Lord Christopher Glanusk joined the London Rifle Brigade (Rangers) from his School Cadet Force. He then served with Cambridge University OTC for three years and, in 1964, he was commissioned into the 7th Bn the Cheshire Regiment. Following the Territorial Army reforms of 1967, having moved to the south of England, he served in the Royal Berkshire Territorials and in 1969 he transferred to 94 (Berkshire Yeomanry) Signal Squadron on its formation and served as Troop Commander of 886 Signal Troop, then based in Southampton, and then of 885 Signal Troop at Windsor.

Returning north in 1976 he joined 80 (Cheshire Yeomanry) Signal Squadron as Radio Relay Troop Commander responsible for links to SACEUR’s Mobile HQ. Promoted Major he transferred to HQ 2 Signal Brigade as SO2 Watchkeeping and Radio Relay Planning.

Moving south in 1980, he retired from the Reserves but renewed his contacts with the Berkshire Yeomanry, serving as Chairman of the Berkshire Yeomanry Regimental Association from 2006 to 2016 and as Chairman of the Museum from 2016 to 2024.

Brigadier Tony Verey started his military service in Eton College CCF and then in 1968 as an Officer Cadet with A (Berkshire Yeomanry) Company, Royal Berkshire Territorials. In 1969 he transferred into the successor unit, 94 (Berkshire Yeomanry) Signal Squadron. He was commissioned in 1970 and after 6 years as a Troop Commander he became Squadron Second-in-command in 1977 and commanded the Squadron from 1980 to 1985.

He served as Second-in-command of 71 (Yeomanry) Signal Regiment from 1985 to 1988 and was promoted Commanding Officer in 1988. After command he served as TA Colonel (S) in London District from 1991 to 1993 and then became TA Colonel Royal Signals. From 1997 to 2000 he served as Brigadier TA at HQ Land Command.

From 2000 to 2010 he was Chairman of the Reserve Forces and Cadets Association for Greater London and Vice Chairman (Army) of the Council of RFCAs. He served as Colonel Commandant Royal Corps of Signals from 2000 to 2005. He was appointed Deputy Lieutenant for London in 2003.

He served as Honorary Colonel, later Squadron Colonel, of 94 (Berkshire Yeomanry) Signal Squadron from 2000 until 2015. He was Chairman of the Berkshire Yeomanry Regimental Association from 2016 to 2024 and served as Curator of the Berkshire Yeomanry Museum from 1988. He was appointed Chairman of the Museum in 2024.

Andrew French joined 94 (Berkshire Yeomanry) Signal Squadron at Windsor in 1978 and trained as a Combat Radio Operator. Initially he served in Squadron Headquarters as part of the detachment that manned the Squadron Command Post and by 1984 he had risen to become the SHQ Troop Sergeant. In 1987 on promotion to Staff Sergeant he was posted to 886 Troop at Chertsey. Alongside this he was a drill and weapons training instructor with the Squadron and Regimental Military Training Team. He was appointed Squadron Sergeant Major in 1991. Andrew was a keen shot and served for many years as a member of the 71st (Yeomanry) Sig Regt Shooting Team.

He was commissioned in 1997 into the RLC before transferring two years later back to Royal Signals. His last posting was as a Captain at HQ 145 Brigade at Aldershot. He retired from the Army Reserve in 2005.

Andrew’s interest in the history of the Berkshire Yeomanry began almost immediately and he has spent much of his spare time on researching and recording the lives of those who served in the regiment. His extensive knowledge has been of great assistance to many families seeking to trace their ancestors’ exploits. He was appointed Assistant Curator in 1988 and became Curator in 2024. 

Brigadier Vince Connelly joined the Territorial Army in 1986 and was commissioned in 1988. He initially served with the Royal Engineers and worked his way through Field, Air Support, Plant and Support Squadron roles, including a year working with the New Zealand Army. He transferred to Royal Signals in 2002 and, after a posting at Oxford UOTC, commanded 94 (Berkshire Yeomanry) Signal Squadron from 2006 to 2009.

He undertook various staff appointments in HQ Army, Home Command and Regional Command before assuming command of 39 Signal Regiment (The Skinners) from 2017 to 2020, overseeing the regiment’s change of role from UK Operations to a Radio Regiment for HQ ARRC deployments. He was promoted Colonel in 2020 and, reporting to Commander Field Army, led the Field Army Empowerment and Continuous Improvement Programme. He was an inaugural member of the Reserves Think Tank providing advice and research on Reserve issues for HQ Army and the Reserve Forces 2030 Programme.

He was appointed a trustee of the Berkshire Yeomanry Museum in 2010 and was elected Deputy Chairman of the Berkshire Yeomanry Regimental Association in 2024.

Stuart Sampson joined 94(Berkshire Yeomanry) Signal Squadron in 1976 at Windsor where he qualified as a Radio Operator. He served with 885 Signal Troop at Windsor and in 1977 he was selected to take part in the route-lining for the Silver Jubilee celebrations in London.

