27th Canadian Infantry Brigade

6 Airmobile Brigade

Does anyone remember the short lived trial in the early 80's when 6 Armd Bde became 6 Airmobile Bde ? It was a precursor to later changes to 24 (?) Brigade and was done on trial basis only - 6 Bde later reverting to an armoured brigade. I'm looking

Royal Canadian Ordnance Corps , 27th CIB

Baor(27CIB) surfers, Installment No. 29, Royal Canadian Ordnance Corps The following research sources were used to support the summary which follows: 1. Historical Report No. 51 2. The History of the Corps taken from the Royal Canadian Ordnance

Canadian holdings history

I just noticed the webmaster has graciously included a succinct history of the Canadian period as well as a breakdown of the various forts we Canadians had in Hemer/Deilinghofen (Prince of Wales and MacLeod), Iserlohn (Fort Qu'Appelle and Fort Beausejour)

2nd Infantry Division attached to the 1st MARDIV DCU - 2nd Brigade Combat Team

I have been after one of these DCU's for quite some time and was lucky enough to source a very nice used one. To top it off, the 1st MARDIV patch is theater made. I don't know if you can see, but on both sleeves, there have been two small velcro

Wilhelmshaven??

I'm a little surprised this is featured as a "miltary" location, I did go to Prince Ruperts School there, and I was a member of the CCF, so maybe

5th Infantry Brigade

The following document is from 1965 when 5 Inf Bde was no longer in BAOR but the HQ had been in Aldershot Barracks Iserlohn from Sep 47 to May 64 and relates to units under brigade command 62-65 [img]

26th & 27th May 2012: London Docklands UK - Sunnah-ology

Sunnah-ology An Introduction to the Sciences of the Sunnah ENROL NOW Introduction Explore the many disciplines connected to the Prophetic Sunnah Learn the history and significance of the transmission and compilation of ahadith. Is the

30th Armored Brigade (Previously 30th Inf Bde & 30th Inf Div)

Patch and Distinctive Unit Insignia The 30th Armored, headquartered in Clinton NC, is the largest brigade in the North Carolina Army National Guard. The brigade has three maneuver battalions, two infantry and one armor. The brigade also has a field

WTB: Books and Militaria Magazine's + some US WWII gear

Hello, I'm in the search of the following books and Militaria Magazine's. I am also looking for some US WWII gear. If you might know someone who has one of these books and wishes to sell them, send me a PM. We will work on the price. I need the

4th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade

Patch and Distinctive Unit Insignia The Maneuver Enhancement Brigade is a new concept in area operations and stability operations. The 4th MEB unique staff is composed of engineer, military police, chemical, cells and organically has a Brigade Support

Cars owned whilst in BAOR

I thought that I would start this thread as it would be interesting to see what cars we owned whilst in Germany and all the trials and tribulations associated with owning them.. To star tthe ball rolling, the first car I purchased was a Borgward Isabella

Iserlohn

Can anyone help me out with any pics or info on Iserlohn? I'm trying to visit the place soon, but need to find time. Anything would be welcome.

MEDAL FOR BAOR TROOPS

G'day guys. Question: Was there ever a medal struck and awarded to blokes who served in BAOR, say from 1946 to present day? The early BAOR lads would have done it tough, resentment from the German civvies, poor living conditions, bombeded areas, food