It was in 1967 that Brigadier Richard Clutterbuck, Chief Engineer Far East Land Forces (FELF) first proposed that 59 Field Squadron re-role as a Commando Squadron and be attached to 3 Commando Brigade Royal Marines.

Mar 24, 2025 · 59 commanded by Major Roderick MacDonald RE, were part of 3 Commando Brigade RM, during the conflict in 1982. Sappers from 59, and with others under command, provided combat engineer support to the Royal Navy and the Parachute Battalions.

Jun 28, 2019 · 59 Indep Cdo Sqn RE is made up of volunteers from the British Army's Royal Engineers and form a key part of 3 Commando Brigade. Their main role is to provide combat engineering support to the brigade.

59 Independent Commando Squadron Royal Engineers was formed in April 1971. The origins of the Brigade can be traced to the formation of the first Army Commando Units. In 2008 the Squadron was renamed to 59 Commando Squadron when it became part of the New 24 Commando Regiment of Royal Engineers. 󰟠

Responsible for all engineer tasks in the 3 Commando Brigade forward area. This includes route maintenance, bridging, water supply, electricity supply construction of field defences and structures, demolition tasks and mine clearance.

59 Independent Commando Squadron RE, commanded by Major Roderick Macdonald RE, were part of 3 Commando Brigade Royal Marines, during the conflict in 1982. Sappers from 59 Independent Commando Squadrom RE and other units under command provided combat engineer support to the Royal Navy as awell as Royal …

Title transfered to 24 Commando Engineer Regiment, based at Chivenor, Devon. 59 Indep Cdo Sqn, became 59 Commando Field Sqn, with 54 Sqn & 56 Sqn joining the ranks of 24 Cdo Engr Regiment.

2,754 Followers, 26 Following, 243 Posts - 59 Commando Squadron RE (@59_cdo_sqn) on Instagram: "Held at Very High Readiness, 59 Cdo Sqn provides close combat engineer support to 40 Cdo RM, 42 Cdo RM and wider 3 Cdo Bde units"

Jan 9, 2021 · Corporal Scott Wilson of 2 Troop, 59 Independent Commando Squadron RE who was KIA on 13th June 1982 at Mount Longdon. Age 25. It is set in front of a Horse Chestnut Tree with other planting around the memorial.

May 18, 2006 · A good friend of mine spent nearly a decade in 59 Independent Commando Squadron Royal Engineers. I've been looking with some difficuilty for a decent history of this unit (Their website says they can trace their origins back to 1900.) Has anyone seen or read a book that gives more than a little detail on 59 commando? Cheers, Adam.