[8], The collar badges and lanyard of the 3rd East Anglians continued to be worn by the 3rd battalion of the Royal Anglian Regiment after the 1964 amalgamation. Bill Green, from Peterborough, writes: “May I, through your newspaper, inform all ex-members of 1st Battalion, 3rd East Anglian Regiment who served in Malaya from 1959 to 1962, that there is now a veterans' group in being? [1], From its inception, the 3rd East Anglians were based in Dortmund, West Germany, the home of the Essex Regiment prior to amalgamation. History and traditions of the 3rd East Anglian Regiment ('The Pompadours') description Object description. Lieut.-General Sir Reginald F. S. Denning, K.B.E., C.B., D.L., The 3rd East Anglian Regiment's uniform was distinguished by eagle and garter collar badges and by the wearing of a lanyard of pompadour purple. The 3rd East Anglian Regiment (16th/44th Foot) was an infantry regiment of the British Army.. Contents. Veterans Group is trying to make contact with any ex members of the regiment who served in Malaya 1959-1962. Under the command of Lieutenant-Colonel R.A. Tinker initially, this unit gained a high reputation for effectiveness in operations against the guerrillas. Left Regt in 1963 - returned to Malaya 1963, Served with 208 Brigade HQ Terendak. Object details Category Books Creator ROYAL ANGLIAN REGIMENT. Its main elements were three infantry battalions from Australia, the United Kingdom and New Zealand and a British field artillery regiment with an Australian battery. The 3rd East Anglian Regiment . [6], A common cap badge and buttons were worn by all regular battalions of the East Anglian Brigade from 1958. THE 3rd EAST ANGLIAN REGIMENT (16th 44th FOOT) DINNER CLUB The Second Dinner of The 3rd East Anglian Regiment (16th/44th Foot) Dinner Club took place at the United Service Chib, Pall Mall, London, on Friday, April 29. Veterans Group is trying to make contact with any ex members of the regiment who served in Malaya 1959-1962. The 3rd East Anglian Regiment (16th/44th Foot) was an infantry regiment of the British Army.It was formed on 2 June 1958 by the amalgamation of the 1st Battalion, The Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire Regiment and the 1st Battalion, The Essex Regiment. The 28th Commonwealth Infantry Brigade Group was formed in Malaya on 16 September 1955 with a combination of forces from Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom. [7], The collar badges and lanyard of the 3rd East Anglians continued to be worn by the 3rd battalion of the Royal Anglian Regiment after the 1964 amalgamation. This was the first engagement between units of the British 18th Division and Japanese forces in Malaya. In the early years, the British Forces broke the back of the MCP by their jungle skills - so quickly learned by both the regular soldiers and the National Service men alike. In 1954 it moved to Wuppertal in Germany. The purple lanyard had been worn by the Essex Regiment, having originally been the facing colour of the 56th Regiment of Foot. Battalion left at the end of the year for Malaya. Nostalgia has received a request for members of the 1st Battalion, 3rd East Anglian Regiment, to join a veterans’ group. [3][4] The eagle of the French 62nd Regiment was captured by one of the regiment's predecessors at the Battle of Salamanca in 1812. [5], The eagle and garter badge appeared in the centre of the colours presented to the 1st battalion on 30 May 1959. 3rd East Anglian Regiment (16th/44th Foot) Former officers of the 1st Bn, 3rd East Anglian Regiment (16th/44th Foot), "The Pompadours", who served together at Ipoh and then Malacca in Malaya between 1959 and 1962, held a reunion luncheon yesterday at the … 1st Battalion The East Yorkshire Regiment (The Duke of York's Own) 1st Battalion The Green Howards (Alexandria, Princess of Wales Own Yorkshire Regiment) ... 1st Battalion 3rd East Anglian Regiment (16th/44th Foot) ... Malaya Command Signals Squadron. The newly arrived British 18th Infantry Division—under Major-General Merton Beckwith-Smith—was at full strength, but lacked experience and appropriate training. Lieutenant Colonel Peter Walter, who has died aged 91, was a tough, no-nonsense professional soldier who won MCs in the jungles of Malaya and in … Battalion left at the end of the year for Malaya. This is an attempt by one pair of eyes to record this memorable tour, not only for what it achieved, but also that it saw the end of National Service in the British Army. Its main elements were three infantry battalions from Australia, the United Kingdom and New Zealand and a British field artillery regiment with an Australian battery. 