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Brian Wright

Nov 17, 2023
No More Parades. It is my sad duty to inform the passing of Brian Wright, former RSM, Officer and Gentleman of the 1st Battalion The Gloucestershire Regiment. Brian sadly passed away on Tuesday 14th November 2023, at his home in Babbacombe, Torquay, Devon. A service will be held at Torquay…
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memories of 13 Platoon, D Coy 1965

Nov 05, 2023
The following has been received: Good Morning Gentleman,Following your latest communication , I was curious to know how many old and bold are still with us from 13 platoon D Coy, which was my platoon after being commissioned from Mons OCS in 1965. Paul Arengo Jones was the senior sub…
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Deaths

Allan Nelson-Case

Oct 18, 2023
No More Parades/Service Notice. It is my sad duty to inform the passing of 24742664 Private Allan David Nelson-Case, 1st Battalion The Gloucestershire Regiment. Allan sadly passed away in Southmead Hospital, Bristol on the 8th of October 2023 aged 56 years. He is survived by his wife Fay Nelson-Case and…
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Imjin Lunch 2024
Events, Reunions

Imjin Lunch 2024

Oct 18, 2023
The Somerset Branch of The Rifles & RGBW AssociationInvitation to our Annual Imjin Commemorative Lunchon Sunday 21 April 2024 It only seems a few months ago since our last Imjin Commemorative Lunch and now it is time again to organise another one!We are planning to hold the event once again…
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Deaths

Martin Welsman

Oct 15, 2023
No More Parades. It is my sad duty to inform the passing of 24020322 Martin Welsman, 1st Battalion The Gloucestershire Regiment, who died on the 16th of September 2023 aged 76. He is survived by his son Darren who notified us of his passing. Martin served from 1964 – 1970…
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The Slashers golf society on tour 2023.

Sep 27, 2023
The Slashers golf society on tour 2023.We decided on Sueno golf hotel Belek Antalya Turkey twelve months in advance as we had been to this destination on four previous occasions, it is considered to be one of the best golfing destinations available, the society has been touring for over twenty…
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Deaths

The Rev John Morley-Bunker

Sep 21, 2023
It is my sad duty to inform the passing of the Rev John Morley-Bunker, who died at the age of 95 on 9th September 2023. He is survived by his wife, Edna Morley-Bunker and by sons Michael and Nigel (notifier). Anyone wishing to contact Edna should contact the County Chairman…
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Events

Service of Thanksgiving in Gloucester Cathedral

Sep 07, 2023
D Dear Fellow Back Badge Wearer, In November 1953 around 400 Prisoners of War from the Gloucestershire Regiment returned to Gloucestershire after two and a half years in captivity in North Korea after being captured at the end of the Battle of The Imjin River in Korea in April 1951.…
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Gloster Day Parade Weekend 2023

Aug 27, 2023
Gloster Day Parade Weekend 2023 the 15th Parade since 2009. (A Few Have Gone But Never Forgotten).Well folks we are nearly there, only a couple of weeks away, here are a few brief notes to let you know what happens for those who are new and joining us this year.…
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