Distinguished Officers of the Royal Corps of Signals

Within Old College, the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, there hangs a series of Distinguished Officers Boards that serve to honour deceased senior officers of the Army’s regiments and corps. The Royal Signals Board was installed in 1961; it is inscribed with the names of officers who have made an exceptional contribution to advance the standing and reputation of the Corps during their service and thereafter.

There are no abiding rules that all cap badges must follow; the Royal Signals considers eligible every Regular and Reserve officer of the rank of Colonel and higher, posthumously.

It is the held view that holding a senior Corps appointment, social position and military rank in themselves are not grounds for selection. An exceptional contribution and achievement in all or some of the following fields is necessary for consideration:

• to the Corps,

• in the art of signalling,

• within the Army but outside the Corps,

• exploration or sport,

• in scientific prowess,

• in gallantry,

• in industry, commerce, Government service or a profession, and in service to the community.

Rededication

On 10 September 2024, Brigadier (Retired) Pete Drew and the Corps Colonel, Nik Bruce welcomed the family members to celebrate the rededication and unveiling of the additions to the illustrious list of Distinguished Officers of the Royal Corps of Signals, those senior officers who advanced the standing and reputation of the Corps in the course of their service and in their subsequent lives.

Major General Paul AlexanderMajor General John BadcockBrigadier Reginald KingBrigadier Ronald StonhamColonel Leslie WrightMajor General Alan Yeoman.

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