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12th Signal Group
12th Signal Brigade
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Active	1967–1992; 2007–2009
Country	United Kingdom
Branch	British Army
Role	Military communications
Size	Group & Brigade

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The 12th Signal Brigade, later 12th Signal Group was a military communications formation of the British Army commanding regiments of the Royal Corps of Signals. Initially formed in 1967, the brigade would provide rear defence communications for the British Army of the Rhine until its disbandment in 1992. In 2007, the group was reformed but disbanded a short time later in 2009 following reductions to the Royal Corps of Signals and Territorial Army.

History

First Formation

Before the 1966 Defence White Paper and subsequent wide-ranging reorganisation of the Army, signal formations larger than those controlled by a Lieutenant Colonel (ie: battalion (regiment in the RCS)) were rare, and usually only temporary regional formations. However, following that defence paper, eight new 'signal groups', commanded by a Colonel were formed to oversee specialist units with specific duties, including those tasked with supporting the British Army of the Rhine (BAOR).^[1]^[2]

A year after the 1966 Defence White Paper, the 12th Signal Group was formed with its headquarters at the Duke of York's Headquarters in Chelsea, London. In 1968 it came under the control of Army Strategic Command. Because the group's role was to provide support and rear area duties assistance to the 1st (British Corps) in West Germany, it was brought under control of this command by 1969.^[2] For administrative purposes, the group was under command of Headquarters London District.^[2]^[3]^[4]^[5]

Following the 1981 Defence White Paper, the Territorial Army was given roles of increased priority, and more emphasis was placed on supporting the BAOR. As a result of this paper, the 12th Signal Group was redesignated as the 12th Signal Brigade was tasked with relocating to West Germany within 72 hours of mobilisation. The role of the brigade was now to establish and operate telecommunication connections in the Rear Combat Zone and the Communications Zone.^[2]^[3]^[4]^[5]

According to the 1988 Staff Officers' handbook, each regiment had an established strength of appx. 600 personnel. The brigade headquarters totalled around 100 personnel, and 81 Sqn had 100 personnel, leaving a total of 2,000 personnel for the brigade.^[6]

Following the Dissolution of the Soviet Union and subsequent End of the Cold War, the Options for Change defence review was announced. Among the massive changes was the wholescale disbandment of many units based in the United Kingdom. Under this review, the 12th Signal Brigade was disbanded on 13 November 1992.^[2]

Second Formation

Following the Future Army Structure changes announced in 2004, as a supplement to the 2003 Defence White Paper, the 11th Signal Brigade would expand from just three regiments in 2004 to six regiments by 2007. By 2007, the regiments which joined the brigade (33rd (Lancashire & Cheshire), 34th (Northern), and 35th (South Midlands) Signal Regiments) were grouped into the 12th Signal Group. The group established its headquarters at Beacon Barracks in Stafford and oversaw the TA regiments within the brigade. The group's, and indeed the regiments, roles were now to provide support for CIS (Combat Information Systems), EW (Electronic Warfare), and ARRC rear support (12th Signal Group) to Land Forces (established in 2008). Because of their unique role, the group's regiments were equipped with the state-of-the-art, but expensive Ptarmigan communications system.^[7]^[8]

The new group, however, was only short-lived as in 2009, a 'supplement' to the Future Army Structure was provided. In addition, a reorganisation of the Reserves was announced in 2009, and the Royal Corps of Signals would face the majority of the cuts. As a cost saving measure, the 12th Signal Group with its three regiments (33rd, 34th, and 35th), in addition to several other regiments: 31st, 36th, 38th, and 40th Signal Regiments would all disbanded. As a result, in late 2009, the group headquarters was disbanded and its regiments reduced to squadrons, and in turn their squadrons became signal troops. As part of the review, the 33rd, 34th, and 35th had their equipment 're-allocated [those resources to] higher defence priorities".^[9]^[10]

Organisation

The independent signal squadrons were removed following the brigade's initial disbandment.

