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                                with his commander’s coin for ‘combat excellence.’ Pleased with the award, he proudly showed the CO, who, because he didn’t get one, flung it as hard as he could across the FOB, bouncing it of the Hesco walls a number of times. Albeit with a few new dents, the coin was eventually recovered to be later displayed in the RSMs office out of the CO’s way.
Commissioning in August 2009, Tys’ first appointment as a captain was RCMO. Moving to QM(T) 18 months later and taking acting Maj rank as OC of the Brigade Troops Echelon (BTE) during Op HERRICK 15. The BTE was a significant undertaking, maintaining G1/G4 responsibility for
the independent units deployed on Op HERRICK, in all around 1800 personnel and nearly 800 vehicles. In early 2014 Tys posted SO3 O&D to HQ 11 Signals & West Midlands Brigade, Donnington. He was then selected for promotion and attend- ance at ICSC(L). On completion Tys joined the Regiment in Norfolk, assuming command of HQ Sqn in September 2016.
As Sqn Ldr he deployed with RHQ and
supporting staff to Malaysia for a computer based
exercise. Unlike UK IT based training systems, the
Malaysian version allowed all participants to ‘nuke’
the opponent. As soon this functionality was found accidental ‘nukings’ became routine as did annoying our Australian and New Zealand Army colleagues who were also on the exercise. In 2018 Tys was asked if he would assume the appointment of Regt 2IC, a position never held by an LE officer at regimental duty.
In part due to his performance as Second in Command, Tys was selected for promotion to Lt Col, taking over as QM(T) ARMCEN, later renamed Combat Manoeuvre Centre, in Bovington. Within 6 months Tys had transformed the way equipment was maintained, creating closer ties with contrac- tors, maintainers, and training deliverers, in so doing increasing platform availability by over 35%.
Tys completed 3 of his 4 assigned years at Bovington before deciding it was time to eventually hang up his webbing, finally leaving the Army in October 2023. His time in Dorset clearly made an impact as he and Liz have decided to make it their permanent home. Now working within the defence industry, he spends most of his spare time on a paddleboard around Bournemouth and Studland beaches or cycling around the Jurassic Coast
Jerome will be remembered not only for his combat prowess, and kayak instructor skills, but for his welcoming nature and ability to get the best from any situation. We wish him and Liz well and look forward to pulling up a sandbag with him at future Regimental gatherings.
TRJ
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