1st Battalion, 3rd East Anglian Regiment (16th/44th Foot) 1958.06.02 Formed by amalgamation of 1st Bn, The Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire Regiment , and 1st Bn, The Essex Regiment Royal Marines: 40 … The 3rd East Anglian Regiment (16th/44th Foot) was an infantry regiment of the British Army.It was formed on 2 June 1958 by the amalgamation of the 1st Battalion, The Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire Regiment and the 1st Battalion, The Essex Regiment. The Opps lasted 10 days to two weeks approx.Air drops after 7 days to re supply . 1946.11.28 The Royal Leicestershire Regiment 1964.09.01 united with 1st East Anglian Regiment (Royal Norfolk and Suffolk), 2nd East Anglian Regiment (Duchess of Gloucester's Own Royal Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire), 3rd East Anglian Regiment (16th/44th Foot), to form The 3rd East Anglian Regiment . We are very grateful to Michael Barthorp author of The Crater to The Creggan The History of The Royal Anglian Regiment 1964-1974 … [6] The regiment also had a distinctive stable belt, black with purple stripes edged in amber, a combination of those of the two constituents. THE POMPADOURS IN MALAYA, 1959-1962. Leaving Germany in 1956 for Cyprus, the battalion was involved in the EOKA campaign against General Grivas. Served in Tidworth. In January 1951 10 officers and 14 NCOs went there with 1st Battalion, Fiji Infantry Regiment. The Garter had formed part of the badge adopted by the then Bedfordshire Regiment in 1898, while the Napoleonic eagle was the collar badge of the Essex Regiment from 1947. The 3rd East Anglian Regiment (16th/44th Foot) was an infantry regiment of the British Army. 1st Battalion, 3rd East Anglian Regiment (16th/44th Foot) 1958.06.02 Formed by amalgamation of 1st Bn, The Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire Regiment , and 1st Bn, The Essex Regiment In the following years I joined the NMBVA (National Malaya & Borneo Veterans Association) hoping to find old friends from my regiment the 1/3rd East Anglia Regiment. So far we have had contact with about 30 of our old comrades but we are hoping to find more. Whilst at Dortmund, on 2nd June 1958 the 1st Battalion Essex Regiment was amalgamated with the 1st Battalion, Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire Regiment to form the 1st Battalion, the 3rd East Anglian Regiment, (16th/44 th Foot). THE POMPADOURS IN MALAYA, 1959-1962. In the First World War, the brigade served with 18th (Eastern) Division and during the Second with the 18th Infantry Division. [8], Articles incorporating text from Wikipedia, Military units and formations established in 1958, Military units and formations disestablished in 1964, The Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire Regiment, 11th/44th Infantry Battalion (The City of Perth Regiment), 3rd East Anglian Regiment (stablebelts.co.uk), JSP 336 3rd edition Pamphlet no. As a result of the Defence Review, the 1st Battalion, Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire Regiment and the 1st Battalion, Essex Regiment amalgamated on 2 June 1958 to form the 3rd East Anglian Regiment (16th/44th Foot). In May 1959 it returned to England and on 29 August 1959 was amalgamated with the 1st Battalion The Royal Norfolk Regiment to form the 1st East Anglian Regiment. THIRD BATTALION (Author) Gale and Polden (printer) … The Garter had formed part of the badge adopted by the then Bedfordshire Regiment in 1898, while the Napoleonic eagle was the collar badge of the Essex Regiment from 1947. The regiment served with 28 Commonwealth Brigade until 1962, when it was posted to Northern Ireland. [2], The regiment's brief existence came to an end when it amalgamated with three other battalions of the East Anglian Brigade on 1 September 1964, to form one of the new 'large' regiments, the Royal Anglian Regiment; The 3rd East Anglian Regiment became the 3rd Battalion (16th/44th Foot). Show more. This was the first engagement between units of the British 18th Division and Japanese forces in Malaya. [2] In 1959, the regiment was posted to Malaya shortly before the state of emergency there was declared over. [9], https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=3rd_East_Anglian_Regiment&oldid=989498976, Military units and formations established in 1958, Military units and formations disestablished in 1964, 1958 establishments in the United Kingdom, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 19 November 2020, at 09:44. We are looking for old comrades who served with us . Served with 1/3rd East Anglian Regtl Band, Which became 3-Royal Anglian - from 1955 -1963. Edited by Alan Cole 1st East & Royal Anglian Regiment. The 3rd East Anglian Regt. Bill Green, from Peterborough, writes: “May I, through your newspaper, inform all ex-members of 1st Battalion, 3rd East Anglian Regiment who served in Malaya from 1959 to 1962, that there is now a veterans' group in being? This is an attempt by one pair of eyes to record this memorable tour, not only for what it