The role of the Bomb Disposal Engineers is to safely dispose of unexploded bombs or munitions left over from battle. They can play an extremely vital role during peacetime, as they are expert in searching for potential terrorists and can unconver explosives.

To become a Bomb Disposal Engineer, members must complete soldier or officer training, Combat Engineer Training, and in the case of soldiers, trade training. Once being selected for a Bomb Disposal Course, a soldier or officer will take a four week course learning how to recognise different types of bomb and how to dispose of them. Once this is completed, an intermediate course is undertaken, where the members will enhance on the skills they have learnt.

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" Among the units accepted for inclusion in drop-down menus since our last post on this subject (29 November) are: Athens Area Signal Troop Batt Grenadier Guards Queens Company Headquarters Gurkha Field Force Hovercraft Unit Royal Engineers Bomb DisposalRoyal Ordnance Depot Weedon "

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" Unearthing the explosive Susan Hudson often visits Malta in April to be able to watch the George Cross re-enactments which help give a taste of the atmosphere of post-war Malta. British author Susan Hudson’s UXB Malta reveals what it was like to work with the bomb disposal unit in Malta during ..."

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" Hi Is there any one able to help? I am trying to find out as much information as possible about my late grandfather who was killed in Great Yarmouth clearing mines in 1945. He was awarded the BEM in 1944, but not sure what for. His name was William Y Vaughan ( Bill ) and came from Bath. He ..."

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" Hi Sarah Lee, There is reference to 3439194 Sapper Michael Blackburne on the RE Roll of Honour. If you Google - Royal Engineers Bomb Disposal EOD - you will find more. Good luck in your search. Last edited by John Richards"

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" Quoting: John Richards Hi Sarah Lee, There is reference to 3439194 Sapper Michael Blackburne on the RE Roll of Honour. If you Google - Royal Engineers Bomb Disposal EOD - you will find more. Good luck in your search. Last edited by John Richards Hiya yes i found that, it says ..."

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