NEWSLETTER2014

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GIMENTAL ASSOCIATION

THE REGIMENTAL ASSOCIATION

WEB SITE: krh.org.uk

President

General Sir Richard Shirreff KCB CBE

COMMITTEE

Chairman

Colonel A R E Singer OBE

Members

Lieutenant Colonel J N J Kingsford WO1 (RSM) R Bretherton

Captain G Barrow (RWO) Lieutenant Colonel J R D Kaye JP DL

Lieutenant Colonel R H East Mr J A Greenwell

Lieutenant Colonel J M D Moger Mr M R Taylor

Mr D R Ivings (CCOCA KRH Representative) Mr J Hart (CCOCA KRH Representative)

HOME HEADQUARTERS

SOUTH NORTH

Regimental Secretary: Assistant Regimental Secretary:

Lt Col P D W Garbutt Captain J C Cornish

associationRACHQ-KRH-HHQ-S-RegtSec@mod.uk @krh.org.uk

Administrative Officer: Administrative Officer:

Mrs Gillian Wartnaby Mrs Jenni Pennell

RACHQ-KRH-HHQ-S-AdminOffr@mod.uk RACHQ-KRH-HHQ-N-AdminOffr@mod.uk

Museum Attendant: Museum Assistants:

Mr Toby Brayley Susan Knowles

Rory MacDonald

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FOREWORD

General Sir Richard Shirreff KCB CBE

Colonel of the Regiment

and President of the Regimental Association

In my first year as your President, I have been hugely impressed at the strength of our Regimental

Association and the support that they give to The Regiment. This demonstrates most clearly to me the

need for a strong Association that can provide succour in time of need, and more normally, a focus for

regimental gatherings, known as reunions, where old comrades from all of our regiments can join

together and enjoy themselves. A reunion doesn't just happen, it takes careful organization

accompanied by a lot of cajoling of old chums to attend. I, like the Chairman, am hugely grateful to

those who organize these important activities.

In my last year as DSACEUR, my participation at various reunions have been curtailed by my job.

However, in March I hand-over as DSACEUR to General Sir Adrian Bradshaw KCB OBE ADC(Gen).

This will be the first time in the history of that appointment, that a successor has come from the same

regiment as the incumbent, and is yet another example of the strength in-depth of The King's Royal

Hussars.

Prince Phillip The Duke of Edinburgh and The Colonel of The Regiment

at the Field of Remembrance, Westminster Abbey 7th

November

For me, one of the highlights of the year was Cavalry Memorial, with our Colonel-in-Chief taking the

salute. I know how much she enjoyed talking to the many Association members that thereafter

gathered in the RAF Club. After her departure, I had the great privilege of presenting the first

Regimental Rosettes to the very worthy recipients.

The Rosette was the inspired idea of my predecessor, Colonel David Woodd, who rightly judged that

we needed a method of recognizing the significant contribution of Association members, and others, to

the well-being of The King's Royal Hussars. I presented the Rosette to 15 recipients, and since then a

further 20 Rosettes have been presented, either by myself or by the Chairman of the Association. I am

hopeful that the remaining 28, plus any new recipients, will be presented in 2014, but it does depend on

that person attending a Reunion. A shortened set of Rules follow, together with a list of those who

have received their Rosette, but it again demonstrates how many give of their time and resources to

further the Regiment. We are all very much in their debt.

Many of you may know that Major Robin Boon stepped-down as our Regimental Secretary last

October. Robin served for six years with distinction, to save our Museum in Winchester, and he

worked tirelessly to seek good young potential officers. He was very well supported by his wife Olivia,

and both of them were assiduous in their support to the Association and attendance at reunions. Robin

has been replaced by Lt Col Peter Garbutt, who served in the 14/20H and KRH. Garbo retired in 2009,

since when he has run a wedding video business. His energy in getting around and understanding his

very wide remit is already making its presence felt.

As retirement beckons, Sarah-Jane and I look forward to meeting you all at the various reunions around

England and Scotland, which are always so very well appreciated by those who attend.

General Sir Richard Shirreff KCB CBE

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INTRODUCTION BY THE CHAIRMAN OF THE REGIMENTAL ASSOCIATION

I'm not sure that it gets much better than 2013, when The King's Royal Hussars was the Sponsor

Regiment for the annual Cavalry Memorial Parade in Hyde Park. The Association worked very closely

with the Serving Regiment to ensure that there was a seamless transition from the Parade, where our

Colonel-in-Chief was the Saluting Officer and our President, General Sir Richard Shirreff, the Parade

Commander, to the RAF Club, where we hosted HRH The Princess Royal at a most enjoyable

gathering, which included old comrades from four predecessor regiments, together with members of the

Serving Regiment.

Last year I requested that you make an extra special effort to be at Cav Mem, so that we may again put

the rest of the Cavalry in the shade, and by jove we did. Huge credit must go to Captain John Cornish,

whose responsibility it is to organize our May event. The Cavalry Combined Old Comrades'

Association stated that they had never before received such strong support from a sponsoring regiment.

Thus, it is very clear that our Regiment continues to be in cracking form, and is just the very best.

After HRH's departure, General Richard announced the inauguration of the Regimental Rosette, full

details are elsewhere in this Newsletter. General Richard then presented rosettes to 15 recipients,

ranging in rank from Major General to Corporal, plus three wives. Rosettes will continue to be

presented when recipients are attending a Regimental function.

Reunions continue to be organized around the Kingdom, and I should again like to take this opportunity

to thank on your behalf the Area representatives for all of their hard work to facilitate the coming

together of our regimental family and friends, and for arranging a successful reunion in their area.

They all do an excellent job, and their individual reports follow. Numbers continue to fluctuate, in the

main are dropping, but those who do attend a reunion thoroughly enjoy themselves. I have attended a

number of reunions, both in the North and in the South, and at all the morale of those attending has

been very high. For the second year, your Association participated in the Cenotaph March Past, after

the National Service. This has become a very popular Reunion, and provides a Southern balance to the

Association's Northern Reunion and Remembrance Service. I hope that you noticed our beret on the

BBC's coverage both in the morning, and in the abbreviated highlights that Sunday evening.

Cavalry Memorial Parade march past

The Regimental Association's Website, www.KRH.org.uk, continues to grow, but needs more work to

provide a better and more informed service. If you have any ideas please pass them to Captain John

Cornish in HHQ (North). The Association continues to "discover" old comrades, who are then

welcomed back into the fold. Please do ensure that Captain Cornish has the details of all your

Regimental chums, in order that we may inform them of what the Regiment and the Association are

doing for them, and widen our Database.

The annual Cavalry Memorial Parade is to be held on Sunday 11th May 2014, followed by lunch in the

RAF Club, or more informally in the Rose & Crown around the corner in Old Park Lane. Do come to

renew old friendships, and make some new ones, that's what a reunion is all about, and alcohol of

course.

If you know of any way that the Association may raise its profile, or of any former soldier who is in

need of the Association's support, please do get in contact with Captain Cornish. I look forward to

meeting many of you at Association reunions in 2014.

Colonel Tony Singer OBE

THE KING’S ROYAL HUSSARS

The priority for 2013 has been the ‘moral component’ after a busy couple of years. In practice this was

to mean a focus on morale improving activity which had been necessarily reduced to allow for the

previous year’s training and deployment. Leave, adventurous training and sports plans therefore

formed the backbone of a programme that remained hugely ambitious. Fifty days of leave were ‘ring-

fence’ protected to reduce bulging allowances accrued from the gruelling schedule of 2012. Over the

course of twelve months, approximately 80% of the Regiment deployed on major adventurous training

exercises in eleven different countries. Activities ranged from climbing and trekking to skydiving and

scuba diving. Teams were reformed to compete in every major team and individual sport possible and

the entire Regimental physical training programme was re-modelled to allow for daily exercise or sport.

The product of this was some impressive performances, perhaps best exemplified by the result of the

RAC Boxing Championships where the KRH secured a convincing team victory. There has also been

notable success in the Inter-Regimental Polo competition with victory for the first time in 26 years.

The CO Commanding OPFOR from the front

On the wider social front, we took the lead in the organisation of the annual Cavalry Memorial Parade

and used it as the perfect excuse to maximise the presence of smart crimson trousers throughout central

London in the presence of our Colonel in Chief, HRH The Princess Royal. We also hosted visiting

Officers from our affiliated Regiments in Australia and New Zealand, whilst also exercising our own

ties with the 1st Hussars in Ontario on a superb visit to a fascinating unit. All of this was in addition to

the traditional fixtures of our Regimental social calendar: the Grand Military, Mess balls, The Rundle

Cup (Army vs Navy polo) and our reunions. Perhaps the highlight of the year though was the full day

celebration devoted to the anniversary of the battle of Balaklava (i.e. the charge of the Light Brigade),

which saw the entire Regiment united in a day of festivities.

Of course, training and exercises also had to be incorporated too and the first three months of the year

saw our battle-hardened troops spend much of their time using their recent experience to train those

deploying on Operation HERRICK 18. The emphasis then swiftly switched back onto our core

platform of the Challenger 2 main battle tank. C Sqn were at the forefront of this, completing ranges in

Wales, a BG level obstacle crossing demonstration and a 38-day exercise in Canada as part of their

placement into the 2 R WELSH ‘Lead Armoured Battlegroup’ (LABG) – the heavy formation that now

forms the core of the British Army’s heavy contingency force, ready to deploy at the vanguard of any

future deployment. In order to ensure that LABG is ready they had to train against the toughest

opponent imaginable and so the remainder of the Regiment deployed to Canada to form an opposing

force (OPFOR) full of guile and cunning.

Our brains were also trained in a variety of activities designed to re-focus our attention away from

Afghanistan onto the broader, more general sphere of warfare. Lectures were given by General Alan

Sharpe, the Right Reverend Lord Harries and Michael Portillo. We re-discovered the nuances of tank

warfare on Battlegroup study days. Conceptual study periods were held in Spain and in the Highlands

of Scotland, the latter combined neatly with some excellent field sports and even a dram or two of

whisky education.

One new and welcome development that has been building throughout 2013 has, of course, been our

own involvement with the Reserves. We have been able to integrate in a wide variety of activities and

will continue to build the momentum of this bond into 2014, principally with our partners in the Royal

Wessex Yeomanry (RWxY). Joint ventures have included support to the RWxY annual training period

on Salisbury Plain, provision of instructors to Exeter UOTC and reservists joining our boxing squad.

Canada training next year will allow further significant opportunities and we are already pleased to

have four crewmen from the RWxY integrating into B Sqn for their exercises in May.

C Sqn Training, Salisbury Plain

All of this activity was designed to reset our bodies and minds from Afghanistan and turn our attention

to the future. And the future is both exciting and challenging. Having survived relatively unscathed

from Army 2020 reforms, amalgamations, rebasing and redundancy every Sabre Sqn and nearly every

man will deploy for at least two months to Canada. On the completion of our training there, the KRH

Battlegroup will take the LABG contingency role. We have a fantastic opportunity to lead the

conceptual development of this force in 2014 / 2015.

