Grenadier Guards

Mr J Johnston

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 18:30:07 +0000

23969953 Mr J Johnston of the Manchester Branch

It is with great sadness we report the death of a very popular member of the Manchester Branch Mr Jeff Johnston, our thoughts are with his family and friends at this very sad time.

We thank him for his service in our great Regiment and for his support of the Manchester Branch and may he rest in peace.

Funeral details will be announced when known.

Mr E Ellison

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 09:00:12 +0000

Mr Edward Ellison

It is with great sadness we report the death of Mr Edward Ellison who lived in the Manchester area, 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.

Mr Ellisons funeral took place in Blackley on 7th July 2026

127th Sergeants Past & Present Club Dinner & Dance

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 12:35:06 +0000

Sergeants Mess Past and Present Annual Dinner

05^th September 2026 in the Old Bell Hotel, Derby

£40 per person, no cap on Guest limit.

3 Course formal Dinner with a Choice of 3 options for each serving.

Approx 30 spaces left and Registration Closes on Aug 1st.

To attend please click the below link. An Admin Instruction will follow registration.

Grenadier Guards Sergeants Mess Past and Present Dinner – 05th September 2026 in Derby – Fill in form

2027 Black Sunday 16th May 2027

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 09:22:04 +0000

Hot off the press Black Sunday 2027 is Sunday 16th May 2027

23509367 Mr C W Rafter

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 08:52:12 +0000

23509367 Mr Colin Rafter

It is with great sadness we report the death of Mr Colin Rafter who served from 1957 and has recently passed away, 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.

22545773 Mr J P Shannon

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 08:48:42 +0000

22545773 Mr John Patrick Shannon

It is with great sadness we report the death of Mr John Shannon who served from 1953-1957 serving on Operations in the Suez and Cyprus who was very proud of his service as a Grenadier Guardsman and often shared stories with his family, 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.

Yukon 700 2026 for the Colonels Fund

Sun, 05 Jul 2026 15:52:31 +0000

In just over 3 weeks, a team of 10 Grenadiers, including 5 wounded , will take on one of the most demanding canoe expeditions in the world: the Yukon 700.

Paddling 750km from Whitehorse to Dawson City in open canoes, they will travel unsupported through the wilds of the Yukon, facing long days, challenging conditions, exhaustion and the relentless demands of one of the planet’s great wilderness rivers.

But this expedition is about far more than distance.

It is about resilience, recovery and proving that adversity does not define a soldier. These five Grenadiers have all faced significant challenges through injury, and now they are taking on an extraordinary test of determination and teamwork.

The expedition is raising vital funds for The Colonel’s Fund Grenadier Guards, helping support serving Grenadiers, veterans and their families during times of hardship and need.

Every mile paddled represents courage. Every donation helps make a real difference.

If you would like to support the team and this incredible challenge, please donate here: https://www.justgiving.com/page/yukon-expedition-4

Thank you for helping these Grenadiers take on one of the world’s great wilderness challenges while supporting such an important cause.

General Secretary Grenadier Guards Association

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 18:46:58 +0000

Lieutenant Colonel (Ret’d) Ian Farrell has taken over the role of General Secretary of the Grenadier Guards Association as of todays date.

Lieutenant Colonel (Ret’d) Stumpy Keeley MBE remains as the Assistant Regimental Adjutant and General Treasurer

Joey Parrott’s memorial Service

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 18:43:49 +0000

24523019 Mr J Withey

Sun, 28 Jun 2026 16:20:57 +0000

24523019 Mr John Withey formerly Number Three Company

It is with great sadness we report the death of Mr John Withey who served in Number Three Company and a PTI in the first Battalion, John joined in Berlin and served through Hounslow and Munster and was fit as a fiddle he was the real life Alf Tupper the tough of the track, 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.

John lived in Tennessee and died on Friday 25th June 2026, the funeral details will of course be passed on when known even though it will take place in the USA.

22213856 Mr W E Prescott

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 16:26:42 +0000

22213856 Mr William Prescott Manchester Branch

It is with great sadness we report the death of Bill Prescott who died on 20th June 2026 at the grand age of 95, he served his National Service and then Suez in the early 1950’s, 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.

Bill’s funeral is next Wednesday 1st July at 1530 at Charnock Richard crematorium.

22213856 Mr W Prescott

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 11:31:31 +0000

22213856 Mr William Prescott Manchester Branch

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

Bill’s funeral is next Wednesday 1st July at 1530 at Charnock Richard crematorium.

22545115 Mr I J Elliott

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 16:33:23 +0000

22545115 I. J. Elliott (John) formerly 1st Battalion

It is with great sadness we report the death of Mr John Elliott who sadly passed away on 3rd May 2026, John served 1952 to 1955 in the 1st Battalion at Wellington Barracks and latterly as a Trained Soldier at the Guards Depot, Caterham, 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

23309143 Mr P Woodhams

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 11:43:26 +0000

23309143 Mr Peter Woodhams of The Gloucestershire Branch

It is with great sadness we report the death of Mr Peter Woodhams who passed away on 14th June 2026, 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

Steve Greenaway Funeral

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 21:35:55 +0000

Steve Greenaway’s funeral will take place on Friday 17th July 2026 at 1330

Kings Down Crematorium

Swindon

SN25 6SG

May he rest in peace

Happy Fathers Day

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 08:47:57 +0000

Grenadier good news

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 17:36:15 +0000

In a short few weeks we have had:

New Colours presented by the King

The King visiting his company at Lille Barracks

The Birthday Parade

The Garter Service

The Grenadier A Team as the World Champion Pace Stick Team

LSgt Will Farmer the British Army Champion Photographer

Captain Marren the British Army men’s Tennis Champion

RQMS Liam Swan promoted to Warrant Officer First Class and appointed The Sergeant Major 1st Bn Grenadier Guards

That’s not bad for our Grenadiers, well done the Regiment

22612662 Mr N J Bird

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 11:18:47 +0000

22612662 Mr Nigel Bird formerly 1st Battalion

It is with great sadness we report the death of Mr Nigel Bird who had served with Pioneer Platoon in the 1st Battalion as a Lance Sergeant 1952-54, he had also been a founding member of the Medway Branch of the Grenadier Guards Association remaining with the Branch until it’s closure, he had many great memories of his service and was loyal to the Association to the end, 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

24306010 Mr S R Greenaway

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 09:08:53 +0000

24306010 Mr Steve (Mush) Greenaway Windsor Branch formerly 2nd Battalion

It is with great sadness we report the death of Mush Greenaway who many will remember from the 2nd Battalion a real character and friend to many of you, 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

Yukon 700 for 2026

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 07:44:56 +0000

Please find the link below for donating to the Colonels Fund as they take on another adventure on the Yukon

https://www.justgiving.com/page/yukon-expedition-4

You may need to copy and paste the link to your browser to make donations