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Alan “Snake” Aspinwall

From Mick Campbell Snake Aspinwall passed away on Tuesday 2 January after a fall my condolences to his family, Snake was my section commander Belfast 74 he and Jutta looked after me as a young soldier baby sat many times for them in Minden.From me Mick H: The "Snake" of…
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George Martin

No More Parades/Service Notice: It is my sad duty to inform the passing of 23081423 Pte George Henry Martin, of the 1st Battalion of The Gloucestershire Regiment. George passed away on 31st December 2023 after a long illness in Southmead Hospital. George was born in Scotland on 20thJune 1936 and…
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Roger Danter

From Rod Gurney It is with much sadness that I report the passing of 24114578 Cpl Roger Danter, formerly 1 Glosters, on 12 December 2023 at Gloucester Royal Hospital after a long illness. Roger served between 1967 and 1979 mainly in the Signal Platoon and Int Section with postings to…
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Tony Taylor

No More Parades. It is my sad duty to inform the passing of Tony Taylor of the 1st Battalion The Gloucestershire Regiment. Tony sadly passed away on Wednesday night at the Manor Park Clinic, Weston Super Mare after battling severe Dementia for the last couple of years. Tony was a…
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Royston Alexandra Hodges,

It is with much sadness that I have to report the death of 23298360 Royston Alexandra Hodges, who served in the 1st Bn Glosters for 3 years and then spent over 12 years with the 5 th Bn. He also had a long career as a para medic until his…
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Private Anthony Reginald Aspinwall

Private Anthony Reginald Aspinwall Aged 22 Gloucestershire Regiment Murdered by terrorists 17th December 1971 Private Aspinwall was mortally wounded by an IRA Sniper in a street off the Falls Road on the night of 16th December 1971. He was shot in the stomach, but he still managed to fire six…
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Independent Inquiry relating to Afghanistan

Dear All, Please see attached details re an Independent Inquiry relating to Afghanistan. Whilst this is unlikely to directly affect our veterans, I forward it to you for your (and their) information. As it is likely that the subject will soon feature in the news, it is important to give…
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Post Service Report – Brian (Bri) Wright

Friday saw the funeral of Brian Wright take place at Torbay Crematorium, Devon, and later a celebration of his life at The Crown and Sceptre, St Marychurch, Torquay. The Regiment was extremely well represented, It was a huge challenge to get over 150 people into an 80-seater facility but using…
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The 2023 Forest of Dean Branch Christmas Lunch

Forest of Dean branch Chrismas lunch. Today at the Orepool. Great turnout, good food. Old friends. Much Banter. Roll on next year when we can do it all again. Thanks to Gill Phelps, Jenny McBride and Judy for putting this together. Our guests for gracing us with their presence. Splash…
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