13 June 2019
Grenadiers, It is with great sadness that we report the death of our Vice President and longest serving member of the Bristol Branch, 19117219 John Frost. Before he was demobilised in 1948, John took part in the 1947 King's Birthday Parade which was the first Parade to be held after ... read
13 June 2019
Grenadiers, I regret to inform you of the death of 2625916 John R Spackman, who passed away on 12th May 2019. John had been a loyal member and supporter of the East Kent Branch for as long as can be remembered. He was the sole long time carer to his ... read
03 June 2019
Grenadiers, The Yorkshire Branch's Annual Lunch which was due to take place on Sunday 20th October 2019, has now been rescheduled, and will take place on Sunday 27th October 2019. The venue - Carlton Towers, Carlton, Goole, Yorkshire, DN14 9LZ - remains unchanged. Please contact the Branch Secretary - Mr ... read
31 May 2019
Stephen's funeral will take place on Tuesday 18 June at 11.30 a.m at The Guards Chapel, Wellington Barracks, London, SW1E 6HQ with a reception afterwards in The Chapel Square, Wellington Barracks, and a cremation later in the afternoon (for family only). No flowers please, but if so desired, ... read
28 May 2019
I am very sad to report the death of Maj Stephen Dehnel MBE on 24 May 2019. Details of his funeral will be posted in due course. Many of you will recall Stephen's tremendous contribution to the planning and execution of the Wellington2Waterloo fund raising bike ride and to the ... read
28 May 2019
I regret to report the death of Christopher Keeling on 27 April 2019. Christopher was a National Service officer who was recalled to the Colours as RARO during the Suez campaign. Details of his memorial service will be published when available.... read
29 March 2019
Grenadiers, Following on from the previous article about this new book, I am pleased to inform you that delivery of this item has occurred slightly ahead of schedule and it is now available and in stock. Click here to read more about this book. Regards, Sgt Rob Broomes, DipFA, CeMAP, ... read
29 March 2019
Grenadiers, The Reading Branch's Annual Lunch which was due to take place at The Calcot Hotel, 98 Bath Road, Reading RG31 7QN, will now take place at The Old Mill, Aldermaston, Nr Reading RG7 4LB. The date and time - Sunday 15th September at 1230hrs - remain unchanged. Please contact ... read
20 March 2019
Grenadiers, Sadly I report the death of 22545332 Charles Bailey who passed away on Sunday 17th March. Charles was a well-known man, and as well as serving in the Regiment, Charles also served in The Guards' Independent Parachute Company. His funeral will take place at St Oswald's Church, Worleston, Nantwich, ... read
12 March 2019
Grenadiers, Guardsman Daniel Probyn was Killed in Action in 2007, on Op HERRICK 6. His family at the time were not ready to bury their son's ashes, but now feel that the time is right. A short service will be conducted at Tipton Cemetery, Alexandra Road, Tipton, West Midlands, DY4 ... read
