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The RGJ Management Committee have asked me to in future send all notices of this nature to all officers on the RGJ database who have an e-mail address rather than the hitherto selected list of electronically connected God-fathers. Where an addressee is minded to go to a Funeral/Service of Thanksgiv...

Ken A

Point of Entry (POE) RAF LynehamRAF Lyneham is currently and for the foreseeable future the official repatriation POE for all UK operational deaths from theatres of operations. Repatriation Ceremony at RAF LynehamThe deceased usually arrive by RAF C-17 at approx 1100hrs local. The aircraft, w...

Ken A

A situation has arisen where an ex member of the Regiment passed away who had recently been divorced from his first wife and remarried without too many people knowing about it. The Web Site Team were instructed by the original poster that the name of the deceased current wife`s should be broug...

Webmaster Internet Branch

Welcome to the new In Memoriam Bulletin Board. I hope that you will find this new format Bulletin Board easy to use. There is no need to log in and there are no complicated registration procedures. Simply enter your name, topic and your message. You can self edit the message up to 24 hours after origin...

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Julian Taylor died on Sat 12 May 2012. There will be a private family cremation. Letters of condolence if desired: Mrs FJB Taylor (Patsy) Norham House Norham Northumberland TD15 2LF Children: 1 Son 2 Daughters Record of Service: Francis Julian Byass Taylor DOB7 Jul 1935, Oxford Commissioned from E...

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Posted By Dave Murfin L/Cpl Brian Gill died suddenly from Cancer on 29th April 2012. He joined the Royal Green Jackets in 1967 and left in 1981, He served with 3RGJ. R/Coy RGJ (Dumphies Boys) 3RGJ, then on to the recruiting team at the Depot with Bob Fox. His funeral will take place at Warsop Paris...

Hon Sec KRRC Assn

23074575 Fred Dartnall late 1KRRC 1954/57 died recently, his funeral will be held at Basildon Crematorium SS13 2HG on Thursday, May 10 at 12-15. His family would welcome anyone who knew Fred at the service.

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Capt David Booth died suddenly at home in Portugal on 16th April aged 47 after a heart attack. David was commissioned into 4 RTR in '86 and served as a Tp Ldr in Germany and Cyprus before transferring to the Royal Green Jackets in Dec '90. He served with 1 RGJ and retired from the Army in '92. After the Army,...

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We have been notified of the death of GDB (Geoffrey) Hopkins, twin brother of DSB (David) Hopkins on 2 April 2012. GDBH was born on 24 Nov 1944 and died aged 87. GDBH served in the KRRC from 1943-47. Both twins served in 2 KRRC, landing with the Battalion in Normandy in June 1944. After leaving the Regular...

KRRC ASSN SEC

23057038 Patrick Blanks late 1KRRC 1954/57 died on 7/4/2012. His funeral will be held at Westacre Church, Kings Lynn, Norfolk on 20/4/2012 at 10-45am. It would appreciated by the family if anyone who lives in that area could attend his funeral. -- Edited by administrator on Sunday 15th of April 2012...

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We regret to announce the Peter Farquhar, who served with the 60th in the middle to late 50s, died just prior to his 76th birthday, in February 2012. More details will be posted as and when known. Informant Maj (retd) Dennis Williams RGJ -- Edited by administrator on Monday 9th of April 2012 11:08:58 A...

Julie-Ann Rosser

It is with sadness that i have to inform you that Kenny Brandy who served with the Regiment, has passed following a motor accident. Kenny's family have asked me to post his funeral details they are; Friday April the 20th at 12.40 at Barham Crematorium, near Canterbury kent and after at the Dover Worki...

S Veasey

Tony Bradford died at his home in Bishop Auckland on 3 Apr 2012 aged 68. A man who's character was as large as he was. Career: Bradford Anthony Edgar (Tony) DOB: 2/9/1943 Died: 3/4/2012 In the Ranks: 08/11/1961 to 23/8/1981 2Lt SSC RGJ 24/2/1977 (Seniority backdated) Capt Reg (QM) 01/4/1983 Capt Reg (...

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I regret to inform you that Charles Carrington, who served with the KRRC 1942-49 died on the 8th March 2012. Until 2009, when he moved to a nursing home, he was a resident of Greenjacket Close. The funeral service of Charles Carrington will take place at 14.45, at Basingstoke Crematorium on 3rd April 2...

mossy 11 PLT, 7 PLT, 3 RGJF

Frank opoku 7 plt, 3 RGJ died last saterday he had been ill for about a year.R.I.P Rifleman Opoku.

