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Darwin Pamela Muriel died 14th May 2013 in hospital aged 89 years. Beloved wife of the late Major Bobby Darwin, 60th Rifles. Much loved mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Donations to Cancer Research and MS Society. Bobby Darwin was tragically killed in a road traffic accident on a convoy m...

6986

Several generations of GJ & RGJ but especially members of 2GJ & 2 RGJ of the Penang, Münster & Ballykelly era, when he was the Assault Pioneer Pl Sgt, will be sad to hear that CSgt Mick OHara died in hospital in Ashford Kent on the 1st of February 2012. Mick was born 20.04.1939, St Pancras Hos...

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In July 1944 Taylor was serving with the 1st Battalion Oxfordshire & Buckinghamshire Light Infantry in Normandy. On July 15, in an operation to clear the flanks for the advance of British 12th Corps on Evrecy, the battalion received orders to make a night attack on the heavily defended hamlet of...

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Brigadier JR Cornell CBE (420805) Late RB & RGJ Johnny Cornell died on 5th May 2013 after a short illness. DOB 2 Nov 1931 in London, He was the third son of RW Cornell of Wedmore Somerset and his youngest brother CR Cornell(Christopher) was a serving GJ Offr 7/1960 to 10/1968. Educated at: Winch...

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I wish to advise the association of the death of my father, John William Smith, dob 13.2.1934 (79) As a national serviceman Dad served in the KRR as a Rifleman, his service details are as follows Service number: 22671660 Enlisted: 15. 05.1952 Demobbed: 06. 06.1954 Served: Second battalion Kings ...

5569

Sadly Don passed away this morning 11th April in Ballymoney. He had a long and brave fight with illness and can now be reunited with his wife Brenda.

19949

Steve Kinrade died this afternoon suddenly. The cause of his death at this moment aren,t known. As and when details are known of the cause of his death, and of course his funeral arrangements will be published in due course . Funeral Details For Steve.The funeral arrangements are as follows 19th F...

May 10, 2013 · 9921

I regret to announce the death of former RSM, 4RGJ, Frank Jones, who died suddenly whilst swimming in Auckland, New Zealand on 25th November 2011. Following his service as RSM Frank was subsequently commissioned from the ranks in 1988 and left the Army as a Captain. Funeral A celebration of...

5405

Dear All,I regret to announce the death of Sergeant Michael (Mick) Gerald OBrien who died on Wednesday the 3rd of April 2013 aged 82 in a Residential Home in Southend-on-Sea, Essex.Fot the majority of his career he was with the 1RB Band and seeing service with 1RB, 3GJ (RB) and the RGJ. With them he earn...

2778

It is with regret that I pass on the sad news of Dave's sudden death to you all, Its all a bit sketchy at the moment, and quite difficult to find out exactly what happened. All I know is that he was found dead at home yesterday in London, and they think he died on Friday.

3589

Brian "Ginge" Ginley ex 2RGJ passed away on Sunday 10th February 2013. Our heartfelt thoughts go out to Barbara , Stephen & Emma who he loved and adored. Brian was a real Character being the Scouser he was he will & friend always be remembered and he was a great Battle Bud t...

5679

Lt Col FHG Higgins DOB: 19.3.1914Fergus Higgins died on the morning of 9 April 2013 aged 99. He was commissioned on 1 February 1934 into the Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry (43rd& 52nd) at the same time as JAJ Read (later Gen Sir Antony) [LG 2 Feb 1934] Only son of Brigadier Gene...

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Moved from Contacts Board. It is with sadness that I have to announce the death of Major Chris Ryan. Christopher lost his long battle with cancer on the 5th April 2013. Funeral arrangements will be posted when they are known.

11086

I regret to have to inform you of the death of QMSI George (MAC) McCabe. APTC. I was informed today by a former member of the APTC that George passed away at his home in Norwich. Mac Mc Cabe came to 3 RGJ as the Army Physical Training Corps Instructor when the BN was stationed there in the late 60's. He was...

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I have just learned that Ellie passed away in 2003 from cancer,he was one of my medics when i was medical sgt with 3 RGJ.He was one of the nicest people one would wish to know,and a bloody good medic to boot.Also his wife Janet passed away in 2010, they met when ellie was at the depot,and Janet worked for the...

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RIP SAS Legend who trained many Greenjackets. Died 28th March 2013 in his sleep. Curriculum Vitae1940 Kauata "Fred" Marafono born 13 December on the tiny Pacific island of Rotuma, 350 miles north of Fiji. One of five children. His father was a farmer after fighting for the British duri...

