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The Death of Mr & Mrs Stan and June Knipes.

Mr & Mrs Stan & June Knipes

No More Parades (Belated Notice): It is my sad duty to inform the passing of Mr & Mrs Stan and June Knipes.

Stan Joined the Royal Berkshire Regiment in the fifty’s and then moved to the 5th battalion of the Gloucestershire regiment. In the seventies, he set up the Royal Berkshire Severn branch as he had found that a lot of Gloucester lads had been put in the Berks and not the Glosters like himself. He was the driving force behind the branch and association, when the regiment’s amalgamated into the RGBW, Stan and branch members decided to rename the branch to the RGBW Severn Branch.
He saw the only way to keep the former Regiment’s history alive was by encouraging younger members to join. To this aim, he has succeeded by leaving a successful branch. That supports the Maiwand Parade, Back Badged Day Parade, Imjin Lunch, Winchester Lunch, Local charities and events. Stan finally gave up standing on the Branch committee in 2016, after over forty year’s loyal commitment, not only to the branch but the association through all its changes. Both Stan and June’s funerals took place, at St James’s Church Quegdeley Gloucester on the 9th of February 2023stan knipe

Mr Stan Knipe receiving the President Certificate of Appreciations from the Chairman at the Severn Branch Christmas Lunch in 2018

Alan Lloyd

It is my sad duty to inform the passing of 24375344 Pte Alan Lloyd aged 69 Years.

Alan’s funeral is being organised by his sister, Wendy Bevan, and will be held at the Forest of Dean crematorium (Yew Tree Brake, Speech House Road, GL14 3HU Cinderford) at 3.30 pm on Friday 3 March.  Afterwards, a wake will be held at the Yew Tree Inn, Peterstow, HR9 6JZ.  The family welcome any former Glosters who would like to attend both Alan’s funeral and the Wake.  Condolences may be sent to his sister, Wendy Bevan, at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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24375344 Pte Alan Lloyd

4375344 Pte Alan Lloyd aged 69 Years. Quiet and thoughtful, Alan combined a dry sense of humour with a determined character. Being a private sort of man, he never sought the limelight but took pride in being a highly capable and utterly reliable field soldier.

Alan trained at Cwrt-y-Gollen camp in 1975, rebadging from the RWF to join D Coy, 1 Glosters in Weeton in 1976. Following the Canada exercise that year, he was selected for duty with the Gloster Close Observation Platoon (COP) for the 1977-79 Ballykelly tour.
The Glosters were privileged to be amongst the first to pioneer COP - then an exciting new concept. Over the next 18 months, Alan deployed on numerous testing operations, always serving with distinction. In later years, he recalled this period as the highlight of his career.
When the Glosters left Ballykelly, Alan returned to the Anti-Tank Platoon, he subsequently served on tours in both Germany and the UK, including a return to operations in Northern Ireland. On leaving the Army in 1989, he initially worked for the Royal Mint. Later, he became a Game Keeper and also worked with horses. Both roles suited him well and were a good fit for his personality. On retirement, he settled in Peterstow, Herefordshire, close to the Yew Tree Inn, where he was held in great affection. Alan lived there quietly and modestly until his death last month.

Slashers Reunited

Slashers Reunited

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I am trying to revive the "Slashers Reunited" so all of the Glosters Veterans can come together, not restricting it to Facebook users.

To that effect I have already imported over 200 members into the site from the details that I inherited and most those on that list would have received an email with their log in details for the site. Unfortunately, some 30 odd of those did not have an email address on record and therefore, unsurprisingly, did not receive the email. 

So what to do if you think you are registered but havent received an email? email me here This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and if you are registered I will send you your log in details if not you will have to go through the registration process here.

So once registerd and logged in, what then? You will be able to see items not open to the public, a new item will appear in the top menu "Slashers Reunited" from there you will see various items. These are;

  1. Nominal roll - this shows everyone who is registered onto the website
  2. Your profile - surprisingly shows your profile
  3. Slashers Wall - This is an area where you can interact with each other.
  4. Edit your profile - need I explain this one?
  5. On some pages you wil be able to leave comments once logged in.

Veterans ID Card

The Veterans’ Recognition Scheme has a two-phase rollout. Phase 1 is complete; with Service leavers receiving a recognition card as part of the discharge process.

