35th (South Midlands) Signal Regiment
The 35th (South Midlands) Signal Regiment was a British Territorial Army regiment of the Royal Corps of Signals.
| 35th (South Midlands) Signal Regiment | |
|---|---|
 Badge of the Royal Corps of Signals | |
| Active | 1967 - 2009 |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Branch | Territorial Army |
| Type | Royal Corps of Signals |
| Role | Support regular army (ARRC) support |
| Size | Five Squadrons |
| Part of | 12 Signal Group 143 (West Midlands) Brigade |
| Garrison/HQ | Support Squadron - Coventry and Sutton Coldfield 48 Signal Squadron - Birmingham 58 Signal Squadron - Newcastle-under-Lyme 89 Signal Squadron - Rugby 95 Signal Squadron - Shrewsbury |
| Motto(s) | Certa Cito (“Swift and Sure”) |
| Colors | Sky Blue, Navy and Green (Air, Sea and Land) |
| March | Quick - Begone Dull Care Slow - HRH (Princess Royal) |
| Mascot(s) | Mercury (“Jimmy”) |
| Commanders | |
| R. Signals Colonel in Chief | The Princess Royal |
| Honorary Colonel | Vacant |
| Commanding Officer | Lt Col A Clewlow MBE R Signals |
| Regimental Sergeant Major | WO1 (RSM) L Balmforth |
| Insignia | |
| Tactical Recognition Flash |  |
History
editThe Regiment was formed at Sparkbrook in 1967.[1] It consisted of five squadrons:[1]
- Support Squadron
- 48 (City of Birmingham) Signal Squadron
- 58 (Staffordshire) Signal Squadron
- 89 (Warwickshire) Signal Squadron
- 95 (Shropshire Yeomanry) Signal Squadron
The regiment's squadrons were all based in the Midlands of England: The Regimental Headquarters and Support Squadron, in Coventry. 48 Signal Squadron in Birmingham; 58 Signal Squadron in Newcastle-under-Lyme; 89 Signal Squadron in Rugby; and 95 Signal Squadron is based in Shrewsbury. The Regiment was supported by a Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (REME) Light Aid Detachment (LAD). The LAD is responsible for maintaining and repairing the unit's vehicles and equipment, including its fleet of Land Rovers and the L85A2 rifle.
As a result of the strategic review of reserves it was announced on 28 April 2009 that the regiment was to be disbanded.[2]
References
edit- ^ a b Lord, Clifford; Watson, Graham (2003). The Royal Corps of Signals: Unit Histories of the Corps (1920-2001) and Its Antecedents. Helion & Company. p. 142. ISBN 978-1874622079.
- ^ "Review Recommends Future For Reserves". Archived from the original on May 2, 2009.
[i]A number of posts within TA signals units were formed to operate equipment that has now become obsolete. These posts will now be removed and include Headquarters 12 Signals Group and 33, 34 and 35 Signals Regiments. It makes sense to reallocate resources from these posts to higher defence priorities. This decision has not been taken lightly and we are very aware of the exceptional contribution made by the Royal Signals within the TA.