© British Army in Hameln.com / Arnd Wöbbeking 🇬🇧 1980/05/31 🇬🇧 Accident Involving an FV432 in Hameln Unfortunately, accidents were also part of everyday life in Hameln’s garrison. One such serious incident occurred on 30 May 1980 in Sprengerstraße: a British FV432 – an armoured tracked vehicle – lost control for reasons still unknown, causing …
© British Army in Hameln.com / Arnd Wöbbeking 🇬🇧🇳🇱1979/03/26 – 1979/04/07 🇳🇱🇬🇧 EXERCISE / OEFENING “RHINO EM” 1 (NL) Korps – 13 (NL) Brigade 28 Amphibious Engineer Regiment RE 64 Amphibious Engineer Squadron RE Newspapercut from the Deister- and Weserzeitung The *Deister and Weser Newspaper* also reported on the exercise. The Dutch liaison officer informed …
© British Army in Hameln.com / Arnd Wöbbeking 🇬🇧 2025 🇬🇧 Tracing the Path of 23 Amphibious Engineer Squadron Last year, I visited Edinburgh with my brother. One of the highlights of the trip, at least for me, was a visit to St Mary’s Cathedral — specifically to see the memorial plaque dedicated to Lieutenant Digby-Jones. …
© British Army in Hameln.com / Arnd Wöbbeking Top row third from the left is William Cummings-Collinson 🇬🇧 1945-1947 🇬🇧 Royal Engineers under Command of the 51st Highland Division Memories by William “Bill” Cummings-Collinson The story once picked up by the *Dewezet* is one of those that can easily be overlooked at first glance – …
© British Army in Hameln.com / Arnd Wöbbeking 🇬🇧 2014/03/31 🇬🇧 The M3 Rigs say goodbye to the town of Hameln On March 31, 2014, I received a special invitation from the 23 Amph Squadron—an invitation that captured a piece of history forever. I had the privilege of witnessing the loading of the mighty M3 …
© British Army in Hameln.com / Arnd Wöbbeking 🇬🇧 Around 1964 – In memory of Larry Jarvis 🇬🇧 Today, I would like to share something that is very close to my heart. It’s a story that only indirectly relates to the Hameln units but holds immense personal significance for me. A few years ago, I …
© British Army in Hameln.com / Arnd Wöbbeking 🇬🇧 2011/04/15 🇬🇧 When an Officer Departs: A Dignified Farewell in the Ferret In April 2011, a solemn ceremony was repeated, echoing an event that made history back in December 2006. Another officer departed from Hameln, and once again, the Ferret owned by Uwe Stichnothe was chosen …
© British Army in Hameln.com / Arnd Wöbbeking 🇬🇧 1984 🇬🇧 42 Field Squadron RE Fire Brigade Festival in Emmern In 1984, the fire brigade in Emmern, a village in the municipality of Emmerthal, celebrated its 80th anniversary—a milestone that thrilled not only the local community but also highlighted a remarkable example of collaboration. The …
© British Army in Hameln.com / Arnd Wöbbeking 🇬🇧 2006/12/04 🇬🇧 When an Officer Leaves A Farewell Befitting the Occasion in a Ferret The departure of an officer is always an event of special significance – a moment that unites tradition, camaraderie, and respect. Such occasions often give rise to remarkable gestures that underscore the …
© British Army in Hameln.com / Arnd Wöbbeking 🇬🇧1972/06 – Bridging the Rhine 🇬🇧 28 Amphibious Engineer Regiment 64 Amphibious Engineer Squadron Memories by Thomas Dick A few years ago, Thomas Dick sent me a collection of remarkable photos from his time. I’ve finally found the opportunity to share them with you here on my …
© British Army in Hameln.com / Arnd Wöbbeking 🇬🇧 2003/01 🇬🇧 Operation “TELIC 1” 28 Engineer Regiment Loading at Hameln Station Photos by Rainer Preuss **2003** – The world was ablaze, and the war knew no mercy. Not even the gates of the tranquil Weser town of Hamelin could hold it back. The 28 …
© British Army in Hameln.com / Arnd Wöbbeking 🇬🇧 1988.11.01 – 1988.11.27 🇬🇧 EXERCISE “IRON HAMMER” Memories by Jeremy Retford In 1988, Jeremy joined the Procurement Team at the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) in London. There, he took responsibility for the M2D Dvhnrlldvhimm bridge, a proven amphibious vehicle, as well as the M3 Rapid Floating …
© British Army in Hameln.com / Arnd Wöbbeking 🇬🇧 1961/05/04 🇬🇧 26 Tpt Column RASC (Bridge) 125 (Bridge) COY RASC A Stylish Wedding took part in Hameln A touch of romance and military tradition filled Hameln Minster as Colin Taylor of the 125 (Bridge) COY RASC married his German bride. Following the solemn ceremony, the …
© British Army in Hameln.com / Arnd Wöbbeking 🇬🇧 1964 – 1969 🇬🇧 30 Field Squadron 6 Troop Memories of Ray Colman Ray was stationed at the Gordon Barracks in Hamelin from 1964 to 1969, serving in the 30 Field Squadron, specifically in 6 Troop. On 24 January 1965, Sir Winston Churchill, one of the …
© British Army in Hameln.com / Arnd Wöbbeking 🇬🇧 2014 – 2024 🇬🇧 10 years since “Hameln Garrison” closed Ten years ago, the British garrison in Hameln closed its doors for good. It was Lieutenant Colonel Chaz Story, now Brigadier, who gave the final order to lower the flag of the 28 Engineer Regiment, marking …
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