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

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

We are hearing reports on social media that Ted Brooks has passed away. More details will be provided once known/confirmed

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 which will be held at Westerliegh. The County Chairman for Somerset is liaising with the family and will issue a service notice when all details are confirmed, On behalf of the Regimental Association, sincere condolences are sent to Linda, Hazel and Nina.

“by our deeds, we are known”

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 will be on Wednesday 19th June at Semington crematorium at 13:15 hrs, Devizes Road, Semington, Trowbridge, BA14 6HL. This will be followed by a wake at Chippenham Cricket Club, Hardenhuish Park, Bristol Road, Chippenham, SN15 1NH.

The family has asked for full association support, we are actively looking for a bugler and standard bearer. The County Chairman for Somerset is liaising with the family and will be attending on the day. Attendees would be very welcomed by the family.

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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 were then fighting in Korea, however, whilst crossing the very rough Bay of Biscay the ships engine packed up. Suffering with acute sea sickness the detachment were rescued by a Tugboat and ferried to Gibraltar. The Consequence of this incident meant that the detachment arrived just too late to take part in the Epic Battle of the Imjin River.

Subsequently Stan went on to serve with the Glosters in Korea & the UK and led a long and happy life. Has he was a keen member of the Severn Branch of the Regimental Association members will carry standards at Stans funeral on the 24th June at 13:30 hrs in Gloucester Crematorium.

Letters of condolences may be sent to his Daughters Maureen Dunn and Alison Harris C/O Goodwins funeral Directors Peter Scott House 2, Heathville Road Gloucester GL1 3DP

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

Posted on behalf of David Mulcahy

On the 30th of May I will be heading to Europe on an unsupported European cycling tour. I hope to cycle from Calais 30 May to Ypres and to finish the tour on, or about the 21st of June? I intend to visit as many locations as possible where our forefathers in the Gloucestershire Regiment served and fought bravely. On the 6th of June, I will be in the area of the Normandy beaches, so I intend camping around the area of Gold beach, where British troops landed including the 2nd Battalion the Gloucestershire Regt. I later intend to visit the Somme and Ypres and the surrounding war cemeteries.

Having proudly served in the Regiment from 1975 to 1979 I hope to raise further funds for the Gloucestershire Regiment Memorial.

A Dedication of the Gloucestershire Regiment Memorial will take place on Wednesday 25th September 2024 at the National Memorial Arboretum (NMA).starting at 2.30pm.

Donations for the memorial fund are still being gratefully received, as they will enable us to continue to encourage and enable visits to our memorial in the future.

If you are willing and able to donate, please follow the just giving link below.

Thank you

https://checkout.justgiving.com/gx8kxe7f5z

Any donation no matter how large all small would be greatly appreciated. Please note ‘Just giving do not take any of your donation, however you can choose to give a voluntary donation to them or change the voluntary contributions to zero.’

THE GLOUCESTERSHIRE REGIMENT MEMORIAL

Having started fundraising in earnest in mid -2023, I am delighted to be able to let you know that we are now able to formally announce that the Dedication of the Gloucestershire Regiment Memorial will take place on Wednesday 25th September 2024 at the National Memorial Arboretum (NMA).starting at 2.30pm.

https://www.thenma.org.uk

Donors

We are now approaching all those who have donated individually or collectively towards the Memorial and inviting you to the Dedication. Our funds have been accumulated from a wide variety of sources - prediminantly the "Regimental Family"- as well as related organisations. Our heartfelt thanks go out to all those who have given so generously and who have organised collective donations and events. It is heartwarming that, although it is 30 years since the Glosters marched off parade for the last time; such goodwill is still felt towards the Regiment that left its mark on us all

For those who have not yet contributed, but who wish to attend, there is still time to donate. Any additional contributions will be most gratefully received, as they will enable us to continue to encourage and enable visits to our memorial in the future. 

Dedication Service

Although the Dedication service will start at 2.30pm, please arrive earlier - no later than 1.30pm. This will give everyone time to meet up with friends and move to the Memorial which is some 500 yeards from the main NMA building. Golf carts are available for those who need a lift from the visitors centre. The service will be led by the Reverend Andy Grant, an ex-Gloster, and a band, made up  also of ex-Glosters and led by Roger Phelps, as well as standards, will be present. Seating is limited and wreaths will be laid at the end of the Dedictaion. There will be a number of VIPs attending.

