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Cenotaph Parade 2019 - Final Points

07 November 2019

Grenadiers, As Remembrance Sunday fast approaches The Royal British Legion Cenotaph Team have sent me the following final points to convey, ahead of the event: • If possible, please ask your members not to use Westminster Tube Station. It is much easier to access Horse Guards from Charing Cross/Embankment or ... read

Funeral of 2623767 Joseph P Whelan

23 October 2019

Grenadiers, Sadly, I must report the death of 2623767 Joseph P Whelan, who passed away peacefully in his own home on Monday 21st October, at the age of 94. Joe's Family writes: His passing was expected and will leave a huge void in our lives, he leaves us with a ... read

Grenadier Guards Association Newsletter - Grenadier News, 6th Edition

17 October 2019

Grenadiers, The Grenadier Guards Association Newsletter - Grenadier News, 6th Edition - is now available. Please click here to view it. Please click here for the 2019 Christmas Card Order Form Regards, Sgt Rob Broomes, DipFA, CeMAP, CeRER, CertRP, MLIBF, MCMI Senior Non-Commissioned Officer Grenadier Guards ... read

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