9th-12th-Lancers - Year 2006 - Page 0011
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| Regiment | 9th/12th Lancers |
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| Year | 2006 |
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REGIMENTAL JOURNAL OF THE 9TH/12TH ROYAL LANCERS (PRINCE OF WALES’S) 9 (3) LCpl Lewis 422. LCpl Lewis was an integral member ofC Sqn SQMS’ during the build up to Iraq deployment and whilst on Op TELIC 7. Most notably his performance on Op TOLKIEN was without fault and he produced an outstand- ing display. He was quick to volunteer himself for tasks and could be relied upon to provide the service necessary to sup- port the troops at any time. (4) LCpl Reynolds. For his general military performance throughout the year. As part of a very small team he pro- vided the day to day signals requirement for the BSC. Working independently to BGs HQs, CO’s and other nation’s headquarters on many occasions he consistently worked hard and produced excellent results. Despite his rank he also became the unofficial POC for specialist comms within the Bde. (5) LCpl Russell. LCpl Russell has been awarded a Commendation for his exemplary performance as a newly qualified Ammunition NCO during Op TELIC 7. He ran the Bde Ammunition account for Camp Bedouin during RSOI and then the 9/12L Battlegroup account; a diverse mixture of ammunition from CR2 to small arms. His per- formance was highlighted following the LS1 after which he received “zero comment” for his work; a thoroughly impres- sive performance. (6) LCpl Oliver. LCpl Oliver throughout the year was out- standing and on Op TELIC 7 he was tireless. Employed in the SQMS dept he was responsible for the administration in Camp Driftwood, Al Faaw. In addition he found time to patrol, guard and involve himself in every other facet of life at Al Faaw. (7) Tpr Robinson. Tpr Robinson was awarded a CO’s Commendation in recognition of his exemplary perform- ance throughout Op TELIC 7. He performed duties above the expectations of his rank and maintained a positive atti- tude to all that was asked of him throughout the tour. (8) Tpr Smith 097. Despite his rank and inexperience, demon- strated robustness, initiative and constant professionalism throughout the year. Technically too young to have been select- ed for the BSC, an exception was made due to his fitness and general positive attitude. He more than lived up to expecta- tions and remained hugely enthusiastic for his work. He per- formed over and above what can be expected of a junior Tpr. e. Drysdale Award. Lieutenant General Sir William Drysdale was commissioned into the 9th Queens Royal Lancers in 1842 and commanded the Regiment 1861 7 1866. He was appointed Colonel of the Regiment from 1891 to 1900. “Presented annually at the Commanding Officer’s discretion as a prize for the best troop in the regiment and the winner of Troop Tests.” In the absence ofa Troop Tests competition for 2005 the award was decided following the best all round performance prior to and during deployment on Op TELIC 7. The winner of the Drysdale Award for 2005 was 3rd Troop B Sqn consisting of: Lt Bottomley Tpr Dyer Sgt Howard Tpr Heighton Cpl Bagshaw Tpr Reaney Cpl Gibson Tpr Wright Cpl Hopkins Tpr Green 588 Cpl Browne Tpr Charlton LCpl Dimock Tpr Weetman LCpl Stephens Tpr Raines LCpl Mawby Tpr Blunden LCpl Campbell Tpr Patterson Tpr Neal Tpr Bragger Tpr Biss Tpr McGovern and Tpr McDermott (TA) Regimental Awards and Prizes Results 2006/2007 The results for the Regimental Prizes and Awards 2006/2007 were as follows: 1. Machine Gun Shield. The Machine Gun Shield is awarded for the best Sgt led Section on the Annual Section Assessment. This year it was awarded to: Sgt Fox and Cpl Done, B Sqn. 2. The Thornton Sword. The Thornton Sword was presented to the Regiment in 1974 by Maj J E Thornton for the Best Officer led Section on the Annual Section Assessment. This year it was awarded to: Lt Tripuraneni and Cpl Webb, C Sqn. 3. Support Troopers Cup. The Support Troopers Cup is awarded to the best performance by a soldier during Support Troop concentration. This year was awarded to: Tpr Graham, A Sqn. 4. The Rolls Royce Shield. The Rolls Royce Shield is awarded to the winners of the Commanding Officer’s Vehicle Inspection prior to Annual Live Firing. This year it was awarded to: C Sqn. 5. 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 2007 went to Capt Simpson and Lt Tapping. |
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