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Subject: 'That White Lanyard'

Author:
Jim Martin

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Date Posted: 15:49:12 05/09/05 Mon

Does anyone remember when we had the white lanyard reinstated to our dress uniforms?
Correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe it was when we were serving in Fallingbostel! I can't remember the actual history of when it was withdrawn, but it was something to do with some Artillerymen leaving the 'colours' in other words, the Guns during some battle or other many years ago! Apparently they didn't even spike the Guns in question! Due to this conduct unbecoming, that was classed as a dishonnor at the time, the lanyard was withdrawn as a punishment. Can anybody remember when this incident took place, or more to the point during what conflict this happened?
I think most of us used to weigh this down with a church key or bottle opener on the end of this lanyard which proved to be very useful when alcoholic refreshments were deemed necessary which was quite often. Never needed any excuse for a piss up ! What say you?
Talking of piss ups, I'm off to Coventry next weekend to attend the 27 Penal Panzer Regimental 'Bash'. Those of you that have read any books by Sven Hassel will understand where I'm coming from regarding the 27 'pun'. Those who went on to serve with them after disbandment of 42 and are going, then I'll see you there. I believe that there are a few of the lads of the 49 OCA, who indeed joined us at Lippstadt. Apart from those that came with the Battery in '81. I will be one of those propping the bar up in that concrete jungle that is Coventry. Cheers lads!........

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Re: 'That White Lanyard'	Dave P.	17:57:49 05/09/05 Mon