He was commissioned in 1980 and served as Troop Commander of SHQ Troop, then of Anchor Troop and then of 885 Signal Troop. He commanded the Squadron from 1993 to 1995 during which time he led the Squadron at the 1994 Review of the Yeomanry in Windsor Great Park and was instrumental in the granting to the Squadron of the Freedom of the Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead in 1994.

He then served as Second-in-Command of 71st (Yeomanry) Signal Regiment from 1995 to 1997.

He was appointed a Museum trustee in 1992 and since 2008 he has been one of the Honorary Stewards of Westminster Abbey. As well as regular duties on Sundays this includes Special Services such as the Royal Wedding in 2021.

Simon Frost joined the Territorial Army in 1970 whilst at Oxford. He was commissioned into Royal Signals in 1973 and in 1974 he was posted to 94 (Berkshire Yeomanry) Signal Squadron.

Initially he served at Windsor and was appointed Troop Commander in 1977. In 1979 he took over the troop location at Chertsey and led the successful expansion of 886 Troop based there. In 1984 he was appointed Sqn Second-in-command. He commanded the Squadron from 1985 to1989 and served as Second-in-command of 71st (Yeomanry) Signal Regiment from 1989 to 1992.

After 27 years’ service he retired from the Army Reserve in 1997. Appointed a trustee of the Berkshire Yeomanry Museum in 1989 he continues to support the Berkshire Yeomanry as Administrator of the Museum and as Director of the Berkshire Yeomanry Regimental Association.

James Macnamara was commissioned in 1977 whilst at Oxford University OTC and, on graduating, served with the Royal Scots Dragoon Guards in Germany and then with 2nd Royal Tank Regiment in Ulster. He then served as a troop leader with the Berkshire & Westminster Dragoons Squadron of the Royal Yeomanry and then was appointed Second-in-Command of the Royal Wiltshire Yeomanry and then Officer Commanding the Kent & Sharpshooters Yeomanry and, subsequently, Officer Commanding the Westminster Dragoons.

In 1995 he was tasked to raise and command D (Berkshire Yeomanry) Squadron in Slough, initially a light cavalry unit and later an NBC decontamination unit, before serving on London District staff and, finally, as Band President of the Inns of Court & City Yeomanry.

He was appointed a trustee of the Berkshire Yeomanry Museum in 1996 and is a trustee of a number of other military charities, including the Royal Armoured Corps Memorial Trust, Defence Medical Welfare Services, Queen Mary’s Roehampton Trust and the Westminster Dragoons Benevolent Fund.

Major Dawn Saunders joined the Territorial Army in 1994 as a Radio Operator based at Windsor. Qualifying as a CBRN and BCDT instructor she took an active role in Squadron and Regimental training. In 2007 she was awarded the Lord Lieutenant’s certificate for recruiting and training. Promoted WO2 in 2009 she was appointed Regimental Recruiting Warrant Officer successfully achieving 100% recruited strength for the regiment. She was then appointed CSM Selection Wing at 4 Div (South East) Regional Training Team.

She was commissioned in 2011 and rejoined 94 (Berkshire Yeomanry) Signal Squadron as Troop Commander. In 2013 she was appointed Regimental Ops Officer and then in 2014 she became Squadron Second-in-command. She commanded the Squadron from 2018 to 2021, the first female to do so.

In 2021 she served at Army Headquarters with responsibility for Reserve Training Policy and is currently serving at Royal Signal Headquarters, Blandford. She was granted the King’s Voluntary Reserve Medal in 2024.

In 2021 she was elected as Secretary of the Berkshire Yeomanry Regimental Association. She also serves as Secretary of the Berkshire Yeomanry Officers Dinner Club and Secretary of the Hungerford Star Club.

Aged 18, Chris joined his local Territorial Army unit, 886 Signal Troop of the Berkshire Yeomanry, at Chertsey in 1983 whilst at college. Qualifying as a Radio Operator and as a Combat Powerman he served as a Radio Detachment Commander and as a regimental instructor. He also served as a Troop Storeman and in 1992 he moved to Squadron Headquarters at Windsor eventually becoming SQMS (Clothing). After 22 years’ service he retired in 2005.

Chris was a keen shot and served for many years as a member of the Regimental Shooting Team. He continues to support the Berkshire Yeomanry Museum specialising in firearms and minor acquisitions. He is currently a civil servant in stores support for a military unit in Aldershot.

Captain Alan King was commissioned into Royal Signals in 1977 whilst at Sheffield University OTC. On graduating he served with 93 (East Lancashire) Signal Squadron as Troop Commander in Blackburn and Manchester.

