UTAH 237 Living History Group

UTAH 237 Living History Group US WW2 Living History Group Welcome to Utah 237 Re-enactment Group.
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We are a group of likeminded individuals with a keen interest in the Second World War, specifically the US timeline of 1944 through to 1945. The group portrays the 237th Engineer Combat Battalion who were based in Shiphay, Torquay before embarkation onto the Normandy beaches in June 1944. If you have any queries or would like to get in contact; please email us on [email protected].

12/06/2026

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A throwback to 06 June 2016. This video shows our member Zak attending a private function at the Eternal Heroes' Memorial veterans’ reception in Ravenoville. During the minute’s silence following “Taps”, Zak delivered a deeply moving tribute.

Portraying the ghost of the forgotten soldier, he saluted the monument before turning to acknowledge the veterans seated beside it. It was a powerful and emotional denouement to the event, one that left a lasting impression on everyone present.

A defining memory… and just the beginning of Zak’s journey.

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Yesterday our members Zak and Bea were supporting Brixham Battery at their open day.They brought along a medical and per...
08/06/2026

Yesterday our members Zak and Bea were supporting Brixham Battery at their open day.

They brought along a medical and personnel display, helping to add to the atmosphere and share an insight into the roles and experiences of those who served.

The weather was much kinder than Saturday, making for a really enjoyable day all round.

It was a great day supporting a fantastic local site, and always a pleasure to meet visitors.

Thank you to Brixham Battery Heritage Group & Museum for their hospitality and allowing us to join them.

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D-Day commemorations continue.Our members Sally and Peter were proud to support our friend Mike Ford at Greenaway in Bri...
07/06/2026

D-Day commemorations continue.

Our members Sally and Peter were proud to support our friend Mike Ford at Greenaway in Brixham.

Even with heavy rain and strong winds throughout the day, the spirit of the event remained. Although quieter than expected, it gave the day a relaxed and more personal feel.

There was plenty of interest in the jeep, with lots of questions and conversations throughout the day. It was especially interesting to speak with a couple from New Zealand who were unaware of D-Day and its significance, giving us the opportunity to share the importance of remembering those who took part.

Despite the conditions, it was a meaningful day of remembrance.

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Our member Jim travelled to Duxford to mark D-Day and pay his respects.The weather certainly made its presence known, wi...
06/06/2026

Our member Jim travelled to Duxford to mark D-Day and pay his respects.

The weather certainly made its presence known, with rain, wind, and a real battle against the elements throughout the day. Despite that, he managed to catch two flying displays before the rain set in and brought proceedings to a halt.

Even so, it remained a special and meaningful day for reflection and remembrance.

Hank probably felt it the most… safe to say he ended up more than a little wet!

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At 5:30am this morning members Jamie, Sophie, Tony, Bex and Justice made their way to Utah Beach in Normandy, following ...
06/06/2026

At 5:30am this morning members Jamie, Sophie, Tony, Bex and Justice made their way to Utah Beach in Normandy, following in the footsteps of those who came before us.

At 6:30am we stood in silence as we paid our respects to the brave young men who took part in Operation Overlord on D-Day.

To stand there, at that exact time and place 82 years on, is something words can barely capture. It’s impossible not to feel the weight of what happened here; the courage and the unimaginable sacrifice.

For our tomorrow, they gave their today.

We will always remember them 🤍

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A SUPER MORNING VISIT TO CAMP GERONIMO, STE MERE EGLISEOur Group chaplain (CM Bittles, aka “Father Fingers”, today in hi...
05/06/2026

A SUPER MORNING VISIT TO CAMP GERONIMO, STE MERE EGLISE

Our Group chaplain (CM Bittles, aka “Father Fingers”, today in his Airborne guise) has no Christian faith himself but still tries to perform his role in the living history world with accuracy and respect.

Part of the fun in Normandy is always to find and interact with other chappy re-enactors. So, today when Group members visited the excellent living history encampment at Camp Geronimo it was his pleasure to meet up again with Aaron Koepp and, finally, to chat and shake hands with Sil Rustenburg.

Both are very well known in the chaplain living history world and are very warm, welcoming guys. They both have a strong and genuine faith. We greatly admire their dedication in quietly acting out their mission and calling.

Seeing Aaron “in action” was very impressive. He drew quite an attentive crowd whilst preaching in French.

Sil’s tent was a great visit. He has a restored collapsible, folding organ which plays perfectly. He is a super guy to talk with.

A great morning’s visit, thanks both 🙏.

As many of you will know from our previous posts, members Jamie, Sophie, Tony, Bex and Justice are currently spending ti...
03/06/2026

As many of you will know from our previous posts, members Jamie, Sophie, Tony, Bex and Justice are currently spending time in Normandy, France, in the lead-up to the D‑Day commemorations.

Today was particularly poignant as Jamie, Sophie and Justice visited Ranville in the British sector. While there, we paid our respects at the grave of Jamie’s late great‑uncle, Lieutenant Albert “Ted” Germain. Ted was killed in action on 11 June 1944 at just 26 years of age and served with the Devonshire Regiment, 12th Airborne Battalion. Records suggest that he may have been killed by a German Sniper.

To honour Ted’s memory, we visited the gravesite and laid memorial crosses, photographs of Ted and the platoon, and two roses. This was followed by a minute’s silence, after which Justice recited the well‑known words of Remembrance: “They shall not grow old…”

Below are a few photographs from our visit and commemorations.

Lest we forget.

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AMONGST THE FUN, WE WILL REMEMBER 🙏. Some of you will know that members of our Group are making our usual pilgrimage to ...
02/06/2026

AMONGST THE FUN, WE WILL REMEMBER 🙏.

Some of you will know that members of our Group are making our usual pilgrimage to Normandy for D-Day week.

Also, you may recall our post some weeks ago regarding Cpl Morris DeBaene, a US serviceman of the 3206th Quartermaster Service Company, lost with many of his compatriots during exercise Tiger in Lyme Bay in late 4/44.

Morris was billeted in Chelston, Torquay. We were pleased to make a recent connection with his US nephew, Kevin DeBaene, via Facebook.

Today, Jamie Byrne and CM Bittles were in the church in the square at Ste Mere Eglise and lit a couple of candles to remember Morris and his lost companions.

“We will remember them 🙏”.

Reminiscing about last weekend, some more photos of our time at WARAG 2026!Utah 237 🧨
29/05/2026

Reminiscing about last weekend, some more photos of our time at WARAG 2026!

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27/05/2026

SHALL WE TRY THIS 🤔?

We are always looking for ways to make our displays immersive and interesting, but this may be a step too far 😬!

P’raps we should test it out after a few post-show beers….??

https://fb.watch/HmDbGVRTvO/

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