On the sporting front the regiment has just competed in the British Army Alpine Ski Championships at

Chantemerle and the UK Regional and Army Reserve Championships at Villeneuve. The results were

as follows:

Army Men’s Downhill: 1st Capt Joe Williamson KRH; 21

st Lt Will Wade; 24

th Lt Chris Higton; 63

rd

Tpr Sam Lawrence. KRH Team = 1st overall.

Captain Joe Williamson on his winning run

Super-G: 4th

Williamson; 15th

Higton; 34th

Wade; DNF Lawrence. KRH Team = 3rd

overall.

Slalom: 13th

Williamson; 44th

Higton; 49th

Lawrence; 67th

Wade. KRH Team = 5th

overall.

GS: 7th

Williamson; 25th

Wade; 30th

Higton; 82nd

Lawrence. KRH Team = 4th

overall.

KRH overall standing = 3rd

(1st = 1LSR, 2

nd = 3 CS Bn REME).

Lt Col J N J Kingsford

HONOURS AND AWARDS

We congratulate members of the Regiment and attached personnel on receiving the following awards:

Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath:

General Sir Adrian Bradshaw KCB OBE

Mention in Despatches:

SSgt A C Holland

Sgt D Rudge RAMC (Attached KRH)

Sgt C R Brown

Queen’s Commendation for Valuable Service:

Lt Col A T L Potts

Joint Commander’s Commendation:

Cpl L Holden

L/Cpl N Preston REME (attached KRH)

Tpr A Reeve

Cfn D Woodhouse REME (attached KRH)

Commander Task Force Helmand Commendation:

Ranks as at the date of Commendation

Maj I Simpson MBE

WOII C J Dunn

SSGT Jones REME

SSgt Olive REME

Sgt Baines

Sgt Young

L/Cpl Hopes

Pte Brown SPS

Tpr Gallagher

Tpr Henzell

Tpr Kirby

Regimental Medal:

227 WOI C J Dunn KRH

228 Lt G M Walker KRH

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THE REGIMENTAL ASSOCIATION

Combined Cavalry Old Comrades Association Parade

The King’s Royal Hussars were the Sponsor Regiment for the 2013 Cavalry Memorial Parade. This

meant that the regiment had to provide the Saluting Officer (usually a Royal Patron), Parade

Commander and Parade RSM also the majority of the manpower such as saluting dais markers wreath

bearers etc.

HRH talking to Brian Whititt and Bob Brown

Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal accepted the regiments invitation to act as the Saluting Officer

and The Colonel of The Regiment General Sir Richard Shirreff KCB CBE acted as Parade

Commander. The Parade RSM was WOI (RSM) Gary Barrow KRH. Commanding the KRH

contingent of 74 was Major General John Friedberger CB CBE. Needless to say the parade was a great

success thanks to the professionalism and enthusiasm shown by the serving regiment and numerous

CCOCA committee members commented on this.

There was a bit of a dash to get to the RAF Club before HRH The Princess Royal arrived which

everyone managed to do. General Richard met the royal party at the main entrance and escorted HRH

and the Lady in Waiting into the club. Regimental and Association members were gathered in the

Ballroom enjoying drinks and canapés before HRH arrived. General Richard escorted HRH around the

room introducing her to all the groups and individuals. There was a great atmosphere and HRH

managed to talk to everyone gathered in the Ballroom.

Tim Allen, Giles Harrison, Tina Harrison and Alex Potts enjoying the luncheon

Once HRH had departed General Richard proposed the Royal Toast and we then also toasted The

Colonel in Chief and The Regiment. He then made a short speech followed by the Commanding

Officer, Lieutenant Colonel Justin Kingsford who brought Association members up to speed on the

regiment its activities and a brief forecast of events.

The Association Chairman, Colonel Tony Singer OBE then made a short speech to explain about the

inception of the Regimental Rosette (see the Regimental Rosette article) and asked General Richard if

he would present them to those members who had earned one and were present. It was a thoroughly

enjoyable day made all the more memorable by the presence of HRH The Princess Royal. The RAF

Club also ensured that the luncheon was of a high standard and served by very capable and attentive

staff, it was a great success.

Regimental members that did not fancy the RAF Club used The Rose and Crown, next door in Old

Park Lane, where the Association had arranged a buffet for those regimental and association members

attending.

John Cornish

South West Reunion

Summer Reunion.

As has become the norm since taking over the branch in 2009, we held our summer reunion on 7th

June

in the garden at Manor Farm, Hazelbury Bryan to which all were invited. Attendance was slightly down

on last year but we still managed to assemble 56 old comrades and their respective wives/partners and

girl friends.

This takes the form of a cash bar and a summer buffet lunch served out of the old tythe barn in the

garden with an opportunity for those attending to sit out in the sun and spend a few hours enjoying each

others company and talking over old times.

We were fortunate and very grateful to the new in post commanding officer, Lt Col Justin Kingsford

for joining us especially as it was so soon after him taking up command and it was good of him to give

a short synopsis of what the regiment had been up to and what the future held.

The South West golf competition players enjoying the fine weather after a brisk walk

As usual we held a golf competition on the day before and for this we managed to attract eleven

players. This is a very non competitive competition (!) and I like to think everyone (perhaps with the

exception of Peter Smith) thoroughly enjoyed the day. This was not a good day for Peter as the little

white ball seemed on this occasion to misinterpret the instructions given it by the club head, not helped

by the misplaced advice and encouragement given by others! This was the first year that those playing

competed for the Bill Butcher Commemorative Cup and it was won by Brigadier Tom Williams whose

name will be inscribed thereon.

Autumn Reunion.

We gathered as in previous years for our Ramnuggur Dinner at the King’s Arms Hotel in Dorchester on

the Saturday nearest to 22nd November (23rd

) so that we celebrate this battle honour on the same day as

is being done in the Regiment. This year we sat 37 for dinner and the hotel must be (and were) thanked

for doing a splendid job.

We meet in the bar for pre-dinner drinks and after the dinner call move up to the Castlebridge Room for

dinner. The food was excellent and at the conclusion of dinner a horseshoe was formed (as per

tradition) and with a sliver cup kindly loaned by the Warrant Officers and Sergeants Mess we drank in

turn to the “Heroes of Ramnuggur”.

Terence Scott and Robin Holland

I would like once again to reiterate what I have said many times in the past five years that, these two

reunions are not reserved exclusively for ex 14/20 H old comrades. I would welcome a greater presence

from ex 10th

, 11th

and Royal Hussars and now even any ex KRH living in the south west.

In 2104 the summer reunion will be held on 7th

June and to ring the changes the venue will move to the

far side of the village to the home of Major Terence and Angela Scott (he of the helicopter Health and

Safety Manual!). There will as normal be a golf day on the Friday (6th

June) and the autumn reunion is

set for Saturday 22nd

November.

Lt Col Jeremy Moger

Gloucestershire

The Gloucestershire Branch Reunion Luncheon was held at the Victory Club, Cheltenham, on Sunday

10th March 2013. Numbers continue to be similar, but there are always new faces, which makes it

worthwhile for me, as well our regulars. Information on this year's Reunion has been circulated, and if

you would like to attend but have not received my letter, please get in touch. There will again be free

drinks for those wearing a Regimental Tie. Do try to support.

Col Tony Singer OBE

Edinburgh Reunion.

The Scottish Old Comrades met as usual in the Royal Scots Club in Edinburgh on what was a lovely

summers day, this years reunion had a notable absentee. Mr & Mrs Bert Bethune were unable to

attend. Bert was recovering from illness so we drank a toast to absent friends to wish him a speedy

recovery so hopefully we will see them in 2014 fit and well.

Kathleen and John Greenwell talking to Christine Beresford at the Cavalry Memorial luncheon

Unfortunately the Commanding Officer was unable to attend our gathering this year due to a clash of

appointments so we were entertained by Major Charlie Smith who gave us a very in depth talk on how

the Regiment was dealing with what has been a very busy time for our Regimental family and what is

going to be happening in the future, so a huge thank you to Charles for that. I hope that everyone will

be able to attend next year as our numbers are beginning to dwindle. If there are any ex hussars out

there that live in Scotland or nearby please get in touch we would love to see you.

Next years gathering will take place on Wed 9th July, meet at 12 noon for lunch at 1pm same venue, I

look forward to seeing everyone fit and healthy and sharing a dram with you next year.

John Greenwell

Darlington Reunion.

We would like to say a big thank you once again for all those old comrades who attended this years

North East reunion, sadly numbers were down but this did not stop all those attending enjoying a

wonderful evening which consisted of a delicious 5 course meal and raffle and a lot of reminiscing and

drinking.

We would like to thank Captain Ed Wicks for representing the regiment and for his excellent speech

detailing regimental activities for the past year and future regimental tasks for 2014.

Mick Taylor

Central Southern Old Comrades Reunion.

Once again the majority of the Regiment were away, this time in Canada, when the Central Southern

Reunion was held at Tidworth on Sunday 20th

October. Thanks to the generosity of WO1 (RSM)

Barrow, we were able to meet in the WOs and Sgts Mess where over 80 Old Comrades and their wives

were joined by the Commanding Officer and his wife Holly, together with the RSM and members of

the Regiment who had not deployed to BATUS. We had a fascinating update from Colonel Justin on

the numerous activities members of the Regiment have been involved in over the past 12 months and

Colonel Singer, as Chairman of the Association, paid tribute to Major Boon, who was retiring from his

appointment as Regimental Secretary. There was an excellent representation of all eras from all 4

former Regiments and it was particularly good to see Major Dougie Colville and Lady Bengough, both

of whom had travelled a long way to join us.

Billy Stobbart, Al Wicks and Tony “Waggy” Wagstaff at Barton Grange Hotel

The Mess was well organised by Sgt Clayton (who was almost on his resettlement leave) and his team

and our thanks were passed on to the Caterers who produced a delicious lunch.

The PRI shop was open for early Christmas shopping and those who wanted to, stayed on to keep the

bar open into the early evening.

The Commanding Officer in his talk explained that new rules from MoD will make it difficult in the

future to hold unofficial events (such as our lunch) without incurring prohibitive costs, so while we

hope to be able to continue at Tidworth, we shall need to see what is practical and affordable.

Lt Col Richard East

Preston Reunion

On the Saturday evening the annual dinner took place with 61 regimental and association members

sitting down to dinner in the Grange Room. This is smaller than the usual venue of the Barton Suite

but due to the numbers attending we had to “down size”. The dinner was excellent as was the service

and everyone thoroughly enjoyed themselves. The Association Chairman gave the Royal Toast and

this was then followed by a toast to Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal and then The Regiment.

Geoff and John Hutchinson at the Barton Grange Hotel

After the toast the Chairman, Tony Singer gave a brief speech and also explained about the Regimental

Rosette (see the Regimental Rosette article) and presented a rosette to: Lieutenant Colonel Peter

Harman and also Brigadier Christopher Price. The Commanding Officer Lieutenant Colonel Justin

Kingsford brought everyone up to date on what the regiment had achieved in the past 12 months and

what the regiment were looking forward to in 2014.

