The funeral for Roy Mills will be held at the Baptist Church, Commercial Road, Cinderford GL14 2RP on 7th November 2024 at 12:30 hrs followed by a private family internment.
Reggie ties please gents let's give Roy a Regimental send off.
Wake detailed will be published on the Order of service sheets.
Len RU
More sad news I'm afraid I have to inform you of the passing of our dear friend and comrade Tommy Clough:
1157577 lance/Bombardier
170 Battery Royal Artillery attach 1Glosters Imjin River South Korea.
Born in Blackpool Lancs
Enlisted on 2-9-45 which coincidentally was the day that WW11 ended
Funeral details will follow when I have them
It is my sad duty to inform you that Lt Col Terry Dutton died peacefully on Saturday 19th October 2024 in a home in Marlborough where he spent is latter years.
Funeral details will be published when I have them.
The funeral of Mr Roy Osborne will take place at Teeside Crematorium on 24th October at 15:30 hrs
St Hilda's Acklam Road Middlesbrough TS5 7HD
All are welcome to attend
It is with great sadness that today we have learnt of the passing of a true Regimental icon.
Roy Mills was first and foremost a proud Forester and excellent boxer. Called up for National Service, Roy went to Austria before finding himself with comrades of the Gloucestershire Regiment fighting in Korea.
After his heroics at the Battle of Imjin River, Roy was marched into North Korean captivity. Here he spent almost three hellish years before finally returning to his beloved Cinderford.
Roy Mills was one of the last of a generation of heroes and he will be sorely missed by all who knew him.
By Our Deeds We Are Known.
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 I have nothing further to add I remember Roy as MT WO11 in Tidworth a living in member who drifted away from his family due to living apart
Another comrade taken to the FRV
RIP Roy
Len RU
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 Daren and Andrew. Also very much loved by Daren's partner Grace. Will be sadly missed by the entire family circle. Pete's funeral will be held on Wednesday 9th October at 10 am in Roselawn Crematorium, 127 Ballygowan Road, Belfast, Co. Antrim, BT5 7TZ. No flowers. Donations in lieu, if desired, can be made to The Royal British Legion via Pete's MuchLoved tribute page, c/o www.johngrayfuneraldirectors.com (Tributes and Donations tab) https://www.funeraltimes.com/petercross698519536
The Regimental Association has posted a sympathy notice on the Funeral Times website.
By Martin Talling
Photos and video of the unveiling are still being processed and should be available by the end of the week. You will be able to view them on a dedicated website - https://www.glostersmemorial.co.uk
Congratulations go out to Len Keeling on winning a volunteer Award at the BBC Make a Difference Award
The volunteer award was given to 83-year-old former soldier Len Keeling from Worcester.
He supports grieving families of servicemen and women as well as orchestrating military funerals.
Despite committing 32 years to the British Army, Mr Keeling continues his service by travelling around the country to help those who need support.
“I don’t know who put me forward for this award, but I’m grateful to see that people really appreciate the things that we do,” said Mr Keeling.
“It’s a shock, but it feels fantastic…I’m so grateful.”
Read more here Community heroes celebrated at Make a Difference awards – BBC News
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 have been completed.
BUSES AT TA CENTRE these will be parked up at 10:00hrs and will depart promptly at 11:00 hrs.
Car parking attendants will show you where to park your vehicle inside the TA grounds prior to embarking.
Buses will be No 1&2 No 1 bus will be equipped to take disabled and wheel chair passengers.
There will be a bus monitor on each to help seat you and entertain you on the journey.
Passengers must arrive no later than 10:30hrs to allow time for loading.
The mini bus is for the band/ equipment and committee only.
Those Travelling by private vehilce, please arrive at the Aboretum no later than 13:30 for check in.
Folks we have spare seats on the coaches going to the National Memorial Arboretum on the 25sept a chance to see the unveiling of the Gloucestershire Regiment Memorial and a lovely day out for free on us.
The 300 year commemorative pin badge will also be available to you so come along to the TA Centre Eastern Avenue on Weds the 25th September at 10:00hrs and we will give you a seat on a luxury coach to take you and bring you back Cars may be left in The TA Centre grounds.
Don’t miss this folks it’s a biggie
Len
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 I will know dates in about a week for his funeral
It will be in Doncaster will know more soon
His family has asked me to ask you any if you got photos of Sean Karby at all please
Thank you all
Jacko
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 sons and 2 Grandchildren.
Dai as he liked to be called was a well known and much loved resident of Caldicot, being at some point a Caldicot Fireman, British Rail employee at Severn Tunnel Junction, Llanwern Steelworks and last but not least, one of the last surviving soldiers of The Battle of the Imjin River - 1st Battalion - The Glorious Glosters.
Dai will be sadly missed by the family and all that knew him.
The funeral will be held at Caldicot Methodist Church on Tuesday the 10th of September 1:30PM.
The wake will be held at The Haywain at aproximately 2:30pm.
All that knew him are welcome to attend.
RIP Dai 
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Yesterday saw our final meeting with the Events Team at the NMA regarding the unveiling of the Gloucestershire Regiment memorial. This was our third meeting over the past year and suddenly we are told that those attending the unveiling need to bring some form of photo ID ( the mind boggles)
Could we ask all attendees to please comply with this request and we Thank you in anticipation.
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 a popular soldier with many friends. Sadly Hector has no direct relatives and his final parade would have been very small. However, as news of his passing was circulated we made contact with all those concerned and arranged a full military send-off for Hector in keeping with the traditions of the Gloucestershire Regiment. Both County Chairman will be attending, as well as Rojer Phelps and his trusty bugle for the last post, two standard bearers and the Regimental coffin drape and wreath. All we need now is some additional boots on the ground to make the numbers up. Please can any members of the Regiment who are local and available please attend the funeral service at Weston Super Mare Crematorium on Thursday 22nd August 2024 at 12:30 pm. “by our deeds, we are known”
Funeral arrangements for George Flook are 13th August 10am south Bristol crematorium. All are welcome, if you have any shade of blue would be great. The wake will be Hartcliffe community centre BS13 0JW
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Royston Mills the last Forest of Dean survivor of the Battle of the Imjin River, Korean War is unfortunately in hospital. I wish him all the very best and hope to see him home soon. Roy is tough and survived many a tough battle in his days. Well respected member of his Community and Regimental Association of the Gloucestershire Regiment.
We are reading on Social Media that Terry (knuckles) Webb has passed away. More details when weI have them.