West Berlin, Northern Ireland & Help for Heroes | Mark Elliott | British Army Veteran

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Mark Elliott joined the British Army in 1978 and served for 25 years; consisting of 19 years with the 1st Battalion, Grenadier Guards and 6 years with the Adjutant General’s Corps (AGC).

In this episode he talks about joining as a Junior Leader, multiple tours to Northern Ireland, ceremonial duties in London and at Windsor Castle, and finishing his career at Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe (SHAPE).

Plus, he shares being a keen runner - not least finishing 15 London Marathons, his passion for the outdoors and how he helped start the charity Help for Heroes.

Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
2:20 - Growing Up
6:00 - Joining
9:23 - The Infantry Junior Leaders Battalion (IJLB) - Shorncliffe
11:04 - The Guards Depot - Pirbright
12:33 - 1st Battalion, Grenadier Guards
15:15 - West Berlin 1979
20:55 - Crossmaglen, South Armagh - Northern Ireland
24:35 - Ceremonial Duties - London & Windsor Castle
29:02 - Trooping the Colour
30:58 - Leading & Promotions
36:47 - Introducing Warrior Tracked Armoured Vehicle
39:30 - Postings & Tours
43:09 - Northern Ireland Postings
47:26 - Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe (SHAPE)
52:33 - Transition Back to Civilian Life
1:01:00 - National Organisation of Beaters and Pickers Up (NOBs)
1:06:26 - Final Military Thoughts
1:08:42 - Cricket & Running
1:12:40 - Marathon up Mount Kenya
1:15:38 - Marathon Training
1:16:57 - Beginning of Help for Heroes
1:31:30 - Final Thoughts & Advice

Music created by Gavin Watson

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