After the meal the majority retired to the bar where it was a chance to renew acquaintances with the

numerous friends that had not sat down to dinner. While we were all in the bar area Tony Singer held

every ones attention as he explained briefly about the Regimental Rosette. He then presented rosettes

to: Mick Fogg, Les Critchlow and Darryl Cartwright for their contribution to the Regimental

Association. It was a really enjoyable evening with regimental members having a crack with

association members and their families.

Sunday morning was clear and bright which is more than could be said of some of the heads on parade

considering the late finish. We were lucky to have the Guidon on parade and to lead us on the march to

church and it brought back many fond memories for a lot of people to be behind the Guidon again.

Christopher Price took the salute in the absence of the Colonel of The Regiment. This year the

remembrance service was taken by the KRH Chaplain, Padre Gary Scott. St Lawrence’s was full with

a good mix of parishioners, The Regiment, Association members and their families. The service was a

great success and many of the parishioners commented on how much they had enjoyed it and what a

pleasant surprise it had been for Padre Scott to take the service in such a professional and sensitive

manner. After the service people made their way to the Columbarium where Padre Scott conducted the

interment of WOII Tom Baker’s ashes.

John Cornish

Remembrance Day London Cenotaph March Past 2013

72 Members of the Regimental Association, many with family and friends in attendance, met early on

Remembrance Day in the Field of Remembrance at Westminster Abbey, before forming up on Horse

Guards Parade ready for this year’s London Cenotaph Parade in front of Her Majesty The Queen.

The “Crimson Tide” prior to the march past

Looking splendid in their Crimson Trousers and Regimental Berets, it was with tremendous pride that

the largest squad yet paid tribute to those members of the Regimental family and all those who gave

their lives in service for their country. A small Association mention by the BBC and some excellent

TV coverage gave those that could not attend the chance to see how smart (and in step!) we all were

and the crimson trousers were once again a talking point.

The Association is allocated 96 tickets for the event and after this years march past, enquiries for them

are currently in the 140's, however, that doesn’t matter as we would like to see more of you at this most

prestigious event.

The March Past

Peter Clarke, Peter Plummer and Steve Ambrose At the “Greencoat Boy” after the parade

We always get a small percentage of 'no shows' when a ticket becomes available and much more than

that, the day is one for joining your former comrades either to march, spectate or join us for a social

drink afterwards. So why not come along, bring your family and friends and support this marvellous

event.

Further details can be obtained from the March Past Website: www.crimsonmarchpast.co.uk

John Cook – Organiser

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DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

Gloucestershire Reunion (Victory Club, Cheltenham). 9 Mar

Noah’s Arc (The Sheraton Hotel, Blackpool). 25-27 Apr 14

Noah’s Arc (The Sheraton Hotel, Blackpool). 25-27 Apr 15

Cavalry Memorial Parade & Lunch (London). 11 May

Cherrypickers’ Reunion (Park Inn, Forgegate, Telford). 16-18 May

Shiners Club (Crown Inn, Stratton-St-Margaret, Swindon). 18 May

South West Golf Day and Reunion (Boywood Farm) 6-7 June

Governor’s Review, Royal Hospital, Chelsea. 3 Jun

Founders Day, Royal Hospital Chelsea. 5 Jun

Scottish Reunion (Edinburgh) . 25 Jun

Regimental Weekend (Tidworth) TBC 26-28 Sept

North East (Darlington). 4 Oct

Shiners Club (Premier Inn, Mallard Restaurant, Derby). 18 Oct

Central Southern (Tidworth - KRH WO & SGTS Mess). TBC

Cherrypickers’ Balaclava Day Reunion (Park Inn, Telford) 6 Nov

Northern Reunion and Remembrance Sunday (Preston). 8-9 Nov

Remembrance Day Parade, Cenotaph, London. 9 Nov

Officers’ Dinner (Cavalry & Guards Club). 11 Nov

Ramnuggur and Cambrai Dinner (King’s Arms Hotel, Dorchester). 22 Nov

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REGIMENTAL ROSETTE

The Regimental Rosette was instituted in 2012. The obverse of the Rosette has a miniature of the

badge of The King’s Royal Hussars, set on a background of regimental colours. The Regimental

Rosette is intended to recognize those who have provided significant support or service to The King’s

Royal Hussars or the Regimental Association.

The date from which eligibility is taken is 2nd

December 1992, the date of the formation of The King's

Royal Hussars. Service in the Regiment or in one of the antecedent regiments is not a requirement but

any person who is in receipt of a salary from the MOD is not eligible.

Individual nominations may be made by any Trustee or the Commanding Officer, The King's Royal

Hussars and presented to the Colonel of the Regiment for final acceptance.

The Regimental Rosette will normally be presented to the recipient by the Colonel of the Regiment at a

suitable occasion or by the Chairman of the Regimental Association when the recipient is being

recognized for specific service to the Association.

The Regimental Rosette may be worn on any occasion but it is intended that it would be worn at any

Regimental function, whether or not medals are worn. It should be worn in the buttonhole of the left

lapel, or for a lady in a similar position. (See the back cover for a colour representation, not to scale).

Presentations have so far been made to the following:

No Name Appointment

1 Colonel Tom Hall CVO OBE Colonel RH

2 Maj Gen Sir Michael Palmer KCVO Colonel 14/20H

3 Maj Gen John Friedberger CB CBE Colonel KRH

9 Brig Euan Morrison OBE Regimental Trustee

10 Lt Col Peter Harman Assn Chairman & Regimental Trustee

16 Col David Woodd Regimental Trustee

20 Brig Christopher Price CBE Colonel KRH

21 Lt Col Johnny Kaye JP DL Assn Chairman & Regimental Trustee

26 Councillor John Greenwell Scotland Reunions

29 Brig Robert Sutcliffe OBE Regimental Trustee

32 Mrs Christine Beresford Museum Trustee

33 Maj Patrick Beresford Museum Trustee

35 Mr Brian Yates Banner Bearer – Cavalry Memorial

36 Col Tony Singer OBE Assn Chairman & Regimental Trustee

38 Mr Les Critchlow HHQ(N) Support

42 Lt Col Jeremy Moger Afghan Appeal

48 Col Mike Vickery OBE Museum Trustee

52 Mr Mick Fogg Banner Bearer – Preston

53 Mr Darryl Cartwright Trumpeter – Preston

55 Mrs Anna Potts Afghan Appeal

57 Mrs Gail Garbutt Afghan Tour

58 Mr Richie Mogg Salisbury Biennial Reunions

59 Mr Derek Ivings CCOCA Representative

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AREA REPRESENTATIVES & OCA CONTACT DETAILS

Listed below are details of area representatives and the general area they cover. Also listed are contact

details for other predecessor regimental associations, clubs and groups.

Area Venue Counties Contact

Location Covered

North West

Preston Barton Lancashire, Merseyside HHQ (North)

IoM, Greater Manchester

Cumbria, Cheshire

Scotland:

Edinburgh All Scottish J A Greenwell

Counties The Annexe

And the Borders Monteviot

Jedburgh

Roxburghshire. TD8 6UQ

Tel: 01835 830757

Central Southern:

Tidworth WO & Sgts Mess Wilts, Oxford, Bucks Lt Col R H East

Hampshire, Berkshire Easthill Lodge

Channel Isles, 7 East Hill

Isle of Wight Charminster

Dorset, DT2 9QL

Tel/Fax: 01305 264724

South West:

Dorchester Devon, Dorset Lt Col J M D Moger

Somerset, Cornwall Manor Farm

Droop, Hazelbury Bryan

Sturminster Newton

Dorset, DT10 2ED

Tel: 01258 817232

East Anglia:

Newmarket Cambridge, Essex Lt Col J R D Kaye JP DL

Norfolk, Suffolk The Moat House

Hertfordshire Weston Colville

Bedfordshire Cambridge

Lincolnshire CB21 5PA

Tel: 01638 507094

Area Venue Counties Contact

Location Covered

North East:

Darlington Co Durham M R Taylor

Cleveland 27 Surtees Street

Tyne & Wear Darlington

Humberside Co Durham

Northumberland DL3 6PW

Yorkshire

Tel: 01325 250653

Gloucestershire:

Cheltenham Gloucestershire Col A R E Singer OBE

Herefordshire Oak House

Hambutts Drive

Edge Road, Painswick

Glos. GL6 6UP

Tel: 01452 814064

Shiners’ Club:

Swindon Nationwide Pete Hill

peter@xrhgb.com

11H Old Comrades Association:

Telford Nationwide John Cook

rhtrooper@hotmail.com

Noah’s Arc:

Blackpool Nationwide Bob Harrison

Hussar1420@gmail.com

Remembrance Day Parade, Cenotaph, London:

London Nationwide John Cook

rhtrooper@hotmail.com

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COMBINED CAVALRY PARADE AND REGIMENTAL LUNCH

SUNDAY 11th

MAY 2014

The Cavalry Memorial Parade and Service will take place in Hyde Park on Sunday 11th

May.

Dress will be suits / jacket and trousers, Regimental ties and medals, members in civilian clothes may

wear berets. Serving and retired members of the Regiment start to gather from 1000hrs on the Broad

Walk (East) just inside the Park, parallel to Park Lane. Please RV at our Regimental Standard by

1045hrs. The Parade steps off at 1100hrs. A short Memorial Service follows, after which you are free

to leave.

There will be a limited number of Family Standing Area tickets available and a few seating tickets for

those who need to sit for health reasons. Tickets should be ordered through Home HQ (North) by 2nd

May 2014. There will of course be an unreserved area. Anyone requiring tickets for entrance to

Knightsbridge Barracks should apply to HHQ (North).

HRH talking to Lord Newall

The Regimental Lunch

The Regimental Lunch (see insert for pricing) will be held at the Royal Air Force Club, 128 Piccadilly

which is situated next to the Cavalry and Guards Club.

Wine and soft drinks will also be available. If those who can afford to make a donation over and above

the cost would do so it would be very much appreciated. The object is to encourage as many members

and their families to attend as possible and have a thoroughly enjoyable afternoon.

The Menu is:

Roast Rib-Eye of Beef with Yorkshire Pudding, served with traditional roast potatoes and a

selection of vegetables.

Chocolate Gâteau

Coffee and Petits Fours

A vegetarian option is also available.

Please come along, support your Association and make this special day a success.

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OBITUARIES

There is a distinct lack of obituaries for publication in the Regimental Journal and especially so for

those personnel that saw war time service. There is not enough data held at Home Headquarters to

assist in writing a decent obituary and we are very reliant on the good will and memory of family and

friends of the deceased to send a relevant and well written obituary to us for publication.

On a sombre note, members can commit their service memories, attainments and experiences to paper

and send them to HHQ (North) for future inclusion. Family and friends can also help and assist in

ensuring that loved ones are not forgotten. A well balanced obituary is always welcome, and I should

hate to think that we have forgotten what some members have contributed to our regimental family

history.

