RE JUNIOR LEADERS

The three squadrons of the Junior Leaders Regiment RE, A, B, & C. which were later changed to 54, 66 & 82 Squadrons when these regular service Squadrons were disbanded, comprised originally of fifty boys from Chatham and thirty boys from Aldershot in 1950. Aggressive recruiting gradually increased numbers to 580 by 1955. Malta Barracks at Aldershot was soon outgrown and larger accommodation was secured at Old Park Barracks, Dover. The move took place in December 1958. The first C.O. being Lt Col R.L. France R.E.. Soon after arrival at Dover "C" Squadron was formed from A and B thus making The Junior Leaders Regiment R.E. Dover was the Regiments'home for 33 years with the last pass off parade being on 26' October 1991. The remaining soldiers, 82 in total were moved to Chepstow to finish their training.

Primary location: United Kingdom