Regimental Histories - Year 1960-1985 - Brockbank - Page 0109
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Tz'dwarth presence ofa large congregation the old Guidons were handed over at the altar to the Chaplain by Brigadier Sir Christopher Pete and Major-General The Viscount Monckton of Brenchley respectively “This consecrated Guidon”, they each said, “for- merly carried in the service of Queen and Commonwealth, I now deliver into your hands for safe custody within these walls.” The Chaplain replied “I receive this Guidon for safe custody wiLhin Lhis Garrison Church of St Michael.” Thus ended at Tidworth, a place of many memories for the Old Comrades of the foundation regiments, three days ofceremony, entertainment and remembrance which delighted all who were present. The absence of CSquadron in Cyprus was a sadness but the work, efficiency and courtesy of all ranks who were present was outstanding. The move to Munster began the following week. It was overshadowed by the news of the murder of Sergeant Maughan in a shooting incident in Ulster where he had been Working on the Staff He was an outstanding NCO. The Regiment, less C Squadron which re-joined it on the 26th June, was complete in Munster by the 18th May. 105 |
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