9th-12th-Lancers - Year 2006 - Page 0010
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| Regiment | 9th/12th Lancers |
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| Year | 2006 |
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8 REGIMENTAL JOURNAL OF THE 9TH/12TH ROYAL LANCERS (PRINCE OF WALES’S) Regimental Awards and Prizes Results 2005 1. The results for the Regimental Prizes and Awards 2005/2006 are as follows: a. The Major Lindsay Memorial Trophy. Major Hugh Lindsay was commissioned into the Regiment in 1974 quickly establishing himself as an outstanding sportsman, athlete and soldier. Following service in the Oman he returned to the Regiment as Adjutant and later served as the Queen’s Equerry for three years. He was killed in 1988 on a skiing trip with the Prince ofWales whilst he was B Sqn Leader. “Awarded to one or more serving members in the rank of Tpr or JNCO of the Regiment in recognition of an outstanding sport- ing or military achievement [or related to all round sporting and military performance] throughout the previous year.” (1) Tpr Groves. Tpr Groves was presented with the Hugh Lindsay award in recognition of his general military per- formance throughout the year. As the BSC G2 NCO and photographer Tpr Groves embraced his role to such a degree as to make him almost indispensable to the day to day run- ning of the Coy. Demonstrating foresight and initiative in all matters and liaising seamlessly with a variety of organi- sations from HQ MND (SE) to the Bde Res he has been out- standing and all the more so given his rank. (2) LCpl Mukungunungwa. LCpl Mukungunungwa was present- ed with the Hugh Lindsay award in recognition of an out- standing sporting achievement 2005/06, which was his astro- nomic rise in the sport of judo. LCpl Mukungunungwa started judo in Sep 05, when he attended a judo skills course. In Jan 06 he competed in the Army Novice and Intermediate Championships in Aldershot, his first major competition. He won 2 gold medals at the championships. In Feb 06 he attend- ed the Arrny Open Championship securing a bronze medal. Due to his outstanding performance he was selected to repre- sent the Arrny at the Inter-Service Championships in the UK. (3) Tpr Tawaketini. Tpr Tawaketini was presented with the Hugh Lindsay award in recognition of an outstanding sporting achievement 2005/06. He has been a key member of both Royal Armoured Corps rugby league and union sides; scoring tries regularly and has been selected for this winters tour to New Zealand. In addition he plays for the Regimental rugby team. b. The John Garner Richards Memorial Fund. John Garner Richards was commissioned into the Regiment in 1971 to serve with A Sqn. In 1975 the Regiment deployed to Northern Ireland where he was killed in the same year in a traf- fic accident. “Presented annually at the Commanding Officer’s discretion to one or more serving members of the Regiment in recognition of an outstanding sporting or military achievement performed during the previous year.” The winners of the John Garner Richards Memorial Fund, 2005, were LCpl Perry and LCpl Harrison. (1) LCpl Perry. LCpl Perry represented the Army Shooting Team during 2005 on their tour to South Africa and was selected for the Inter Services Long Range and Short Range team for the 4th year running 7 winning gold. He was also selected and shot for the Combined Services Team for the first time in 2005. He competed in the finals of the St George’s Competition and shot for the RAC in the 2005 Div Small Arms Meet. (2) LCpl Harrison. LCpl Harrison was recognised for his out- standing all round sporting and military performance throughout 2005/06. During this period he has represented the regiment at boxing, cricket, rugby, football, hockey and judo and completed an alpine ski instructor and ski-tour leaders course. LCpl Harrison represented 7 Armoured Brigade in Nordic skiing after only 2 weeks training before attending a joint alpine and Nordic ski instructors course. He has proved himself a soldier of high calibre and diverse talents passing the AAPTI and A11 Arms Search Team cours- es, as well as competing in the Cambrian Patrol competition. c. The “Ned Mann Memorial Prize”. Edward Mann was commissioned into the 12th Royal Lancers in 1938 and served as a Troop Leader in the evacuation from Dunkirk in 1940. It was here he was awarded the DS0 for an exploit of great coolness and gallantry at Dixmude in Belgium which materially delayed the German advance and contributed to the safe withdrawal of the BEF He subsequently fought in North Africa and Italy as C Sqn Ldr where he won the MC. He died in 1959. “For a prize to be awarded in competition between the Officers of the 9th/12th Royal Lancers (Prince of Wales’s) for athletic, equestrian or other sporting activity.” The award for 2005 went to Capt Eyre-Brook. (1) Capt Eyre-Brook. Capt Eyre-Brook was selected to play for the Army Polo team in 2005. He played in the Rundle Cup at Tidworth in which the Army won, the first time it had done so in three years. In addition he has actively involved himself in all aspects of the Regimental stables and contin- ues to do so despite being posted! He has played in a num- ber of German tournaments throughout the season and con- tinues to represent the Regimental team. d. Commanding Officer’s Commendation “A certificate to a Regimental or Attached Arm Soldier who has performed over and above what is expected for his/her rank and profession both in and out of working hours.” The Commanding Officer’s Commendations for 2005 were awarded to the following: (1) SSgt (SQMS) Edwards. He ran a near flawless SQMS dept throughout the year. During Pre-deployment training at COTAT it was mentioned by the OC that they had not seen a better SQMS there in recent times. Overcoming a degree of unfamiliarity with new equipment and to a different chain of command he has performed over and above what can be expected of an SQMS. (2) Sgt Amos REME. Sgt Amos supported B Sqn throughout build up training for Op TELIC 7 and during the Regimental firing period. He consistently worked day and night to ensure vehicle availability was the best it could be. He has never been asked to complete a task because of his forethought and anticipation of problems; his performance in Iraq was second to none. |
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