Catch 22 LBDR Posted February 7, 2015 Share Posted February 7, 2015 I am the owner of an ex Royal Engineers Daimler Ferret, 00DD24. While searching for in-service pictures of the vehicle I learned that it may have bean involved in an RTA in Germany on the 6th Nov 1991 that killed the driver. I say may have because there were 2 Ferret's in the Squadron at the time and no one can tell me for sure witch Ferret it was. When I learned this information I decided to dedicate the Ferret to the driver. However to do this right I would like to find out for sure if it was my Ferret involved in the crash. The bet bit of info I can think of to do this would be the accident report done at the time by the RMP's. But I have know Idea where to look for this information. Another thing that might help would be an ORBAT for 12 squadron 25 engineer Regt RE for 1991, as this would list the Reg of the other Ferret. Any help with this bit of research would be most welcome. Ross Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulbrook Posted February 7, 2015 Share Posted February 7, 2015 http://www.palacebarracksmemorialgarden.co.uk/road-traffic-accidents-germany/ is a start... Then have a look here: http://www.arrse.co.uk/community/threads/royal-engineers-roll-of-honour.87513/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon_M Posted February 7, 2015 Share Posted February 7, 2015 Come back and tell us what you find please Ross Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catch 22 LBDR Posted February 7, 2015 Author Share Posted February 7, 2015 Thank you Paulbrook but I have all the details of the driver, and lots of personal accounts of the accident from his friends. He is on the roll of honour at the Memorial Gardens. The information I need is more to do with the vehicle involved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robin craig Posted February 7, 2015 Share Posted February 7, 2015 I'm not sure what your search skills are but you might try the local German newspaper archives for the town in which the accident happened, that may get you something. I know its a long shot but you never know. If you had the recods card it may have gone for a rebuild after, that is another clue. Great idea and shows a lot of respect for the poor chap who lost his life. Robin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catch 22 LBDR Posted February 8, 2015 Author Share Posted February 8, 2015 Thanks Robin. I think it is a harsh reminder that not all soldiers die in combat but still deserve to be remembered. The vehicle will be dedicated earthier way but I would like to know for sure if it was the one. The info will also change the wording on the brass plaque. The news paper is a good Idea, I will get on that straight away. So far I have tried the Royal Engineers museum,the RMP's museum, Soldier magazine and the Sapper journal. But nothing yet. The Accident report must be filed somewhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robin craig Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 I think that a this distance it will likely have been binned a long time ago, you are clutching at straws in the wind. I would try the regiment concerned to see if they have a unit diary as that would be kept and the details will be in there. Good luck R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catch 22 LBDR Posted February 8, 2015 Author Share Posted February 8, 2015 There is a volunteer at the RE museum who has bean kind enough to do some digging for me, I have sent him an email Robin. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulbrook Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 The accident report will be there somewhere - and so will the coroner's report if there was a fatality. The trail might be a little tricky though as HQ BAOR transmogrified into HQ UK Support Command Germany - and I am unsure what functions were around in 1991. Similarly the records used to be held in HQ QMG in Andover - which became the Logistic Executive (Army) then probably something else - there have been so many reviews and reorganisations it is hard to keep track. My best advice is that you might try getting in touch with the Command Master Driver in HQ Land Forces in Wilton. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeferret Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 Wow...Now this is what owning a Historic Military vehicle is all about...Good luck sir on finding the proper information you need...Please keep us posted..Very interesting.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OZITIM Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 Some times, late at night, when Im working alone on my vehicle, quietly tinkering away inside the hull, you become aware that others have sat inside the vehicle before you. Its then you realise, that they are more than just vehicles, but are witnesses to the courage and bravery of men, long past. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony B Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 That's why we don't own them. We keep them for the next generation. They belong to those who built them and served with them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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