Phase 2 is to extend the scheme to existing veterans so that they can more quickly, easily and securely prove they served in the UK Armed Forces so they can access the services they need.

There is a need to future-proof the roll-out and ensure that we are giving ID cards only to those with verified service to guard against fraudulent use as veterans become able to access a wider range of benefits.

In the Veterans’ Strategy Action Plan (2022-2024) the government committed to exploring the secure, digital verification of veterans’ status. This work is underway, and we are currently working with veterans and other stakeholders to ensure any solution meets the needs of all veterans. This will support delivery of the Phase 2 roll out of ID cards. The government is still committed to delivering ID cards but cannot give a timescale for final delivery as this work is in progress.

Last reviewed 15 February 2022

Source New veterans ID cards rolled out to service leavers - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Veterans ID Card

The Veterans’ Recognition Scheme has a two-phase rollout. Phase 1 is complete; with Service leavers receiving a recognition card as part of the discharge process.

Phase 2 is to extend the scheme to existing veterans so that they can more quickly, easily and securely prove they served in the UK Armed Forces so they can access the services they need.

There is a need to future-proof the roll-out and ensure that we are giving ID cards only to those with verified service to guard against fraudulent use as veterans become able to access a wider range of benefits.

In the Veterans’ Strategy Action Plan (2022-2024) the government committed to exploring the secure, digital verification of veterans’ status. This work is underway, and we are currently working with veterans and other stakeholders to ensure any solution meets the needs of all veterans. This will support delivery of the Phase 2 roll out of ID cards. The government is still committed to delivering ID cards but cannot give a timescale for final delivery as this work is in progress.

Last reviewed 15 February 2022

Source New veterans ID cards rolled out to service leavers - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Veterans ID Card

The Veterans’ Recognition Scheme has a two-phase rollout. Phase 1 is complete; with Service leavers receiving a recognition card as part of the discharge process.

Phase 2 is to extend the scheme to existing veterans so that they can more quickly, easily and securely prove they served in the UK Armed Forces so they can access the services they need.

There is a need to future-proof the roll-out and ensure that we are giving ID cards only to those with verified service to guard against fraudulent use as veterans become able to access a wider range of benefits.

In the Veterans’ Strategy Action Plan (2022-2024) the government committed to exploring the secure, digital verification of veterans’ status. This work is underway, and we are currently working with veterans and other stakeholders to ensure any solution meets the needs of all veterans. This will support delivery of the Phase 2 roll out of ID cards. The government is still committed to delivering ID cards but cannot give a timescale for final delivery as this work is in progress.

Last reviewed 15 February 2022

Source New veterans ID cards rolled out to service leavers - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Slashers Golf 2023

The Slashers Golf Society - 2023




The Page is dedicated to the Slashers Golf Society. Check back here often for new from the society, including details of meetings

 

2023 Itinerary

24th March. Ombersley GC
28th April. Woodlands signature GC.
11th May Bristol & Clifton ABF
19th May. Shirehampton GC
23rd June. Broom manor GC - 12 man team - Burma cup .
30th June Cotswold Edge GC.
19th July. Dainton park Devon ABF.
21st July. Cirencester GC.
4th August. Brickhampton GC Slashers annual championship.
25th August. Thornbury GC
15th sept. South Hereford GC
19-26 sept Tour Sueno Belek Turkey .
9th Oct. South Winchester Rifles meet.
20th Oct. Tewkesbury park GC.

The next society golf meeting is the last game of the season
Held at Tewkesbury park GC.
Friday 20th Oct

Our Albums

Ombersley GC 24 March 2023

  

Woodlands 28 April 2023

The second Slashers Golf Society of the season was held at Woodlands GC.
Following a very wet few days the course was wet underfoot but the sun came out and made for an enjoyable game of golf .
The result of the two individual matchplay played were as follows;
Wayne Hasking won 4/3 v Roy Evans
Greg Mayers. Won 6/4. V Ade Eyre.
Congratulations to the winners ,
 

  

The Bristol & Clifton 11 May 2023

  




Shirehampton Golf Club 19 May 2023

   


Cotswold Edge GC

Cotswold Edge GC 30 June 2023

individual match play results
Matt Evans won 2/1. V. Roy Evans
 
Congratulations to the winners today
1st place Simon Rossiter. 40 points
2nd place Tony Dixon. 38 points
3rd place. Michael Jenkins. 37 points
 
the 2s. Winners ,
Tony Dixon & Graham Eastwood.
 
the nearest pin winners ,
Tony Dixon 7th hole
David Llewellyn. 11th hole
Wayne Hasking. 16th hole

 


Cirencester GC

21st July. Cirencester GC.

