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It is with sadness and regret that i inform you of the death of a Light Division Bugle Major . Former Light Infantry Bugle Major Max Bygraves Passed away yesterday. Many people will remember him from Sir John Moore Barracks, especially the various Pass of Parades that took place. RIP -- Edited by admin...

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Scott and his regiment, known as The 52nd, went into battle in Normandy in command of a platoon in the glider-borne force, which was part of the 6th Airborne Divisions main assault to secure the flank of the beach landings.Soon after 9pm on D-Day, his glider crash-landed in the fields around Ranville...

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It is with considerable sadness that I have to advise you that Colonel Ian McCausland, universally known as Black Mac, died in the night 15/16 Aug in his cottage in Stockbridge, Hampshire. *************************************Obituary COLONEL IH McCAUSLANDThe Kings Royal Rifle Corps and T...

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It is with deep regret that I have to inform any old comrades of Jim from 2nd R G Jks that he died last thursday 10th Feb 2011 aged 63. He was very proud to serve in the KRRC and I know that he loved soldiering. He was in Borneo, Germany and Northern Ireland. His funeral is 25th Feb and if any one remembers him an...

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We regret to announce the death of Joseph (Jock) Gault ex 3rd Green Jackets (RB) and 3 RGJ. He passed away on Tuesday the 24th May following a long battle with Cancer.Our thoughts go out to his Wife Susanne and family who are living in Port Glasgow Scotland.No further details as yet will post them when...

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Its with great sadness, that I have lost a great friend, today, Eddy Parkin (LI) he passed away at 0605 hrs this morning. Eddy was attached to 2 RGJ in Paderborn and in Warminster .My thoughts are with Karen and the kids. Eddy Parkin now joins the muster parade in the sky of all those CHOSEN MEN that hav...

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I regret to inform you that Tony Ling, 3 RGJ, passed away this morning at 6am. i am sure youwill want to join me in sending condolences to his wife Jo and family. RIP Tringy you will be rememberd. The good times in South Georgia will always be be a special memory for me. Funeral The Funeral of Tony Ling will t...

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Dougie Kearl 23937817 Dougie Kearl passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 8th at just after 1600 hrs after a brief illness bravely fought. Dougie served with the KRRC/2GJ/2RGJ from 1964 until 1986 and latterly with 4RGJ where he was loved and respected by all his TA boys. Funeral Details Do...

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It is with regret that we announce the death of Roy Wiggins. Roy served for many years with the 4th Battalion at Sun Street and Davies Street. Most peaple will remember him for his shooting skills at Bisley. Barbara and her sons welcome all Green Jackets that knew him, to attend the fune...

administrator · 875

I regret to inform you of the death of Chelsea Pensioner R Belsham. Roy died here on 22 July. His funeral service will take place in All Saints Chapel in our Infirmary at 1430 on 10th August. Could you please let me know if you are attending? Contact: rappleby@chelsea-pensioners.org.uk

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News Article Corporal Mark Anthony Palin killed in Afghanistan19 Jul 11 It is with sadness that we must confirm that Corporal Mark Anthony Palin from 1st Battalion The Rifles was killed in Afghanistan on 18 July 2011. Corporal Mark Palin Corporal Palin deployed to Afghanistan in April 2011 with...

administrator · 1599

We regret to announce the death of Henry Edward Garratt who served with 2RGJfrom 1969 - 1974 His widow asks for donations to be made to the Rifles Regt Trust (C4C) in lieu of flowers. More details will be published here when known.

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Dear Riflemen, I have just received a telephone call from Richard Rattigan and he has asked me to post this on the site (he is out of the country at the moment). His mother Val died at around 1800hrs this evening.

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Passed away suddenly at home following a short illness on the 14th May 2010 aged 51yrs. John or "Charlie as he was affectionly known will be sadly missed by all those who knew and served with him. Charlie was a Greenjacket through and through and loved the regiment and those he served with. He was a...

administrator · 8003

We regret to announce the death of Major Peter Henry Parker, on 24th June 2011, aged 93 years. Funeral Service to take place at St James' Church, Ramsden, Oxon on 15th July at 2pm. Donations, if desired, for the The Army Benevolent Fund, may be sent c/o E. Taylor & Son, 21 Corbett Road, Carterton, Ox...

administrator · 1789

The Funeral of Joseph Hughes, late 2 KRRC who passed away recently will be held at Southend Crematorium, Sutton Road, Southend On Sea on Tuesday July 5th at 12-40. The KRRC Regimental Flag will be draped on the coffin and Last Post & Reveille will be sounded by Bugle Major Terry McCann. Any member...