LEST WE FORGET

We extend our deepest sympathy to relatives and friends of former members of the Association who

have died:

Name Service Dates Date of Death

Mr D R Graham REME Att 10H (1950-1956) 2012

Mr B W Hemming 11H 2012

Mr R G Maynard 11H (1944-1947) 29 Feb 12

Mr J M Sharp 11H (1946-1968) 23 May 12

Capt R S R de Warren 11H (1961-1969) 02 Jul 12

Mr C H Appleton 11H (1944-1946) 15 Jul 12

Mr C A R Warner 11H 91944-1947) 15 Jul 12

Mr D L W Wotton 14/20H (1950-1952) 20 Nov 12

Mr C H Appleton 11H (1944-1946) 15 Jul 12

Maj DER Scarr CBE 14/20H (1947-1962) 09 Jan 13

Mr F W Edwards 12L (1938-1939) 11H (1939-1946) 28 Jan 13

Tpr C F Ingram 11H (1958-1960) 30 Jan 13

Bandsman A Lenton 14/20H 10 Feb 13

Name Service Dates Date of Death

Col G V Churton MBE MC TD JP DL Cheshire Yeomanry (1935-43),11H (43-46)

Cheshire Yeomanry (47-65) 15 Feb 13

Maj Gen K W Latchford 10H (1962-1964) 24 Feb 13

Mr A E Evans 10H (1955-1957) 28 Feb 13

Mr R Blundsdon 10H (1952-1954) Mar 13

Mr N F Dawson 10H (1951-1969) RH (1969-1974) 01 Mar 13

Capt G T W Fenwicke-Clennell 11H (1948-1958) 03 Mar 13

Maj Gen K W Latchford 10H (1962-1964) 04 Mar 13

Capt C B Toller 10H (1945-1953) 02 Apr 13

Mr R Hibbert 11H (1952-1954) 04 Apr 13

Sir Richard Dashwood Bt 14/20H (1969-1974) 14 Apr 13

Maj J A J Nunn 10H (1946-1962) 22 Apr 13

Mr R Gardner 11H (1947-1953) 08 May 13

Capt R D Baxter JP DL 14/20H (1951-1962) 11 May 13

Mr M J Stowell 14/20H (1967-1979) 14 May 13

Maj I C Straker 11H (1949-1962) 20 May 13

Mrs G E Bradbury

Wife of WOII B A Bradbury 14/20H (1956-1978) 22 May 13

Mr D Whipp 14/20H (1963-1975) 25 May 13

Mrs P A Marcelle

Wife of WOII J M Marcelle 14/20H ( 1948-1972) 29 May 13

Capt L Kneller 14/20H (1940-1946) 19 Jun 13

Mr R L Burton 14/20H (1943-1946) 03 Jul 13

Mrs P C Stuttaford

Wife of Dr T Stuttaford OBE MRCS LRCP 10H (1953-1955) 04 Jul 13

Mrs J I Parkin

Wife of Tpr J Parkin 11H (1947-1949) 10 07 13

WOII J R K Roadnight 14/20H (1956-1982) 21 Jul 13

Capt A A Farrant 11H (1954-1960) 26 Jul 13

Cpl S Chalk 14/20H (1979-1994) 08 Aug 13

SSgt R Holland 14/20H (1954-1979) 11 Aug 13

Sgt D Eadsforth 14/20H 16 Aug 13

Lt I W Brown 10H (1956-1957) 24 Aug 13

Mr R Hill 10H (1951-1953) 12 Sep 13

SSgt D E Coleman 10H (1962-1969) RH (1969-1986) 22 Sep 13

Mr N K Barter 10H (1963-1969) RH (1969-1975) 02 Oct 13

Sgt M J O’Meara 14/20H (1962-1984) 07 Oct 13

Mr D J Little 10 H (1958-1967) 15 Oct 13

Mr G R Barton 11H (1963-1978) Oct 13

J M Hignett 10 H (1953-1954) 25 Oct 13

Mr R E Coleman 10H (1962-1971) 31 Oct 13

Mr William (Billy) Blade 11H (1958-1967) 16 Nov 13

The Earl of Dudley 10H (1941-1945) 16 Nov 13

Mr S G Shore 14/20H (1939-1954) 26 Nov 13

Name Service Dates Date of Death

Mr J K Ramm 14/20H (1975-1977) 06 Dec 13

Mr E Farris 10H (1947-1952) 10 Dec 13

Mr D Reed 11H (1960s) 12 Dec 13

Mr R Randall 10H (1961-1967) 30 Dec 13

Mr N D Nash 10H(1948-1953) 06 Jan 14

Mr A R Partridge 11H(1944-1947) 10 Jan 14

Lt Col W J Stockton OBE The Queens Bays (2nd

Dragoon Guards) (1952-1958)

The Royal Scots Greys (1958-1964)

14/20H(1964-1983) 11 Jan 14

Mrs B Jude

Wife of WO I (RSM) S Jude 14/20H (1946-1971) 13 Jan 14

Mr J Johnston 26H (1941-1943) 27 Jan 14

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KRH CLUB

We are most grateful to all who support this money making venture and hope that they continue to do

so. New members are always most welcome to join. If you would like to have a “flutter” please

contact HHQ (North). Winners for the year 2013 follow:

Prize No. Name Amount

JANUARY DRAW

1st 320 Mr T L Skeels £75.00

2nd

340 Mr R Nutter £50.00

3rd

167 Mr N G Sudall £30.00

4th

048 P C R Wates Esq £25.00

5th

175 D A Hinton Esq £20.00

FEBRUARY DRAW

1

st 295 Mr P Midgley £75.00

2nd

241 A E W Steel Esq £50.00

3rd

338 C R K Dean Esq £30.00

4th

190 J A F Howard Esq £25.00

5th

267 W K Trotter Esq £20.00

MARCH DRAW

1

st 332 Mr R C Penfold BEM £75.00

2nd

282 Mr P Matthews £50.00

3rd

145 Mr J Lockwood £30.00

4th

148 M Hay Esq £25.00

5th

309 R C H Boon Esq £20.00

APRIL DRAW

1st 316 L Kneller Esq £75.00

2nd

351 Mr W Lofthouse £50.00

3rd

215 B H Poett Esq £30.00

4th

155 Mr A P Farrell £25.00

5th

173 A R E Singer Esq OBE £20.00

MAY DRAW

1st 012 Mr S Ward £75.00

2nd

234 Mrs P Richardson £50.00

3rd

143 Mr D R Ivings £30.00

4th

271 Mr V H McCann £25.00

5th

030 J F T Baines Esq £20.00

JUNE DRAW

1st 219 Mr D Rogers £75.00

2nd

052 Mr J H Richardson £50.00

3rd

314 Mr G W Bingham £30.00

4th 060 I R P Haig Esq £25.00

5th 319 T C Allen Esq £20.00

JULY DRAW

1st 074 Mr G L Trigg £75.00

2nd

077 Mr P A Casey £50.00

3rd

313 Mr K Davies £30.00

4th

211 Mr S Chappell £25.00

5th

228 O C Howard Esq £20.00

AUGUST DRAW

1st 084 Mr K F Shurety £75.00

2nd 259 Mrs P A Lane Stanley £50.00

3rd

139 Mr A J G Irvine £30.00

4th

180 Mr D V Bateman £25.00

5th

126 D N V Churton Esq MBE £20.00

SEPTEMBER DRAW

1st 288 Mr K W Cardy £75.00

2nd

169 Mr B A Bradbury £50.00

3rd

252 Mr W J Bingham £30.00

4th

092 L G D Williams Esq £25.00

5th

106 D J B Woodd Esq £20.00

OCTOBER DRAW

1st 344 Mr L E Dale £75.00

2nd

072 Mr B L Yates £50.00

3rd

067 Mr S Rodowicz £30.00

4th

147 G J Mitchell Esq £25.00

5th

029 J P W Friedberger CB CBE £20.00

NOVEMBER DRAW

1st 040 Mr R P Winch £75.00

2nd

079 Mr N B Corbould £50.00

3rd

051 Mr C R Baggallay £30.00

4th

163 Mrs E S Mossé £25.00

5th

172 Mr N Gaskell £20.00

DECEMBER DRAW

1st 091 Mr T A Burnett £150.00

2nd

298 Mr J Sheppard £100.00

3rd

236 R F Erith Esq TD DL £60.00

4th

339 Mr J A Heyes £50.00

5th

213 W J Stockton Esq OBE £40.00

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EMAIL ADDRESSES

Both Home Headquarters North and South are trying to cut down on mailing and postage costs and yet

still wish to pass on important information regarding Old Comrades and Regimental matters in a timely

fashion. If you are not receiving our news via e-mail, will you please let us know by emailing:

Officers Gillian Wartnaby at: RACHQ-KRH-HHQ-N-AdminOffr@mod.uk

OR’s Jenni Pennell at: RACHQ-KRH-HHQ-N-AdminOffr@mod.uk

Please rest assured that we will only send out important Regimental information via e-mail and that we

will not pass your e-mail address to anyone else unless we have specifically sought your permission to

do so.”

N.B. Please remember to notify HHQ(N) if you change your email or postal address.

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YOU MAY BE ENTITLED TO CLAIM FUNDING TO ATTEND THE 70TH

ANNIVERSARY OF D-DAY AND/OR OTHER NOTABLE EVENTS

Through the Big Lottery Fund’s Heroes Return programme Second World War veterans from the UK,

Channel Islands and Republic of Ireland can apply for travel and accommodation costs to visit the

places where they saw active service. They can also receive funding to take part in an official

Commemoration within the United Kingdom. Veterans who fought with, or alongside, British forces in

World War Two, and who are resident in the UK or the Republic of Ireland, are eligible to apply for

funding. War widows and widowers of veterans are also eligible, and carers and spouses can receive

funding to travel with veterans too. WWII veterans that saw active service overseas can apply for a

fixed amount grant of between £165 and £8,140 depending on the number of people taking part and the

destination.

If you have any general questions about the scheme and whether you are eligible, please ring the

application helpline on: 0845 0000 121.

For more information about Heroes Return 2 visit www.biglotteryfund.org.uk/heroesreturn

or ring the Heroes Return application helpline on: 0845 0000 121.

or email: general.enquiries@biglotteryfund.org.uk

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HorsePower The King’s Royal Hussars Museum in Winchester

The museum continues to attract visitors from near and far, especially during the school holidays.

During 2013 we saw people from many European countries, as well as from Moscow, Vietnam, South

Africa, California and Australia. Thanks to our loyal weekend volunteers HorsePower is the only one

of Winchester’s Military Museums that opens on Sundays during the winter.

Early in 2013 we were given a touch screen computer by Heritage Branch. It has been loaded with

information and photographs of all the tanks and armoured cars used in the regiment since 1928. We

then applied successfully to the Army Museums Ogilby Trust for a grant to install another audio-visual

screen in the stable area of the museum. This now shows The Golden Age of the Horse, a digital

exhibition of about 60 images using photographs which a diligent volunteer has scanned from the many

albums held in the archives.

On Armed Forces Day the serving regiment provided us with a Panther and two NCOs in their Op

Herrick kit. They were a great success with the visiting public, and an excellent advertisement for the

regiment.

