Me dad served in RWF 1989 - 1991 then trasnfered over to Signals and did 22 years. He went to Northern Ireland 3 times during his career. Once with the RWF. Thank you for brining him home.
Andrew Crocker was a friend of mine. I remember that day like it was yesterday. think of him quite often. his resting place is a 5 minute walk from my house.
Sad yet this is the history associated with every Major Unit of the British Army who served in the Infantry role in Northern Ireland from 1970 till the end of Operation Banner. May the fallen RIP and those who survived will always remember you. Nick Bosquet, 1 Glosters
Thank you to all of you who served here. I'm sure it was everyone's worse nightmare being told you were being posted to NI. Must have been horrendous for your families as well. As much as I love my wee country, I hate that so many good people lost their lives and for what, so that 30 years later, the politicians could start doing what they should've done in the first place. So needless the whole thing. RIP those who didn't make it home and God Bless those of you who did x
Dem kann ich nur zustimmen , die Royal Welsh Fusiliers waren auch in Lemgo / Deutschland Stationiert und waren ein Partner Bataillon des Panzergrenadier Bataillons 212 im Augustdorf . Wir tauchten auch Truppenteile aus um die Arbeit des anderen kennen zu lernen . Auch Handfeuerwaffen wurden beim Vergleich Schießen getauscht oder Koppel und Tragezeug untereinander Ausprobiert . Teils mit seltsamen Ergebnissen . Mit einem der Männer hatte ich sofort einen guten Draht .Obwohl ich nie Englisch gelernt hatte konnten wir uns verständigen . Er nahm gerne Mein Koppeltragegestell mit Kleiner Kampftasche und Ausrüstung während ich sein Koppelzeug beim Marsch trug . Wir wurden seltsamer weis beide dadurch schneller . Kurz vor dem Schießstand wieder schnell zurückgetauscht legten wir eine gute Zeit hin . Die Nacht vor dem Abschied wurde noch mal richtig zusammen gefeiert , Hart und Herzhaft ! Wir konnten einiges von ihnen lernen , die Jungs waren regelmäßig in Belfast im Einsatz . Hut ab Männer ! Meine Dientzeit war von 01.1977 - 12.1980 . Vielleicht finde ich den einen oder andern hier wieder .
Another fine regiment disbanded, sorry, "amalgamated". Robert Graves wrote a fine book, "Goodbye to all that" about his service with them in the First World War.
Hey guys I grew up in Northern Ireland. Born 72. Never got indoctorated in this mire of political shite. By family worked for the Army so I grew up around camps. I for one would like to offer thanks to all the troops that served here. I apologise and I am ashamed of this place.
@My Toilet Shitehouse I would not want to ignore suffering on all sides of the conflict. This was not these brave Welsh mens war. They came here to separate a very divided country. Dont forget Loyalists attacked the military also. Having a member of family is this regiment (I am half Welsh) I will continue to support my patriots and you are very much entitled to respect your patriots. I just wish peace for this place now. God forbid we ever go back to the bad days. Take care.
" Never got indoctrinates with the political shite" your family were happy to serve the needs of an occupying army so clearly your family were part of the problem.
@@jf723 There was a lot of suffering years before and after this. The regiments and British army got a lot more than they bargained for and I think we all know thats a fact. I'm also half Welsh.
My Dad was in the RAPC posted to the RWF he was very good friends with Gerard Bristow, they were meters apart when Gerard was shot, it really upset my Dad till the day he died
My Drill Sgt was a former Welch Fusilier. Surname Dillon from Wrexham, He got injured hearing on ambush in NI. He was downgraded medically made up to Sgt and trained us REME in basic. Good soldier. Does anyone know him
Regiment magazine, Issue 15, The Royal Welch Fusiliers 1689-1996 P.8: " In 1702, when the Welsh designation was granted, the spelling "Welch" was common usage, but was swept away during the 18th century by "Welsh". The Regiment, however, stuck resolutely to the old spelling, although it was not until 1920 that they persuaded the War Office to agree with them."
Me dad served in RWF 1989 - 1991 then trasnfered over to Signals and did 22 years. He went to Northern Ireland 3 times during his career. Once with the RWF. Thank you for brining him home.
Simply the best
RWF
Jinx 38 Reccon
RIP Legs and our absent friends
InstaBlaster...
Andrew Crocker was a friend of mine. I remember that day like it was yesterday. think of him quite often. his resting place is a 5 minute walk from my house.
Galloping 23rd of foot. Proud to have served in the battalion
Proud to have served
Sad yet this is the history associated with every Major Unit of the British Army who served in the Infantry role in Northern Ireland from 1970 till the end of Operation Banner. May the fallen RIP and those who survived will always remember you.
Nick Bosquet, 1 Glosters
Will you remember the unarmed civilians murdered in cold blood by your brave lads?
Thank you to all of you who served here. I'm sure it was everyone's worse nightmare being told you were being posted to NI. Must have been horrendous for your families as well. As much as I love my wee country, I hate that so many good people lost their lives and for what, so that 30 years later, the politicians could start doing what they should've done in the first place. So needless the whole thing. RIP those who didn't make it home and God Bless those of you who did x
Yes so needless the whole thing. If only the Brits, both colonists and military had stayed in their own country.