Tim Marsh

I am sorry to announce the passing of Dennis Twitchen. Dennis was an x 2 RGJ Bugler . Sincere Condolences to all his Family and friends. RIP Dennis

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Belated entry, Leonard Frederick Brain, born 28-11-23, died on 26-12-2011. He was very proud of his miltary service and never tired of telling everyone about the RGJ.

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I regret to inform you that Steve Dougherty, who served with 3RGJ, before rebadging to the Adjutant Generals Corps died on Sunday 4th March 2012. More details will be published here when known. Informant was David McEntee-Taylor 8th March 2012

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Sgt Denis Reading Late RB died in Chelsea & Westminster Hospital on 6 March. See Record of Service HERE.He had been an In-Pensioner in The Royal Hospital Chelsea since Oct 1996.Although confined to the infirmary in the last couple of years he was always spritely and alert and interested in the A...

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Richard Henry Francis, peacefully at home in Warminster on 29th February 2012, aged 68. Much loved husband of Tessa, father, grandfather and brother. Private cremation followed by Thanksgiving Service at The Minster, Warminster at 2.30pm on Monday 12th March. No flowers please, but donations...

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	STICKY: Notification of Deceased Officers (Preview) The RGJ Management Committee have asked me to in future send all notices of this nature to all officers on the RGJ database who have an e-mail address rather than the hitherto selected list of electronically connected God-fathers. Where an addressee is minded to go to a Funeral/Service of Thanksgiv...	administrator	0	976	November 23rd by administrator
	STICKY: Repatriation of Operational Deaths (closed) (Preview) Point of Entry (POE) RAF LynehamRAF Lyneham is currently and for the foreseeable future the official repatriation POE for all UK operational deaths from theatres of operations. Repatriation Ceremony at RAF LynehamThe deceased usually arrive by RAF C-17 at approx 1100hrs local. The aircraft, w...	Ken A	0	2288	Jun 13, 2009 by Ken A
	STICKY: Disclaimer - Bulletin Board Entries (closed) (Preview) A situation has arisen where an ex member of the Regiment passed away who had recently been divorced from his first wife and remarried without too many people knowing about it. The Web Site Team were instructed by the original poster that the name of the deceased current wife`s should be broug...	Ken A	1	2784	Oct 27, 2007 by Martin Lile
	STICKY: The In Memoriam Bulletin Board (closed) (Preview) Welcome to the new In Memoriam Bulletin Board. I hope that you will find this new format Bulletin Board easy to use. There is no need to log in and there are no complicated registration procedures. Simply enter your name, topic and your message. You can self edit the message up to 24 hours after origin...	Webmaster Internet Branch	0	5977	Jul 6, 2005 by Webmaster Internet Branch
	Death of Capt FJB Taylor (Francis, Julian, Byass) Late Oxf & Bucks LI, 1GJ & RGJ (Preview) Julian Taylor died on Sat 12 May 2012. There will be a private family cremation. Letters of condolence if desired: Mrs FJB Taylor (Patsy) Norham House Norham Northumberland TD15 2LF Children: 1 Son 2 Daughters Record of Service: Francis Julian Byass Taylor DOB7 Jul 1935, Oxford Commissioned from E...	administrator	0	108	2 days ago by administrator
	Death of L/Cpl Brian Gill (Preview) Posted By Dave Murfin L/Cpl Brian Gill died suddenly from Cancer on 29th April 2012. He joined the Royal Green Jackets in 1967 and left in 1981, He served with 3RGJ. R/Coy RGJ (Dumphies Boys) 3RGJ, then on to the recruiting team at the Depot with Bob Fox. His funeral will take place at Warsop Paris...	administrator	3	392	10 days ago by Anonymous
	Passing of T J F "Fred" Dartnall (Preview) 23074575 Fred Dartnall late 1KRRC 1954/57 died recently, his funeral will be held at Basildon Crematorium SS13 2HG on Thursday, May 10 at 12-15. His family would welcome anyone who knew Fred at the service.	Hon Sec KRRC Assn	0	254	April 29th by Hon Sec KRRC Assn
	Death of Capt D J Booth RGJ (Preview) Capt David Booth died suddenly at home in Portugal on 16th April aged 47 after a heart attack. David was commissioned into 4 RTR in '86 and served as a Tp Ldr in Germany and Cyprus before transferring to the Royal Green Jackets in Dec '90. He served with 1 RGJ and retired from the Army in '92. After the Army,...	administrator	2	461	May 1st by Bob and Birgit Wright
