ARmy Rumour SErvice

**Rothy** · 30-05-2012, 11:05

I would like to confirm if the Stalwart was used by Mechanised Infantry (APC) Battalions in BAOR during the period 1968-1974.

The 1964 Infantry Training Manual has a proposed establishment of 11 Stalwarts per APC battalion - 2 with each rifle company and 5 in HQ Company. I have yet to find anything that shows the Stalwart actually issues to the infantry.

I'd be grateful if anyone can confirm or deny whether Stalwarts were part of the mech infantry establishment. Thanks

**pimpernel** · 30-05-2012, 11:44

We had a couple in BAOR in 1979 as a Mech Bn, and they were all with the QM dept. They certainly burnt well and was our Battalions answer to the Atlantic Conveyor, it was amazing how much kit was in the back of that one!

**FEASG** · 30-05-2012, 16:40

We had them in the late 80's, used them to carry the fule pods to rolling re-plems

**Rothy** · 30-05-2012, 16:41

Originally Posted by pimpernel

They certainly burnt well .....

Ah yes. I read somewhere the exhaust used to get super hot?

**tankie88** · 30-05-2012, 17:42

They normally only caught fire when carrying benz.

**pimpernel** · 30-05-2012, 17:56

Originally Posted by tankie88

They normally only caught fire when carrying benz.

I rather think 3 RTR were with us, it was on Soltau in 1980 or was it 79 as part of a 3 Div ex.

**sidrct** · 30-05-2012, 18:06

Yes some Infantry units used them as POD carriers for refuelling 432. Not great if they caught fire and a lot did

**ugly** · 30-05-2012, 21:05

I suspect if you looked at the Soldier magazine website you may find out if they were actually in service with Mech Bns then? My memories of the old and bold only goes back as far as 1972 when my mob were in Celle (before I left school) and had Mk1 432s.