Dates: 1950 - 1967

This army was first known as the Aden Protectorate Levies as far back as the 1950s.

There were four battallions with another added during the sixties. Their title was then changed to the South Arabian Army then again to the Federal Regular Army.

I served with then from 1962-1963 and again from 1965-1967.

During the latter year all British troops were withdrawn after which all british military seconded personnel were also withdrawn. Some of us were then on standby to return as civillians but , the NLF did not want us.

After a while the russians moved in and closed everything down. I often wonder if some of the arab soldiers made it to England as I would like to meet them gain.

My medical knowledge was greatly enhanced even to treating an ox and a camel.

Sydney Carter

Forces Reunited Forum Posts involving Federal Regular Army

" There were many people seconded to the Federal Regular Army/South Arabian Army between Jan 66 and Sep 67 which was my tour.   The names I remember are:- Dennis Warburton; Vic Duffield(Medic; Paddy Hanratty(Pay Corps); Les Black; Sam Kettle; Bill Valentine; John Ovenall;- I have some photos of ..."

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" Well this my first attempt to add anything to this topic, as a fairly new subscriber.But I joined the Federal Regular Army (FRA) in 1959 seconded as medical Sgt from the RAMC. I spent several tours out there in Aden and returned to UK . I the went back for more. I was there to the last when we handed over to the Arabs. It was tough but enjoyable and I have many memories. "

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