OMRS Kent Branch

15/04/2026

A list of upcoming talks this year:

Jan 13th - This is the month members bring in their best buy of 2025

Feb 10th - 'Regiment succession of titles' - David Simons

March 10th - 'The Albert Medal' - Martin Stoneham

April 14th - 'Wittmann' - Peter Hall

May 12th - Show and tell - Club members

June 9th - 'The development and deployment of Es**rt Carriers in WW2' - Dr Ray Carter

July and August - No meetings due to holidays

September 8th - 'A pathfinder casualty in the family' - Jim Carver from Noonans auctioneers

October 13th - The men they left behind - Dunkirk evacuation miracle' - Terry Matson

November 10th - To be confirmed

December AGM and Quiz

10/04/2026

This Tuesday! Join Us for a Fascinating Evening of Military History!

The OMRS Kent Branch invites you to an in‑depth talk exploring the life, battlefield reputation, and historical impact of Michael Wittmann, one of the most debated tank commanders of the Second World War.

📅 14th April
🕖 7:00pm
📍 Gillingham Golf Club

It’s a chance to separate fact from legend and gain a clearer understanding of the period’s complex military history.

Whether you’re a seasoned researcher or simply curious about tank warfare and WWII operations, this is an evening you won’t want to miss.

👉 Everyone welcome — join us for an insightful and thought‑provoking session.

21/03/2026

Join Us for a Fascinating Evening of Military History!

The OMRS Kent Branch invites you to an in‑depth talk exploring the life, battlefield reputation, and historical impact of Michael Wittmann, one of the most debated tank commanders of the Second World War.

📅 14th April
🕖 7:00pm
📍 Gillingham Golf Club

It’s a chance to separate fact from legend and gain a clearer understanding of the period’s complex military history.

Whether you’re a seasoned researcher or simply curious about tank warfare and WWII operations, this is an evening you won’t want to miss.

👉 Everyone welcome — join us for an insightful and thought‑provoking session.

10/03/2026

TONIGHT!!!!

📣 OMRS Kent Branch – Next Talk Announced!

Join us on 10 March at 7pm at Gillingham Golf Club for a fascinating evening as Martin Stoneham presents an in‑depth talk on the Albert Medal — one of the rarest and most historically significant awards for gallantry.
Discover the stories, the heroes, and the remarkable legacy behind this extraordinary decoration. Whether you're a seasoned medal enthusiast or simply curious about acts of bravery from history, this is a talk you won’t want to miss.

📍 Gillingham Golf Club�🗓 Monday 10 March�🕖 7:00pm

Everyone is welcome — come along, learn something new, and enjoy the company of fellow enthusiasts!

09/03/2026

📣 OMRS Kent Branch – Next Talk Announced!

Join us on 10 March at 7pm at Gillingham Golf Club for a fascinating evening as Martin Stoneham presents an in‑depth talk on the Albert Medal — one of the rarest and most historically significant awards for gallantry.
Discover the stories, the heroes, and the remarkable legacy behind this extraordinary decoration. Whether you're a seasoned medal enthusiast or simply curious about acts of bravery from history, this is a talk you won’t want to miss.

📍 Gillingham Golf Club�🗓 Monday 10 March�🕖 7:00pm

Everyone is welcome — come along, learn something new, and enjoy the company of fellow enthusiasts!

17/02/2026

11/02/2026

We are so grateful to everyone who came out for David Simon’s talk at the OMRS Kent Branch last night. Fantastic to see such a strong turnout and to hear so many thoughtful, engaging questions.

Thanks for making it a memorable evening!!

10/02/2026

Just a reminder we have a talk tonight from David Simons on the “Regimental Siccession of Titles”. Talks start at 7.00pm at Gillingham Golf Club.

05/02/2026

🎖️ Meet the first Royal Engineer to receive the Victoria Cross 🎖️

Lieutenant‑General Sir Wilbraham Oates Lennox VC KCB was just 24 years old when he earned Britain’s highest award for gallantry during the Siege of Sevastopol in the Crimean War.

A young officer in the Corps of Royal Engineers, Lennox was recognised for his “cool and gallant conduct” while establishing a forward position under heavy enemy fire—an action so bold it prompted a special order from General Canrobert himself.

His bravery earned him not only the Victoria Cross, but international recognition, including the Ottoman Order of the Medjidieh and the Sardinian Medal of Military Valour.

Lennox went on to serve with distinction across the globe—from the Indian Mutiny to Egypt, Ceylon, and beyond—finishing a remarkable career as a Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath.

👉 You can discover Lennox’s VC story, along with 24 other Victoria Cross awards, at the Royal Engineers Museum in Gillingham, Kent.

🔗 Plan your visit: www.re-museum.co.uk