All Members
THE BRITISH GRENADIER
During this unexpected and somewhat painful experience that we are now experiencing, perhaps we can find time to reflect back to the WW2 period where our previous generation went through experiences that must have daunted many, and hopefully, we will never have to go through.
Let us adapt this spirit to get through the difficult time that we are all now experiencing.
Extract. RSM Lord has served under my command almost continuously since the formation of the 1st Parachute Brigade, and during this time, he has shown a standard of loyalty, drive and devotion to duty which it would be hard to equal.
Regimental Sergeant Major Lord, Grenadier Guards, was "King" of 6000 British and American troops during the second world war in the POW camp Stalag X 1B.
RSM John Clifford Lord MBE spent six months in Stalag X1B. He was taken prisoner with several hundred men of the First Airborne at Arnhem.. He found British and American prisoners living in conditions of hopeless misery and squalor.
However, this is what Major Ralph Cobbold, Coldstream Guards, found when he and his Company arrived at the camp on liberation day. At the gate was an impressive Guard in a maroon beret. Then the majestic figure of RSM Lord strode forward, with gleaming brasses, immaculate webbing, razor sharp trouser creases and dazzling boots. He came to attention and gave a spectacular salute.
Passing through the camp on a tour of inspection, Major Cobbold was able to judge the magnitude of the task performed by RSM Lord and his team of NCOs.
In place of the lifeless confusion of 6 months earlier, the Major and his company saw everywhere evidence of the highest morale and firm discipline which had sustained the prisoners throughout their ordeal.
Thank you John H*** for this bracing piece from our fellow Association
Take care everyone and remember to keep your “Social Distance”
However do no forget to keep a shine on those toe caps.
Hon Sec
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