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Sale Detachment

No.1 Squadron, 42nd (Lancashire) Infantry Divisional Signal Regiment, TA

Throughout most of its history, No.1 Squadron was co-located with Regimental Headquarters. In 1961 whilst based at Norman Road, Rusholme, No.1 Squadron was re-titled No.2 Squadron, and acquired a detachment at Sale. This was a result of the departure of No.2 Squadron at Glossop to become part of 64th Signal Regiment TA and the arrival of a replacement Squadron at Cross Lane, Salford. The Salford Squadron had previously been No.1 Squadron of 59th (Mixed) Signal Regiment and it was permitted to keep its Squadron number.

Succession of Squadron Commanders

Dates

Name
   
Sep 1954 - 1958 Captain (later Major) K Hart
1958 - 1961 Major JA Lawson

Succession of Squadron Commanders - No.1 Squadron - Cross Lane, Salford

Dates

Name
1961- unknown
 

Still Recruiting...

42 Signal Squadron is still recruiting spare-time soldiers to train on Tuesday evenings,  weekends, plus a 2-week exercise each year, often abroad. 
Applicants should be medically and physically fit, and aged 17 - 32 (can be older with previous military experience).
For more details, ring 0161 257 3377 during office hours Monday - Friday.