Pete C

Afternoon Gents, I was with 25 Field Squadron, Royal Engineers from January 1970 - November 74, they had just moved from Paderborn to Iserlohn, at this time there was HQ Squadron, 5 Squadron & 2 armoured. We were based in Corruna Barracks and was part of 26 engineer Regiment. The Chinese symbol associated with 25 squadron does indeed come from the Boxer rebellion, and was associated with a group of Chinese called the "The Society of the Righteous and Harmonious Fists", this was a group who were intent on overthrowing the outside dominance of China. They were defeated by multi national force and China had to Pay 330 million dollars in compensation, this was later returned on the proviso China built universities. I am still in contact with quite a number of Sappers from that period, we were supposed to have been in Coventry this weekend for another of our reunions, but sadly due to the state of things at the moment we had to cancel it. Not to worry we are going to have a 50th anniversary gathering next March. I hope the above has been of some benefit. Pete C