New acquisitions include a silver salver and the First and Second World War medals of Bandmaster

Stenning 11H, Second World War medals of Captain Moore 11H, a Queen’s South Africa medal of

Private Causley 10H, an album of photographs of late 19th century India and Afghanistan owned by

Major Hughes-Onslow 10H. Items in the Reserve Collection often need conservation work before we

can display them, so to help us defray the cost of remedial work we aim to increase the shop spend. Our

new stock includes magnets, rulers, key rings and notepads bearing images of The Scouts or of a

Challenger tank which are proving popular with all ages. The museum is open Tuesday to Sunday;

more details are at www.horsepowermuseum.co.uk

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The Museum of The King’s Royal Hussars in Lancashire

Incorporated within the Museum of Lancashire

The year 2013 was busy for the museum, not least because it was the last before the big centenary

anniversary of the opening of the First World War, 1914-2014. As is so often the case for museums,

preparation for these big occasions starts a year or more in advance. Indeed the real curtain raiser was

the conference Finding Identities: Lancashire and the First World War, mounted in late November, in

association with both City and County Council, at the University of Central Lancashire. A fascinating,

and possibly controversial, keynote talk was given by Andrew Robertshaw, well known TV character

and Curator of the Royal Logistic Corps Museum. In this he looked at picture and film sources in the

study of the Battle of the Somme, going so far as to employ a lip reader on original footage. The

results were stunning, and, to put it delicately, revealed a remarkably unaltered 'battlefield vocabulary'.

On a more conventional front the Regimental Museum will be co-operating in two exhibitions on the

Stanley Street, Museum of Lancashire, site during 2014. These will occupy two adjoining rooms and

will look respectively at the home front and the war front. The latter is an exhibition, provisionally

entitled 'Outbreak', in collaboration with the National Army Museum. This will investigate the role of

the Army in 1914, and will feature a section on the 20th

Hussars.

The 'XX' or 'Nobody's Own' is one of the five regiments which now make up the King’s Royal Hussars,

and was one of the first into action in Belgium, even before the battle of Mons in 1914, but a unit that

has received relatively little historical attention. The exhibition focusing on the home front is entitled

'Somewhere in France', and will contain letters and postcards passing back and forth between

Lancashire and troops in the field. Total museum visitors have averaged 30 to 40,000 over the last

couple of years, and it is to be hoped that the anniversary will maintain this very healthy level of

interest.

A few interesting objects have come into the collections recently, but arguably nothing so evocative as

the papers and maps donated by the Colonel of The Regiment, General Sir Richard Shirreff KCB CBE

just before Christmas, when he and his wife visited the museum. In 1991 the then Major Shirreff was

B Squadron Leader, 14th

/20th

King’s Hussars in the Gulf, and very much at the 'sharp end'. His

donation is therefore of the nature of the 'raw material' of history, and highly suitable to inform future

displays.

Dr Stephen Bull, Military Curator

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THE INTERNATIONAL MILITARY MUSIC SOCIETY

The International Military Music Society was founded in the United Kingdom on 1st January 1977,

initially from members of the Band Section of the Military Historical Society. Lieutenant Colonel Sir

Vivian Dunn agreed to become the first President and took a very active interest in the Society right up

to his death in 1995.

The Society expanded rapidly with the formation of overseas branches and in 1998 an International

Committee was formed to govern the Society, whilst the United Kingdom membership became established as a branch of the Society rather than the central nucleus as hitherto.

The Society’s principal aims are:

To act as a means by which members can receive information about military music on a regular basis.

To enable members to meet others with a similar interest.

To provide a means by which the more active members can help support military bands, particularly

with regard to providing historical information.

Membership Includes:

Three issues of “Band International”, the IMMS Journal, edited by Major Gordon Turner, MBE, BA, a

leading authority on military music. It includes articles on aspects of the music from all over the world, biographies of composers as well as record and book reviews.

Four United Kingdom Branch Newsletters with articles and information of a more local dimension,

including details of recent and forthcoming events in the UK.

Quarterly meetings on Saturday afternoons at the Royal Military School of Music, Kneller Hall with

guest speakers. Members are welcome to bring guest speakers providing prior notification is given to

the secretary. Regional meetings with guest speakers in Sussex, East Anglia and Preston, with other

locations planned. Visits to bands and similar organizations and the opportunity to attend rehearsals for

The Queen’s Birthday Parade, The Sovereign’s Parade at Sandhurst and the Founder’s Day Parade at The Royal Hospital, Chelsea.

Discounted prices for commercial recordings as well as access, via the Editor, to out-of-print recordings

and books. Occasional overseas tours have been arranged to the Breda Tattoo in the Netherlands and

the Saumur Military Music Festival in France. Membership is an annual subscription of £19 and

should be sent together with your full name and address, telephone number and email address if you have one to:

IMMS, Edgar Liddle, 38 Lennox Gardens, Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland EH49 7QA.

APPEAL FOR INFORMATION

I am looking for a score for the Fanfare for SSAFA, composed in the 1960s by Bandmaster Michael

Lane ARCM PSM of the 10th

Royal Hussars (Prince of Wales’ Own). Can anyone help? Please

contact Terry Hissey c/o IMMS, Edgar Liddle, 38 Lennox Gardens, Linlithgow, West Lothian,

Scotland EH49 7QA.

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ORIGINS OF MILITARY MUSIC

Much of military music’s origins lie in roles not dissimilar to those now carried out by the Royal Corps

of signals and the humble wrist-watch. Centuries before today’s high-tech communications even

became science fiction, signaling camp and in the field was carried out by the beating of drums or the sounding of trumpets and bugles.

A soldier’s day was regulated by music telling him such things as when to get up (Reveille), when to

eat (e.g. Dinner), when to be on parade (Warning for Parade), or when to retire to bed (lights out).

This music duty is traditionally the task of the Corps of Drums (drums and flutes) which remain on the

strength of battalions of Foot Guards and most English and Welsh Regiment of the Line. Their role,

encompassed in ceremonies such as Retreat, Tattoo and Trooping the Colour, remains an important

aspect of our nation’s heritage and, whilst today carried out largely for ceremonial purposes, has its

origins in the practical necessities of soldiering.

Scottish regiments have long enjoyed unofficial pipers going to battle with clan chiefs but six pipers

were authorised by the War Office for Highland Regiments in 1854, for the Scots Guards in 1856 and

for Lowland and Irish Regiments in the 1900s. Today the Pipes and Drums are a source of great pride

to the Scots, Irish and Gurkha battalions and can also be found in some regiments of the Royal

Armoured Corps.

“Mr Vice” (Sgt Mulcahy) celebrating “The Heroes of Ramnuggur”

The duty piper may replace the calls of the drummer/bugler with duty tunes which vary between

regiments but might include such as ‘Brose and Butter’ to signify Dinner, ‘Jenny Bawbee’ (Polly Put

the Kettle On) for Tea, and ‘Sleep Dearie Sleep’ for lights out. Drummers, Pipers and Buglers combine

their musical duties with their primary role as infantrymen or tank crews.

Cavalry and Artillery signaled battle calls on the bugle but in barracks, camp or quarters, used the E-

Flat cavalry trumpet. Trumpets and kettle-drums have long been used to announce the arrival of

royalty or other personages, notably when King Charles II returned to London to restore the monarchy

in 1660.

The military band evolved primarily for the entertainment of the soldiers and as an enhancement to

ceremonial.

From 1670-1750 ‘hautboys’ (French: high-woods or oboes) began to be added to the fifes and drums,

and other instruments emerged to form the military band as we know it today. Until the latter part of

the twentieth century, all cavalry regiments and infantry battalions had their own bands which would

generally accompany their unit to wherever they served throughout the world. These bands represented

the spirit, traditions and pride of their regiment and did much to foster regimental identity.

Following a major reorganization in 1994, the British Army now has 30 bands which form the Corps of

Army Music, with a headquarters at Kneller Hall. Most of these bands are stationed at permanent bases

in the UK and music remains their primary role, although they are deployed in support of medical

services in time of conflict. In days gone by, the Royal Marines provided bands in all large ships of the

fleet but today the five remaining bands are all at shore-based establishments. However they continue

to deploy small bands at sea from time to time as required. All Royal Marines bands maintain an

orchestral role and are led on parade by their immaculate corps of drums.

Royal Air Force music is of course, of much more recent, origin with the Central Band at Uxbridge and

the College Band at Cranwell, having been formed on 1st April 1920. At one time there were as many

as ten established bands but the service has effectively gone full circle as the only bands are once again

those based at Uxbridge and Cranwell, albeit with two bands at the latter station.

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NETWORK OF LOCAL VETERANS SUPPORT GROUPS LAUNCHED

A regional network of support groups to help military veterans access local services has been launched.

Thirteen groups have been created across the UK, staffed by former Service personnel, to give advice

to veterans about the range of services available to them. This could be anything from helping a

veteran get specialist medical care to assistance for a widow to claim a pension.

The groups, called Veterans Advisory and Pensions Committees (VAPCs), support the Government's

pledge to enshrine the Armed Forces Covenant in law and ensure Service personnel and veterans are

not disadvantaged. After a successful one-year pilot scheme, the VAPCs will now be permanently

established. They will help deliver better services to ex-Service personnel by providing advice to

veterans, health authorities, local government and charities on issues affecting veterans at a local level.

Each VAPC is made up of a chairman and between 12 and 20 unpaid volunteer members, drawn from

the local ex-Service community. The VAPCs have worked closely with the Service Personnel and

Veterans Agency (SPVA), the MOD organization that delivers personnel, pensions and welfare to

members of the Armed Forces and veterans. The Confederation of Service Charities, COBSEO, and all

the principal Service charities have contributed to the review. Veterans can get contact details for their

local VAPC by calling the Veterans-UK helpline on 0800 169 2277 or visiting the Veterans-UK

website:

www.veterans-uk.info

www.defenceintranet.diiweb.r.mil.uk/DefenceIntranet/News/DefenceNews/MOD/NetworkOfLoca

lVeteransSupportGroupsLaunched.htm

www.mod.uk/DefenceInternet/DefenceNews/DefencePolicyAndBusiness/NetworkOfLocalVeteransSu

pportGroupsLaunched.htm

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THE ROYAL HOSPITAL CHELSEA

King Charles II was determined that his soldiers would have a fitting home in their retirement. He

commissioned Sir Christopher Wren to create the Royal Hospital Chelsea, which was completed in

1692.

Over the past 320 years the Royal Hospital has been home to over 25,000 Chelsea Pensioners who, in

their distinctive scarlet uniforms, have become icons in London and around the world. They are the

living embodiment of the Nation’s Covenant with her old soldiers.

Today, the Royal Hospital is home to veterans who served in Korea, the Falklands, Cyprus, Ireland and

World War II and is making itself ready to receive soldiers from the current campaigns in Afghanistan

and Iraq when they retire. As its name suggests, the Royal Hospital continues to have close links with

the Monarch, and each year a member of the Royal Family comes to Chelsea to review the Chelsea

Pensioners.

LIFE AS A CHELSEA PENSIONER

Sheltered, independent living, supported by full medical care and catering services, in some of the most

beautiful buildings and grounds in the UK, gives you and your family piece of mind with financial

security.

The state of the art infirmary with its resident Matron, Doctor and care teams enables Chelsea

Pensioners to be among the fittest of their generation.

The social life of the Royal Hospital is rich and varied. The tranquil 66 acre site gives Chelsea

Pensioners an exclusive post code from which to explore and experience the colourful life of London.