After the service, those who have contributed to the Memorial fund, are invited to a "Tea Party" to be held in the Aspects Building at the NMA. this will be an opportunity to mix, reminisce and meet VIPs; the event will be ticketed with access limited to donors 

Dress

This is a formal occasion. Please wear suitable clothing and headgear, including medals and berets/bowler hats, as appropriate. Those in possession of the Gloucestershire Regiment Tercentenary medal, issued in 1994, are encouraged to wear it. 

Transport

Entry to the NMA is free, but not car parking. Those wishing to attend in their own transport are recommended to book a parking space, before the date, via the NMA web site. This will give you the discounted parking rate and pre-register your details, which will save time on the day. The NMA opens at 10am and, if you have not visited before, it is well worth coming early and touring the whole site. There are plenty of "facilities" to keep you occupied, including a restaurant. 

For those needing transport, buses to the NMA will be organised, departing from, and returning to Gloucester. Len Keeling will publish details nearer the date. Those planning to attend should bear in mind that space is limited so there will be a limit on numbers. 

Registration

Finally, you should register, by using the form below, your intention to attend the Dedication as soon as possible, as final figures are required by 19th August. Please bear in mind that, after this date there is very little scope to change. Names of all those attending need to be registered and collated for security reasons and if you are not on the list there is no guarantee of entry. The return slip for those wishing to attend is included in this EMail and details required are self-explanatory. On arrival at the NMA wrist bands will be issued at the "checking in point" near Reception to signify arrival and registration.

We now very much look forward to hearing from you all and hope that as many of you as possible will be attending what promises to be a memorable and joyful day!

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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

24134916 Michael (Mickey) Bailey B Coy.

Mike Heavens has reported with great sadness of the passing of Mickey (Michael) Bailey. He was a "B" Coy stalwart who was badly injured during the 72 tour of Belfast - a good friend and a really lovely man.

Mike Heavens speaks for all when he sends condolences to the family.

Rest in Peace bro!! Daughter Kayla will keep Len up to date with the funeral arrangements etc.'

Mickey died 23rd June 2022

UPDATE MIKE BAILEY'S FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS

Michael Heavens has posted the following information on social media

In case anyone has not got details of Mike Baileys funeral here they are?   It will be leaving from his mum and dads house  55 Aldwick avenue Hartcliffe Bristol  BS13 0NU  - At 1:30 on Thursday the 28th July.  If anyone prefers to meet at the crematorium it’s at Bristol South Crematorium funeral starts at 2:15.   Mike`s brother is organising  and requires no input.

Bristol South Crematorium is at :Bridgwater Rd, Bedminster Down, Bristol BS13 7AS

Good afternoon all


Well, what can one say? What a cracking Imjin lunch at the Taunton Rugby Club. I am sure you will agree with me that the food and staff were excellent. A big thank you to Martin, Len, and the team that put this event together. A thank you to Richard James for the awaited update for the Glosters Memorial at the Arboretum. But most of all a great big thank you to all of you who came to this fantastic lunch, and hope to see you all next year for another great Imjin lunch.


Here are some photos from the lunch.


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Here are some photos from the event

Many thanks to Franny Cobourn

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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.

Lovely catch up on Sunday Pawlett RBL and our branch meeting, looking forward to next month Back Badge in Gloucestershire

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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 his mark on a lot of us helping to shape the men we are today.
Condolences have been sent to his wife Val and family stalwart members of the Forest of Dean Branch Roy will be sadly missed. Details of his funeral will be published later.

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 UK was posted to the 4th Royal Hampshire's for discharge. The Somerset County Chairman is liaising with the family in Southampton and a service notice will be produced when all details are confirmed. 

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 in the early sixties and has been in my life ever since a lovely man who will be sadly missed.
Len RU
As Len has said - Roy was a real supported of all things GLOSTERS and just a lovely fella and I last saw him at Bri Wrights funeral where he gave his seat up to an old gentleman who was probably a lot younger than him !!! He will be sadly missed. RIP Roy