 1970. At Catterick the highlight of 1970 was the visit of the Col» onel-in-Chiefin May: this was combined with Mons/Moy day — a notable run—in for SSM Bell Who had relieved RSM Soulsby in April on his commissioning into the Royal Pioneer Corps. Her Majesty came after a series of strenuous engagements and the weather was not kind. But her presence defeated the damp and cold, and all ranks, including over 200 Old Comrades and wives, were delighted to entertain her. Another occasion in July gave equal pleasure. In front of a large crowd on the Windsor Polo Ground which included Her Majesty the Queen, the Colonel-in—Chief, Prince Charles, and the Duchess of Glouc» ester, Colonel—in—Chief of The Royal Hussars, the two Regi~ ments played a match to celebrate the centenial anniversary of a similar contest at Hounslow between 9th Lancers and 10th Hussars. History records that this game was played for an hour and a half by teams of eight. This time there were teams ofeight again but the match was oftwo chukkas. The regimental team was captained by Major General Prior»Palmer and con— sisted of the author, Lt-Col Perry, Lt-Col Laurie, Lt-Col- Swindells, Captains Going and Clapton and Lt Gemmell. The General called a meeting on tactics during the morning in the Royal Mews at Windsor as a result ofwhich the Regiment won by 3 goals to 2, reversing the result of 1870. Prince Philip and Lord Mountbatten umpired and the respective Colonels-in— Chief presented Scrolls to their teams who were then presentd to Her Majesty The Queen. This memorable occasion is recorded in a picture in the Officers Mess presented by Lt— Col Perry. The forced retirement due to failing eyesight of the Regi— mental Quartermaster, Major Quinn, was a sad event in 1970. He had joined 9th Lancers from the Royal Tank Regiment after wartime service in the Mediterranean and he was RSM at the amalgamation. He set high standards and had strong principles which earned him the respect of everyone. RQMS Paton was commissioned as his successors During the last year at Catterick 64 |
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