Chelsea Pensioners are regularly invited to attend high profile events such as Wimbledon, Chelsea

football matches and various race meetings. The Hospital Bowls Team travels the world taking on all

comers.

A DAY AT THE ROYAL HOSPITAL

At home, there is a full programme of social activities orientated around the Chelsea Pensioners’ Club,

which, with its bar, lounges and restaurant, makes a convivial meeting area for pensioners to socialise

with comrades, family and guests.

For gardening lovers, the 66 acre grounds include many gardens, parks and allotments which

pensioners can enjoy at their leisure with their families and guests. Once a year, the Royal Hospital

hosts the Chelsea Flower Show, where Chelsea Pensioners are welcome.

The Royal Hospital is in its final stages of refurbishment to make it fit for the 21st century.

Designed by Sir Christopher Wren, the traditional rooms, known as ‘Berths’ are being replaced by

modern en-suite bedrooms with a private study. Three meals a day are provided and served by

waitresses in the beautiful dining rooms. The Café and its gardens provide a sanctuary for Chelsea

Pensioners, guests and family members, and serves light meals and snacks throughout the day.

The Royal Hospital has a beautiful Wren designed Chapel which holds annual music concerts and a

service every Sunday. There is also a fully operational library and all bedrooms have internet access.

THE INFIRMARY

HRH The Prince of Wales opened the new state of the art care home with nursing and a GP medical

centre. They have their own gymnasium with a full physiotherapy and occupational therapy service for

all pensioners at the Royal Hospital.

The Infirmary can accommodate 100 pensioners with en suite facilities. Each room has an excellent

view and all pensioners have access to beautiful gardens. There are communal lounges and dining

rooms in all Infirmary wards and there is a café with conservatory on the ground floor for pensioners,

staff and visitors.

Some of the pensioners live permanently in the infirmary and others stay for short periods when they

are unwell or convalescing following treatment or surgery in local hospitals. Families are welcome to

visit at any time and accommodation is available for close relatives visiting pensioners who are

seriously ill.

A wide range of social activities are provided for pensioners who wish to take part. Support is given to

all pensioners living in the Infirmary to allow them to live their lives to the full. The Regiment

currently has 2 “In Pensioners”:

WOI (RSM) Lee Osborne-Wakely.

Sgt John Back.

ELIGIBILITY

To be eligible for admission as a Chelsea Pensioner, a candidate must be:

- Over 65 years of age.

- Either a former non-commissioned officer or soldier of the British Army; or a former officer

of the British Army who served for at least 12 years in the ranks before obtaining a

commission; or have been awarded a disablement pension while serving in the ranks.

- Able to live independently in the sheltered accommodation (known as the Long Wards). The

Royal Hospital Chelsea does not usually accept direct entries in to the Infirmary.

- Free of any financial obligation to support a spouse or family.

If you are in receipt of an Army Service Pension or War Disability Pension you will be required to

surrender it upon entry to the Royal Hospital. Please note that if your Army Service or War

Disability Pension does not meet a minimum threshold you will be required to ‘top-up’ to that

amount, providing it does not place you in financial difficulty.

HOW TO APPLY

Download an Application Form from the website: www.chelsea-pensioners.co.uk/application-

form

Contact the Chelsea Pensioner Recruitment Officer:

- Call: 020 7881 5204

- Email: saraaddelsee@chelsea-pensioners.org.uk

- Write to: Royal Hospital Chelsea, Royal Hospital Road, London, SW3 4SR.

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THE REGULAR FORCES EMPLOYMENT ASSOCIATION

(RFEA)

The RFEA's simple aim, since 1885 (on 4th February, 2010, the RFEA celebrated its 125th

Anniversary), has been to help those leaving the Armed Forces to find and to remain in employment

throughout their working lives. This is done as part of the Career Transition Partnership (CTP) for up

to two years after discharge, and thereafter is done on behalf of the Service Benevolence Funds.

Our Employment Consultants have the ability to 'connect-the-dots' between military skills and the job

market and we have a unique understanding of what you are looking for.

"The Regular Forces Employment Association has the simple aim of helping men and women of all

ranks, leaving the Armed Forces to find and to remain in employment throughout their working lives.

Our objectives hold as good today as they did when we were founded in 1885." Air Marshal Sir

Christopher Coville KCB BA FCIPB FRAeS, President of the RFEA

Job finding is provided by a nationwide network of 24 Employment Consultants (ECs) of the Regular

Forces Employment Association (RFEA), and the Officers' Association (OA), with offices in London

and Edinburgh.

The RFEA and OA are both an integral part of the Career Transition Partnership (CTP) and have

extensive experience of helping Service leavers to find suitable employment. ECs, through direct

liaison with employers, uncover a constant flow of job opportunities and provide well-informed advice

and guidance on employment in their area. A central database enables us to provide a job matching and

notification service wherever you are looking for work. Additionally, those eligible will have access to

RightJob, the CTP on-line job-finding service.

It is an easy and convenient way for Service leavers registered with CTP to search and apply for any of

the thousands of live vacancies on the database. The RFEA can be contacted at their Head Office:

RFEA Limited, First Floor, Mountbarrow House, 6-20 Elizabeth Street, London. SW1W 9RB

Tel: +44 (0)121 236 0058

If you have internet access you can register at: www.rfea.org.uk

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FORCES REUNITED

Forces Reunited is set up for serving and ex-services personnel to make it easier finding former or

currently serving comrades. You can visit the Website at www.forcesreunited.org.uk

Forces Reunited is the largest British Armed Forces Community on the web with over half a million

members! Simon Weston OBE the legendary Falklands Veteran is their Patron.

You are much more likely to find your friends on Forces Reunited than anywhere else, but Forces

Reunited is much more than just a reunion site, with great free services such as lively forums, military

news, photo gallery and many other great sections, they have more features than you can shake the

proverbial RSM's stick at!

BOOKSHELF

ARMY RALLYING

by Les Dalton (11H & RH)

An in depth and often hilarious look at the men and machines that represented the British Army

International Rally team during the period from 1971 to 1982.

Whilst predominantly the story of one driver, Les Dalton, it also covers the trials and tribulations of

most of the Army, and RAFMSA crews competing on the home International rallies during that time.

It is chock full of action stories, and superb professional photographs of Turbo Charged Land Rovers,

Austin 1800s, and Mini’s, describing life as it was: flat out on the special stages in one of the GREEN

MACHINES.

For the real rally fans of that era, and for those who used to support the Army crews, here is a nostalgic

trip down memory lane. This is the book to resurrect your memories of all of those freezing cold days

waiting for hours after Roger, Timo and Hannu had gone through, just to cheer on the Army Land

Rovers.

The book costs £25.00 plus P&P and can be purchased from the following link:

Http://www.authorhouse.co.uk/Bookstore/BookDetail.aspx?BookId=SKU-000367192

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‘A BUSINESS OF SOME HEAT’

The United Nations Force in Cyprus before & during the 1974 Turkish Invasion

by Brigadier Francis Henn

The island of Cyprus, long troubled by inter-communal strife, exploded onto the world stage with the

Athens-inspired coup against President Makarios and Turkey's invasion that followed. This resulted in

the partition of the Island, which was policed by UNFICYP under the most testing conditions.

These dramatic events are described here for the first time in this definitive work which examines the

political and military background, the Greek and Turkish forces and the make-up and operations of the

multi-national UN Force.

There is much in this book that would interest any 10H, 11H, RH or KRH who has ever served in

Cyprus, whether in the UN Force or in the Sovereign Bases. At £30 (postage free) it is not cheap, but it

is a substantial work running to 550 pages with 9 maps and 16 pages of photographs. The Times noted

is as “a work of significant scholarship”.

The publishers are Pen & Sword, 47 Church St, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S70 2AS. Or

www.pen-and-sword.co.uk or telephone 01226 734555. ISBN no: 1 84415 081 X.

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‘THE RAMNUGGUR BOYS’

14th

/20th

King’s Hussars 1715-1992

by John Pharo-Tomlin

‘The Ramnuggur Boys’ – the pictorial history of the 14th

/20th

King’s Hussars, has had many good

reviews since it was launched in November 2002. Copies are available from: HHQ (North) Fulwood

Barracks, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 8AA. Cheques/postal orders for £24.95 (which includes UK

post and packing) should be made payable to: KRH Museum.

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‘BERLIN OR BUST’

The Royal National Institute for the Blind has recorded this book by Keith Osborne (11th

Hussars

(PAO) 1942-46) for their Talking Book Library (Tel 0845 7626843). It is narrated by Derek Scott and

lasts 4 hours 44 minutes.

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‘REMEMBER WITH ADVANTAGES’

A History of the 10th

, 11th

and the Royal Hussars 1945-1992

by Henry Keown-Boyd

Copies of the book which tells the history of the 10th

,11th

, and Royal Hussars 1945-1992, in words and

pictures are available from HHQ (South) price £12.55 (including postage and packing). Cheques should

be made payable to the KRH Museum in Winchester and sent to: HHQ (South) KRH.

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‘THE CHERRYPICKERS’

11th

Hussars (Prince Albert’s Own) 1715-1969

by Peter Upton

Due to popular demand ‘The Cherrypickers’ has been reprinted and is available from: HHQ (South)

KRH Peninsula Barracks, Winchester, Hants, SO23 8TS at a cost of £30.20 (including UK post

and packing) Cheques should be made payable to KRH Museum in Winchester.

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‘THERE’S A SOLDIER AT THE GATE’

Trafford Publishing (UK) Ltd., Enterprise House, Wistaston Road Business Centre, Crewe,

Cheshire, CW2 7RP. ISBN 141202651-2

Second World War Memoirs of Vincent.A.Crocker, 10th

Royal Hussars (PWO).

Before the War Vincent Crocker worked in the dispatch department of Fry’s chocolate factory in

Bristol. He also owned a motorcycle. So when interviewed at Bovington following call-up in October

1940, he was trained to be a technical storeman.

Crocker sailed a year later with the 10th

to North Africa, via the Cape, and this book is a personal

account of his experiences until he returned home to his wife and young son in August 1945.

Vincent Crocker spent the whole war as the technical storeman of C Squadron; life in ‘B echelon’ is

described in detail and the vital role of the regimental fitters, subsequently REME, in keeping the tanks

serviceable is brought out with wit and humanity. There are also excellent descriptions of the periods

when the regiment was resting, re-equipping or re-training and Crocker was able to visit many of the

places in Tunisia and Italy which are now well-known to tourists. His son Colin has compiled the book

from Vincent’s diaries and letters to produce a most interesting tale of regimental life.

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‘THE ROYAL HOSPITAL CHELSEA: THE PLACE AND THE PEOPLE’

by Dan Cruickshank

This lavishly illustrated book charts the history of the building and of the Pensioners through the

centuries, highlighting the contribution of various notable individuals and groups of Pensioners to the

course of military history. The book (including UK postage and packing) is £30.00. Cheques should

be made payable to: Third Millennium Publishing (Royal Hospital Account) and sent to: Third

Millennium Publishing (RH Chelsea), Farringdon House, 105-107 Farringdon Road, London

EC1R 3BU. For orders from outside the British Isles please contact the publishers direct.