	death of GDB (Geoffrey) Hopkins, twin brother of DSB (David) Hopkins on 2 April 2012. (Preview) We have been notified of the death of GDB (Geoffrey) Hopkins, twin brother of DSB (David) Hopkins on 2 April 2012. GDBH was born on 24 Nov 1944 and died aged 87. GDBH served in the KRRC from 1943-47. Both twins served in 2 KRRC, landing with the Battalion in Normandy in June 1944. After leaving the Regular...	administrator	0	297	April 17th by administrator
	Death of Patrick Blanks (Preview) 23057038 Patrick Blanks late 1KRRC 1954/57 died on 7/4/2012. His funeral will be held at Westacre Church, Kings Lynn, Norfolk on 20/4/2012 at 10-45am. It would appreciated by the family if anyone who lives in that area could attend his funeral. -- Edited by administrator on Sunday 15th of April 2012...	KRRC ASSN SEC	0	292	April 14th by KRRC ASSN SEC
	Death of P.G.P Farquhar - An officer of the 60th Rifles - Belated entry (Preview) We regret to announce the Peter Farquhar, who served with the 60th in the middle to late 50s, died just prior to his 76th birthday, in February 2012. More details will be posted as and when known. Informant Maj (retd) Dennis Williams RGJ -- Edited by administrator on Monday 9th of April 2012 11:08:58 A...	administrator	1	335	April 29th by Hon Sec KRRC Assn
	Death of Kennedy(Kenny) Brandy. (Preview) It is with sadness that i have to inform you that Kenny Brandy who served with the Regiment, has passed following a motor accident. Kenny's family have asked me to post his funeral details they are; Friday April the 20th at 12.40 at Barham Crematorium, near Canterbury kent and after at the Dover Worki...	Julie-Ann Rosser	1	382	April 24th by Anonymous
	Death of Major Tony Bradford late RGJ (Preview) Tony Bradford died at his home in Bishop Auckland on 3 Apr 2012 aged 68. A man who's character was as large as he was. Career: Bradford Anthony Edgar (Tony) DOB: 2/9/1943 Died: 3/4/2012 In the Ranks: 08/11/1961 to 23/8/1981 2Lt SSC RGJ 24/2/1977 (Seniority backdated) Capt Reg (QM) 01/4/1983 Capt Reg (...	S Veasey	12	926	April 6th by Bob and Mavis Fortune
	Death of Charles Carrington, KRRC (Preview) I regret to inform you that Charles Carrington, who served with the KRRC 1942-49 died on the 8th March 2012. Until 2009, when he moved to a nursing home, he was a resident of Greenjacket Close. The funeral service of Charles Carrington will take place at 14.45, at Basingstoke Crematorium on 3rd April 2...	administrator	1	388	March 23rd by Keith Kneller
	Death of Frank Opoku, 3RGJ (Preview) Frank opoku 7 plt, 3 RGJ died last saterday he had been ill for about a year.R.I.P Rifleman Opoku.	mossy 11 PLT, 7 PLT, 3 RGJF	18	897	April 30th by Anonymous
	Death of Dennis Twitchen (Preview) I am sorry to announce the passing of Dennis Twitchen. Dennis was an x 2 RGJ Bugler . Sincere Condolences to all his Family and friends. RIP Dennis	Tim Marsh	1	489	March 23rd by Hon Sec KRRC Assn
	Death of Leonard Frederick Brain, former Rifleman. (Preview) Belated entry, Leonard Frederick Brain, born 28-11-23, died on 26-12-2011. He was very proud of his miltary service and never tired of telling everyone about the RGJ.	administrator	0	410	March 13th by administrator
	Death of former Sgt Stephen Dougherty (Preview) I regret to inform you that Steve Dougherty, who served with 3RGJ, before rebadging to the Adjutant Generals Corps died on Sunday 4th March 2012. More details will be published here when known. Informant was David McEntee-Taylor 8th March 2012	administrator	2	691	March 13th by Graham Simpson.
	Death of Sgt Dennis Reading - In Pensioner Royal Hospital Chelsea (Preview) Sgt Denis Reading Late RB died in Chelsea & Westminster Hospital on 6 March. See Record of Service HERE.He had been an In-Pensioner in The Royal Hospital Chelsea since Oct 1996.Although confined to the infirmary in the last couple of years he was always spritely and alert and interested in the A...	administrator	2	473	March 7th by Bob Helm Ex RB,3GJ,3RGJ,2RGJ.
	Death of Richard Henry Francis A t t w a t e r (Preview) Richard Henry Francis, peacefully at home in Warminster on 29th February 2012, aged 68. Much loved husband of Tessa, father, grandfather and brother. Private cremation followed by Thanksgiving Service at The Minster, Warminster at 2.30pm on Monday 12th March. No flowers please, but donations...	administrator	4	637	March 24th by Geordie Oates
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