achieved, but also that it saw the end of National Service in the British Army. The 3rd East Anglian Regiment was soon on the move. A patrol by 1st Battalion ,3rd East Anglian Regiment move out into Malayan jungle after being landed on a helicopter landing zone by a Westland Whirlwind HAR.10 probably from No 110 Squadron RAF during an operation by 28 Commonweath Brigade which also used troops of the 1st Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment. Germany-Drtmd, Malaya Ipoh, Malacca, N. Ireland. This is a list of battalions of the Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire Regiment, which existed as an infantry regiment of the British Army from 1881 to 1958. It joined the 28th Commonwealth Infantry Brigade in Malaya, and was instrumental in flushing out the remaining Communist terrorists from the almost impenetrable jungle of northern Malaya. Show more. From its inception, the 3rd East Anglians were based in Dortmund, West Germany, the home of the Essex Regiment prior to amalgamation. Object details Category Books Creator ROYAL ANGLIAN REGIMENT. The 1st and 2nd Battalions, the Lincolnshire Regiment were merged in 1948 and the new reformed 1st Battalion fought well in Malaya against the Communist terrorists. Contents. History and traditions of the 3rd East Anglian Regiment ('The Pompadours') description Object description. 1/3rd East Anglian Regt Vets Group, for veterans who served only with the 1/3rd E.A. So far we have had contact with about 30 of our old comrades but we are hoping to find more. [4], The eagle and garter badge appeared in the centre of the colours presented to the 1st battalion on 30 May 1959. History; Badges and dress distinctions; Alliances; References; History. Accordingly, the 1st Battalions of the Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire Regiment and the Essex Regiment were merged to form the 3rd East Anglian Regiment (16th/44th Foot) on 2 June 1958, which itself became part of a new "large regiment": the Royal Anglian Regiment in 1964. Since 1992, when the battalion was disbanded, all parts of the Royal Anglians wear a gold eagle on a purple backing as an arm badge. I served in Malaya in 1959-1961 at the end of the emergency with the 1/3rd East Anglian regt .We were based at IPOH .A lot of our Opps were up on the Thai border. Leaflet. [2] The regiment served with 28 Commonwealth Brigade until 1962, when it was posted to Northern Ireland. From its inception, the 3rd East Anglians were based in Dortmund, West Germany, the home of the Essex Regiment prior to amalgamation. Following the amalgamation of the Essex and Bedfordshire & Hertfordshire Regiments with the newly named 1st Battalion 3rd East Anglian Regiment, he led the advance party to Malaya. The 3rd East Anglian Regiment (16th/44th Foot) was an infantry regiment of the British Army.. Nostalgia has received a request for members of the 1st Battalion, 3rd East Anglian Regiment, to join a veterans’ group. The East Anglian Film Archive is not responsible for the terms and conditions of these websites. It joined the 28th Commonwealth Infantry Brigade in Malaya, and was instrumental in flushing out the remaining Communist terrorists from the almost impenetrable jungle of northern Malaya. in Malaya The 3rd East Anglian Regiment became the 3rd Battalion (16th/44th Foot), which was disbanded in 1992. Royal Marines: 40 … The regiment's badge consisted of a Napoleonic eagle enclosed within the Garter, combining elements of the insignia of the two merging units. Richard Faulkner, of Little Clacton, served with 1st Battalion, 3rd East Anglian Regiment and runs the Malaya Veterans’ Group. Leaflet. The 3rd East Anglian Regiment was soon on the move. The East Anglian Film Archive is committed to a high standard of quality in all its work and with this in mind every attempt has been made to present up to date and accurate information on this website. Accuracy. In the First World War, the brigade served with 18th (Eastern) Division and during the Second with the 18th Infantry Division. The 28th Commonwealth Infantry Brigade Group was formed in Malaya on 16 September 1955 with a combination of forces from Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom. Under the command of Lieutenant-Colonel R.A. Tinker initially, this unit gained a high reputation for effectiveness in operations against the guerrillas. [2][3] The eagle of the French 62nd Regiment was captured by one of the regiment's predecessors at the Battle of Salamanca in 1812. In January 1951 10 officers and 14 NCOs went there with 1st Battalion, Fiji Infantry Regiment. From 1949, several New Zealand Army officers served in Malaya while on secondment with British units. THIRD BATTALION (Author) Gale and Polden (printer) … By Pat King. East Anglia Malaya Vets Group george crooks on Fri Feb 04, 2011 12:25 pm Hi guys Iam