39 Signals exercise Freedom of City

39 Signals Regiment celebrated their centenary by exercising their Freedom of the City to march from City Hall to the Cenotaph with banners unfurled, bayonets and swords unsheathed.  Upwards of 200 Soldiers, Reservists, Cadets, Veterans and University students took part in the impressive parade.  Lt Col Vincent Connelly, Commanding Officer of 39 Signals, said ‘It is a great honour and privilege to exercise the Freedom of the City in recognition of our strong local links.’ Lord-Lieutenant for Bristol Mrs Peaches Golding OBE added ’The 39 Signals Regiment is a highly skilled unit providing secure, reliable communications in every possible scenario from humanitarian aid to multinational working.  They have been deployed from Afghanistan to Africa and from the Falklands to the Balkans. As Reservists, their IT and communications skills also enrich the companies where they are currently employed.’  Soldiers from Bristol are joined by those from Cardiff and Gloucester, Windsor and Bath.