First Formation

12th Signal Group/Brigade^[3]^[4]^[5]^[11]^[12]
- Group Headquarters, at the Duke of York's Headquarters, Chelsea, London
- 34th (Northern) Signal Regiment, Royal Corps of Signals (V), RHQ in Middlesbrough
  - Headquarters Squadron, in Middlesbrough
  - 49 (West Riding) Signal Squadron, in Leeds
  - 50 (Northumbrian) Signal Squadron, in Darlington
  - 90 (North Riding) Signal Squadron, in Middlesbrough
  - Regimental Light Aid Detachment, Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, in Middlesbrough
- 36th (Eastern) Signal Regiment, Royal Corps of Signals (V), RHQ in Wanstead
  - Headquarters Squadron, in Wanstead
  - 44 (Cinque Ports) Signal Squadron, in Gillingham
  - 45 (Essex) Signal Squadron, in Brentwood (till 1984), then in Colchester
  - 54 (East Anglian) Signal Squadron, in Cambridge
  - Regimental Light Aid Detachment, Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, in Wanstead
- 40th (Ulster) Signal Regiment, Royal Corps of Signals (V), RHQ in Belfast
  - Headquarters Squadron, in Belfast
  - 66 (City of Belfast) Signal Squadron, in Belfast
  - 81 (Northern Ireland) Signal Squadron, in Belfast – dropped '(Northern Ireland)' in 1969, made independent under the group in 1972
  - 85 (Ulster) Signal Squadron, in Belfast
  - Regimental Light Aid Detachment, Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, in Belfast
- 81 Signal Squadron, Royal Corps of Signals (V), in Middlesbrough

Second Formation

12th Signal Group^[7]^[11]^[12]^[13]
- Group Headquarters, at Beacon Barracks, Stafford
- 33rd (Lancashire and Cheshire) Signal Regiment, Royal Corps of Signals (V), RHQ in Huyton, Liverpool^[14]^[15]
  - 55 (Merseyside) Headquarters Squadron, in Huyton, Liverpool^[15]
  - 42 (City of Manchester) Signal Squadron, in Rusholme, Manchester^[16]
  - 59 (City of Liverpool) Signal Squadron, in Liverpool^[17]
  - 80 (Cheshire Yeomanry (Earl of Chester's)) Signal Squadron, at Crown Gate Barracks, Runcorn^[18]
- 34th (Northern) Signal Regiment, Royal Corps of Signals (V), RHQ in Middlesbrough^[19]
  - Headquarters (Northern) Squadron, in Middlesbrough
  - 49 (West Riding) Signal Squadron, at Carlton Barracks, Leeds^[20]
  - 50 (Northumbrian) Signal Squadron, in Darlington^[21]
  - 90 (North Riding) Signal Squadron, in Hartlepool^[22]
  - Regimental Light Aid Detachment, Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, in Middlesbrough
- 35th (South Midland) Signal Regiment, Royal Corps of Signals (V), RHQ in Coventry^[23]
  - Headquarters Squadron, in Coventry
  - 48 (City of Birmingham) Signal Squadron, in Birmingham
  - 58 (Staffordshire) Signal Squadron, in Newcastle under Lyme
  - 89 (Warwickshire) Signal Squadron, in Rugby
  - 95 (Shropshire Yeomanry) Signal Squadron, in Shrewsbury

Commanders

Commanders of the brigade/group have included:^[24]

April 1967 – December 1968: Brigadier Peter D. Vaigncourt-Strallen
December 1968 – June 1971: Brigadier Arthur J. Jackson
June 1971 – August 1972: Brigadier Henry Arthur John Sturge
August 1972 – October 1974: Brigadier Oliver J. Peck
October 1974 – January 1978: Brigadier William A. Sykes
January 1978 – February 1981: Brigadier Ronald L. Stonham
February 1981 – July 1984: Brigadier John R. Burrows
July 1984 – May 1988: Brigadier Thomas H. Wheawell
May 1988 – October 1990: Brigadier Stanley G. McK. Gordon
October 1990 – November 1992: Brigadier K. P. Burke

