7KH 0HUFLDQ )DPLO\ 1HZVOHWWHU Issue 14: September 2015 7KH +HDUW RI (QJODQG¶V ,QIDQWU\ Regimental News EIGHT YEARS SINCE THE MERCIAN REGIMENT WAS FORMED - The 1st September 2015 marked eight years since The Mercian Regiment was formed at Tamworth Castle in the presence of the Colonel in Chief, His Royal Highness, The Prince of Wales. In the UK, 2 MERCIAN hosted celebrations at Dale Barracks, Chester. Soldiers and officers from the battalion paraded while the Colonel of the Regiment, Brigadier Williams OBE watched on proudly. Alongside celebrating the formation of the regiment, 1 MERCIAN commemorated the first anniversary of its formation on the Canadian prairie amidst gophers, coyotes, elk and of course, surrounded by its armoured vehicles. Due to an exercise, it was held on the 2nd of September. The battalion padre led a field service and oak leaves were proudly worn by all. DERBY THE RAM PROMOTED TO LANCE CORPORAL ON FORMATION DAY - Derby XXX was promoted to Lance Corporal on formation day this month. The occasion was hosted by 2 MERCIAN. The Swaledale Ram, one of only seven official mascots in the British Army, is now entitled to wear a single stripe on his uniform. He was resplendent in his scarlet coat with lincoln green and gold facings, emblazoned with the regiment's main battle honours.
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Issue 14: September 2015
7KH�+HDUW�RI�(QJODQG¶V�,QIDQWU\ Regimental News
EIGHT YEARS SINCE THE MERCIAN REGIMENT WAS FORMED - The 1st September 2015 marked eight years since The Mercian Regiment was formed at Tamworth Castle in the presence of the Colonel in Chief, His Royal Highness, The Prince of Wales.
In the UK, 2 MERCIAN hosted celebrations at Dale Barracks, Chester. Soldiers and officers from the battalion paraded while the Colonel of the Regiment, Brigadier Williams OBE watched on proudly.
Alongside celebrating the formation of the regiment, 1 MERCIAN commemorated the first anniversary of its formation on the Canadian prairie amidst gophers, coyotes, elk and of course, surrounded by its armoured vehicles. Due to an exercise, it was held on the 2nd of September. The battalion padre led a field service and oak leaves were proudly worn by all.
DERBY THE RAM PROMOTED TO LANCE CORPORAL ON FORMATION DAY - Derby XXX was promoted to Lance Corporal on formation day this month. The occasion was hosted by 2 MERCIAN.
The Swaledale Ram, one of only seven official mascots in the British Army, is now entitled to wear a single stripe on his uniform.
He was resplendent in his scarlet coat with lincoln green and gold facings, emblazoned with the regiment's main battle honours.
Private Derby received his promotion from the Colonel of the Regiment. Commanding Officer of 2 MERCIAN, Lieutenant Colonel %HQ�:LOGH�0%(�VDLG��³7KLV�LV�WKH�ODWHVW�LQ�D�ORQJ�OLQH�RI�µ'HUE\¶V¶�WR�KDYH�VHUYHG�DV�RXU�UHJLPHQWDO�PDVFRW�DQG�QRW�DOO�RI�WKem are as well behaved as our newest was today - KH�LV�ZHOO�GHVHUYLQJ�RI�KLV�SURPRWLRQ�´
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BATTALION DEPLOYS TO CANADA - A and C Company have had an excellent start in Canada, arriving safe and finalising
BATTALION SUCCESS AT BRITISH ARMY UK NORTH SPORTS FESTIVAL - Soldiers from 2 MERCIAN recently competed in the British Army's UK North Sports Festival in Catterick. The event is open to all units based in the North and comprises athletics, tug of war, golf, hockey, rowing, mountain biking and road cycling.
2 MERCIAN had particular success in the athletics, with its 4x400m relay team crowned champions.
B COMPANY SOLDIERS COMPLETE BOXING CAMP ± Personnel from B Company spent a week during early September, boxing training in various gyms and with a range of local boxers from Nottingham.
Coach Private Emmitt - WKH�EDWWDOLRQV¶�RQO\�XQGHIHDWHG�ER[HU� - VDLG�� �,YH�ER[HG�TXLWH�D�ELW�QRZ�DQG� LW¶V�QLFH� WR�Ee on the coaching side for once. We've put the lads through their paces on this camp that's for sure!"