Congratulations to the top three today at Cirencester GC
Dan Midwinter. (11). First place 42 points
Chris Rossiter. (24). Second place 38 points
Matt Evans. (15). Third place 36 points


Slashers Golf Society annual meet .
Friday 4th August 2023. Brickhampton GC.

The Slashers Golf Society Annual Meet . Friday 4th August 2023. Brickhampton GC.


Thornbury

Thornbury GC Friday 25 August 2023


South Hereford

South Hereford Golf Club 15 September 2023

Monthly Slashers Golf Society meet at South Hereford GC , Course was in excellent condition, greens were a challenge, Thanks Steve Bennion for organising a great day ,
Congratulations to the two best scores of the day both on 39 points.
1st place on count back - Greg Mayers
2nd place on count back - Steve Knight
Congratulations to the nearest the pin winners,
7th - Tony Dixon.
14th - Vic Coles
17th - Les West
Most golf played was Chris McGuinnes, considering he has only just started playing 19 points was very respectable.

This page/section is for the Slasher Golf Society. If there is anyone out there who would like to contribute to this page then please drop us an email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or use the form below.Thankyou

 

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Stephen (Steve) Edward James Wright

Stephen (Steve) Edward James Wright

 Steve was born to Jim and Lil in Torquay in 1947 only 11 months after his older brother, Brian. A young child with dark eyes, olive skin and blonde curly hair. He was 1 of 7 children - 6 boys (Brian, Steve, Edwin, John, Kevin (deceased 2008) and Paul) and 1 girl (Liz).

He left school at 15 and went to work on the railways at Newton Abbot. A couple of years later, he joined the army, the Gloucestershire Regiment.  He had fond memories of being a physical training instructor, signals platoon and driving high-ranking officers around. Steve enjoyed tours to Berlin and Cyprus, returning so bronzed in colour. He also spent time in Northern Ireland. 

Steve married Tracy in September 1985. Enjoyed by the family with a lovely party in the Crown and Sceptre afterwards. He had four children, two from a previous marriage; Sarah and Simon and then Vicky and Lizzie with his dear Tracy. Later, Steve became Grandad to Ada, Eva and Sidney who loved playing with him. How he adored them so much, they brought him so much joy.

Steve died at home in Torquay on the 31st of December 2022, aged 75 years. Beloved husband of the late Tracy, much loved dad to Vicky and Lizzie and devoted grandad to Ada, Eva and Sidney. He will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. 

Steve's funeral will be held at St Mary the Virgin Church, Fore Street, St Marychurch, Torquay, TQ1 4QY on Monday 30th of January 2023 at 13.45. Please wear what you are comfortable with. Family flowers only but donations, if desired, for the Rowcroft Hospice at Home team by retiring collection. Please contact Coop Funeral Care, Moorview Funeral Home, 79-85 Barton Road, Torquay, TQ2 7NY. Tel 01803 311511

      

Message from the Webmaster

Hi there

Some of you may have noticed some changes with this website!

My name is Jim Waterfall and since the death of Dusty Miller I have taken over the duties of webmaster for the Glosters. I realise that I have a very hard act to follow after Dusty’s magnificent contributions to the Association and the Glosters website over the years and I hope that you will be as supportive of me as you were of Dusty.

Whilst I am not a Gloster, I did serve for 17½years with 1DERR, leaving with the rank of Sgt in 1991 (20 years including Junior Soldiers at Oswestry).

I have made changes to the website as it was in, my opinion, in need of a makeover, making it easier to navigate and more relevant to you.

One thing that I will ask of you all is that this is YOUR website and we need you to contribute material for the website, photo’s, reports on events, news on our veterans in fact anything that you may think a Gloster maybe interested in.

One last point, as with DERR, I do not believe that whilst there may be ex-servicemen, there is no such thing as an ex-Gloster, once a Gloster, always a Gloster.

So I look forward to a long and fruitful relationship with you as your webmaster and to carry forward Dusty’s legacy into the future.

