1876-1991 Stoughton Barracks
1995 Cardwells Keep
1945-1953
1945-1949
The Depot continued as, a training centre but on a much reduced establishment.
1950
The outbreak of the Korean War and the continuing Malayan Emergency saw the Depot on a full training programme of recruits. Recruits included Michael Caine the actor. A large number trained at the Depot saw active service with units in Korea and the 1st Battalion of The Queen's during their three and a half years tour in Malaya. Sadly, some never returned.
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| New recruits arriving. | Looking round the Depot, here by the Medenine Gun. |
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| Receiving their uniform & being kitted out. | Visit to the museum. |
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| On the barrack square. | Barrack room layout. |
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| Physical training. | A passing out parade at the Depot. |
1952
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| Passing out parade, 1952. | |
1953
In 1953 The Colonel-in-Chief Her Majesty Queen Mary died.
Depot Permanent Staff, 1953-54.
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