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Fellow Riflemen of the Royal Greenjackets It is with the deepest regret that Tony Folwer and I have to announce the death of W.O.2 Oliver Brown, formally of the 3rd Battalion RGJ. Ollie died at 6.50 hrs this morning after a long arduous battle against Prostrate Cancer. He died at his home in Colcheste...

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Leigh CURSON ex 2RGJ passed away suddenly on Saturday 27/10/12. Leighs family wants to let every one who knew him that they are invited to the funeral Thursday 15/11/12 1445 hours BASINGSTOKE CREM. Afterwards at the EX SERVICE MENS CLUB BASINGSTOKE on NEW ROAD. Leigh sleep well mate good bye see you a...

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It is with much sadness that I must inform you of the death of my brother in law Chris Berry. Chris had been fighting cancer for the last 12 months and passed away early this morning, Monday 25th February 2013 Chris served with 2 RGJ from 1974 to 1986 with the Anti Tank platoon and later in the QMs Depart...

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It is with deep regret that I anounce the sudden death of ex-Cpl Keith Hill formally of the anti-tank platoon "C" company 4RGJ the funeral was held in Bristol on the 18th March 2013.

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	Death of Mrs PM Darwin (Preview) Darwin Pamela Muriel died 14th May 2013 in hospital aged 89 years. Beloved wife of the late Major Bobby Darwin, 60th Rifles. Much loved mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Donations to Cancer Research and MS Society. Bobby Darwin was tragically killed in a road traffic accident on a convoy m...	1298	May 30, 2013 by The Rifles (London Office)
	Death of Mick O`Hara BEM- KRRC - 2GJ - 2RGJ (Preview) Several generations of GJ & RGJ but especially members of 2GJ & 2 RGJ of the Penang, Münster & Ballykelly era, when he was the Assault Pioneer Pl Sgt, will be sad to hear that CSgt Mick OHara died in hospital in Ashford Kent on the 1st of February 2012. Mick was born 20.04.1939, St Pancras Hos...	6986	May 30, 2013 by Mac McDonald 2RGJ
	Death of Major David Taylor MC 1 OBLI (Preview) In July 1944 Taylor was serving with the 1st Battalion Oxfordshire & Buckinghamshire Light Infantry in Normandy. On July 15, in an operation to clear the flanks for the advance of British 12th Corps on Evrecy, the battalion received orders to make a night attack on the heavily defended hamlet of...	1532	May 25, 2013 by Keith Kneller
	Brigadier JR Cornell CBE (420805) Late RB & RGJ - Thanksgiving Service Details Added (Preview) Brigadier JR Cornell CBE (420805) Late RB & RGJ Johnny Cornell died on 5th May 2013 after a short illness. DOB 2 Nov 1931 in London, He was the third son of RW Cornell of Wedmore Somerset and his youngest brother CR Cornell(Christopher) was a serving GJ Offr 7/1960 to 10/1968. Educated at: Winch...	9131	May 21, 2013 by Mick (Spud) Murphy
	Death of Rfn John William Smith 2KRRC (Preview) I wish to advise the association of the death of my father, John William Smith, dob 13.2.1934 (79) As a national serviceman Dad served in the KRR as a Rifleman, his service details are as follows Service number: 22671660 Enlisted: 15. 05.1952 Demobbed: 06. 06.1954 Served: Second battalion Kings ...	4574	May 15, 2013 by Gordon Smith
	Death of Don Connor 2GJ 2RGJ MT (Preview) Sadly Don passed away this morning 11th April in Ballymoney. He had a long and brave fight with illness and can now be reunited with his wife Brenda.	5569	May 12, 2013 by John Connor
	Death of Steve Kinrade Ex 2RGJ - Funeral Arrangements Added ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Steve Kinrade died this afternoon suddenly. The cause of his death at this moment aren,t known. As and when details are known of the cause of his death, and of course his funeral arrangements will be published in due course . Funeral Details For Steve.The funeral arrangements are as follows 19th F...	19949	May 10, 2013 by Anonymous
	Death of Frank Phillip Jones former Captain RGJ and member of R Coy 1971-72 with funeral details ( 1 2 ) (Preview) I regret to announce the death of former RSM, 4RGJ, Frank Jones, who died suddenly whilst swimming in Auckland, New Zealand on 25th November 2011. Following his service as RSM Frank was subsequently commissioned from the ranks in 1988 and left the Army as a Captain. Funeral A celebration of...	9921	May 10, 2013 by Anonymous