The Colonel of the Regiment would on behalf of the wider Regimental family, like to extend the warmest congratulations too:
MERCIAN RESERVIST NAMED BEST RECRUIT - A dedicated Leatherhead soldier has been awarded the title of 'Champion Soldier' in his troop at a parade to mark the end of his Phase One Army Training.
Private Alexander Truelove (20) was one of 124 Army Reservists that marched onto the parade square at Army Training Regiment (Grantham) to mark the end of their Phase One training.
The final stage of training saw the recruits immerse themselves in Army life. They learn everything they need to know to fulfil their role including military terminology, drill, shooting, physical fitness, weapon handling, first aid, field craft and map reading
He collected his award from Major General Ranald Munro, WKH�'HSXW\�&RPPDQGHU�RI�/DQG�)RUFHV�DQG�WKH�$UP\¶V�PRVW�VHQLRU�
reservist. He will now join 4 MERCIAN.
MERCIAN SOLDIERS WIN AWARDS DURING TRAINING AT ITC CATTERICK - Three Mercian Regiment soldiers who completed their Combat Infantryman's Course last month at ITC Catterick have won awards for their commitment and hard work during training.
Private Ryan Blain, 24, from Frodsham in Cheshire won the 'Soldier's Soldier' award. An award voted for by his fellow soldiers and as such, is held in extremely high regard. To win this award the soldier must have shown outstanding selfless commitment
STAFFORDSHIRE REGIMENT ASSOCIATION UNVEIL NEW MEMORIAL - On Saturday 5th September, the rededication of
The Staffordshire Regiment Memorial took place at the National Memorial Arboretum. Over 500 people attended the service,
which was preceded by a parade led by WO2 Greg Hedges.
The rebuilding of the memorial was agreed in autumn of 2013, with association branches and individuals providing incredible
support to raise the £30,000 required. Designed and built by members, it is believed to be the first time that an association has
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Obituaries
It is with regret we inform you that the below have passed away. Our condolences are with their families and friends. Full
obituaries will be in The 2015 Mercian Eagle:
Kenneth William Baddeley of Paignton, Devon died on 25 July 2015 aged 96. He joined the Suffolk Regiment in November 1939, before being commissioned into the Worcestershire Regiment in 1944. He joined the 1st Battalion in Normandy in July, was wounded by shell fire on 4 August and evacuated.
Major Bryan Keith Robinson TD of Long Eaton, Derbyshire died on 15 August 2015 aged 84. On leaving the Regular Army, Bryan joined the Territorial Army as a Sergeant and served with 3rd Battalion, The Worcestershire and Sherwood Foresters amongst others. Bryan retired in 1988 but continued his links as the long-time treasurer of 3 WFR Association.
Harold Millward of Congleton died on 18 August 2015 aged 81. He was called up as a National Serviceman in 1952 and after basic training joined 1st Battalion, The Worcestershire Regiment in Malaya.
Lance Corporal Barry Hill of Pedmore, Worcestershire died on 22 August 2015. He enlisted in the Worcestershire Regiment in 1954 and served with the 1st Battalion in Iserlohn, the West Indies, Minden and Lydd.
Private Edgar Merrey of Sudbury, Derbyshire died on 22 August 2015 aged 97. Edgar served with the 7th Battalion, The Worcestershire Regiment during WW2 and took part in the Battle of Kohima in 1944. He also served in Egypt and survived when his ship was torpedoed in the Mediterranean Sea by Italian dive bombers.
Private David Elwyn "Chalky" White of Bilborough, Nottingham died on 31 August 2015 aged 77. Chalky enlisted into 1st Battalion, The Sherwood Foresters in January 1959 and served with it until 1965. Chalky saw service in Malaya, Cyprus, N Ireland and Colchester.
Major Chris Parnham TD died on 4 September aged 72. In 1974, he joined 3 WFR and from 1975-77 served with 1 WFR in Ballykelly, Colchester and South Armagh. He then spent five years in the UDR before serving as a Company Commander in 1 Wessex.
and loyalty to his fellow soldiers.
Private Keiran Walsh, 18, from Derby won the award for 'Best PT' (Physical Training). This award is for the soldier in the platoon
that has excelled in all the physical areas of the training course, consistently outperforming his fellow soldiers. This is not only
during structured PT lessons, but also in the field.
Private Jack Atheron, 18, from Prenton in Cheshire won the award for 'Best Shot'. Being one of only two soldiers to achieve
the level required to be made a 'marksman' during the ACMT (Annual Combat Marksman Test), a shooting assessment every