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22434640 Sgt Derek W. Van Arkadie died peacefully on the night of 24 June. He was in Queen's Hospital in Burton-on-Trent being treated for serious and only recently diagnosed heart problems. He was very proud of his service in 2 KRRC from 1951/54 and had fond memories of the regiment. He was a very act...

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Sadly Graem ( Giff ) McGifford passed away on the 5th of June in his home in Steibis, Bavaria. Giff was the Chief Instructor at the Ski / Adventure Training hut in Steibis before leaving the Green Jackets to work and live in Steibis. In recent years Giff had suffered ill-health due to two serious accid...

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Brigadier David STILEMAN died peacefully in hospital full of Christian hope on Friday 24th June 2011 aged 87. Much loved husband of Barbie, loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Private family funeral. A Service of Thanksgiving will take place at 2.30pm on Friday 8th July at Emmanue...

administrator · 838

I regret to inform you that William G Wright, a fprmer serving officer with the OBLI died in April 2011. No further details are known

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	Death of Max Bygraves - formerly Lt Div Bugle Major (Preview) It is with sadness and regret that i inform you of the death of a Light Division Bugle Major . Former Light Infantry Bugle Major Max Bygraves Passed away yesterday. Many people will remember him from Sir John Moore Barracks, especially the various Pass of Parades that took place. RIP -- Edited by admin...	6885	Aug 29, 2011 by Mike Saint
	Death of Major Freddie Scott. (Preview) Scott and his regiment, known as The 52nd, went into battle in Normandy in command of a platoon in the glider-borne force, which was part of the 6th Airborne Divisions main assault to secure the flank of the beach landings.Soon after 9pm on D-Day, his glider crash-landed in the fields around Ranville...	1573	Aug 19, 2011 by Anonymous
	Death of Col. IH McCausland-KRRC-2RGJ with Funeral and Thanksgiving Service Details (Preview) It is with considerable sadness that I have to advise you that Colonel Ian McCausland, universally known as Black Mac, died in the night 15/16 Aug in his cottage in Stockbridge, Hampshire. *************************************Obituary COLONEL IH McCAUSLANDThe Kings Royal Rifle Corps and T...	8809	Aug 19, 2011 by Keith Kneller
	Death of James Joseph Burke (Preview) It is with deep regret that I have to inform any old comrades of Jim from 2nd R G Jks that he died last thursday 10th Feb 2011 aged 63. He was very proud to serve in the KRRC and I know that he loved soldiering. He was in Borneo, Germany and Northern Ireland. His funeral is 25th Feb and if any one remembers him an...	2776	Aug 18, 2011 by Anonymous
	Death of Joseph (Jock) Gault RB and 3RGJ (Preview) We regret to announce the death of Joseph (Jock) Gault ex 3rd Green Jackets (RB) and 3 RGJ. He passed away on Tuesday the 24th May following a long battle with Cancer.Our thoughts go out to his Wife Susanne and family who are living in Port Glasgow Scotland.No further details as yet will post them when...	1412	Aug 15, 2011 by george coney
	Death of a chosen Man - Eddy Parkin (Preview) Its with great sadness, that I have lost a great friend, today, Eddy Parkin (LI) he passed away at 0605 hrs this morning. Eddy was attached to 2 RGJ in Paderborn and in Warminster .My thoughts are with Karen and the kids. Eddy Parkin now joins the muster parade in the sky of all those CHOSEN MEN that hav...	2821	Aug 13, 2011 by Dusty M
	Death of Tony Ling, formerly boy soldier and Corporal 3RGJ 1978-1992 - With Funeral Arrangements ( 1 2 ) (Preview) I regret to inform you that Tony Ling, 3 RGJ, passed away this morning at 6am. i am sure youwill want to join me in sending condolences to his wife Jo and family. RIP Tringy you will be rememberd. The good times in South Georgia will always be be a special memory for me. Funeral The Funeral of Tony Ling will t...	18708	Aug 13, 2011 by Dusty M
	Death of Dougie Kearl Including funeral arrangements ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Dougie Kearl 23937817 Dougie Kearl passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 8th at just after 1600 hrs after a brief illness bravely fought. Dougie served with the KRRC/2GJ/2RGJ from 1964 until 1986 and latterly with 4RGJ where he was loved and respected by all his TA boys. Funeral Details Do...	8246	Aug 7, 2011 by Isobel Kearl