	Death of Sgt Mick O'Brien 1RB 3GJ 3RGJ (Preview) Dear All,I regret to announce the death of Sergeant Michael (Mick) Gerald OBrien who died on Wednesday the 3rd of April 2013 aged 82 in a Residential Home in Southend-on-Sea, Essex.Fot the majority of his career he was with the 1RB Band and seeing service with 1RB, 3GJ (RB) and the RGJ. With them he earn...	5405	May 1, 2013 by Kevin Goode
	Death of Dave Tubridy ex 3 RGJ (Preview) It is with regret that I pass on the sad news of Dave's sudden death to you all, Its all a bit sketchy at the moment, and quite difficult to find out exactly what happened. All I know is that he was found dead at home yesterday in London, and they think he died on Friday.	2778	May 1, 2013 by Kevin Goode Ex 3 and 1RGJ
	Death of Brian "Ginge" Ginley Ex 2RGJ (Preview) Brian "Ginge" Ginley ex 2RGJ passed away on Sunday 10th February 2013. Our heartfelt thoughts go out to Barbara , Stephen & Emma who he loved and adored. Brian was a real Character being the Scouser he was he will & friend always be remembered and he was a great Battle Bud t...	3589	Apr 12, 2013 by Bob Maddocks A Coy 2 RGJ
	Death of Lt Col FHG Higgins (Preview) Lt Col FHG Higgins DOB: 19.3.1914Fergus Higgins died on the morning of 9 April 2013 aged 99. He was commissioned on 1 February 1934 into the Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry (43rd& 52nd) at the same time as JAJ Read (later Gen Sir Antony) [LG 2 Feb 1934] Only son of Brigadier Gene...	5679	Apr 11, 2013 by The Rifles (London Office)
	Death of Major Christopher Ryan 3RGJ (Preview) Moved from Contacts Board. It is with sadness that I have to announce the death of Major Chris Ryan. Christopher lost his long battle with cancer on the 5th April 2013. Funeral arrangements will be posted when they are known.	5070	Apr 11, 2013 by Deputy Webmaster
	Death of QMSI George (MAC) McCabe. APTC - Attached 3RGJ (Preview) I regret to have to inform you of the death of QMSI George (MAC) McCabe. APTC. I was informed today by a former member of the APTC that George passed away at his home in Norwich. Mac Mc Cabe came to 3 RGJ as the Army Physical Training Corps Instructor when the BN was stationed there in the late 60's. He was...	11086	Apr 4, 2013 by Stephen Horsley
	Death of Cpl Ellie Hawkins (Preview) I have just learned that Ellie passed away in 2003 from cancer,he was one of my medics when i was medical sgt with 3 RGJ.He was one of the nicest people one would wish to know,and a bloody good medic to boot.Also his wife Janet passed away in 2010, they met when ellie was at the depot,and Janet worked for the...	2179	Apr 2, 2013 by john ryan
	Fred Marafono MBE - SAS (Preview) RIP SAS Legend who trained many Greenjackets. Died 28th March 2013 in his sleep. Curriculum Vitae1940 Kauata "Fred" Marafono born 13 December on the tiny Pacific island of Rotuma, 350 miles north of Fiji. One of five children. His father was a farmer after fighting for the British duri...	2877	Mar 31, 2013 by Swivel
	Death of \|WO2 Oliver Brown x 3RGJ ( 1 2 3 ) (Preview) Fellow Riflemen of the Royal Greenjackets It is with the deepest regret that Tony Folwer and I have to announce the death of W.O.2 Oliver Brown, formally of the 3rd Battalion RGJ. Ollie died at 6.50 hrs this morning after a long arduous battle against Prostrate Cancer. He died at his home in Colcheste...	9281	Mar 29, 2013 by Anonymous
	Death of Leigh CURSON (Preview) Leigh CURSON ex 2RGJ passed away suddenly on Saturday 27/10/12. Leighs family wants to let every one who knew him that they are invited to the funeral Thursday 15/11/12 1445 hours BASINGSTOKE CREM. Afterwards at the EX SERVICE MENS CLUB BASINGSTOKE on NEW ROAD. Leigh sleep well mate good bye see you a...	2141	Mar 22, 2013 by Billy Hughes
	Death of Chris Berry - 2RGJ (Preview) It is with much sadness that I must inform you of the death of my brother in law Chris Berry. Chris had been fighting cancer for the last 12 months and passed away early this morning, Monday 25th February 2013 Chris served with 2 RGJ from 1974 to 1986 with the Anti Tank platoon and later in the QMs Depart...	3111	Mar 22, 2013 by Billy Hughes
	Death of Corporal Keith Hill 4RGJ (Preview) It is with deep regret that I anounce the sudden death of ex-Cpl Keith Hill formally of the anti-tank platoon "C" company 4RGJ the funeral was held in Bristol on the 18th March 2013.	2995	Mar 20, 2013 by Terry McCann
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