Cloutman Troop

Cloutman Troop can be contacted on 01543 434230.

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On 6th November 1918 at Pont-sur-Sambre, France, Major Cloutman, after reconnoitring the river crossings, found the Quartes Bridge almost intact but prepared for demolition. Leaving his party under cover he went on alone, swam the river and having cut the wires from the demolition charges returned, despite the bridge and all approaches being swept by enemy shells and machine-gun fire.

Although the bridge was blown up that day by other means, the abutment remained intact. Major Cloutman, of 59 Field Company award was published in the London Gazette on 31st January 1919.

Cloutman Troop staff

Click Image for larger version	Cloutman Troop Staff From left to right Sgt Bawden Cpl Stacey Cpl Garner Cpl Forsey Cpl Miskimmin
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Cpl Stacey       Royal Engineers Cpl Garner       Mercian Cpl Forsey      Royal Engineers Cloutman Troop learn how to group and zero their weapons on the 25m range. A soldiers view when firing at 25m. Safety first.  All weapons are cleared by staff. When the soldiers can fire a good group their weapons are zeroed to the centre of the target. The soldiers must be able to fire from all fire positions. All weapons must be cleaned after firing.

Next Cloutman Troop

The next Cloutman Troop will form up on the 3 December 2007.

Their Pass-out Parade will be held at Whittington Barracks on the 20 March 2008.

For further information please see the Passing out Parades link opposite.