Footnotes

^ Lord & Watson, p. 136
^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e Lord & Watson, pp. 131–132
^ ^a ^b ^c Vieux-Bill, Louis (May 2021). "British Army of the Rhine Order of Battle, July 1989" (PDF). 1985 Orders of Battle. Retrieved 15 December 2021.
^ ^a ^b ^c British Army, 1991 Master Order of Battle, Ministry of Defence, London. London, United Kingdom. Retrieved 15 December 2021.
^ ^a ^b ^c Fritz, Alter (October 2018). "British Army of the Rhine & Royal Air Force Germany 1989: Organisation and stationing of the British Armed Forces in Germany in 1989" (PDF). Relics in Upper Saxony & Bremen. Retrieved 15 December 2021 .
^ Staff Officers' Handbook for 1988, p. 47
^ ^a ^b "11th Signal Brigade". 2007-06-10. Archived from the original on 2007-06-10. Retrieved 2021-12-15.
^ "Digital Communications". 2007-06-26. Archived from the original on 2007-06-26. Retrieved 2021-12-15.
^ "Reserves (Review) - Tuesday 28 April 2009 - Hansard - UK Parliament". hansard.parliament.uk. Retrieved 2021-06-29.
^ Royal Corps of Signals, The Wire for October 2009: The Journal of the Royal Corps of Signals. Retrieved 15 December 2021
^ ^a ^b Lord & Watson, pp. 152–186
^ ^a ^b Lord & Watson, pp. 207–208
^ "United Kingdom". 2007-10-06. Archived from the original on 2007-10-06. Retrieved 2021-12-15.
^ "33 Signal Regiment (Volunteers)". 2008-01-01. Archived from the original on 2008-01-01. Retrieved 2021-12-15.
^ ^a ^b "55 (Merseyside) HQ Signal Squadron". 2007-10-09. Archived from the original on 2007-10-09. Retrieved 2021-12-15.
^ "42nd Signal Squadron (Volunteers)". 2008-01-12. Archived from the original on 2008-01-12. Retrieved 2021-12-15.
^ "59 Signal Squadron (Volunteers)". 2007-10-09. Archived from the original on 2007-10-09. Retrieved 2021-12-15.
^ "80 (Cheshire Yeomanry) Signal Squadron". 2007-10-09. Archived from the original on 2007-10-09. Retrieved 2021-12-15.
^ "Squadron Locations". 2008-10-13. Archived from the original on 2008-10-13. Retrieved 2021-12-15.
^ "49 (WR) Sig Sqn". 2008-10-13. Archived from the original on 2008-10-13. Retrieved 2021-12-15.
^ "50 (N) Sig Sqn". 2008-10-13. Archived from the original on 2008-10-13. Retrieved 2021-12-15.
^ "90 (NR) Sig Sqn". 2008-10-13. Archived from the original on 2008-10-13. Retrieved 2021-12-15.
^ "35 Signal Regiment - How to find us". 2007-10-22. Archived from the original on 2007-10-22. Retrieved 2021-12-15.
^ Mackie, Colin (26 June 2020). "Directorates of the British Armed Forces (1860–Present), Volume III: Senior Army Appointments 1860–Present" (PDF). Gulabin. Retrieved 26 June 2021.

References

Lord, Cliff; Watson, Graham (2004). The Royal Corps of Signals : unit histories of the Corps (1920-2001) and its antecedents. Solihull, West Midlands, England: Helion & Company. ISBN 978-1-874622-92-5. OCLC 184820114.
Staff Officers' Handbook. Army Code No. 71030, D/DAT/13/35/54. Whitehall, London, United Kingdom: Ministry of Defence. September 1988.

[1] Lord & Watson, p. 136

[:0-2] Lord & Watson, pp. 131–132

[:1-3] Vieux-Bill, Louis (May 2021). "British Army of the Rhine Order of Battle, July 1989" (PDF). 1985 Orders of Battle. Retrieved 15 December 2021.

[:822-4] British Army, 1991 Master Order of Battle, Ministry of Defence, London. London, United Kingdom. Retrieved 15 December 2021.

[:2-5] Fritz, Alter (October 2018). "British Army of the Rhine & Royal Air Force Germany 1989: Organisation and stationing of the British Armed Forces in Germany in 1989" (PDF). Relics in Upper Saxony & Bremen. Retrieved 15 December 2021 .

[6] Staff Officers' Handbook for 1988, p. 47

[:4-7] "11th Signal Brigade". 2007-06-10. Archived from the original on 2007-06-10. Retrieved 2021-12-15.

[8] "Digital Communications". 2007-06-26. Archived from the original on 2007-06-26. Retrieved 2021-12-15.

[9] "Reserves (Review) - Tuesday 28 April 2009 - Hansard - UK Parliament". hansard.parliament.uk. Retrieved 2021-06-29.

