35th (South Midlands) Signal Regiment

35th (South Midlands) Signal Regiment
Badge of the Royal Corps of Signals
Active 1967 - 2009
Country United Kingdom
Branch Territorial Army
Type Royal Corps of Signals
Role Support regular army
(ARRC) support
Size Five Squadrons
Part of 12 Signal Group
143 (West Midlands) Brigade
Garrison/HQ Support Squadron - Coventry and Sutton Coldfield
48 Signal Squadron - Birmingham
58 Signal Squadron - Newcastle-under-Lyme
89 Signal Squadron - Rugby
95 Signal Squadron - Shrewsbury
Motto(s) Certa Cito (“Swift and Sure”)
Colors Sky Blue, Navy and Green (Air, Sea and Land)
March Quick - Begone Dull Care
Slow - HRH (Princess Royal)
Mascot(s) Mercury (“Jimmy”)
Commanders
R. Signals Colonel in Chief The Princess Royal
Honorary Colonel Vacant
Commanding Officer Lt Col A Clewlow MBE R Signals
Regimental Sergeant Major WO1 (RSM) L Balmforth
Insignia
Tactical Recognition Flash

The 35th (South Midlands) Signal Regiment was a British Territorial Army regiment of the Royal Corps of Signals.

History

The Regiment was formed at Sparkbrook in 1967. It consisted of five squadrons:

The regiment's squadrons were all based in the Midlands of England: The Regimental Headquarters and Support Squadron, in Coventry. 48 Signal Squadron in Birmingham; 58 Signal Squadron in Newcastle-under-Lyme; 89 Signal Squadron in Rugby; and 95 Signal Squadron is based in Shrewsbury. The Regiment was supported by a Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (REME) Light Aid Detachment (LAD). The LAD is responsible for maintaining and repairing the unit's vehicles and equipment, including its fleet of Land Rovers and the L85A2 rifle.

As a result of the strategic review of reserves it was announced on 28 April 2009 that the regiment was to be disbanded.