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Former Bugle Major (WO11) John Powell R.V.M, Memorial Service - Cambridge, Saturday 13th June 2009
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Early On January 8th 2009 John Powell RVM died. 

Following his death Lieutenant-General Christopher Wallace wrote of John:

"John was my Bugle-Major when I was Commanding Officer of the 3rd Battalion in Celle (1983-5) leaving the Battalion just before I did after 10 years in office. He was an outstanding Bugle-Major, who set high standards and demanded them of his subordinates. He was in the mould of the very best bugle-majors that the Regiment has been fortunate to have had over the years. In particular, he looked hugely impressive on parade, was an ace at drill and an excellent bugle instructor but, unusually, he was unable to sound a bugle note himself. No doubt he would have recalled many highlights during his time as Bugle Major but the one I best remember is the outstanding performance of the Band and Bugles during Her Majesty The Queen`s Visit to the Regiment at Celle in May 1984. In which he played a prominent part.

A memorial service to celebrate the life and achievements of John Powell RVM will take place on June 13th at 10am in Pembroke College Chapel, Cambridge. Anyone wishing to attend is welcome to do so. 

To assist with seating preparation please advise your intention of attending by contacting James Gordom of Pembroke College Chapel direct by email at jtdg2@cam.ac.uk and indicating the number in your party.  In the email subject line please insert  `John Powell Memorial Service` All those attending should be seated by 09.45.


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Dark Suit with regimental tie or regimental blazer and tie.

Pembroke College Chapel Full Postal Address

Pembroke College Chapel, 
Pembroke College, 
Trumpington Street, 
Cambridge 
CB2 1RF

Tel: 01223 338100 (Porters' Lodge)





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cpl waite (4 rgj )

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Will be sadly missed, a very funny man. spent many nights on watch in cp with him.

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