[:7-10] Royal Corps of Signals, The Wire for October 2009: The Journal of the Royal Corps of Signals. Retrieved 15 December 2021

[:5-11] Lord & Watson, pp. 152–186

[:6-12] Lord & Watson, pp. 207–208

[13] "United Kingdom". 2007-10-06. Archived from the original on 2007-10-06. Retrieved 2021-12-15.

[14] "33 Signal Regiment (Volunteers)". 2008-01-01. Archived from the original on 2008-01-01. Retrieved 2021-12-15.

[:8-15] "55 (Merseyside) HQ Signal Squadron". 2007-10-09. Archived from the original on 2007-10-09. Retrieved 2021-12-15.

[16] "42nd Signal Squadron (Volunteers)". 2008-01-12. Archived from the original on 2008-01-12. Retrieved 2021-12-15.

[17] "59 Signal Squadron (Volunteers)". 2007-10-09. Archived from the original on 2007-10-09. Retrieved 2021-12-15.

[18] "80 (Cheshire Yeomanry) Signal Squadron". 2007-10-09. Archived from the original on 2007-10-09. Retrieved 2021-12-15.

[19] "Squadron Locations". 2008-10-13. Archived from the original on 2008-10-13. Retrieved 2021-12-15.

[20] "49 (WR) Sig Sqn". 2008-10-13. Archived from the original on 2008-10-13. Retrieved 2021-12-15.

[21] "50 (N) Sig Sqn". 2008-10-13. Archived from the original on 2008-10-13. Retrieved 2021-12-15.

[22] "90 (NR) Sig Sqn". 2008-10-13. Archived from the original on 2008-10-13. Retrieved 2021-12-15.

[23] "35 Signal Regiment - How to find us". 2007-10-22. Archived from the original on 2007-10-22. Retrieved 2021-12-15.

[:62-24] Mackie, Colin (26 June 2020). "Directorates of the British Armed Forces (1860–Present), Volume III: Senior Army Appointments 1860–Present" (PDF). Gulabin. Retrieved 26 June 2021.

