Cold war

Submitted by Bryan Fraser

As national service finished I was the only Tele tech trained to repair NATO Cypher equipment so I knew everything that was going on . On finishing my service I had to sign to say I would not go to Russia for 30 years. It looks like we are in the second cold war

A well kept secret

Submitted by Steve Reeve

In April 63 I arrived at Newton Abbot railway station with a group of young lads looking for adventure 
and excitement , we were met by a sergeant holding a roll call board , what's your name lad he enquired 
I told him and he said get on the bus Steve .My name wasn't Steve it was Robert ,so why did he call me Steve. Well I was 4ft 11inches and weighted 8 stone a little runt At that time Steve Reeve was Mr 
universe the name stuck and during my time in the military i was known as Steve. Now at 74 I am still known as Steve by all those I met whilst serving

Matching Display Squad

Submitted by Derek Allen

Thinking about being in the Marching Display Squad now .. "a bit of a nerd you think". This was 65 to 67 my time at Denbury, practice was full parade gear, white gloves and belt etc. I am explaining all this to my 14 yr old grandson.. we had a "PISS" MAN in the middle of the squad. what do you mean "poppa". well this man kept the timing as one, instead of a count we moved on the "PISS" sound. Something like 80 plus movements or more from memory all timed to piss..piss.piss.piss. The technology used in those days ...unbelievable, so simple

1957-1959

Submitted by CLIVE HUGHES

My first memories of joining Junior Leaders Regiment Royal Signals (then) Rawlinson Barracks Denbury were of the sergeant in charge of my first troop. He had been a glider pilot in WW2 - A Bridge Too Far and all that. Exercises on Dartmoor. A lot of square bashing plus education. All a long time ago.

Memories

Submitted by Graham Keogh

1 Monday morning first works parade,squadrons lined up at side of square. Trumpet major plays fall in, the regt.has to step off on the last note.Then Yateseys army starts playing and we can all get in step with the bass drum played by Tiger Lyons.

Yates Bastille?

Submitted by Elizabeth Yates

I’m not sure but this maybe my Dad?

The first TEN TORS 1960

Submitted by Keith Greenhalgh

Our Troop Jerboa had a team in the first ten tors, and it was a hard time, and sadly every one in the troop Team dropped out and I was left on my own, and it was a long lonely walk back to cam p which was the finishing point. 
We did not get a team medal but I did get a piece of paper saying that I had completed Ten Tors. As a matter of interest the Ten Tors Photographer for the JLR was Sgt Tom Martin, who passed away this year in hospital in the twn of St. Joseph Missouri, U.S.A. RIP Tom

Dartmoor

Submitted by Dave Amphlettd

Going on a squad exercise on Dartmoor on some bloody cold night around 1964-65 when our squad leader (Jim Adams) decided trip over and knock himself out. Two of the lads took off to get help while the rest of us kept Jim warm with our combat jackets and then we had to run around for bloody hours trying to keep warm.... thanks Jim....

Out Growing Uniform

Submitted by Tony Gask

Given that most of us joined Denbury just turned 15 years old and still growing rapidly. How come that when we were issued with our 'kit' it seemed to fit us for the next couple of years. I can never remember having 'kit' re-issued because we had grown out of it. The only memory I have was the No2 Dress shirt collars fitted by a stud. I do remember them getting very tight. At the time it never entered my thoughts about me growing out of the uniform issued. 
We must have physically changed quite alot during our time at Denbury. 
The only time I remember entering the QM's store (next to the South Gate) was at the end of each term handing in our matteress for storage. Dreading that they might find any stains on it (which they nevery did). Some lads weren't quite so lucky. They kept it clean thoughout the term only to drop it on the ground carrying it to the Bedding Store leaving a stain which had to be paid for.

Ten Tors. 1961

Submitted by Mike (Prof) Boissé

I was still in Nig Wing when the first Ten Tors took place, and for the second one in May? 1961, i had Achilles tendon problems in both feet, so some one in authority decided that i would raise the flag at the opening of the Ten Tors event. I was kitted out in best blues, but with a beret on. I have a photo of me at the side of our troop, looking very smart. I remember raising the flag, and i think that there were Newspaper photographers present. I have never seen any of me at the opening of the event and wonder if any exist? I realise how privileged i was and am, to be an ex Denbury Boy, one of approximately 2500 in total to pass through the gates between 1955-1967.