Royal Pioneer Corps | |
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Active | 1917–1921 (as Labour Corps) 1939–1993 |
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Role | Light engineering tasks |
Garrison/HQ | Northampton |
Nickname(s) | Chunkies |
Motto(s) | Labor omnia vincit |
Colors | Red and Green |
March | Pioneer 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".