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- 22-05-2013, 20:51
Thread: Soldier killed in London
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Bit behind the curve taff, they've locked/deleted...
Bit behind the curve taff, they've locked/deleted 3 threads already
- 22-05-2013, 20:41
Thread: Joining as a muslim at the moment
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I'll bet on A or my B - crass sockpuppet
I'll bet on A or my B - crass sockpuppet
- 20-05-2013, 19:52
Thread: Machine Gun Corps
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There is no full history of the MGC, most papers...
There is no full history of the MGC, most papers were lost in a devastating fire in 1935, and then soldier's papers were further depleted in the Blitz. The MGC has been jinxed as regards records
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Thread: Machine Gun Corps
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Answering my own post is a bit sad I know, but...
Answering my own post is a bit sad I know, but the info may be of interest to others.
The Linconshire Yeomanry were part of the Egyptian Expeditionary Force (EEF) and once the Sinai and Palestine... - 19-05-2013, 15:23
Thread: Machine Gun Corps
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http://www.army.mod.uk/documents/general/RAC_Histo...
http://www.army.mod.uk/documents/general/RAC_History_Royal_Tank_Regiment.pdf
This would support the change from MGC to TC. As to a security meaure? -
Although you've probably seen them before; ...
Although you've probably seen them before;
Soldier Stories - British Army Website
Not convinced thats what your after though.
If not treat as a bump - 19-05-2013, 08:52
Thread: Machine Gun Corps
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Thought the program was quite interesting as my...
Thought the program was quite interesting as my Grandfather served with the MGC after enlisting in the Linconshire Yeomanry.
Maybe he went through this camp during training, I have no idea.
His... - 19-05-2013, 08:35
Thread: Operation Crown Medal!!
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The Story of Crown - Operation Crown 1963 - 1968...
The Story of Crown - Operation Crown 1963 - 1968
I had to look it up.
Not issued = no medal - 17-05-2013, 17:10
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BBC News - Ben Parkinson MBE: Soldier 'so proud',...
BBC News - Ben Parkinson MBE: Soldier 'so proud', says mother
- 16-05-2013, 17:37
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Ta.
Ta.
- 15-05-2013, 22:03
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Well you learn something every day, I thought the...
Well you learn something every day, I thought the two would be synonymous. Any reason why they aren't?
- 15-05-2013, 21:46
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QR9.169. Warrant Officers. Rank Group...
QR9.169. Warrant Officers.
Rank Group Appointment
Warrant Officer - class 1 (i) Conductor, RLC
Royal Artillery Sergeant Major
Academy sergeant major, RMAS
Garrison sergeant major London District... - 15-05-2013, 17:10
Thread: Somerset town jumps on the PC bandwagon
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Nasima Begum, a spokeswoman for the Muslim...
Nasima Begum, a spokeswoman for the Muslim Council of Britain, said it encouraged the flying of the St George’s flag.
She said: “St George needs to take his rightful place as a national symbol of... - 15-05-2013, 17:07
Thread: Falklands suicide Rate claim may be false
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Some people would call that researching your...
Some people would call that researching your subject, as opposed to studying 2 cases and making shit up.
- 15-05-2013, 16:53
Thread: Falklands suicide Rate claim may be false
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I have difficulty in believing they have...
I have difficulty in believing they have struggled to access service records. It is possible to reconstruct the career of a Waterloo veteran, or as proved on Arrse a WW1 vet but not an FI vet?
- 14-05-2013, 18:31
Thread: Herrick to be 9mths
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Leave it behind, it's UOR kit anyway? 121839 ...
Leave it behind, it's UOR kit anyway?
121839
USSR red army tanks graveyard, east of Kabul, Afghanistan - 14-05-2013, 17:58
Thread: Buying Gold in Dubai
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Low was $25,551/kg Oct 08 not $45,869 as it is...
Low was $25,551/kg Oct 08 not $45,869 as it is today
High was $60,551 Aug 11
Markets say its unlikely to rise to 2011 levels again.
Or have I just been had and your G Brown selling the UK... - 14-05-2013, 06:54
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For the best answer join this lot; Forces...
For the best answer join this lot;
Forces Pension Society - Fighting for the Forces and their Families - 14-05-2013, 06:52
Thread: Buying Gold in Dubai
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Probably not a good time to buy; Gold Price...
Probably not a good time to buy;
Gold Price Chart - Live spot gold and silver rates - BullionVault.com
Look at the 5yr and 20yr chart - 13-05-2013, 18:15
Thread: Mouth, meet money...
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Yep, I'm pretty sure puttees does, which is whay...
