35th (South Midlands) Signal Regiment explained

Unit Name:35th (South Midlands) Signal Regiment
Dates:1967 - 2009
Country:United Kingdom
Branch:Territorial Army
Type:Royal Corps of Signals
Command Structure:12 Signal Group
143 (West Midlands) Brigade
Role:Support regular army
(ARRC) support
Size:Five Squadrons
Commander1:The Princess Royal
Commander1 Label:R. Signals Colonel in Chief
Commander2:Vacant
Commander2 Label:Honorary Colonel
Commander3:Lt Col A Clewlow MBE R Signals
Commander3 Label:Commanding Officer
Commander4:WO1 (RSM) L Balmforth
Commander4 Label:Regimental Sergeant Major
Garrison:Support Squadron - Coventry and Sutton Coldfield
48 Signal Squadron - Birmingham
58 Signal Squadron - Newcastle-under-Lyme
89 Signal Squadron - Rugby
95 Signal Squadron - Shrewsbury
Motto:Certa Cito (“Swift and Sure”)
Colors:Sky Blue, Navy and Green (Air, Sea and Land)
Identification Symbol Label:Tactical Recognition Flash
March:Quick - Begone Dull Care
Slow - HRH (Princess Royal)
Mascot:Mercury (“Jimmy”)

The 35th (South Midlands) Signal Regiment was a British Territorial Army regiment of the Royal Corps of Signals.

History

The Regiment was formed at Sparkbrook in 1967.[1] It consisted of five squadrons:[1]

The regiment's squadrons were all based in the Midlands of England: The Regimental Headquarters and Support Squadron, in Coventry. 48 Signal Squadron in Birmingham; 58 Signal Squadron in Newcastle-under-Lyme; 89 Signal Squadron in Rugby; and 95 Signal Squadron is based in Shrewsbury. The Regiment was supported by a Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (REME) Light Aid Detachment (LAD). The LAD is responsible for maintaining and repairing the unit's vehicles and equipment, including its fleet of Land Rovers and the L85A2 rifle.

As a result of the strategic review of reserves it was announced on 28 April 2009 that the regiment was to be disbanded.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Book: The Royal Corps of Signals: Unit Histories of the Corps (1920-2001) and Its Antecedents. 142. Helion & Company. 2003. 978-1874622079. Clifford. Lord. Graham. Watson.
  2. Web site: Review Recommends Future For Reserves . [i]A number of posts within TA signals units were formed to operate equipment that has now become obsolete. These posts will now be removed and include Headquarters 12 Signals Group and 33, 34 and 35 Signals Regiments. It makes sense to reallocate resources from these posts to higher defence priorities. This decision has not been taken lightly and we are very aware of the exceptional contribution made by the Royal Signals within the TA. . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20090502002314/http://www.mod.uk/DefenceInternet/DefenceNews/DefencePolicyAndBusiness/ReviewRecommendsFutureForReserves.htm . May 2, 2009 .