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 The new group, however, was only short-lived as in 2009, a 'supplement' to the Future Army Structure was provided.  In addition, a reorganisation of the Reserves was announced in 2009, and the Royal Corps of Signals would face the majority of the cuts.  As a cost saving measure, the 12th Signal Group with its three regiments (33rd, 34th, and 35th), in addition to several other regiments: 31st, 36th, 38th, and 40th Signal Regiments would all disbanded.  As a result, in late 2009, the group headquarters was disbanded and its regiments reduced to squadrons, and in turn their squadrons became signal troops.  As part of the review, the 33rd, 34th, and 35th had their equipment 're-allocated [those resources to] higher defence priorities".<ref>{{Cite web|title=Reserves (Review) - Tuesday 28 April 2009 - Hansard - UK Parliament|url=https://hansard.parliament.uk/Commons/2009-04-28/debates/09042838000003/Reserves(Review)|access-date=2021-06-29|website=hansard.parliament.uk|language=en}}</ref><ref name=":7">Royal Corps of Signals, ''The Wire for October 2009: The Journal of the Royal Corps of Signals''.  Retrieved 15 December 2021</ref>
-== Structure ==
+== Organisation ==
 The independent signal squadrons were removed following the brigade's initial disbandment.
 === First Formation ===
+* '''12th Signal Group/Brigade<ref name=":1"/><ref name=":822"/><ref name=":2"/>'''<ref name=":5">Lord & Watson, pp. 152–186</ref><ref name=":6">Lord & Watson, pp. 207–208</ref>
-* '''12th Signal Group/Brigade{{cn}}
-** Group Headquarters, at the Duke of York's Headquarters, Chelsea, London{{cn}}
+** Group Headquarters, at the Duke of York's Headquarters, Chelsea, London
-** [[34th (Northern) Signal Regiment]], Royal Corps of Signals (V), RHQ in [[Middlesbrough]]{{cn}}
+** [[34th (Northern) Signal Regiment]], Royal Corps of Signals (V), RHQ in [[Middlesbrough]]
-*** Headquarters Squadron, in Middlesbrough{{cn}}
+*** Headquarters Squadron, in Middlesbrough
-*** 49 (West Riding) Signal Squadron, in [[Leeds]]{{cn}}
+*** 49 (West Riding) Signal Squadron, in [[Leeds]]
-*** [[50 (Northumbrian) Signal Squadron]], in [[Darlington]]{{cn}}
+*** [[50 (Northumbrian) Signal Squadron]], in [[Darlington]]
-*** 90 (North Riding) Signal Squadron, in Middlesbrough{{cn}}
+*** 90 (North Riding) Signal Squadron, in Middlesbrough
-*** Regimental Light Aid Detachment, [[Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers]], in Middlesbrough{{cn}}
+*** Regimental Light Aid Detachment, [[Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers]], in Middlesbrough
-** [[36th (Eastern) Signal Regiment]], Royal Corps of Signals (V), RHQ in [[Wanstead]]{{cn}}
+** [[36th (Eastern) Signal Regiment]], Royal Corps of Signals (V), RHQ in [[Wanstead]]
-*** Headquarters Squadron, in Wanstead{{cn}}
+*** Headquarters Squadron, in Wanstead
-*** [[44 (Cinque Ports) Signal Squadron]], in [[Gillingham, Kent|Gillingham]]{{cn}}
+*** [[44 (Cinque Ports) Signal Squadron]], in [[Gillingham, Kent|Gillingham]]
-*** 45 (Essex) Signal Squadron, in [[Brentwood, Essex|Brentwood]] (till 1984), then in [[Colchester]]{{cn}}
+*** 45 (Essex) Signal Squadron, in [[Brentwood, Essex|Brentwood]] (till 1984), then in [[Colchester]]
-*** 54 (East Anglian) Signal Squadron, in [[Cambridge]]{{cn}}
+*** 54 (East Anglian) Signal Squadron, in [[Cambridge]]
-*** Regimental Light Aid Detachment, Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, in Wanstead{{cn}}
+*** Regimental Light Aid Detachment, Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, in Wanstead
-** [[40th (Ulster) Signal Regiment]], Royal Corps of Signals (V), RHQ in [[Belfast]]{{cn}}
+** [[40th (Ulster) Signal Regiment]], Royal Corps of Signals (V), RHQ in [[Belfast]]
-*** Headquarters Squadron, in Belfast{{cn}}
+*** Headquarters Squadron, in Belfast
-*** 66 (City of Belfast) Signal Squadron, in Belfast{{cn}}
+*** 66 (City of Belfast) Signal Squadron, in Belfast
-*** 81 (Northern Ireland) Signal Squadron, in Belfast{{cn}} – dropped '(Northern Ireland)' in 1969,{{cn}} made independent under the group in 1972{{cn}}
+*** 81 (Northern Ireland) Signal Squadron, in Belfast – dropped '(Northern Ireland)' in 1969, made independent under the group in 1972
-*** [[85 (Ulster) Signal Squadron]], in Belfast{{cn}}
+*** [[85 (Ulster) Signal Squadron]], in Belfast
-*** Regimental Light Aid Detachment, Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, in Belfast{{cn}}
+*** Regimental Light Aid Detachment, Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, in Belfast
-** 81 Signal Squadron, Royal Corps of Signals (V), in Middlesbrough{{cn}}
