9th-12th-Lancers - Year 1960 - Page 0011
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| Regiment | 9th/12th Lancers |
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| Year | 1960 |
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THE IX’XII ROYAL LANCERS REGIMENTAL JOURNAL 13 h\' the whole Squadron. The S.S.M. who did it recce on the ford beforehand found that it was crltssable, but extremely wet. 0n rcturn to barracks, we found ourselves once mure in the midst of frantic pre atation, this time for Army Week. which n to be held from the 2nd — 9th of June in Vlcteria Barracks, Ballast. The Squadron display consisted of a musical ride, based on the old 9th and 12th riding school evolutions, which delighted the crowds in Belfast. Also included, was a troop action display. which completed an excellent SHOW The results of the tronp tests are nnw with us — these having taken pl ' between the time of return from Ballyktnlar and out leaving tnr Army Week. 4 Troop, under Lt. Fanshawc, czlmc But on tnp, with an overall win for them with the remainder of the Squadron tt'UUpS in good positinns giving “A" Squadron firhl place. The Squadron Athletics were held thia year lln 27th April, which allowed us little time but in spite of notable efl'orts we were not strong enough. although we had a greater number of firsts than other Squadruns. Sgt. Mulvihill was chosen for the Regir mental Basketball Team, which did very well in the Army Finals. The .22 team brightened the picture [ml- sldcrubly, however, by winning the Regular Units .22 “Open" Cumpetitinn, llnd being runners»le in the Northern Ireland Command Open ,22 League, The following represented the Squadron nt Boxing and won (ht: Pete Cup : Z/Lt. Backhnusc, Cpl. Hunt, L/Cpl. Thompson, L/Cpl. ‘ v, L/Cpl. Knowles. Tpr. Harris, pr. Doyle. l'pr. Cuogan, Tpr. Tipple. Tpr. Batdy. The comings and goings in the Squadron have been. ll) our regret. [on numerous to record. However, to all who have left, we wish the very best of luck, and every success, and we welcome those who have joined. There are however, twn departures which must be men4 3 "A“ SQUADRON AT BALLYKINLAR Cpl. Boetltmnn and m. CitVllEkllnt for practice, before the meeting, owing to the Administrative Inspection The Regimental Athletics Meeting was held soon after, on 4th May. In spite of bad Conditions there was it great deal of ellort expended at the Squardan meeting. The must promising were : Cpl. Scoins, Tpr. Monk and Tpt'. Harrison. Lt. anshawe. Sgt. Mulvihill, L/Cpl. Retail and Tpr. Edwardes are cangratulated on their successes in the Regimental Athletics meeting. "A" SQL'ADROX AT EALI YKINIAR tioncd. Firstly, that of Major Waller. who left the Squadron in May on posting to War Otftce. During the difficult and trying times since the amalgamation he has held the Squadron firmly together, and, with deft hand. has .set it firmly on the right path. We wish him everv success in the future, and in his new appointment. Secondly, that of S.S.M. Branton, who left the Squadron in April un pasting [0 the “fire- |
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