Welcome to The Gloucestershire Regiment Old Comrades Website
Dear Glosters and Friends,
It is with great pride and respect that we welcome you to the official website of The Gloucestershire Regiment Old Comrades Association. This platform serves as a gathering place for all who share a connection to the legendary Glosters, whether as veterans, family members, or supporters of our storied regiment.
Here, we honor the remarkable legacy of The Gloucestershire Regiment—a history defined by valor, resilience, and an unwavering commitment to service. This site is your gateway to staying connected with our community, reliving our proud traditions, and discovering opportunities to participate in reunions, memorial events, and association activities.
From historical features that celebrate our regiment’s unique “Back Badge” heritage to updates on welfare initiatives and stories from our members, this website is designed to keep the Gloster spirit alive. It’s a place to celebrate the bonds we forged in service and to ensure that future generations understand and appreciate our shared history.
We invite you to explore the site, contribute your memories, and join us in continuing the camaraderie that makes being part of the Glosters so special. Together, we remain steadfast in upholding the values, traditions, and friendships that define our regiment.
The Reunion of the Regimental Band and Corps of Drums will take place on Saturday 4th October 2025 at Upper Lounge, Wotton Hall Club, 138 Barnwood Road, Barnwood, Gloucester, GL4 3JS (this is opposite the entrance… Read More »REGIMENTAL BAND AND CORPS OF DRUMS AND FRIENDS REUNION 2025
The RGBW and Rifles Association are looking for relatives of any soldiers killed since 1948, whilst serving with the Gloucestershire Regiment, The Royal Berkshire Regiment, The Wiltshire Regiment, The RGBW, The RGBWLI, The Rifle Volunteers, or… Read More »The Elizabeth Cross
No More Parades/Service Notice: It is my sad duty to inform you that 22360965 Private Dennis Keith Victor Mills, a Korean War Veteran of the 1st Battalion The Gloucestershire Regiment, passed away on the 9th February 2025 in Kent. He… Read More »Dennis Mills
The Stroud Branch will be meeting at the Old Nelson Brewers Fayre, Stratford Road, Stroud GL5 4AF on Tuesday 4 March at 12noon. Next meeting dates are Tuesday 3rd June, 2nd September and 2nd December which… Read More »Stroud Branch Meetings 2025
Ladies and Gentlemen,Please see below the text of a notice published this morning by the Rifles Taunton Office: “Many will wish to be be aware of the recent death of General Sir John Waters GCB CBE… Read More »General Sir John Waters GCB CBE
BACK BADGE REUNION – CALLING NOTICE SATURDAY 22nd MARCH 2025 Introduction. The past year has been all about the Building, launching and Unveiling of the Gloucestershire Regiment memorial. It would only seem fitting that this year’s… Read More »BACK BADGE REUNION – CALLING NOTICE SATURDAY 22nd MARCH 2025