Grenadier Guards

Unclaimed Armed Forces Pensions

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 04:56:05 +0000

Aldershot 8th November 2026 Lighting the Graves

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 05:23:19 +0000

Christmas Carol Concert 9th December 2026

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 12:32:20 +0000

Funeral Details for Mr Colin Parker

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 15:48:16 +0000

Funeral date is 12th November 2026 at 11 o’clock at Mansfield crematorium. Donations to Nottingham hospice at home who were amazing. No black clothes needed , wear what you want was my dads request. A wake will be held afterwards to help celebrate his life

22955233 Mr C Parker

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 08:54:12 +0000

22955233 Mr Colin Parker

It is with great sadness we report the death of Mr Colin Parker whose death has been reported by his daughter this morning, our thoughts are with his family and friends at this very sad time.

We thank him for his service in our great Regiment and may he rest in peace.

Funeral details to be announced when known.

27th October 2026 Guards Chapel Recital

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 08:41:28 +0000

23509586 Mr G C Bull

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 06:22:23 +0000

23509586 Mr Graham Bull formerly Staffordshire Branch

It is with great sadness we report that 23509586 LSGT Graham Charles Bull passed away on 17 October 2026 aged 87 at his home in Melbourne, Australia. He served as a Grenadier from 15 May 1958 to 14 May 1961 in the UK and Cyrenaica, followed by 4 years in the Regular Army Reserves until discharge on 14 May 1965. Permission was granted in November 1964 for him to reside permanently abroad and he subsequently migrated with wife and two children to Australia in March 1965. A Life Member of the Grenadier Guards Comrades Association, he was proud of his service and to have been a Grenadier Guardsman. He is survived by three adult children and two grandchildren. Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this very sad time.

We thank him for his service in our great Regiment and may he rest in peace.

Funeral service is at 10.30am AEST, 9 November 2026 at the Renowned Chapel of Springvale Cemetery and Crematorium in Melbourne, Australia.

History of the Formation of the Old Comrades Association

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 17:09:31 +0000

Formation of the Old Comrades Association

The Grenadier Guards Old Comrades Association was formed as a result of a suggestion made after a review of the Brigade of Guards held by His Majesty The King in April 1913.

First Meeting

HRH The Colonel, having approved the formation, and the then Lieutenant Colonel Commanding The Regiment having been assured of generous financial support, called an inaugural meeting of all ranks. This was held on the 14th November 1913. At this meeting, office bearers and a Committee were elected and rules were drawn up.

By April 1914

On the 17th April 1914, five months after the first meeting, the membership had reached 1,000. Immediately prior to the outbreak of the Great War, branches had been formed at Bristol, Cardiff, Derby, Manchester, Nottingham and Reading.

First AGM

The first Annual General Meeting was held at Chelsea Barracks on 26th March 1915.

In 2026 we now 23 Branches in the UK, the North American and New Zealand Branches.

From then on and up to 1949 many other branches were formed. Today, after some re-organisation, the Life Membership Roll now gives a total of about 1000 members in Branches and 3000 General Members.

New Name

The title of the Association was changed to the “Grenadier Guards Association” at the Annual General Meeting held on 1st April 1967.

Registered Charity

The Association is Registered under the Charities Act 2022 (No 287265)

RBL Travel Information for 8th November 2026

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 14:04:43 +0000

The Royal British Legion’s March Past the Cenotaph 2026

Travel information – Remembrance Sunday free rail service on Sunday 8th November 2026

We can confirm the following agreements are in place for rail travel this year on Remembrance Sunday:

For those attending the Service of Remembrance at the Cenotaph, free rail travel is allowed to any London Terminal station on Saturday 7th November or Sunday 8th November and returning from any London Terminal on Sunday 8th November only.
Free return rail travel is also available on Sunday 8th November for those wishing to attend a Service of Remembrance outside London, provided they are not also travelling to the Cenotaph.
Free rail travel is allowed for current serving military personnel travelling in uniform or carrying a current MOD90 Ministry Defence-issued identity card.
Free rail travel is allowed for veterans carrying a Veterans Railcard, Veterans Oyster card, MOD-issued Veterans ID or other appropriate form of identification showing the customer is a veteran (e.g., proof of pension).
Free rail travel is available to those who have been bereaved in Service and have already been issued a free rail pass through Defence Medical Welfare Service. When travelling, the holder must carry their complimentary ticket and photographic identification, such as a passport or driving licence. The photo identification must match the name shown on the travel pass. We recognise the enduring sacrifice made by bereaved military families and hope this offer makes it easier for those who wish to attend acts of remembrance and pay tribute to the Service person they have lost.
Some routes may have improvement works taking place, please check before you travel.

Here is a useful link to check your travel route: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/engineering-works/

Kind regards,

The Remembrance Events Team

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22955147 Mr W M Parker

Sun, 18 Oct 2026 16:59:58 +0000

Mr William Parker formerly Cambridgeshire Branch

It is with great sadness we report the death of Mr William Parker who served in the 1st Battalion and has passed away at the age of 93, our thoughts are with his family and friends at this very sad time.

We thank him for his service in our great Regiment and may he rest in peace.

Funeral details will be announced when known.

Brookwood Last Post

Sun, 18 Oct 2026 11:54:34 +0000

Brookwood Last Post

Aldershot Lighting the Graves 8th November 2026

Sun, 18 Oct 2026 11:52:25 +0000

Caterham Barracks 150 1877-2027

Sun, 18 Oct 2026 11:27:22 +0000

Op Long Slog 21 Bridges 2027

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 07:05:36 +0000

A celebration of Chris Whitebrook’s life

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 21:52:50 +0000

30th October 2026

A Celebration of the life of Chris Whitebrook will be held at Salvation Army Church & Hall, 1203 Bourges Boulevard, New England, Peterborough, PE1 2AU at 1800 hrs, Friday 30th October 2026 Burial will be Family and invited friends only. The Celebration of Life will be Grenadier based starting at 1800 hrs. However, food will be served at 1700 hrs in advance of the Celebration of Life.

Funeral of Ken Ledgar

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:09:32 +0000

23688289 Wilfred Kenneth Richard Stanley Ledgar

Funeral will be on Friday 23rd October at 3pm at Salisbury crematorium Salisbury Wiltshire.

2026 Christmas Card Order Form

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 06:54:29 +0000

J023843 Gren grds order form 2026

9th December 2026 Carol Concert

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 06:53:04 +0000

Mr J F Cleverley

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 15:11:44 +0000

22545385 John Frederick Cleverley

It is with great sadness we report the death of Mr John Cleverley who passed away earlier this month on the Isle of Man, our thoughts are with his family and friends at this very sad time.

We thank him for his service in our great Regiment and may he rest in peace.

His funeral is to be held on Thursday 22nd October at 13.15 at

Douglas Crematorium

Glencrutchery Road

Douglas

Isle of Man

IM2 6DB

Mr C M Whitebrook

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 08:37:20 +0000

23879834 Mr CM Whitebrook

It is with great sadness we report the death of Mr Chris Whitebrook who had been a Company Sergeant Major in the 2nd Battalion and the long standing Secretary of the March Branch Grenadier Guards Association, our thoughts are with his family, friends and the March Branch GGA at this very sad time.

We thank him for his service in our great Regiment and to the March Branch GGA and may he rest in peace.

Funeral details will be announced when known.