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‘THE LION AND THE SPHINX’

by Henry Keown-Boyd

When people today think about Egypt the thoughts that perhaps come to mind are of pyramids, the

temples at Luxor, the valleys of the Kings and Queens, Abu Simbel and all the other amazing

antiquities to be seen in the strangely beautiful landscape of the lower reaches of the Nile Valley.

Some will recall the Suez Crisis while old soldiers may remember the Canal Zone or further back still

to the war in the desert.

Behind these thoughts is the knowledge, somewhere in the consciousness, that until 1946 Britain and

Egypt were linked together for three-quarters of a century in a unique arrangement unlike any other in

our imperial past. How and why did it all happen in such an extraordinary way? For those of you who

would like to know the answers to these questions I can strongly recommend that you read Henry

Keown-Boyd’s latest book “The Lion and the Sphinx”. For those of you who just would like a

wonderfully good read about people and how they reacted to stirring events you also could do no better

than this book.

Henry is well qualified to write on this period of history. His father, Sir Alexander Keown-Boyd,

served for many years in the Ministry of the Interior of the Egyptian Government, ending as Director

General of Public Security. Not only did Henry spend part of his early life in Egypt but he has had

invaluable access to his father’s papers.

Furthermore he experienced for himself the final act in the historical drama which his book describes so

vividly, by being thrown out of Egypt as a result of the Suez Crisis of 1956 where he had been living

while working in business.

“The Lion and The Sphinx” is written in the inimitable style of Henry Keown-Boyd’s previous books

of which “Remember with Advantages” is one familiar to readers of the Regimental Journal.

It is brought alive with photographs and many fascinating stories, admirably told, about the dramatis

personae. It is all that a history book should be – informative and a pleasure to read. Review written

by Tony Uloth. Available from:

H G Keown-Boyd, The Old Rectory, Thornbury, Bromyard, Herefordshire, HR7 4NJ at

a cost of £12.80 inc p&p

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‘WITH A 14th

HUSSAR THROUGH MESOPOTAMIA 1916-1918’

From the private papers of Sgt R E Holland 14H

This is the diary of Sgt R E Holland, 14H, the father of ex WO2 Mick Holland, 14/20H, depicting his

service at Mesopotamia in 1916-1918. The book also includes a history of the Holland family plus

verse and poems written by Mick.

This book is to raise funds for the regimental club, Noah’s Arc. The publication is available at a cost of

£5.99 from: Kevin M Whittaker, Military Historian, 19 Lyme Green Park, Lyme Green,

Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK11 0LD or from Bob Harrison on line at Noah’s Arc.

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‘THE SEVEN COLONELS’

Seven of the subalterns who sailed to Egypt with the 11th

Hussars in 1934 later became Commanding

Officers, who earned distinction with the Regiment and elsewhere in the Second World War. A tribute

to all of their achievements has been researched and written by Keith Osborne, author of ‘Berlin Or

Bust’ and Editor of ‘The Last Colonel’. Old Comrades of the Regiment interested in purchasing this

publication are invited to write to the author: Keith Osborne, 30 Eggbridge Lane, Chester, CH3 7PE

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C Squadron 14th

/20th

King’s Hussars War Diary Northern Ireland 1970

Anthony Bird

When C Sqn went to Northern Ireland in 1970, Peter Harman and Rollo Clifford kept a war diary in an

SO book, which included not only the operational outline of the day but newspaper cuttings, signals,

maps, IRA posters, Sqn pantomime programme for the Muckamore Abbey party, and other such

documents.

Peter very kindly let me scan it a few years ago, and after much procrastination and struggle with

software, I finally managed to get it made by Blurb in hardback form. I added an Appendix of the

squadron photo taken at the end of the tour, and some of my own photos of 1st Troop. It has a replica

SO-Book cover.

Unfortunately, because it is entirely composed of images it has to be produced as a ‘photo album’

(although reads more or less like a facsimile of the original but with white borders around the pages ). It

had to be on photo-quality paper, so the cost is therefore high - £45. It is theoretically possible to

publish it as an e-book, but I haven’t done so yet.

I have put the book on ‘restricted’ access at the cost price and the link is http://blur.by/1c5Qdel where

you can see a preview and buy one if you are feeling flush.

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THE TANK MUSEUM

Welcome To The Home Of The Tank

The tank was a British invention that changed warfare for ever when it was introduced in World War

One – and Bovington has been the home of the tank ever since. From the Somme to Tiananmen Square

or D-Day to Desert Storm the tank has played a part in shaping history – and it continues to do so

today. The Tank Museum is the only place where many of these rare and historic vehicles can be seen.

Fresh from a £16m investment in new exhibitions & facilities, with almost 200 vehicles on display in 6

large halls, you will come face-to-face with tanks that have seen action in all the major wars of the 20th

century.

Admission Prices:

Adults £12.50

Children (5-16 Years) £7.50

OAPs/Disabled £9.00

Saver Ticket (2 Adults & 2 Ch) £33.00

Saver Ticket (1 Adult & 3 Ch) £28.00

Free annual pass included in your entry fee. Your annual pass entitles you to return to The Tank

Museum as many times as you like - for a year! (Terms and Conditions apply)*

Children 16 years and under must be accompanied in the Museum at all times by an adult.

Gift Aid it! The Museum can claim back the appropriate amount of Tax on your entrance fee if

you are a UK tax payer.

The Tank Museum, Bovington, Dorset. BH20 6JG

Tel: 01929 405096

Email: info@tankmuseum.org

The Tank Museum is open daily 10.00 - 17.00. Christmas closure dates: The Tank Museum will be

closed on the Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day.

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ERSKINE HOSPITAL

Caring for ex-Servicemen and women in Scotland

Erskine Hospital, the foremost ex-Service care facility in the U.K first opened its doors at Bishopton,

near Glasgow in 1916, to care for the wounded returning from the battlefields of the First World War.

For 85 years, through both World Wars and the modern day conflicts such as Korea, the Falklands and

the Gulf, Erskine has stretched out its hand of care. More than 65,000 sailors, soldiers and airmen and

women have taken that hand and benefited from the unique care only Erskine can provide.

Re-building shattered lives, restoring dignity, providing nursing and medical care surpassed by no other

have been the cornerstones on which Erskine has built a proud and deserved reputation. From the

outset Erskine realised that those who sacrificed, and continue to sacrifice, so much to give us the

freedom we enjoy today deserved the very best care in return. As long as there are Armed Forces there

will be a need for a place like Erskine. Those serving their country today may well need the very

special Erskine Care in the future.

Each year Erskine cares for more than 500 ex-Service men and women in permanent and respite care.

The unrivalled range of health and recreational care includes dedicated nursing and medical services,

physiotherapy, occupational and speech therapy, social outings and daily activities to stimulate and be

enjoyed by all residents appropriate to their individual levels of ability. Within the Hospital grounds

there are also 56 cottages where ex-Service personnel and their families live, while the Hospital

Workshops provide rewarding employment for those able to work.

Modern healthcare regulations demand modern facilities and Erskine had to change if it were to

continue to offer its hand of care tomorrow and in the future so, in the year 2000, Erskine embarked on

a new era of care when the Hospital Patron, His Royal Highness Prince Charles officially opened the

new Erskine, a purpose built home for the 21st century. This centre of nursing care excellence is now

home to 180 men and women, from young ex-Service personnel to elderly veterans. For the first time

in history Erskine is also taking its care Scotland-wide in Homes closer to the communities and families

of those who are in need. The first Erskine Home outside the West of Scotland is a 40-bed facility in

Edinburgh. The Hospital has also entered into partnership agreements with providers of quality care in

other areas of Scotland to ensure ex-Service men and women receive the care they need.

As a registered charity, Erskine relies on the generosity of donors to allow it to continue its work and

keep alive the long tradition of offering care and hope to those who so richly deserve it. If you require

further information please telephone the Hospital on 0141 812 1100, or go to the Website:

www.erskine.org.uk.

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UK4UThanks!

Providing a little Christmas cheer to forces overseas every year. UK4U ensure that all Servicemen and

women who are serving away at Christmas receive a box, whether they are in the Army, Royal Navy or

the Royal Air Force, and wherever they are in the world. UK4UThanks! is a registered charity which

provides Christmas boxes full of presents (affectionately known as the 'square stocking') as a gift from

the nation, to all those serving in the UK Armed Forces overseas away from their families and loved

ones on Christmas Day.

Thanks for all your support!

In 2012, thanks entirely to generous donations from members of the public and sponsors,

UK4UThanks! was able to send 22,000 Christmas gift boxes to UK Armed Forces personnel on duty

overseas or in hospital over the Christmas period. Boxes were sent to operational theatres such as

Afghanistan, to ships, submarines and Air Stations across the globe. You can find out more about this

year’s box in their Latest News section at www.uk4u.org

Your donations make the Christmas Boxes happen, so please donate for the 2014 Christmas campaign.

Please Note: Unfortunately the Charity is unable (for security and logistic reasons) to send boxes on

behalf of other people. UK4UThanks! sends 22,000 identical parcels to all the troops each Christmas

but does not use the BFPO postal service, therefore it does not overload the system or interfere with

family mail. However, we do need sponsorship and donations to continue to provide the boxes.

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DATA PROTECTION ACT

DISCLOSURE OF PERSONAL DETAILS

Home Headquarters holds personal details of members of the Regimental Association so that we may

maintain contact with you. We are not permitted to release details, such as your address, telephone

number or email to anyone else. To allow us to give details to branch secretaries or other members we

need your permission, given when you joined the Regimental Association.

It may be helpful to remind readers of the split of responsibilities between North and South:

HHQ South (Winchester) deal with all Officer matters. This includes the interviewing and

processing of potential officers from initial contact until they are commissioned into the Regiment. The

Regimental Secretary liaises with the Office of the Colonel-in-Chief on behalf of the Regiment.

Officers’ dinners and officers’ reunions are organised from Winchester. Assistance to former officers,

their families or widows is provided, after consideration by the Trustees of the C B Wilson Bequest,

through HHQ(S). Finally, contemporaries are notified by letter of the death of former officers of any of

the founding regiments, so please let HHQ(S) know of any death.

HHQ North (Preston) is responsible for all soldier matters including welfare and the Regimental

Association. Area reunions are arranged in conjunction with branch secretaries.

HHQ(N) is responsible for the Association’s attendance at the Cavalry Memorial Parade and for

arranging the lunch. HHQ(N) produces the Association Newsletter each year giving details of all

reunions and this is distributed to all active members of the Regimental Association. Notification of

the death of former soldiers should be sent to HHQ(N) who will pass on the news to contemporaries.

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VETERANS LAPEL BADGE

For generations our Armed Forces have served their country across the world in many roles from war

fighting, peacekeeping and reconstruction to home defence. In so doing, they have defended our

country, our way of life and our cherished values. A large number of our veterans are young and active

and now use the skills, the discipline and the leadership they learned in the Armed Forces to benefit their civilian employers and the wider community.

The Ministry of Defence Strategy for Veterans highlights that because of all this it is important to focus

on supporting veterans of all ages by celebrating, and raising public awareness of, their achievements and their contribution to society.

