Peter Served in the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers for 17 years.The Corps of Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers is the arm of the British Army that maintains the equipment that the Army uses. The corps is described as the “British Army’s professional engineers”
Prior to REME’s formation, maintenance was the responsibility of several different corps
During World War II, the increase in quantity and complexity of equipment exposed the flaws in this system. Pursuant to the recommendation of a Committee on Skilled Men in the Services chaired by William Beveridge, the Corps of Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers was formed on 1 October 1942
Types of equipment the REME works on are
- Apache Helicopters
- Desert Hawke
- Foxhound
- Challenger 2 Main Battle tank
- Logistic support vehicles
“Arte et Marte” (Latin for “By Skill and by Fighting”) is the motto of the British Army’s Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (REME), established in 1942. The motto appears on the REME cap badge and signifies the corps’ dual focus on technical proficiency and combat soldiering
Key Details About the Logo and Motto:
Meaning: “By Skill and by Fighting,” reflecting the corps’ ability to repair equipment while also defending it.
Logo/Badge: The cap badge commonly features a shield with a horse and lightning bolts, surrounded by a garter with the motto “Arte et Marte”.
Usage: It is used by REME on badges, flags, and uniforms, as well as by the Royal Australian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (RAEME).
Significance: It represents the technical excellence and military prowess required to keep the British Army operational.
Source Wikipidia
Peter passed away with no known family or friends to attend his funeral but despite this “a call to arms” to military and the local community on Facebook by Craig Holmes saw scores of people attend and gave Peter the Guard of Honour he deserved
