I approached this very quiet place, Just back from the road a pace And saw a stone plaque set in a wall, Very near to the village hall, Though many passed, few ever saw, These men died in the Second World Way, I looked closely, the names I read, Under the title Our Glorious Dead, I paused, three names I knew, My friends, members of my crew, Sadly now a neglected place, Where sometimes children came to play, I knew my friends, I knew they would say, No complaints, the price we were prepared to pay, For children play in freedom - dont they? Though Im getting old, Id done my best, Shoes polished, medals gleaming on my chest, I stood to attention as best I could, And there silently I stood, Bowing my head to hide my grief, Icarefully placed a Poppy wreath, I prayed as Tank men sometimes do, Roll on lads, remember the blue, Talk of home over a hurried brew, Then mount up, move off, press on, Remember our days at Mersa Matruh, Way out in Egypt, way out in the blue, Something else I have to say, I will never forget the day, When I blew a gasket and had a lot to say, I remember I called you a sloppy crew, Yet in my heart I really knew, I was so proud of you, I slowly turned and walked away, Reflecting to myself, God willing, I will be on parade next Cambrai Day. By Arthur (Jess) John Matthews. 7883399 R.T.C. 1932 R.T.R. 1939 EXPLANATIONS: I had served with my crew in Mersa Matruh in Egypt in 1935. We called the desert the Blue, it was rough. A brew is of course a mug of tea when possible. Cambrai Day is the special day of the Royal Tank Regiment, November 20th, when our regiment was born. A Tour of the Battlefields by a Dunkirk Veteran of the Royal Tank Regiment on Cambrai Day 1976 Arthur Matthews words moved me to post his words here to remember those who have gone to the Green Fields I approached this very quiet place, Just back from the road a pace And saw a stone plaque set in a wall, Very near to the village hall, Though many passed, few ever saw, These men died in the Second World Way, I looked closely, the names I read, Under the title Our Glorious Dead, I paused, three names I knew, My friends, members of my crew, Sadly now a neglected place, Where sometimes children came to play, I knew my friends, I knew they would say, No complaints, the price we were prepared to pay, For children play in freedom - dont they? Though Im getting old, Id done my best, Shoes polished, medals gleaming on my chest, I stood to attention as best I could, And there silently I stood, Bowing my head to hide my grief, Icarefully placed a Poppy wreath, I prayed as Tank men sometimes do, Roll on lads, remember the blue, Talk of home over a hurried brew, Then mount up, move off, press on, Remember our days at Mersa Matruh, Way out in Egypt, way out in the blue, Something else I have to say, I will never forget the day, When I blew a gasket and had a lot to say, I remember I called you a sloppy crew, Yet in my heart I really knew, I was so proud of you, I slowly turned and walked away, Reflecting to myself, God willing, I will be on parade next Cambrai Day. By Arthur (Jess) John Matthews. 7883399 R.T.C. 1932 R.T.R. 1939 EXPLANATIONS: I had served with my crew in Mersa Matruh in Egypt in 1935. We called the desert the Blue, it was rough. A brew is of course a mug of tea when possible. Cambrai Day is the special day of the Royal Tank Regiment, November 20th, when our regiment was born. Unlike · · Follow Post · 19 November at 21:22 via Mobile You, Mervyn Lefty Wright, Alan T Hill, Ken Harber and 15 others like this. View 3 more comments Phil Wilson Great, his words are those of a Fine Tank Man, 19 November at 21:36 via mobile · Like Alan T Hill very moving 19 November at 21:58 · Like · 1 Vic Richards Options Stuart Lee Message from the Colonel Commandant Royal Tank Regiment My main purpose in writing this message is to cover a number of issues that arise as a result of the merger of our two Regiments. The RTR Council has been looking at these issues, significantly assisted by members of all ranks from both Regiments. The merger issue that will affect serving members of the Regiment in the most immediate way is dress. So I am pleased to be able to say that the Commanding Officers and Regimental Colonel have agreed on the key aspects of the new Dress Regulations to be adopted on the merger, the details of which will be promulgated separately. Suffice to say that black will continue to feature highly. ... Continue Reading Like · · Unfollow Post · 17 November at 22:19 near Woodham Ferrers Mervyn Lefty Wright, Kevin Tim Timmis, Chris Moore and 35 others like this. View 16 more comments Kevin Marsh I like all the above and think there are some exciting times ahead but also the regiment will stand out above all others with pride and individuality. A robustness to interchange roles from mbt to cbrn no other regiment could achieve without years of training. So proud to have served. 