In 1984 he transferred into 94 (Berkshire Yeomanry) Signal Squadron and served as Troop Commander of 886 Signal Troop, then based in Chertsey. In 1987 he became Squadron Ops Officer at SHQ in Windsor. He transferred to RARO in 1988 and subsequently retired from the Territorial Army.

He continues to support the Berkshire Yeomanry, previously as IT Director and currently as Accreditation Manager of the Berkshire Yeomanry Museum.

Wayne Ratcliffe served in the Army Cadets from 1975 until 1979 when he joined the Regular Army, training as a Technician in Royal Signals. He completed Commando Training and served in Northern Ireland, the Falkland Islands and Europe. He left the Army as a Sergeant after 12 years and started a career as a telecommunications network planner.

He joined 94 (Berkshire Yeomanry) Signal Squadron in 1996 and served in the Squadron for 16 years, becoming the Squadron Foreman of Signals and then Support Troop Commander. He retired from the Reserves in 2014. In 2019 he was appointed to a two-year full-time role as 94 (Berkshire Yeomanry) Signal Squadron’s recruiting officer and was instrumental in fostering a major increase in the enlistment of new recruits. He continues to serve in a similar role elsewhere.

In 2014 he was elected to the Executive Committee of the Berkshire Yeomanry Regimental Association and in 2016, in recognition of his enthusiasm for regimental history, he was appointed a Museum Trustee.

Barry Hearn joined 94(Berkshire Yeomanry) Signal Squadron in 1976 at Windsor where he qualified in two trades initially as a Combat Powerman and then as a Radio Operator. Initially he served with 886 Signal Troop at Windsor and in 1978 he transferred to C2 Troop on its formation. C2 Troop was equipped solely with D11/R234 radios, on which he became an expert operator In due course he was appointed the Power Instructor on regimental trade weekends. Barry was a keen supporter of the Regimental Shooting Team for many years and was a vital part of their administration.

Promoted to Sergeant in 1980, Barry was posted as Troop Sergeant to 886 Signal Troop in Chertsey. After a successful period at Chertsey he transferred back to Windsor and was appointed Squadron MT Sergeant. He then served as SQMS Clothing until 1992 when he transferred to the Adjutant General’s Corp and was appointed Squadron Clerk.

In all he completed 40 years of service until his retirement in 2016. In 2007 he was elected to the Executive Committee of the Berkshire Yeomanry Regimental Association.

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Captain Alan King was commissioned into Royal Signals in 1977 whilst at Sheffield University OTC. On graduating he served with 93 (East Lancashire) Signal Squadron as Troop Commander in Blackburn and Manchester.

In 1984 he transferred into 94 (Berkshire Yeomanry) Signal Squadron and served as Troop Commander of 886 Signal Troop, then based in Chertsey. In 1987 he became Squadron Ops Officer at SHQ in Windsor. He transferred to RARO in 1988 and subsequently retired from the Territorial Army.

He continues to support the Berkshire Yeomanry, previously as IT Director and currently as Accreditation Manager of the Berkshire Yeomanry Museum.

Wayne Ratcliffe served in the Army Cadets from 1975 until 1979 when he joined the Regular Army, training as a Technician in Royal Signals. He completed Commando Training and served in Northern Ireland, the Falkland Islands and Europe. He left the Army as a Sergeant after 12 years and started a career as a telecommunications network planner.

He joined 94 (Berkshire Yeomanry) Signal Squadron in 1996 and served in the Squadron for 16 years, becoming the Squadron Foreman of Signals and then Support Troop Commander. He retired from the Reserves in 2014. In 2019 he was appointed to a two-year full-time role as 94 (Berkshire Yeomanry) Signal Squadron’s recruiting officer and was instrumental in fostering a major increase in the enlistment of new recruits. He continues to serve in a similar role elsewhere.

In 2014 he was elected to the Executive Committee of the Berkshire Yeomanry Regimental Association and in 2016, in recognition of his enthusiasm for regimental history, he was appointed a Museum Trustee.

Barry Hearn joined 94(Berkshire Yeomanry) Signal Squadron in 1976 at Windsor where he qualified in two trades initially as a Combat Powerman and then as a Radio Operator. Initially he served with 886 Signal Troop at Windsor and in 1978 he transferred to C2 Troop on its formation. C2 Troop was equipped solely with D11/R234 radios, on which he became an expert operator In due course he was appointed the Power Instructor on regimental trade weekends. Barry was a keen supporter of the Regimental Shooting Team for many years and was a vital part of their administration.

Promoted to Sergeant in 1980, Barry was posted as Troop Sergeant to 886 Signal Troop in Chertsey. After a successful period at Chertsey he transferred back to Windsor and was appointed Squadron MT Sergeant. He then served as SQMS Clothing until 1992 when he transferred to the Adjutant General’s Corp and was appointed Squadron Clerk.

In all he completed 40 years of service until his retirement in 2016. In 2007 he was elected to the Executive Committee of the Berkshire Yeomanry Regimental Association.

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