Queen's Gurkha Signals parade marks birthday and new unit
The Queen’s Gurkha Signals have said they’re stronger than ever after welcoming their seventh squadron to the regiment.
The formation of 243 Squadron, 7th Field Squadron took place at Gamecock Barracks during QG Signals’ 76th birthday celebrations. More than 370 soldiers were on the parade square at Gamecock Barracks, and among them were 45 signallers who had joined the newest squadron.
Lieutenant Colonel Jonny Carey, the Commander of QG Signals, said it was a proud day for the unit. “It’s the formation of our newest squadron which is 243 Gurkha Signal Squadron and this takes us as a regiment up to seven squadrons. Now we’re up to our strongest we’ve ever been.”
Signaller Kenji Gurung is a power engineer in 243 and is the youngest to join the squadron. He said being a member of QG Sigmals was “the biggest thing in my life” and being part of 243 was like a dream. I was the first to be the youngest of the youngest squadron.”
QG Signals soldiers are the communications experts of the Brigade of Gurkhas, tasked to provide telecommunications, IT and cyber support to the British Army at home and on operations. 243 will have a unique role. Major Suresh Limbu explained: “They have already started supporting the armoured regiment so they would be providing something unique.”
