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by BobH
Sun Jan 08, 2023 1:57 pm
Forum: Regimental Chat
Topic: Berlin posting barracks name?
Replies: 1
Views: 836

Re: Berlin posting barracks name?

Smuts Barracks "Field Marshal Jan Christian Smuts, OM, CH, DTD, ED, PC, KC, FRS (24 May 1870 – 11 September 1950) was a South African statesman, military leader and philosopher.[1] In addition to holding various military and cabinet posts, he served as prime minister of the Union of South Afric...
by BobH
Tue Dec 13, 2022 11:42 am
Forum: Messages of Condolence
Topic: Mike Vickery
Replies: 5
Views: 1768

Mike Vickery

Shocked to receive the news from HHQ today: COLONEL M J H VICKERY OBE 14TH/20TH KING’S HUSSARS 1966 - 1992 THE KING'S ROYAL HUSSARS 1992 - 1996 We regret to inform you of the death of Colonel Mike Vickery, on Tuesday 13th December, aged 75. Mike died peacefully in his sleep at 5 am, after suffering ...
by BobH
Mon Nov 21, 2022 11:58 am
Forum: Messages of Condolence
Topic: Pete Hartshorne
Replies: 4
Views: 1249

Pete Hartshorne

We are saddened to have learned of the death of Peter Hartshorne on 13th November 2022. We offer our sincere condolences to Ann and family. Prior to leaving the Regiment Peter was a member of the Quartermaster's Department and managed the clothing store. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday 29t...
by BobH
Sun Sep 18, 2022 8:21 am
Forum: Messages of Condolence
Topic: Michael Gleadhill
Replies: 2
Views: 1039

Michael Gleadhill

Sad news received today from Angela Gleadhill: Michael Gleadhill 24233069, Sadly passed away from Cancer of the oesophagus on Monday 12th Sept at 7.30a.m. He went peacefully in his sleep. He leaves Angela, his wife, Philip, his son , Laura, Jennifer his two daughters and two beautiful granddaught......
by BobH
Fri Sep 16, 2022 6:19 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: RiP etc.
Replies: 10
Views: 4242

Re: RiP etc.

I've been blessed with having met Her Majesty on three occasions.

In Westminster Abbey, at the wedding of HRH The Princess Anne;

In HQ 1st British Corps;

Linda and I were invited for dinner at Villa Lemm in West Berlin.

Every occasion is a memory undying.

RIP
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by BobH
Fri Sep 16, 2022 6:10 pm
Forum: Messages of Condolence
Topic: John Clements
Replies: 6
Views: 1427

Re: John Clements

In our traditional way John Clements was applauded into the funeral service today by a group of Hawks. RIP John
HUSSAR !

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by BobH
Tue Aug 30, 2022 10:22 pm
Forum: Messages of Condolence
Topic: John Clements
Replies: 6
Views: 1427

John Clements

Sad news received that John passed away on 24th August. He was a loyal and long-serving member of the Noah's Arc committee. John's wife, Olive, passed away in January. Funeral Details John's daughter Alisha has provided the following details: Funeral Service at Walton Lea Crematorium for 14.20hrs on...
by BobH
Sun Jul 31, 2022 8:49 am
Forum: Messages of Condolence
Topic: Vivienne McGowan
Replies: 2
Views: 1142

Vivienne McGowan

We are saddened to learn of the death of Viv McGowan after a long, brave fight. We offer our deepest condolences to Mick and family. Funeral Details: 15th August at 10.00 Howe Bridge Crematorium Off Lovers Lane Atherton Manchester M46 0PZ and afterwards at St Richards Parish Club, Mayfield Street, A...
by BobH
Thu Jul 28, 2022 10:05 am
Forum: Messages of Condolence
Topic: Tony Woods
Replies: 2
Views: 1077

Tony Woods

We're receiving the sad news of the passing of Tony Woods on 28 July 2022.

We offer our sincere condolences to Josie Wexler Woods, family and friends.

More details when known

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by BobH
Fri Jul 15, 2022 9:24 am
Forum: Messages of Condolence
Topic: Mick Gates
Replies: 3
Views: 1226

Re: Mick Gates

Message received from John Gates: Dad's funeral service will be held on Monday 25th July at 14.30hrs at Bournemouth crematorium, Strouden Avenue, BH8 9HX; followed by refreshments and drinks. No flowers. Donations to regimental funds and to Noahs Arc. Please let me know if you are attending so I can...