My Dad is pictured amongst these fine men, Sgt. Barry 'Mouse' Morris 4 Plt B Coy
God...I see a lot of good friends in this ...Jones 53, 12 Plt D COY ( 2 tours and 2 "Spearheads" ) RIP to all the fallen heroes.
No, surrender!! Regards Australia
I served with the Royal Welch in Berlin 1989 to 1990 in the REME, best Battalion I served with, great lads
Cymru am byth.
Knew the Royal Welch at Montgomery Barracks, Berlin, early 90's - good set of lads...
Dem kann ich nur zustimmen , die Royal Welsh Fusiliers waren auch in Lemgo / Deutschland Stationiert und waren ein Partner Bataillon des Panzergrenadier Bataillons 212 im Augustdorf . Wir tauchten auch Truppenteile aus um die Arbeit des anderen kennen zu lernen . Auch Handfeuerwaffen wurden beim Vergleich Schießen getauscht oder Koppel und Tragezeug untereinander Ausprobiert . Teils mit seltsamen Ergebnissen . Mit einem der Männer hatte ich sofort einen guten Draht .Obwohl ich nie Englisch gelernt hatte konnten wir uns verständigen . Er nahm gerne Mein Koppeltragegestell mit Kleiner Kampftasche und Ausrüstung während ich sein Koppelzeug beim Marsch trug . Wir wurden seltsamer weis beide dadurch schneller . Kurz vor dem Schießstand wieder schnell zurückgetauscht legten wir eine gute Zeit hin . Die Nacht vor dem Abschied wurde noch mal richtig zusammen gefeiert , Hart und Herzhaft ! Wir konnten einiges von ihnen lernen , die Jungs waren regelmäßig in Belfast im Einsatz . Hut ab Männer ! Meine Dientzeit war von 01.1977 - 12.1980 . Vielleicht finde ich den einen oder andern hier wieder .
The Best.
Another fine regiment disbanded, sorry, "amalgamated". Robert Graves wrote a fine book, "Goodbye to all that" about his service with them in the First World War.
I was 3 RWF in 88-93 I served with a few ex 1st Bn lads. Ones my best mate to this day. 11:18
My dad served 1959 - 1974 his Name was Arthur John Cook he past away 2015.
R u related to gav cook 29
@@caseychaos5216 no mate sorry
I'm
Too old for this ..altho..,...
Total respect.
Dose anyone remember sgt John hud he passed 4 years ago he was over in Ireland,,he was my sgt in the 3 battalion rwf god bless you brother 🙏
Hey guys I grew up in Northern Ireland. Born 72. Never got indoctorated in this mire of political shite. By family worked for the Army so I grew up around camps. I for one would like to offer thanks to all the troops that served here. I apologise and I am ashamed of this place.
@My Toilet Shitehouse I would not want to ignore suffering on all sides of the conflict. This was not these brave Welsh mens war. They came here to separate a very divided country. Dont forget Loyalists attacked the military also. Having a member of family is this regiment (I am half Welsh) I will continue to support my patriots and you are very much entitled to respect your patriots. I just wish peace for this place now. God forbid we ever go back to the bad days. Take care.
" Never got indoctrinates with the political shite" your family were happy to serve the needs of an occupying army so clearly your family were part of the problem.
@@jf723 There was a lot of suffering years before and after this. The regiments and British army got a lot more than they bargained for and I think we all know thats a fact. I'm also half Welsh.
Respect to all who served out in NI. Regards an ex-Spr (35 Engr Regt 1980's).
Losses in ‘72 and ‘73 were horrific...
Brave lads. RIP
The only work I can think of is respect
My Dad was in the RAPC posted to the RWF he was very good friends with Gerard Bristow, they were meters apart when Gerard was shot, it really upset my Dad till the day he died
Leggings Dave , Raymond Williams
My Drill Sgt was a former Welch Fusilier. Surname Dillon from Wrexham, He got injured hearing on ambush in NI. He was downgraded medically made up to Sgt and trained us REME in basic. Good soldier. Does anyone know him
I was in training with Dill, good bloke.
@@alandsha if i ever met him again i would buy him a beer
He was my brick commander when we got hit that day, total respect for him great commander
Bendith arnat
My family was in this reg R.I.P
I produced this video, many years ago. Technology is so much better these days, perhaps a vrs 2?
Alastair west did you work in Monty bks
3RWF.
Yes I remember it well Jones 53 12 Plt D Coy
Hi 53 how ya doin
Jinx 38
Hats
A lot of familiar faces in the vid.
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Warminster 1983
Is is not spelt Welsh?
No its spelt WELCH
@@MrEvo3iceo Must be a typo 🤣
No its a battle honour and its spelt with C
Regiment magazine, Issue 15, The Royal Welch Fusiliers 1689-1996
P.8: " In 1702, when the Welsh designation was granted, the spelling "Welch" was common usage, but was swept away during the 18th century by "Welsh". The Regiment, however, stuck resolutely to the old spelling, although it was not until 1920 that they persuaded the War Office to agree with them."