+** 81 Signal Squadron, Royal Corps of Signals (V), in Middlesbrough
 === Second Formation ===
+* '''12th Signal Group<ref name=":4"/>'''<ref name=":5"/><ref name=":6"/><ref>{{Cite web|date=2007-10-06|title=United Kingdom|url=http://www.army.mod.uk/royalsignals/uk.htm|access-date=2021-12-15|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071006202559/http://www.army.mod.uk/royalsignals/uk.htm|archive-date=2007-10-06}}</ref>
-* '''12th Signal Group'''
-** Group Headquarters, at Beacon Barracks, Stafford{{cn}}
+** Group Headquarters, at Beacon Barracks, Stafford
 ** [[33rd (Lancashire and Cheshire) Signal Regiment]], Royal Corps of Signals (V), RHQ in [[Huyton]], [[Liverpool]]<ref>{{Cite web|date=2008-01-01|title=33 Signal Regiment (Volunteers)|url=http://www.army.mod.uk/royalsignals/33sigregt/index.htm|access-date=2021-12-15|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080101233827/http://www.army.mod.uk/royalsignals/33sigregt/index.htm|archive-date=2008-01-01}}</ref><ref name=":8">{{Cite web|date=2007-10-09|title=55 (Merseyside) HQ Signal Squadron|url=http://www.army.mod.uk/royalsignals/55sigsqn/index.htm|access-date=2021-12-15|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071009140236/http://www.army.mod.uk/royalsignals/55sigsqn/index.htm|archive-date=2007-10-09}}</ref>
 *** 55 (Merseyside) Headquarters Squadron, in Huyton, Liverpool<ref name=":8"/>
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 *** [[Cheshire Yeomanry|80 (Cheshire Yeomanry (Earl of Chester's)) Signal Squadron]], at Crown Gate Barracks, [[Runcorn]]<ref>{{Cite web|date=2007-10-09|title=80 (Cheshire Yeomanry) Signal Squadron|url=http://www.army.mod.uk/royalsignals/80sigsqn/index.htm|access-date=2021-12-15|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071009140013/http://www.army.mod.uk/royalsignals/80sigsqn/index.htm|archive-date=2007-10-09}}</ref>
 ** 34th (Northern) Signal Regiment, Royal Corps of Signals (V), RHQ in Middlesbrough<ref>{{Cite web|date=2008-10-13|title=Squadron Locations|url=http://www2.army.mod.uk/royalsignals/34sigregt/contact_us/index.htm|access-date=2021-12-15|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081013174716/http://www2.army.mod.uk/royalsignals/34sigregt/contact_us/index.htm|archive-date=2008-10-13}}</ref>
-*** Headquarters (Northern) Squadron, in Middlesbrough{{cn}}
+*** Headquarters (Northern) Squadron, in Middlesbrough
 *** 49 (West Riding) Signal Squadron, at Carlton Barracks, Leeds<ref>{{Cite web|date=2008-10-13|title=49 (WR) Sig Sqn|url=http://www2.army.mod.uk/royalsignals/49sigsqn/index.htm|access-date=2021-12-15|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081013174740/http://www2.army.mod.uk/royalsignals/49sigsqn/index.htm|archive-date=2008-10-13}}</ref>
 *** 50 (Northumbrian) Signal Squadron, in Darlington<ref>{{Cite web|date=2008-10-13|title=50 (N) Sig Sqn|url=http://www2.army.mod.uk/royalsignals/34sigregt/wherearewe/50nsigsqn/index.htm|access-date=2021-12-15|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081013174727/http://www2.army.mod.uk/royalsignals/34sigregt/wherearewe/50nsigsqn/index.htm|archive-date=2008-10-13}}</ref>
 *** 90 (North Riding) Signal Squadron, in Hartlepool<ref>{{Cite web|date=2008-10-13|title=90 (NR) Sig Sqn|url=http://www2.army.mod.uk/royalsignals/34sigregt/wherearewe/90nrsigsqn/index.htm|access-date=2021-12-15|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081013174656/http://www2.army.mod.uk/royalsignals/34sigregt/wherearewe/90nrsigsqn/index.htm|archive-date=2008-10-13}}</ref>
-*** Regimental Light Aid Detachment, Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, in Middlesbrough{{cn}}
+*** Regimental Light Aid Detachment, Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, in Middlesbrough
 ** [[35th (South Midlands) Signal Regiment|35th (South Midland) Signal Regiment]], Royal Corps of Signals (V), RHQ in [[Coventry]]<ref>{{Cite web|date=2007-10-22|title=35 Signal Regiment - How to find us|url=http://www.army.mod.uk/royalsignals/35sigregt/regimental_organisation/index.htm|access-date=2021-12-15|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071022004621/http://www.army.mod.uk/royalsignals/35sigregt/regimental_organisation/index.htm|archive-date=2007-10-22}}</ref>
 *** Headquarters Squadron, in Coventry
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 * April 1967 – December 1968: Brigadier Peter D. Vaigncourt-Strallen
 * December 1968 – June 1971: Brigadier Arthur J. Jackson
-* June 1971 – August 1972: Brigadier H. A. John Sturge
+* June 1971 – August 1972: Brigadier Henry Arthur John Sturge
 * August 1972 – October 1974: Brigadier Oliver J. Peck
 * October 1974 – January 1978: Brigadier William A. Sykes