Stan Gunnell

Please be advised of the passing of Pte Stan Gunnell late Glosters.  Stan served as a national serviceman with the Glosters in February 1951, having completed his basic training Stan was on a merchant Ship as part of a detachment of reinforcements on their way to report to the 1st Battalion who…
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Details of Vic Gingell’s funeral

Vic Gingell's funeral will take place on Wednesday 19 th June at Semington crematorium at 13:15 hrs. Devizes Road Semington Trowbridge BA14 6HL Any Regimental Ties are welcome to attend Condolences have been sent to the family RIP Vic gone but not forgotten
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WOII Paul Jenkins

WOII Paul Jenkins

WOII Paul Jenkins a Glosters veteran, passed away recently, his funeral will take place on Monday 3 June at 11:30 hrs at Fradley Crematorium Fradley Lane Litchfield Staffs WS13 8GA
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Ray Deacon

We are saddened to inform you that Ray Deacon died on 3rd March 2024. More details will be published when known. Ray was a very much liked character in the Regt and attended most military events up to his passing.
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Roy Watkins

It is with heavy heart that we have to report the passing of Roy Watkins 1st Bn Gloucestershire Regiment. Roy joined 14 pln D Coy in the early 60s and had a remarkable career reaching the rank of WO2.Roy was a popular comrade and friend to us all and made…
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Eric Le Feuvre

No More Parades: It is our sad duty to inform the passing of Korean Veteran 22378510 Pte Eric Le Feuvre, of the 1st Battalion of The Gloucestershire Regiment. His passing was notified by his daughter Lorraine. Eric served with the Glosters in Korea as a driver and on return to the…
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Roy Watkins

From Len Keeling, really sad news.It is my sad duty to inform you that Roy Watkins’s passed away today. Peacefully in his garden chair at home. Condolences have been sent to Val and Roy’s family and all details will be published when I have them. Roy was my Section cmdr…
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Dave Nicholson

It is our sad duty to inform you that Dave Nicholson passed away on 9th January 2024 Condolences have been passed to the family who have informed me that Dave’s funeral will be held at St Oswalds church Coney Hill followed by a private family ceremony at the crematorium All…
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Lieutenant Colonel (Retired) Jim Shaw

We have just received the sad news that Lieutenant Colonel (Retired) Jim Shaw died on 9 January peacefully at home. In the words of his widow Catherine “I am happy that his suffering is over but of course sad too. It has been a long year; he fought a good…
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Mike Marfel

It is my sad duty to inform you of the passing of 23674804 Pte Mike Marfel who died on Saturday 6 th January 2024. Mike was from Raurdean in the Forest of Dean and served with the Ist battalion from 1958-1964.There will be a Private family only Service at Cinderford…
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