Royal Pioneer Corps

Royal Pioneer Corps
Active1917–1921 (as Labour Corps)
1939–1993
Allegiance United Kingdom
Branch British Army
RoleLight engineering tasks
Garrison/HQNorthampton
Nickname(s)Chunkies
Motto(s)Labor omnia vincit
ColorsRed and Green
MarchPioneer Corps

The Royal Pioneer Corps was a British Army corps used for light engineering tasks. It was formed in 1939, and amalgamated into the Royal Logistic Corps in 1993. Pioneer units performed a wide variety of tasks in all theatres of war, including Northern Ireland. They were used for full infantry, mine clearance, guarding bases, laying prefabricated track on beaches, and effecting various logistical operations. Many pioneer companies took part in the Normandy landings and after the Second World War, the corps was given the designation "Royal".


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