Such sad news.  Peter was always good, he liked to laugh wouldn't hurt a fly, such a great man; he had the patience of a saint especially when he took over from Lenny Weyman as my driving instructor.  Peter in his spare time would take me out driving in Dhekelia, Cyprus in 1976 he was so calm and relaxing but he took me to my test in Larnaca.  The QTO ripped in to him when Peter was asked who drove the land rover from the base; Peter said he did and the QTO said "why didn't you notice there is no electrics or speedo.  Quick as a flash he said " Hang on a minute Colour (it was Ron Hart, MTWO) the vehicle is one of yours in the MT and your MT Sjt said this is the one the MTWO has set aside for testing."  Ron Hart went red and said"OK Hughes, get in and off yo can keep to 30mph as I judge it you can carry on with your test!"  Needless to say I carried on with my test and thankfully passed down to Lenny and dear Peter.  

May God Bless you Peter, you can now relax in the FRV with your Muckers, thanks for your friendship, leadership and unadulterated kindness.

Eva and family, my thoughts are with you, please relax as best as you can; speak soon.

Very sad news, Peter was one of the best a true mucker of The  First Battalion, and the Regiment, a true friend when one was needed, our paths crossed in Warminster many times after retirement where our daughters went to school together.

We send our sincere condolences, to Eva and family

Brian, Blanche and Hazel

 Very sad news, Peter was one of the best a true mucker of The  First Battalion, and the Regiment, a true friend my thoughts are with Eve at this very sad time

Very sad news indeed. I benefited from his sound advice many times in the Battalion. He will be sadly missed. Eva my thoughts are with you.

So sorry to hear the sad news that Peter passed away. He will be missed by us all, he was a true Rifleman an outstanding Green Jacket. 

Sincere condolences, to Eva and family

RIP Mucker

Sad news indeed about Peter's passing.  I served with Peter in Germany and NI, he was a great Guy and a good Rifleman.  My thoughts are with Eva and his family.  RIP Peter.

.So very sad to hear the news of Peter,s passing. Great memory's of Peter All my very best to his family, friend, and brother Riflemen

Another truly lovely bloke lost to us all.

A very sad bit of news.

Bless you Pete. Thoughts with family now. 

Wilf

So very sad to hear that another great man has gone to the FRV he will missed and thought of often.

Thinking of you Eva and your family during this difficult time.

Tony & Bev  

From Dave Murray

i Joined the depot in April 1978 scared and apprehensive at what was to come as a new recruit away from home the first time, i was fortunate enough to have Cpl Pete Kelly as my first section commander and remember fondly to this day how he taught us recruits about them strange items called puttees and how to wear them correctly.

A proud small in stature, big in guts and character irishman, who installed confidence in me to mould me in to a man, respected and fair and firm when needed,

On passing out parade i appreciated his guidance and training for my past 20 weeks transforming me in to a rifleman, ready to meet the real world of soldiering.

Over the next 22 years of my career  our paths crossed again on various postings and his promotions, I was always proud to say when any one asked me 'who was your training screw" Pete Kelly I would proudly say.

And i would never forget when he sneaked us over to the Westgate pub  as recruits to have a beer with him.

RIP Pete and condolences to your family 

Swift & Bold  (your proud recruit)

Very saddened to hear of Pete's passing, R.I.P.Pete, my condolences to the family.

Yet another good bloke that I took too long and left it too late to catch up with. Peter, a true gentleman and resourceful Rifleman. RIP my friend.

Very sad news. He was a great, 1RGJ Rifleman. He was always great company to be with. My thoughts are with his family at this sad time.

Yes Peters time in Kenya didn't go without a hitch! When he returned from Kenya there were no pants left for me to wash. Someone had forgotten to sterilise the water,which resulted in many a embarrassing moment for my dear husband. His art for putting an extra spin on when describing things have always been very entertaining. One of the most endearing things about him.........I miss him so much!