Death of Brian "Ginge" Ginley Ex 2RGJ - THIS BOARD IS NOW FOR HISTORICAL PURPOSES ONLY. CLICK ON RGJ ASSOCIATION TO RETURN TO NEW IN MEMORIAM FORUM.

Date: Feb 11, 2013

Death of Brian "Ginge" Ginley Ex 2RGJ

Date: Feb 12, 2013

RE: Death of Brian "Ginge" Ginley

Date: Feb 12, 2013

RE: Death of Brian "Ginge" Ginley Ex 2RGJ

Date: Feb 12, 2013

Brian Ginley was in the next senior platoon to us at the depot. Being Scousers we had already introduced ourselves to each other but our paths never crossed socially due to the busy training shedule. Then we both found out that we had been drawn against each other in the novices boxing. The first round commenced with us both dancing about laughing at each other. The ref called us both together and told us he was about to disqualify both of us and it would be a big disgrace, our records would forever show it and we may not pass out of training etc. etc. On the word 'Box' we both went for each other as novices do. Just on the end of the first round he caught me with a big right hook but the bell went and I staggered back to my corner - saved by the bell. It was a great shot and I was out on my feet.

I can't really remember the rest of the fight but I do remember the entire depot being on its feet as we slugged it out. Rifleman Ginley got best loser but if it wasn't for the bell he would have won. He certainly packed a punch and they just kept on coming.

We were both still seeing stars when we met up later on in the Bakers to laugh about it all and sink a few beers together.

I'll never forget you mate. What a scrapper.

RIP Brian.

Date: Feb 13, 2013

Sad to hear of the passing of Ginge, worked with him in 3 platoon Ballykelly. Godbless mate RIP, will see you again.

Date: Feb 13, 2013

Sad to hear of the passing of Ginge, worked with him in 3 platoon Ballykelly. Godbless mate RIP, will see you again.

Date: Feb 13, 2013

I'd only seen Ginge once since he left the battalion in about 1976 or thereabouts, and that was as I was leaving Davies Street after a Reunion and he and Piggy Farrell were pouring in through the front door, several hours too late and three sheets to the wind, having come all the way from Liverpool! Sorry to hear of his passing, he was a great guy aand a wonderful character. My condolences to family and friends.

Date: Feb 13, 2013

While both serving in the Regiment our paths never crossed until I Brian joined the Military Guard Force in Copthorne Barracks Shrewsbury where I was still serving. Having read the comments on Brian to date they echo my thoughts exactly. Brian was simply a great guy and I feel privalged to have known him.

My sincere condolences to Brain's family and friends.

Date: Feb 15, 2013

The funeral arrangements are as follows for Brian "Ginge" Ginley

Friday 22nd February 2013

Emstrey Crematorium

Shrewsbury SY2 6PS

Afterwards at the Inn on the Green Radbrook Shrewsbury SY3 6DU

If anyone attending needs any help contact me on 01743 233867

Date: Feb 15, 2013

Steve Wareing wrote:
The funeral arrangements are as follows for Brian "Ginge" Ginley
Friday 22nd February 2013 1.45 pm
Emstrey Crematorium
Shrewsbury SY2 6PS
Afterwards at the Inn on the Green Radbrook Shrewsbury SY3 6DU
If anyone attending needs any help contact me on 01743 233867

Date: Feb 15, 2013

Good night Ginge. Our paths crossed briefley in 72/73 while in A COY. My thoughts are with your loved ones. Sleep well brother RIFLEMAN. See you at the FRV

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Posted by Tommy Fairclough.

ginge ginley

had some great nights in the naafi with all the scouse lads and some adopted scousers in ballykelly deapest synpathy to gingers wife and family rip ginge tommy

Date: Feb 23, 2013

I hope that Brian got a good send off today. I was thinking about him.

My sincere condolences to his family and friends.

Although I know I would be a stranger to many at his funeral I'm still so sorry I could not be there to pay my respects.

Date: Feb 24, 2013

Macker your message was passed on to Barbara she read it and was very touched.Brian had a good send off very nice service some very nice words said about him he is not suffering anymore and at peace. A great man who will be sadly missed ...all my best to you Steve

Date: Feb 24, 2013

I was at gingers funeral, he got a good send off, great bloke. rest in peace mate, god bless.

Date: Feb 25, 2013

Steve, Eddie,

I'm very grateful for the feedback - thank you.

Take care and fond regards to you both.

Date: Apr 12, 2013

Sorry to see that Ginge has left us. Coming from London I stuck out like a sore thum among all the scoucers in A Coy, Grahame Antly, Bob Vanson to name just two in my section. I distinctly remember my 1st day joining the company in the city at Waterloo car park and being told by Ginge to change the channel on the telly in the cookhouse. As I reached up a plate wissed past my ear as smashing on the wall followed by "touch that telly again and your dead you nig", turning I was faced with a very angry Piggy Farrell who was watching the Liverpool match and Ginge who was in hysterics ........... I still owe you one Ginge so stay on the ball when I get to the FRV.