The late Colonel Euan Henry Houstoun OBE

12 November 2024

I regret to announce the death of Colonel Euan Henry Houstoun OBE at home on Sunday 10 November, aged 78.

Born in Newcastle-upon-Tyne in January 1946 and the son of an industrialist, Euan was educated at Bradfield College. He went on to Mons and was then commissioned into the Regiment, joining the 1st Battalion in BAOR in 1964. As a Grenadier he served in both battalions in Cyprus, Germany, London, Northern Ireland and in Sharjah, at the Guards Depot, for 3 years at Fort Carson in the USA and also with 22 SAS. He commanded G Squadron during the Falklands War.

He commanded the 1st Battalion in Munster for 2 busy years from April 1988, shortly after the introduction of the new Warrior AFV, and this was followed by command of the Battlegroup Trainer (North) in Catterick. Upon selection for promotion to Colonel he was initially Commandant of the Combined Arms Training Centre and later the Defence Attache in Tel Aviv. He retired from the Army in February 2001 and he was President of the Association for a decade.

Euan was a big man and a huge character. Professional, engaging and great fun, he was liked and respected by all.

There will be a private family funeral and a Memorial Service next year, probably in March, details will be released when known.