	Death of Roy Wiggins (Preview) It is with regret that we announce the death of Roy Wiggins. Roy served for many years with the 4th Battalion at Sun Street and Davies Street. Most peaple will remember him for his shooting skills at Bisley. Barbara and her sons welcome all Green Jackets that knew him, to attend the fune...	2712	Aug 7, 2011 by Anonymous
	Death of Roy Belsham, formerly Rifle Brigade 1939-1943 (Preview) I regret to inform you of the death of Chelsea Pensioner R Belsham. Roy died here on 22 July. His funeral service will take place in All Saints Chapel in our Infirmary at 1430 on 10th August. Could you please let me know if you are attending? Contact: rappleby@chelsea-pensioners.org.uk	875	Jul 26, 2011 by administrator
	Death of Corporal Mark Anthony Palin. 1 Rifles (Preview) News Article Corporal Mark Anthony Palin killed in Afghanistan19 Jul 11 It is with sadness that we must confirm that Corporal Mark Anthony Palin from 1st Battalion The Rifles was killed in Afghanistan on 18 July 2011. Corporal Mark Palin Corporal Palin deployed to Afghanistan in April 2011 with...	2186	Jul 21, 2011 by Kevin Goode Ex 3 and 1RGJ
	Death of Henry Edward Garratt. Formerly 2RGJ (Preview) We regret to announce the death of Henry Edward Garratt who served with 2RGJfrom 1969 - 1974 His widow asks for donations to be made to the Rifles Regt Trust (C4C) in lieu of flowers. More details will be published here when known.	1599	Jul 20, 2011 by administrator
	Death of Val Rattigan (Preview) Dear Riflemen, I have just received a telephone call from Richard Rattigan and he has asked me to post this on the site (he is out of the country at the moment). His mother Val died at around 1800hrs this evening.	2083	Jul 11, 2011 by wholesale Gucci
	Death of LCpl John "CHARLIE" CHARLTON formerly ,3RGJ 14 May 2010 (Preview) Passed away suddenly at home following a short illness on the 14th May 2010 aged 51yrs. John or "Charlie as he was affectionly known will be sadly missed by all those who knew and served with him. Charlie was a Greenjacket through and through and loved the regiment and those he served with. He was a...	3265	Jul 10, 2011 by Chris Newton
	Death of Major Peter Henry Parker, JP. DL. KRRC - 24th June 2011 (Preview) We regret to announce the death of Major Peter Henry Parker, on 24th June 2011, aged 93 years. Funeral Service to take place at St James' Church, Ramsden, Oxon on 15th July at 2pm. Donations, if desired, for the The Army Benevolent Fund, may be sent c/o E. Taylor & Son, 21 Corbett Road, Carterton, Ox...	8003	Jul 4, 2011 by administrator
	Death of Joseph Hughes late KRRC with Funeral Detail (Preview) The Funeral of Joseph Hughes, late 2 KRRC who passed away recently will be held at Southend Crematorium, Sutton Road, Southend On Sea on Tuesday July 5th at 12-40. The KRRC Regimental Flag will be draped on the coffin and Last Post & Reveille will be sounded by Bugle Major Terry McCann. Any member...	1789	Jul 1, 2011 by administrator
	Death of former Sgt Derek W. Van Arkadie KRRC 24 June 2011 (Preview) 22434640 Sgt Derek W. Van Arkadie died peacefully on the night of 24 June. He was in Queen's Hospital in Burton-on-Trent being treated for serious and only recently diagnosed heart problems. He was very proud of his service in 2 KRRC from 1951/54 and had fond memories of the regiment. He was a very act...	1296	Jun 28, 2011 by Martin Lile
	Graem ( GIFF ) Mc Gifford (Preview) Sadly Graem ( Giff ) McGifford passed away on the 5th of June in his home in Steibis, Bavaria. Giff was the Chief Instructor at the Ski / Adventure Training hut in Steibis before leaving the Green Jackets to work and live in Steibis. In recent years Giff had suffered ill-health due to two serious accid...	2158	Jun 28, 2011 by Daz
	Death of Brigadier DM (David) Stileman OBE (Preview) Brigadier David STILEMAN died peacefully in hospital full of Christian hope on Friday 24th June 2011 aged 87. Much loved husband of Barbie, loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Private family funeral. A Service of Thanksgiving will take place at 2.30pm on Friday 8th July at Emmanue...	5994	Jun 24, 2011 by Fred Boomer Hawkins
	Death of W G Wright, formerly an Officer in the OBLI (Preview) I regret to inform you that William G Wright, a fprmer serving officer with the OBLI died in April 2011. No further details are known	838	Jun 23, 2011 by administrator
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