19 November at 21:13 via mobile · Like · 3 Dean Armiger Badger. . 19 November at 21:23 via mobile · Like · 1 Vic Richards Options Cliff Allum Cliff Allum For my former brothers in arms. Cambrai day tomorrow, remain calm. 1. Tomorrow the Tank Corps will have the chance of which they have been waiting for many months – to operate on good going in the van of the battle. 2. All that hard work and ingenuity can achieve has been done in the way of preparation.... See more Unlike · · Follow Post · 19 November at 08:49 You, Mervyn Lefty Wright and 15 others like this. Vic Richards Options Vic Richards 3 minutes ago Hi Vic sad news Phil saddly passed away this morning we have no funeral details yet could you put this nout on the 2 RTR sight for me Bernie Guyl Like · · Unfollow Post · 13 November at 13:20 View 21 more comments Paul Green RIP Taff To the green fields Condolences to your family.Fear Nought. 14 November at 16:11 · Like Vic Howe RIP Phil. 14 November at 17:31 · Like Vic Richards Edit Jason Horn New Tankie Man box and Planter Like · · Follow Post · 14 November at 05:32 8 people like this. Jason Horn if you would like to order any of the above please contact me for more info 14 November at 07:14 · Like Vic Richards Options Kevin Greenhalgh capture 3 youtube A bit longer and better sound Like · · Share · Follow Post · 13 November at 20:34 Alistair Austin and 6 others like this. View 2 more comments Jason Roche Your such a girl Kevin lol 13 November at 22:31 via mobile · Like · 1 Alistair Austin fantastic 13 November at 23:08 · Like Vic Richards Options Vic Richards Bernard Guy Phil (Taff) Guys funeral will be held at Peterborough Crematorium at 4 o clock on Friday 22nd November all would be welcome Like · · Follow Post · Like · · Unfollow Post · 13 November at 19:19 Mick Twemlow, Chris Moore and Steve Bagshaw-Smith like this. Vic Richards Edit Vic Richards Phillip Guy RIP Phillip Guy RIP Like · · Unfollow Post · 13 November at 14:45 Mick Twemlow and Roger Stean like this. Vic Richards Edit Phil Wilson FRIEND OR FOE WWII BRITISH ARMY TANK IDENTIFICATION FILM 3450 - YouTube ► 25:46► 25:46 youtube/watch?v=ukuIYjHYOUQ 17.05.2013 - Hochgeladen von PeriscopeFilm Created by the British at the outset of WWII, FRIEND OR FOE? is a series of training films that ...... See more FRIEND OR FOE WWII BRITISH ARMY TANK IDENTIFICATION FILM 3450 youtube Created by the British at the outset of WWII, FRIEND OR FOE? is a series of training films that feature tanks and other armored vehicles. In this case the pu... Like · · Follow Post · 13 November at 13:46 via Mobile Options Kevin Greenhalgh Like · · Follow Post · 12 November at 15:57 Dave Turville, Kevin Tim Timmis, Chris Moore and 34 others like this. View 2 more comments Kevin Greenhalgh its quite scary cos when the lights are off it glows in the dark. 12 November at 18:28 · Like Gary Hearn Lol may be its that ghost thats taken a shine to it... 12 November at 20:21 via mobile · Like · 1 Vic Richards Options Kevin Greenhalgh Like · · Follow Post · 12 November at 15:54 Kevin Tim Timmis, Stephen Ginge Whiting, Chris Moore and 24 others like this. View 2 more comments Chris Moore Especially the exploding/attractive type? 12 November at 16:38 · Like · 1 John Atkinson Yes like! 12 November at 20:05 via mobile · Like Vic Richards Options Kevin Greenhalgh cambrai will be celebrated at the fallingbostel military museum e v. on saturday 23rd...1900.0001. cost 5 euros a head-- which includes a curry.names to me if you would like to attend disco.kareoke as well. Like · · Follow Post · 12 November at 15:59 Mervyn Lefty Wright and 2 others like this. Vic Richards Options Jeffrey Martin that means you as well titch Like · · Follow Post · 12 November at 13:33 Options Jeffrey Martin Hya everyone for those that new her , Kays funeral will be next Tuesday 19/11/13 at medway crematorium. Blubell hill 15:40 those of you that can make it will be most welcome Hya everyone for those that new her , Kays funeral will be next Tuesday 19/11/13 at medway crematorium. Blubell hill 15:40 those of you that can make it will be most welcome Like · · Follow Post · 12 November at 13:32 Dave Page likes this. Vic Richards Options Ash Chester There is a bloke called lefty on surprise surprise who got his medal stolen he was part of 2rtr Like · · Follow Post · 10 November at 19:51 via Mobile View 8 more comments Kevin Greenhalgh na its cool ash ta i think pauls donne it. 10 November at 20:48 · Like Richard Weatherley like ....like 11 November at 18:36 · Like Vic Richards Options Older posts
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