Family man, sportsman, and Colonel of The Light Dragoons

Joined June 2018
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Angus Watson retweeted
0616, D-Day: Launch of DD Shermans of 13/18H, 5,000 yards off Sword Beach. First touchdown 07.23.
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Remembering with gratitude and pride tonight the officers and men of the 13th/18th Royal Hussars (QMO), including my father, as they crossed the Channel en route to Sword Beach. Viret in Aeternum. @LDLightCav #DDay80
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Angus Watson retweeted
30th May, 2009 Lance Corporal Nigel Moffett, aged 28 from Belfast, of The Light Dragoons, and Corporal Stephen Bolger, aged 30 from Cromer, of The Parachute Regiment, were killed by an explosion on patrol near Musa Qaleh, Helmand Province Lest we Forget these brave men ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง
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Angus Watson retweeted
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A great privilege to be @RMASandhurst for the Sovereign's Parade on a bright and chilly day to welcome 2Lt Tom Greaves and 2Lt Felicity Villar into @LDLightCav. Very good luck to you both.
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Angus Watson retweeted
๐Ÿ† BISMARCK CHALLENGE 22 ๐Ÿ† The Light Dragoons are the winners for the second year in a row! ๐Ÿ† Overall Unit Team Winners ๐Ÿ† Male Team Winners ๐Ÿ† Female Team Winners & Mixed Team Runners Up @LDLightCav #TeamRhino ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง ๐Ÿฆ
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Angus Watson retweeted
Huge congrats to the Light Dragoons who won a silver medal ๐Ÿฅˆ on the Cambrian Patrol Competition this week. Epic effort in some challenging conditions. You did us proud ๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿป
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Angus Watson retweeted
We are sad to report the passing of Major General Stuart Watson CBE. From D-Day, to Commanding Officer, to Colonel of the Regiment and beyond. He will be remembered fondly by us all for his unwavering service for many decades. Viret in Aeternum
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Angus Watson retweeted
Very sad to hear that Gen Stuart Watson MC has passed. He landed on Sword Beach on D-Day & served with the 13/18 Hussars all the way through to VE Day & continued in the Army post-war. Always really good to me, he was a lovely fellow, who lived a remarkable life. @AngusWatson13
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Angus Watson retweeted
12 Aug 2022
On a sweltering day at @RMASandhurst , a very warm welcome to 2Lts Sam Chrisp, Frankie Lennon and Will Ferguson as they are commissioned into @LDLightCav and join the regimental family. And wishing all of you the very best of luck!
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Angus Watson retweeted
Happy 100th Birthday to former CoR 13/18th Royal Hussars and D Day veteran Major General Stuart Watson CBE. General Watson commissioned into 13/18H in 1942 and retired from regular service in 1977. He still continues to be an active supporter of The Light Dragoons. ๐Ÿพ๐Ÿฅ‚๐Ÿพ๐Ÿฅ‚
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Angus Watson retweeted
Happy Birthday to HM @KingAbdullahII. His Majesty has been Colonel in Chief, Light Dragoons since 2003. He commissioned into our antecedent regiment 13th/18th Royal Hussars (QMO) and has served in various roles within the Jordanian Armed Forces. We wish you well Sir.
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On a fresh day for the Sovereign's Parade at @RMASandhurst, a very warm welcome to 2Lt Ben Arulampalam and 2Lt David Emanuel as they are commissioned into @LDLightCav
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Angus Watson retweeted
Soldiers from the Op NEWCOMBE ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฑ Task Group received their medals on parade on Fri 17 Sep. Families watched the Colonel of the Regiment, Brigadier Angus Watson MBE give soldiers their UN๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ณ medals and address the Regiment. The weather was kind and a brilliant day had by all.
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Delighted to welcome 2Lt Sophie Hare into @LDLightCav following the Sovereigns Parade @RMASandhurst today. @RoyalArmdCorps
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As ever on 6th June, reflecting on the men (including my father) of 13th/18th Royal Hussars (QMO) and their extraordinary exploits on #DDay. #DDay77 @LDLightCav @James1940
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Best wishes to all @LDLightCav on Cavalry Memorial Sunday. Looking forward to seeing you next year. Viret in Aeternum. Merebimur.
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Angus Watson retweeted
Thanks to โ€œAndoโ€,Jack and Doug for letting me ride in their Jackal - feeding me, saving me the embarrassment of putting up an Army cot bed in the dark..and giving me loads of their water! Top lads โฆ@LDLightCavโฉ #Mali โฆ@UN_MINUSMAโฉ
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Angus Watson retweeted
The LRRG has been in the field for the last month conducting patrols as part of @UN_MINUSMA peacekeeping mission to protect local communities from violence. #UnitedNations @UKMilAd_UN @Gyllensporre @UNPeacekeeping @BritishArmy
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Angus Watson retweeted
Lots going on with ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง @UNPeacekeeping troops in Mali ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฑ @UN_MINUSMA. An update ๐Ÿ‘‡ ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ณ
โžก๏ธConducting specialised reconnaissance patrols โžก๏ธReassuring & understanding the local population โžก๏ธEnhancing security so peace & reconciliation efforts can be implemented Here's an update from ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง peacekeepers supporting @UN_MINUSMA in #Mali ..and they've been busy! โฌ‡๏ธTHREAD
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