the Newsletter Editor of the 1/3 East Anglian Regt Malaya Vets Group, I have been reading some very interesting posts on … The following year, in spite of his lack of educational qualifications, he was granted a short service commission, initially in his regiment and later with the Royal Lincolnshire Regiment, which was later to become a part of a new East Anglian Regiment. As a result of the Defence Review, the 1st Battalion, Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire Regiment and the 1st Battalion, Essex Regiment amalgamated on 2 June 1958 to form the 3rd East Anglian Regiment (16th/44th Foot). The 3rd East Anglian Regt. [1]From its inception, the 3rd East Anglians were based in Dortmund, West Germany, the home of the Essex Regiment prior to amalgamation. [1]From its inception, the 3rd East Anglians were based in Dortmund, West Germany, the home of the Essex Regiment prior to amalgamation. As a result of the Defence Review, the 1st Battalion, Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire Regiment and the 1st Battalion, Essex Regiment amalgamated on 2 June 1958 to form the 3rd East Anglian Regiment (16th/44th Foot). The regiment's brief existence came to an end when it amalgamated with three other battalions of the East Anglian Brigade on 1 September 1964, to form the 'large' Royal Anglian Regiment. In 1959, the regiment was posted to Malaya shortly before the state of emergency there was declared over. The 3rd East Anglian Regiment (16th/44th Foot) was an infantry regiment of the British Army.It was formed on 2 June 1958 by the amalgamation of the 1st Battalion, The Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire Regiment and the 1st Battalion, The Essex Regiment. 50 years ago this month (September 1959), 1 st Battalion 3rd East Anglian Regiment (16th/44th Foot) arrived in Malaya for an operational tour. 1st Battalion The East Yorkshire Regiment (The Duke of York's Own) 1st Battalion The Green Howards (Alexandria, Princess of Wales Own Yorkshire Regiment) ... 1st Battalion 3rd East Anglian Regiment (16th/44th Foot) ... Malaya Command Signals Squadron. Since 1992, when the battalion was disbanded, all parts of the Royal Anglians wear a gold eagle on a purple backing as an arm badge. As a result of the Defence Review, the 1st Battalion, Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire Regiment and the 1st Battalion, Essex Regiment amalgamated on 2 June 1958 to form the 3rd East Anglian Regiment (16th/44th Foot). 50 years ago this month (September 1959), 1 st Battalion 3rd East Anglian Regiment (16th/44th Foot) arrived in Malaya for an operational tour. The flag was first raised when the Essex Regiment amalgamated with the Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire Regiment to form the 3rd East Anglian Regiment on 2 June 1958 in Dortmund, Germany. It’s certainly a memory I will cherish . Duke of Wellington's Regiment; Durham Light Infantry; East Anglian Regiment; East Lancashire Regiment; East Surrey Regiment; East Yorkshire Regiment; Essex Regiment; Gloucestershire Regiment; Gordon Highlanders; Green Howards; Green Jackets; Grenadier Guards. [5], A common cap badge and buttons were worn by all regular battalions of the East Anglian Brigade from 1958. 15 - Badges, embellishments and headdress (Ministry of Defence), https://military.wikia.org/wiki/3rd_East_Anglian_Regiment?oldid=1819041. It was formed on 2 June 1958 by the amalgamation of the 1st Battalion, The Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire Regiment and the 1st Battalion, The Essex Regiment.[1]. The newly arrived British 18th Infantry Division—under Major-General Merton Beckwith-Smith—was at full strength, but lacked experience and appropriate training. By Pat King. I did in fact find three old jungle bunnies, David Peck a dog handler, John Doel an NCO in Charlie Company, and Mick Broyd who was in Support Company. History; Badges and dress distinctions; Alliances; References; History. The Crater to The Creggan The Royal Anglian Regiment In Aden By Michael Barthorp. The 3rd East Anglian Regiment's uniform was distinguished by eagle and garter collar badges and by the wearing of a lanyard of pompadour purple. The purple lanyard had been worn by the Essex Regiment, having originally been the facing colour of the 56th Regiment of Foot. The 3rd East Anglian Regiment (16th/44th Foot) was an infantry regiment of the British Army. From 1949, several New Zealand Army officers served in Malaya while on secondment with British units. [2], The regiment's badge consisted of a Napoleonic eagle enclosed within the Garter, combining elements of the insignia of the two merging units. [7] The regiment also had a distinctive stable belt, black with purple stripes edged in amber, a combination of those of the two constituents. 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