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Discuss HBMGC/Tank Corps Memorial Ypres Salient 1917 - 1918 at the RAC forum within the The Army Rumour Service website; (from Switches - copied from the 3RTR forum)
A brand new HBMGC/Tank Corps Memorial commemorating ...
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12-02-2009, 15:01 #1
HBMGC/Tank Corps Memorial Ypres Salient 1917 - 1918
(from Switches - copied from the 3RTR forum)
A brand new HBMGC/Tank Corps Memorial commemorating the entire HBMGC and Tank Corps actions in the Ypres Salient during WW1, is to be placed in the little Village of Poelkapelle, West Flanders, Belgium. This Memorial will then become the ONLY Tank Memorial in Belgium. The official Inauguration date has yet to arranged however, this date will revolve around the RTR entirely. I envisage it will be at the latter end of the year.
Sitrep today.
The proposed Memorial has been designed.
The funding is in place and secure.
The Flemish Government and local Governement have officially offered the plot of land in Perpetuity.
RTR HQ & the RTR are directly involved.
* All official RTR Association branches will be contacted soon, either by RTR HQ or myself in due time regarding attendance details etc.
Discussions are at present taking place between all parties concerned, regarding the Inauguration Ceremony date and details.
Apart from the main Inauguration Ceremony, the 2 day event will also come complete with a wreath lay Ceremony at the grave of Captain Robertson VC Tank Corps. The necessary Menin Gate Memorial Last Post Ceremony and a battlefield tour.

Chris Lock.
Coordinator. Proposed Tank Corps Memorial Ypres Salient 1917 - 1918.
Edited to add awaiting further info from bjt and will add info as and when.Good CO. Proud mouthpiece and evil doer of oppressive politic masters. Strives to ensure that you remain a slave and never know the real truth behind your insignificant life.
Please don't send me PMs - sometimes they'll be in my inbox for weeks! admin@arrse.co.uk and you'll get a decent quick response.
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13-02-2009, 13:28 #2
Re: HBMGC/Tank Corps Memorial Ypres Salient 1917 - 1918
This will be updated over the weekend with the info sent by BanjoTrooper with further updates from Bovy as and when.
Originally Posted by Good CO
Coaching done, training done - now she's just got to go out and do it. Brighton Marathon off you go.
Success is never final and failure never fatal. It's courage that counts.

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17-02-2009, 14:56 #3
Re: HBMGC/Tank Corps Memorial Ypres Salient 1917 - 1918
Originally Posted by banjotrooper
Coaching done, training done - now she's just got to go out and do it. Brighton Marathon off you go.
Success is never final and failure never fatal. It's courage that counts.

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04-03-2009, 11:50 #4
Re: HBMGC/Tank Corps Memorial Ypres Salient 1917 - 1918
Thank you for your phone calls and emails.
For those of you who wish to make a donation as previously mentioned, here you go:
TANK CORPS MEMORIAL.
IBAN BE24 0015 7748 5738
Swift code: GEBABEBB
Receipts will be sent out monthly if required.
The account has been set up to accept Sterling or Euros.
Please note: The banks over here will NOT accept UK cheques. All donations by bank transfer using the above codes only. * Please confirm with me donation details once donation has been paid in by pm or email.
If you wish, your personal details will be included in the Memorial Register book credits section as also mentioned however, your donation figures will not show. Please include your Name Rank Number and Regiment/Unit. RTR Associations etc will appear by Association name.Coaching done, training done - now she's just got to go out and do it. Brighton Marathon off you go.
Success is never final and failure never fatal. It's courage that counts.

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04-03-2009, 11:51 #5
Re: HBMGC/Tank Corps Memorial Ypres Salient 1917 - 1918
Cheers Ludge. Please also pm me YOUR NAME, RANK, NUMBER and UNIT
for spell check confirmation etc. This applies to ALL sponsors please. If Ex, your last military personal details will do. The Memorial WILL only have RTR/ATTACHED sponsors. To be eligible for inclusion, current/past RTR/ATTACHED personal ID required. Then forward on to me via email or pm please.
A certain well known RTR personality has just pledged £500.00. Nice one Sir! :D
If you require your personal details to be included in the Memorial Register Book sponsors section. You will need to do this however, it is not compulsary. Remember guys, it will not show the donation figures, only that you are a bona fide sponsor of the Memorial itself.
Bank address Details:
Fortis Bank,
Kantoor Zonnebeke,
Langemarkstraat 19,
8980 Zonnebeke,
West Flanders.
Belgium.
To pay in:
IBAN BE24 0015 7748 5738
Swift Code GEBABEBB
Any probs, just shout OK!
Coaching done, training done - now she's just got to go out and do it. Brighton Marathon off you go.
Success is never final and failure never fatal. It's courage that counts.

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09-04-2009, 07:15 #6
Re: HBMGC/Tank Corps Memorial Ypres Salient 1917 - 1918
Originally Posted by banjotrooper
Coaching done, training done - now she's just got to go out and do it. Brighton Marathon off you go.
Success is never final and failure never fatal. It's courage that counts.

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15-04-2009, 11:02 #7
Re: HBMGC/Tank Corps Memorial Ypres Salient 1917 - 1918
On page 2 of www.tankmemorial.vpweb.co.uk at the bottom of the page. You will see 2 photo's of knocked out C Batt tanks. One is C47. If anyone can help us ID this tank by name or both from any books you lot may have, we would appreciate it very much! Thank you.
Coaching done, training done - now she's just got to go out and do it. Brighton Marathon off you go.
Success is never final and failure never fatal. It's courage that counts.

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16-04-2009, 15:24 #8Senior Member
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Re: HBMGC/Tank Corps Memorial Ypres Salient 1917 - 1918
Hi Guys.
The Tank Memorial web site has been much uploaded over the last week or so.
All future Inauguration Ceremony and Memorial details will be placed on the main Tank Memorial Ypres Salient and RTR web sites.
Please go www.tankmemorial.vpweb.co.uk
or www.royaltankregiment.com
FEAR NAUGHT.
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04-05-2009, 13:06 #9Senior Member
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Re: HBMGC/Tank Corps Memorial Ypres Salient 1917 - 1918
More pics and info added as of today.
www.tankmemorial.vpweb.co.uk
Chris.
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11-05-2009, 18:23 #10Senior Member
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Re: HBMGC/Tank Corps Memorial Ypres Salient 1917 - 1918
The Inauguration weekend has now been confirmed as Saturday 10th October and Sunday 11th October 2009.
Please go www.tankmemorial.vpweb.co.uk for new image of Tank Memorial and Itinerary.
Best wishes.
Chris Lock.
Coordinator Tank Memorial Ypres Salient.


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