Contact Us

Contact Us

We do not hold any service records for individuals, so if you are researching someone for your family history the first port of call, we would recommend is the Regimental Museum, there is a section on their website:

Research - Soldiers Of Gloucestershire Museum (soldiersofglos.com)

Secondly and more generally there is the Imperial War Museum site:

https://www.iwm.org.uk/research/tracing-your-family-history

Please use the form below if you wish to contact us or have any comments on the website

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Update your details

Let us keep in touch.

Membership to the Regimental Association is for life. You most likely became a member via the 'Days Pay Scheme' whilst serving. Your details may now be out of date, here you can update.


The data you supply will be used by the Regimental Association for administrative purposes in order to maintain contact with you as a member within the terms of the Data Protection Act 1998 and will not be disclosed to any external sources without your express written consent. Both electronic and paper records will be deleted/shredded on the cessation of your membership.

 Use this form only to change your email address, phone number, home address etc.

The information that you supply will be maintained in confidence in accordance with the Data Protection Act. It will be held in the office of the Chairman of the Regimental Association, Col. (Ret’d) Michael Cornwell OBE. 

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PLEASE READ THIS

Unfortunately many of our records are lacking in all but the barest outline details, for some members, we have nothing at all. In order to correct this, all members are invited to complete in as much detail as possible the online Personal Consent Form. This will give us a comprehensive history of your service record. The information that you supply will be maintained in confidence in accordance with the Data Protection Act. It will be held in the office of the Chairman of the Regimental Association, Col. (Ret’d) Michael Cornwell OBE. 

You can access the Personal Consent Form by clicking here.

The Regimental Band & Corps of Drums

The Regimental Band & Corps of Drums

 This page is dedicated to the Band & Drums of the Glosters, check back here for news from the Band& Drums

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Band & Drums Committee

Hon. President:  Major (retd) TJ Cooper MA psm -    Hon. Chairman: Mr. J Hinchliffe 01226 872172

Hon. Treasurer: Mr. N Webb   01452 855236 - Assistant Secretary: Mr. R G Jones Mob: 07904 443524

Drums Member: Mr. R Turk 01242 237947 - Memorabilia: Mr. A Dunn 01452 42319

 

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The Photograph has been included as a tribute to the Late Ollie Halstead. Ollie is pictured playing the Piccolo, behind the Drummer. The occasion is the WO's & Sgt's Back Badge Ball 1957, held at the Depot, Gloucester. Others making up the Guard were: Drummer Coveney from Bristol. Behind C/Sgt Ollie Halstead, Cpl. Lucus, L/Cpl Tom Gardner, Pte Cedrick Gifford, Geoff Sirdefield [RAPC] and Pte Jim Huish [Thanks to the late Geoff Sirdefield for the photo]
 

FRIENDS OF THE BAND AND DRUMS . 

 

Numbers attending the reunion each year have increased considerably, due in no small part to the support of the ‘Friends of the Band and Drums’ Officers, Senior and Junior Ranks who were members of the 28th/LXI

Click here for details of our next reunion

 

Photos from Previous reunions 

 

2018

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Update Personal Details

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As you know, details of members who have died, on this excellent website. 

The webmaster suffers from a major lack of content for the tributes he publishes for members who have died (currently 147 have responded, out of the many hundreds out there).

This knowledge, once held by RHQ at Gloucester, has regrettably been lost. 

Understandably, it is highly embarrassing encroaching on the grief of a family to ask for service details of the deceased. Families expect us to have the full knowledge at hand and it is awkward and frustrating being unable to answer their questions.

With this in mind, you are requested to complete the Personal Consent Form. It is simple to complete and will just take a few minutes. Today there is nobody better than you to provide us with these facts.

To reassure you, the information that you supply will be maintained in confidence, in accordance with the Data Protection Act. It will be safely held in the office of the Chairman of the Regimental Association, Col. (Ret’d) Michael Cornwell OBE.

 All ranks are invited show your support and appreciation to Phil by completing the form without delay. By doing so you will be giving considerable help to those who will, one day, compile the news of your death and wish to pay tribute to you and your service to our regiment. 

 Thank you, in advance and hoping to see many of you this year at one or more of the various reunions. 

 

Completing Your Personal Consent Form 

Use this Personal Consent form as your personal valediction. On completion it will provide a record of your service history. 

The information that you supply will be maintained in confidence in accordance with the Data Protection Act. It will be held in the office of the Chairman of the Regimental Association, Col. (Ret’d) Michael Cornwell OBE. 

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