Yep, I'm pretty sure puttees does, which is whay he stated what he did.
- 13-05-2013, 17:43
Thread: Claim now with decision makers
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Errr claim for what? Use search or the snails...
Errr claim for what?
Use search or the snails shell will explode. - 12-05-2013, 20:04
Thread: EU Students Free Uni Education in Blighty
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"We actively trace those in arrears and will...
"We actively trace those in arrears and will obtain court orders in other jurisdictions to require repayment if necessary."
Really? It took 4 years to catch up with this guy;
BBC News -... - 11-05-2013, 10:38
Thread: 17 port and maritime
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Post #9 ...
Post #9
http://www.arrse.co.uk/professionally-qualified-recruitment/194309-17-port-maritime-regiment.html
You work it out
Soldier careers - British Army Website
In your own time...... - 10-05-2013, 12:53
Thread: Courses available after phase 2
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Any course the CoC supports your application for....
Any course the CoC supports your application for.
Don't ask me for a list there are thousands, but here's some to get you started
Trade (Phase 2/3) Training - British Army Website
Whilst... - 07-05-2013, 17:23
Thread: Perpetuating the Blank Round Myth
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"'The prisoner will be placed in that chair in...
"'The prisoner will be placed in that chair in the morning,' the staff officer announced when the squad had been called to attention. 'After you have been brought to the "present" I will give the...
- 07-05-2013, 16:42
Thread: Explosion in Bastion ASP
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Bold - Well, we are, we are, we are the Royal...
Bold - Well, we are, we are, we are the Royal Engrs (only commanded at the mo, but standby)
Red - the new PE4 with tag and in metric
Blue - stop being sensible, edited to add or we could use... - 07-05-2013, 16:30
Thread: Perpetuating the Blank Round Myth
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Slightly off topic but I believe the "I was only...
Slightly off topic but I believe the "I was only following orders" defence is null and void.
- 07-05-2013, 07:46
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Ta. I must sound like a right old sweat then, as...
Ta. I must sound like a right old sweat then, as I stilll call them the former :)
- 07-05-2013, 07:32
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WWII Irish 'deserters' to finally get pardons
About bloody time
BBC News - WWII Irish 'deserters' to finally get pardons
Original thread which turned into a stacker 1 fest here;
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Thread: Family Time
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Depends on what you mean by family, that and...
Depends on what you mean by family, that and where your posted.
For me every night.
For you once you've done basic and phase 2, as often as you want - 06-05-2013, 08:51
Thread: Working gun made with 3D printer
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Working gun made with 3D printer
And the question most posters on Arrse will be asking is, can it make an SLR.
BBC News - Working gun made with 3D printer
Crap, just seen the other thread
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Thread: Should UK have a Darwin Award ?
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Although an admirable attempt at answering the OP...
Although an admirable attempt at answering the OP I'm not sure it was worth the effort. In think you'd be better off concluding that the OP hasn't the faintest idea of which planet he/she's on.
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Thread: retired capt or major
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Bit late to the thread but I received a couple of...
Bit late to the thread but I received a couple of emails recently from a Capt (Retd) whilst in the forces I'll prefix my reply with Sir/Ma'am. But once I've left and hopefully employed in a civvy...
- 05-05-2013, 19:53
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So, £75pw is this for just yourself?
So, £75pw is this for just yourself?
- 05-05-2013, 19:10
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So let me understand you this time: "Genuine"...
So let me understand you this time:
"Genuine" people get put on the dole and ..........................?
What substances are you abusing?
Mind you about as relevant as my reply on loan... - 05-05-2013, 18:27
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Enlighten me please, what is the latest...
Enlighten me please, what is the latest terminology
- 05-05-2013, 18:17
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My search gives me 4214% even better bargain....
My search gives me 4214% even better bargain. Payday loans | Cash advances | Short term loans
Sign me up now so I can buy some shopping.
Alternatively;
BBC News - How little money can a... - 05-05-2013, 10:39
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Got anything useful to add to the OP's questions?...
Got anything useful to add to the OP's questions?
No, then why post shit in a serious forum? - 04-05-2013, 16:26
Thread: Should UK have a Darwin Award ?
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Thank fuck for that I thought I was going mental.
Thank fuck for that I thought I was going mental.
- 04-05-2013, 16:23
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Genuinely intrigued, why not let her join up and...
Genuinely intrigued, why not let her join up and do a degree by distance learning whilst getting paid/trained/experienced?
As to the AFCO saying it will open more doors, Sandhurst maybe, but...










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