I'm not one to winge but!

ukcalling · 05-07-2007, 13:52

having read the posts above i agrea with most of whats been said, they can change our cap badge/berret/regimental name but one thing these fools cant change is the proud history of our regiment.

Smokeyjoe · 05-07-2007, 15:50

Ken,
Well written comments regarding the merger, it sometimes helps to have another view of the situation, thank you.
Regards,
Joe.

taffylooneytoon · 05-07-2007, 18:45

I know recruiting numbers are very low , in both Bns but the first bn that will disband is always the 2 bn of the Regiment . Val.

UKSniper · 05-07-2007, 22:10

Originally Posted by taffylooneytoon

I know recruiting numbers are very low , in both Bns but the first bn that will disband is always the 2 bn of the Regiment . Val.

That would depend if they valued Armoured or Light Role the most. If you take a look at the recent mergers/amalgamations more closely you will see that the above statement does not ring true. The powers that be will do what they want. Not what seems right or sensible to us at the sharp end. However everyones entitled "to wish upon a star".

LLOYDY 24 · 05-07-2007, 22:28

could not agree with you more

**BennytheBall** · 06-07-2007, 10:26

I'm not Whingeing
But That's why they formed a Large Infantry Regiment of Wales, so both Bn's can support each other. I Think if you look at the long term, the 1st Bn R Welsh (Royal Welch Fusiliers) when they return back to the Dale Barracks Chester, you'll find that a load of the lads will be posted to the 2 Bn R Welsh (Royal Regiment of Wales) in Tidworth to support the so called operational Bn (Armoured Infantry). So this "home" Bn **** won't work, I believe that the 1st Bn will get all the problem children from both Bn's (i.e Retards, Welfare cases etc), I probably shouldn't have looked at it in that context, but Hey people lets get in the real world.
BennytheBall

**jungle1810** · 06-07-2007, 16:28

Hello Snake,
Re your e mail on the 24th. What has Rorkes Drift to do with the South Wales Borderers? It was "B" Coy of the 2nd Batt Warwickshire Regt who defended the Drift. And their regt march was "The Warwickshire Lads" And no one sang "Men of Harlech".The Warwickshire Regt were disbanded in 1881 some 3 years after the defence of the Drift. This was done in the Cardwell reforms of the regular Army.At the very best guess only 19 men at the Drift could lay any tenuous claim to Welsh ancestry, which means the Welsh contingent at the Drift was 15% and that is stretching the truth a little bit. Other famous authors quote 11 Welshmen in one book and 13 in another book.I respectfully suggest you read "The Noble 24th" by Ian Knight for a true story.

Regards Don

UKSniper · 06-07-2007, 17:22

Originally Posted by richard@jungle1810.wanadoo

Hello Snake,
Re your e mail on the 24th. What has Rorkes Drift to do with the South Wales Borderers? It was "B" Coy of the 2nd Batt Warwickshire Regt who defended the Drift. And their regt march was "The Warwickshire Lads" And no one sang "Men of Harlech".The Warwickshire Regt were disbanded in 1881 some 3 years after the defence of the Drift. This was done in the Cardwell reforms of the regular Army.At the very best guess only 19 men at the Drift could lay any tenuous claim to Welsh ancestry, which means the Welsh contingent at the Drift was 15% and that is stretching the truth a little bit. Other famous authors quote 11 Welshmen in one book and 13 in another book.I respectfully suggest you read "The Noble 24th" by Ian Knight for a true story.

Regards Don

Sorry Don you won't get us to rise on that one especially with the amount of Scousers in the 1st Bn with RWF heritage.

**jungle1810** · 06-07-2007, 21:31

Hello,
That is exactly the point I am trying to put over. Any man of any religion and domiciled in the U.K. can join any regiment he chooses. That is the point of my question. Why mention the S.W,B. in relation to the Drift? In point of fact a lot of "Scousers" and Englishmen chose to join the R.W.F. it only goes to highlight their intelligence. I mixed and had a lot of fun with men from all parts of the Principality, and from other parts of the UK.
Regards to all.
RBD

UKSniper · 06-07-2007, 22:31

Originally Posted by richard@jungle1810.wanadoo

Hello,
That is exactly the point I am trying to put over. Any man of any religion and domiciled in the U.K. can join any regiment he chooses. That is the point of my question. Why mention the S.W,B. in relation to the Drift? In point of fact a lot of "Scousers" and Englishmen chose to join the R.W.F. it only goes to highlight their intelligence. I mixed and had a lot of fun with men from all parts of the Principality, and from other parts of the UK.
Regards to all.
RBD

The reason they mention it is because it is part of the history of the SWB. The Warwickshires became the SWB a few yrs after the Drift when it was still quite fresh in peoples minds. Are we to forget the history of our fine Regiments. The history of the RWF, SWB, The Welch Regt and the RRW are all now part of the history of The Royal Welsh (including Rorke's Drift) and we will remember the battle honours that will adorn the new colours and we shall always remember those that died in yrs gone by.