Published On Jun 10, 2024
Part 2: Steve shares a tour to the Falkland Islands, and then another posting to Northern Ireland, this time in Omagh. During this time, the Regiment amalgamates with The Royal Hampshire Regiment and Steve talks about the challenges with these Regiments merging. After leaving the British Army and finding his feet, Steve becomes a Fire Fighter, and completes another 12 years service.
Steve joined the British Army in 1986 and served for 12 years, as part of The Queen’s Regiment, which later amalgamated and became part of The Princess of Wales’s Royal Regiment (PWRR). He reached the rank of Lance Corporal (LCpl).
Chapters:
00:00 - Falkland Islands
07:07 - Omagh, Northern Ireland
10:42 - The Princess of Wales's Royal Regiment (PWRR)
12:37 - Promotion
15:04 - Close Observation Platoon (COP)
20:30 - Leaving the British Army
22:58 - Transition Back to Civilian Life
34:57 - Final Thoughts & Advice
Music created by Gavin Watson
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