Purpose of the Type S Engagement The British Army uses the Type S engagement for all officer pre-career service and in some cases to afford Army Reserve soldiers an opportunity for Regular service. Direct Entry Officers All those who are not in Regular service are attested to a Type S engagement on entry to the… Read More
Introduction The UK military has access to various rail assets and even had its own military railway units. MOD Railhead Facilities The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has railhead facilities at: Ashchurch; Bicester; Glen Douglas; Kineton; Longtown; Ludgershall; Warminster; Marchwood Port. Marchwood Port is owned by Solent Gateway Ltd but the MOD holds some rolling stock… Read More
Introduction Edward Lawson VC (11 April 1873 to 02 July 1955) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces. Background He was a Private in the 1st Battalion, The Gordon Highlanders, British… Read More
Introduction The Battle of George Square was a violent confrontation in Glasgow, Scotland between Glasgow City Police and striking Glasgow workers, centred around George Square. The ‘battle’, also known as “Bloody Friday” or “Black Friday”, took place on Friday 31 January 1919, 82 days after the end of the First World War. During the riot,… Read More
Introduction Edward Benn (‘Ned’) Smith VC, DCM (10 November 1898 to 12 January 1940) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces. World War I He is unusual in having gained both… Read More
Defence Technical Undergraduate Scheme (DTUS) students will normally study degrees preparing them for service in one of the technical Corps and specialisations as follows: Royal Engineers: Civil, mechanical, electrical and electronic and systems engineering, and geographical information management. Royal Signals: Electronic systems, computer systems, software and electrical engineering, command, control and communications information and information… Read More
Introduction Frederick Hitch, VC (29 November 1856 to 06 January 1913) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross for his actions at the Battle of Rorke’s Drift, the highest award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces. Overview Born in Southgate, in Middlesex, he… Read More
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