Family man, sportsman, and Colonel of The Light Dragoons
Joined June 2018
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Angus Watson retweeted
6 Jun 2024
0616, D-Day: Launch of DD Shermans of 13/18H, 5,000 yards off Sword Beach. First touchdown 07.23.
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5 Jun 2024
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
30 May 2023
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 ๐ฌ๐ง
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Angus Watson retweeted
2 May 2023
Lt Sophie Hare has just arrived back from Kenya to take part in the #Coronation, after which she'll be deploying to Estonia.
"Itโs a privilege to be involved."
army.mod.uk/news-and-events/โฆ
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Angus Watson retweeted
16 Dec 2022
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
20 Oct 2022
๐ BISMARCK CHALLENGE 22 ๐
The Light Dragoons are the winners for the second year in a row!
๐ Overall Unit Team Winners
๐ Male Team Winners
๐ Female Team Winners
& Mixed Team Runners Up
@LDLightCav
#TeamRhino ๐ฌ๐ง ๐ฆ
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Angus Watson retweeted
14 Oct 2022
Huge congrats to the Light Dragoons who won a silver medal ๐ฅ on the Cambrian Patrol Competition this week. Epic effort in some challenging conditions. You did us proud ๐ช๐ฅ๐ป
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Angus Watson retweeted
17 Aug 2022
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
17 Aug 2022
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
9 Jul 2022
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.
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Angus Watson retweeted
30 Jan 2022
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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10 Dec 2021
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
20 Sep 2021
Soldiers from the Op NEWCOMBE ๐ฒ๐ฑ 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 UN๐บ๐ณ medals and address the Regiment. The weather was kind and a brilliant day had by all.
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6 Aug 2021
Delighted to welcome 2Lt Sophie Hare into @LDLightCav following the Sovereigns Parade @RMASandhurst today. @RoyalArmdCorps
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6 Jun 2021
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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9 May 2021
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
1 May 2021
Thanks to โAndoโ,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 โฆ@LDLightCavโฉ #Mali โฆ@UN_MINUSMAโฉ
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Angus Watson retweeted
21 Mar 2021
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
ALT Soldiers from the LRRG patrol both dismounted and mounted through a village in the North East of Mali to speak to the locals to understand the issues and security threats they face. This is a key element to the reconnaissance mission out here in order to understand both the human and physical terrain.
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Angus Watson retweeted
10 Mar 2021
Lots going on with ๐ฌ๐ง @UNPeacekeeping troops in Mali ๐ฒ๐ฑ @UN_MINUSMA. An update ๐ ๐บ๐ณ
10 Mar 2021
โก๏ธConducting specialised reconnaissance patrols
โก๏ธReassuring & understanding the local population
โก๏ธEnhancing security so peace & reconciliation efforts can be implemented
Here's an update from ๐ฌ๐ง peacekeepers supporting @UN_MINUSMA in #Mali ..and they've been busy!
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