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Funeral of 24690577 David Lewan

15 October 2019

Grenadiers, On Wednesday 18 September 24690577 David Lewan, sadly passed away due to serious injuries sustained in a road traffic collision. His family inform us of the following: David's Funeral service will be held at Gedling Crematorium, Catfoot Lane, Lambley, Nottingham, NG4 4QH, on Friday 8th November at 1630hrs. For ... read

Christmas Card 2019

11 October 2019

Grenadiers, The Christmas Card for 2019 is now available to order. Note: For those whom have ordered the previously advertised 2019 Christmas Card, please contact Sgt R Haughton - Regimental Affairs Non-Commissioned Officer - with any enquiries. This watercolour is of a Grenadier Colour Sergeant and Drummer , in Guard Order ... read

Veterans' Gateway - Survey

10 October 2019

Grenadiers, The Veterans Gateway aims to be the first point of contact for veterans or their families seeking information, advice and support. As the gateway to a network of expert partners both within and outside of the Armed Forces sector, Veterans' Gateway will connect users with the right support organisation ... read

Officers Occurence Captain Albert (Stan) Holloway

07 October 2019

With regret I write to notify you of the recent death, of a First Guards' Club member. Captain Albert (Stan) Holloway died on 20 September, aged 87. Stan joined the Regiment in May 1951 and in later years was RSM of Old College before returning to the 1st Battalion in ... read

Officers Occurence Lieutenant Colonel Richard Besly

07 October 2019

With regret I write to notify you of the recent death, of a First Guards' Club member. Lieutenant Colonel Richard Besly died on 25 September, aged 87. Richard was commissioned into the Regiment in August 1950 and subsequently commanded the 2nd Battalion in British Honduras, Windsor and Belfast from 1971-74. ... read

Officers Occurence Captain Albert (Stan) Holloway

07 October 2019

With regret I write to notify you of the recent death, of a First Guards' Club member. Captain Albert (Stan) Holloway died on 20 September, aged 87. Stan joined the Regiment in May 1951 and in later years was RSM of Old College before returning to the 1st Battalion in ... read

Officers Occurence Lieutenant Colonel Richard Besly

07 October 2019

With regret I write to notify you of the recent death, of a First Guards' Club member. Lieutenant Colonel Richard Besly died on 25 September, aged 87. Richard was commissioned into the Regiment in August 1950 and subsequently commanded the 2nd Battalion in British Honduras, Windsor and Belfast from 1971-74. ... read

Funeral of 23075056 Jack Byrne

01 October 2019

Grenadiers, It is with great sadness that I report the death of 23075056 Jack Byrne, whom passed away on Wednesday 25th September 2019. His funeral will be held at Stockport Crematorium, Buxton Road, Stockport, SK2 6LS on Wednesday 9th October 2019. All Grenadiers whom knew Jack are most welcomed to ... read

Funeral of 22955818 Arthur Close

19 September 2019

Grenadiers, It is my sad duty to inform you that 22955818 Arthur Close died on the 10th September 2019 from a brain Haemorrhage following a long illness. His funeral will be at Agecroft Cemetery & Crematorium, Langley Road, Manchester M27 8SS on 24th September 2019 followed by a wake at ... read

Cenotaph 2019 | Media Interviews Needed

13 September 2019

Grenadiers, The Royal British Legion Public Relations Team are looking to identify individuals who would be willing to share their stories and feature in the BBC broadcast of the March Past or in other media outlets in advance of or on Remembrance Sunday. If you are interested in being featured ... read