Regimental Histories - Year 1960-1985 - Brockbank - Page 0118
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A Sitar! History of the 9Ih5‘121h Lancrrr Lt-Col Lewis, It is not an easy thing to come to command a family regiment like the 9th/12th Lancers, even from another cavalry regiment, and much was owed to Lt—Col Lewis, most conscientiously supported by Mrs Lewis, {or the two and a half years of his command. Major Strudley returned to command B Squadron and Major Chappell to command C Squadron. An important organisational change also occurred when Support Troops were restored to the two medium reconnaissance squadrons, These troops were trained for infantry and simple engineer tasks and their value had been well proved in the last war. Slowly, very slowly it seemed to some, the establishment of a medium reconnaissance regiment was returning to the principles learnt so well by 1945. The Colonel-in~Chief’svisitcoincided wiLhthedcpartureofC Squadron, reinforced by a troop from B Squadron and an even larger one from the Divisional Signals Regiment, to guard the Maze Prison near Belfast for three months. This duty necessitated a month‘s training plus leave and efi'ectively removed the Squadron from Hohne for four months. The Colonel of the Regiment was able to visit it in August and found that although nothing dramatic was happening all ranks were interested in a new job for a limited time. Her Majesty arrived after lunch on 7th July and inspected a parade, accompanied by the Colonel of the Regiment, during which she presented a Mention in Despatches to Sergeant Oram. She then saw the regimental horses and polo ponies, watched a display by the kindergarten children and visited the Warrant Officers‘ and Sergeants’ Mess where she presented her most recent signed picture. The Colonel—in—Chief then met members of the Regiment and their families at a Fete and departed after taking tea in the Officers’ Mess. It was a very pleasant day and greatly enjoyed by all ranks. Mons/May weekend followed. A Squadron, being the only medium reconnaissance avail— able, had the best of the formation exercises, particularly one in Schleswig—Holstein with the 1st Royal Tank Regiment. B Squadron were able to send one troop to Sufiield with the 3rd Queens Regimental Battle Group, Whatever may be said about 114 |
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