Deaths

Roy Osborne

Oct 11, 2024

I have just received notice that Roy Osborne Passed on Sunday 6 October 2024 Roy lived alone in Middlesbrough he had no immediate family except for a friendly neighbour who has power of attorney over his estate. Unfortunately she ( Leanne) as no other information on Roy so I’m afraid…

Deaths

Peter Cross

Oct 05, 2024

No More Parades/Service Notice: It is my sad duty to inform the passing of Peter Cross of the 1st Battalion The Gloucestershire Regiment. Snowy, as he was known in the Regiment, passed away on the 3rd of October 2024 in hospital. Beloved husband of the late Marie and adored father of…

Deaths

Mr Joseph Michael Parker.

Sep 17, 2024

Mr Parker sadly died on 14 February 2023. He served with 1 GLOSTERS and his family contacted the Association via his solicitors to generously make a gift of £5,000 to The Soldiers of Gloucestershire Museum. Further news of this kind gesture will be included in a future Newsletter once arrangements…

Deaths

Sean Karby

Aug 25, 2024

From Facebook (Andrew Jackson) Good evening all I received a phone call from a family member of SEAN KARBY letting me know he passed away yesterday living in Donchaster All the info I know will let you all know more when I know more Good evening all About Sean Karby…

Deaths

The Death of David Jones

Aug 25, 2024

From Facebook On behalf of the family.... It is with much sadness that we announce the passing of David Jones who passed away suddenly, but peacefuly at home in his favourite armchair on the 8th of August. Much loved husband of the Late Phyllis Jones & proud Father of 2…

Deaths

Herbert (John) Wake

Aug 15, 2024

No More Parades/Service Notice: It is my sad duty to inform the passing of SSgt Herbert (John) Wake of the 1st Battalion The Gloucestershire Regiment on the 5th of August 2024 at the age of 96. Hector, as he was known at the Regimental, served from 1956 to 1974 and was…

Deaths

Bob Garland

Jun 28, 2024

It is my sad duty to inform you of the passing of Bob Garland after a long illness. Condolences have gone out to his wife Sharon and family RIP Bob duty done

Deaths

Jim Watkins

Jun 22, 2024

It is our sad duty to inform the passing of Sgt Jim Watkins of the 1st Battalion The Gloucestershire Regiment on the 10th of June 2024. Read More

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Rob Bishop

Jun 18, 2024

No More Parades: It is my sad duty to inform the passing of 24343168 Robert (Rob) Bishop of the 1st Battalion of The Gloucestershire Regiment on the 17thof June 2024 at Taunton Musgrove Hospital after a brave fight against cancer. Rob is survived by three Sisters who are coordinating his funeral…

Deaths, funerals

Victor (Vic) Gingell

Jun 12, 2024

It is my sad duty to inform the passing of 24093636 LCpl Victor (Vic) Gingell, of the 1st Battalion of The Gloucestershire Regiment on the 15th May 2024. Vic served from 1966 – 1988 and was stationed in England, Northern Ireland, BAOR, Canada, Belize, Berlin, Denmark and Cyprus. His service…