To promote recognition of veterans by the wider British public the unique and unifying symbol of the

HM Armed Forces Veterans Badge is available to all those who have served in HM Armed Forces.

The HM Armed Forces Veterans’ Lapel Badge was launched in May 2004 by the Minister for

Veterans, to raise the profile of veterans by assisting the wider public to recognise them. The first

veterans badge was issued to Lord Healy, a veteran of the Battle for Monte Cassino, on 10 May 2004,

which initiated the roll out of the badge to the generation who served in the Second World War. Since

then eligibility to apply for the badge has been extended in sequential phases and now all veterans are

eligible to apply. The badge is an enamelled, engraved, and pinned, lapel badge featuring the words

“HM Armed Forces – Veteran”, which encompass the Tri-Service, Anchor, Crossed Swords and Eagle

motif. Its symbolism is intended to unite all veterans in recognising the commonality of their service,

to encourage a sense of unity and community between surviving veterans and to ignite public recognition of our veterans and their continuing contribution to society.

Eligibility Criteria:

All those who have served in HM Armed Forces, including Volunteer and Regular Reserves

Exceptions:

Veterans who served in Armed Forces of other Countries and those who served alongside HM Armed Forces are not eligible (e.g. Canadian Navy or Royal Australian Air Force).

Posthumous requests

The badge is a survivors badge and therefore is not issued posthumously. The only exception is for

War Widows and Widowers who are in receipt of a War Widows/Widowers Pension paid by the

Service Personnel and Veterans Agency. This also includes those who have received an award of

Survivors Guaranteed Income Payment (SGIP) under the Armed Forces Compensation Scheme. This

is in recognition of the fact that their death was due to their military service.

Callers to the Agency’s help line, 0800 191 42 18, can receive advice on a wide range of subjects such

as service records, health, employment, accommodation, finance, statutory entitlements, war pensions,

medals, military graves and welfare issues. Lines are open, Mon-Thurs 0730hrs-1830hrs, Friday

0730hrs-1700hrs.

The veteran’s website at veterans.help@spva.gsi.gov.uk was launched in 2002 and includes a

comprehensive search facility to access almost 20,000 pages of information including useful links to

other organisations and Government departments. A full electronic version of the newsletter VETERANS WORLD can also be found on this website.

Contact Via Email

For email contact please put the theme of your email in the Subject line,

for example:

• War Disablement Pension (WDP)

• War Widows or Widowers Pension (WWP)

• Armed Forces Compensation Scheme (AFCS)

• Service Records

• Medals

• Service Pension

• Veterans Lapel Badge

Please include a contact telephone number.

Which will help them to answer, or direct your query to the appropriate area, more quickly.

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MARTIN DUCHEMIN DISPLAY CABINETS

Martin Duchemin is an ex 11th

and Royal Hussar whose business manufactures medal and militaria

display cabinets. Martin also makes bronze figurines, cufflinks, tie tacks, tie bars, tie grips, lapel

badges, cap badges, key rings, blazer buttons and sweetheart brooches for the following regiments,

10H, 11H, RH, 14/20H and KRH. Medals/ribbons and miniatures can be supplied and a court mounting

service is available. Model AFVs in pewter and bronze can also be obtained.

For further information please write to: Martin Duchemin Display Cabinets, 6 Knights Close, Eaton

Socon, Cambs. PE19 3DP or telephone 01480 212843.

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REGIMENTAL JOURNALS ON CD ROM

The process of converting four of our predecessor Regiments’ journals to CD has been completed, and

are available to purchase from HHQ North and South. The Compact Disc version comes with a copy

of Acrobat Reader 5.5 so the CD’s are completely searchable. The price for the CD is £31.50 plus

£2.10 postage and packing, within the UK. The proceeds will go to the respective museum. Some

regiments fit onto one CD though others require two CDs. The CDs are as follows:

10H - 1946-69 Available from: HHQ(S)

11H - 1938-68 Available from: HHQ(S

RH - 1970-92 Available from: HHQ(S)

14/20H - 1948-92 Available from: HHQ(N)

If you have any queries or would like to place an order please contact the above Headquarters for

details.

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KRH BERET

There have been many requests regarding the purchase of a KRH beret. If you would like a KRH beret

you can get them at: Drop Zone Supplies (www.army-surplus.co.uk) Tel: 08456 445060. They are

approx £14.00 + p&p.

HAD YOUR MEDALS STOLEN?

Write to: Armed Forces Personnel Admin Agency, JPAC, Ministry of Defence Medal, Building

250, RAF Innsworth. Gloucester. GL3 1HW

Applications should contain full service particulars, including number, rank, full names, date of birth,

date of enlistment and discharge and name of Regiment or Corps where applicable and will only be

dealt with if accompanied by a police incident report number.

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BICKERTON JEWELLERY

Bickertons have been manufacturing jewellery since 1963 and for many years have enjoyed a special

relationship with the Royal Hussars, the 14th

/20th

King’s Hussars and The King’s Royal Hussars.

Specialities include high quality jewellery of all types including a comprehensive range of regimental

items such as cufflinks, signet rings, tie stickpins and regimental brooches, among which the Prince of

Wales Feather and the “Hawk” designs are very popular.

Although we have been advised recently that prices have had to be slightly increased, they are still a

fraction of that charged by competitors in London.

Visitors are welcome at the Workshop and Showroom, which are situated in the heart of the

Birmingham Jewellery Quarter at 23 Vyse Street, Birmingham, B18 6LE or telephone 0121 551

0509. Email: sales@bickertonjewellery.com

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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED – SSAFA

The Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Families Association, SSAFA Forces Help, is a leading National

Service Charity, established to relieve hardship and to assist Service and ex-Service personnel and their

families and care for over 80,000 people every year.

Caseworkers, Visitors, Team Leaders, Treasurers and Fundraisers are required in many parts of the UK.

Volunteers are the last line of defence for the 14 million people entitled to call on SSAFA for help.

They meet the ever-increasing needs of the past and present Service people and their dependants,

among them an ageing Wartime Generation. SSAFA offer training, all out of pocket expenses and job

satisfaction.

For more information telephone on 020 7463 9223 or write to at 19 Queen Elizabeth Street, London

SE1 2LP or access their website on www.ssafa.org.uk

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ARMY WIDOWS’ ASSOCIATION (AWA)

All the members have lost their husbands/wives under a variety of different circumstances and are able

to offer support and sympathy to those who have been recently widowed.

We aim to offer help on your terms when you need it. We know that despite all the love and support

from family and friends, widows/widowers can feel very alone. Our members are there to help you at

those times.

We offer friendship and support to widows and widowers of deceased Army personnel. Address issues

relating to widows / widowers and their children with the Army authorities. Offer experience to

improve the Army’s approach to widows/widowers in the future. Work closely with other ex-Service

specialist organizations in support of widows/widowers and their children.

Contact us for further information, future events or to find out how we can offer you support.

Army Widows Association, c/o AIASC – PS4, 428 Ramillies Building, Marlborough Lines,

Monxton Road Andover, Hants. SP11. Tel: 01264 381991/385457 www.armywidows.org.uk or

Email info@armywidows.org.uk

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JOHN MORGAN HIRE COMPANY – OLD REGIMENTAL UNIFORMS

With the demise of many old and famous regiments and corps there may be officers who might wish to

sell their redundant uniforms to John Morgan of the John Morgan Hire Company.

John is a TA officer who has a unique company which buys old uniforms for hiring out to television,

theatre and film companies. He is always in need of regimental uniforms, caps, belts and other

accoutrements and would pay a fair price for those items no longer wanted.

He is not in the business of extracting regimental family heirlooms. His intention is making good use

of uniforms which may otherwise be packed away in a trunk and lie forgotten in an attic or barn, which

might become food for moths and mice. He is happy to visit private houses.

Contact John Morgan, Mustons Yard, Shaftesbury, Dorset SP7 8AD. Visitors very welcome by

appointment, please telephone 01747 850353 or email: jdhmorgan@btconnect.com, Web:

www.johnmorgan1966.com

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‘ABF, THE SOLDIERS’ CHARITY’ THE BRAND NAME FOR THE ARMY

BENEVOLENT FUND

Over the past few years the charity has seen a 30 per cent rise in request for help and, given the ongoing

operations in Afghanistan, they have set a challenge of doubling their income over the next five years.

The new brand is there to support the challenge, making the charity more recognisable to young and old

alike. ABF The Soldiers’ Charity want soldiers to know that they exist for them and for the public to

know that by supporting them, they support our soldiers past and present.

They are determined that the lifetime of support will not be compromised so that whenever a soldier,

former soldier or their dependant family call, they will be there with assistance, quickly and without

fuss.

Building on a long and rich history of support, the charity is embarking on this new chapter which will

ensure it is able to support soldiers whenever they need assistance both now and in the future. To do

this, it needs to be the charity that both soldiers and the public link with the wellbeing of soldiers and

veterans.

It is important that soldiers know they can focus on the job at hand whilst they are away and if they

need help, ABF The Soldiers’ Charity is there for them and their families’.

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REGIMENTAL ASSOCIATION NEWSLETTER

This publication is for the benefit of ex Regimental personnel and widows of former members. Any

material for the Newsletter would be gratefully accepted along with any comments that you may have

regarding its content and publication. It is not always possible to include all items written and a short

brief article is preferred. For the future it is proposed that we electronically add the Newsletter to our

web site: KRH.org.uk and again we will be looking for suitable photographs colour or black and

white.

Thank you for your support and hopefully, with your input, the Newsletter and the web site can only

improve and reflect what you, the members, would like to see.

HRH escorted by the RSM

THE KING’S ROYAL HUSSARS REGIMENTAL TR UST

ACCOUNTS SUMMARY 2012-2013

Balance sheet as at 31st March 2013

31 Mar 2013 31 Mar 2012

Investments £797,993 £687,585

Net Current Assets £295,662 £171,199

Net Assets £1,093,655 £858,784

INCOME AND EXPENDITURE SUMMARY FOR THE ABOVE PERIOD

Income: 31 Mar 2013 31 Mar 2012

Voluntary Income £184,675 £130,628

Investment Income £26,619 £27,321

Total Incoming resources £211,294 £157,949

Resources Expended:

Costs of generating funds £21 £767

Charitable Activities £80,968 £42,306

Governance Costs £1,668 £1,668

Total Resources Expended £82,657 £48,206

Net Incoming resources before revaluation of investments:

£128,637 £109,743

Profits (losses) on disposal and revaluation of investments:

£106,234 (£13,299)

Net movement in fund £234,871 £96,444

Total funds brought forward £858,784 £757,340

Total funds carried forward £1,093,655 £858,784

Of the Charitable Activities, the Fund assisted a total of 51 individuals who were eligible under The

King’s Royal Hussars Regimental Trust Charter.

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Home Headquarters, (North)The King’s Royal Hussars,

Fulwood Barracks,Fulwood,

Preston PR2 8AA

Published by Home Headquarters North, The King’s Royal Hussars, Fulwood Barracks, Preston, Lancs.Printed by Johnsons Printers, Nantwich.