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THE KING’S ROYAL HUSSARS REGIMENTAL ASSOCIATION

WEBSITE: krh.org.uk

President: General Sir Adrian Bradshaw KCB OBE

COMMITTEE

Chairman: Colonel A R E Singer OBE

Members

Lieutenant Colonel A M A Tilney MC Lieutenant Colonel R H East

Lieutenant Colonel H A O Wicks Major S Penkethman (Secretary)

WO1 (RSM) L J Ashton Mr J A Greenwell

Mr A Bevis Mr D J Harrison

Mr J Cook Mr A J Hart (CCOCA KRH Rep)

Mr B G Whittit (CCOCA KRH Rep)

HOME HEADQUARTERS Home Headquarters

The King’s Royal Hussars

Peninsula Barracks

Winchester

Hampshire

SO23 8TS

Telephone: 01962 838539

Regimental Secretary Tel: 01962 828540

Lt Col (Retd) P D W Garbutt RegSec@krh.org.uk

Assistant Regimental Secretary Tel: 01962 828520

Maj (Retd) S Penkethman AsstRegSec@krh.org.uk

Administrative Officers Tel: 01962 828539

Mrs Chris Holt AO1@krh.org.uk

Mr Peter Williams AO2@krh.org.uk

Horsepower Museum – Winchester Tel: 01962 828541

Assistant Curator assistant@horsepowermuseum.co.uk

Mr Elliott Metcalf

Museum of Lancashire – Preston Contact via HHQ

(14th/20th King’s Hussars Collection)

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OUR PRESIDENT

On Tuesday 5th December 2017, our President, General Sir Richard Shirreff KCB CBE,

handed-over as Colonel of the Regiment and President of the Regimental Association to

General Sir Adrian Bradshaw KCB OBE. We send General Richard our grateful thanks for

all he did as our President to support the Association during his five-year tenure, and send

him and Sarah-Jane our very best wishes for the future.

Many of you will have served under General Adrian, but for those who haven't, I thought that the following mini-Bio might be of interest:

General Adrian was commissioned into the 14th/20th King’s Hussars in 1980. He served in Germany, Northern Ireland, Africa, the Middle East, South East Asia and the Falkland Islands, which included a flying tour with the AAC. He commanded the King’s Royal Hussars 1996-1998, taking-over from General Richard. He went-on to become the Deputy Commander US Task Force West in Iraq, Commander 7th Armoured Brigade (The Desert Rats), Director Special Forces, Commander 1st (UK) Armoured Division, Deputy Commander of ISAF in Afghanistan, Commander UK Land Forces, and Deputy Supreme Allied Commander Europe (DSACEUR), again taking-over from General Richard. General Adrian retired in August 2017, and is Chairman of Blesma, the charity for limbless ex-Service personnel.

We wish General Adrian a most enjoyable tenure as our Colonel, and I know that he and

Sally are much looking forward to their visits to the various Association reunions.

Colonel Tony Singer OBE

Chairman

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FOREWORD

General Sir Adrian Bradshaw KCB OBE Colonel of the Regiment

and President of the Regimental Association

It gives me enormous pleasure to pen this foreword in my first weeks as Colonel of the Regiment and President of the Regimental Association, in succession to General Sir Richard Shirreff. I must start by thanking General Richard and Lady Shirreff for their many years of commitment and dedication. Throughout General Richard’s time in uniform, both he and Sarah-Jane have contributed hugely to the life and achievements of the 14th/20th King’s Hussars and after amalgamation to the King’s Royal Hussars, and I know from experience what a tough act they will be to follow. On behalf of the whole Regimental family I should like to thank them both and wish them every success and happiness for the future. I take over as Colonel of the Regiment at an uncertain time. Threats to our way of life abound and as a nation we remain unclear as to our position within a post-Brexit Europe. However, one thing that remains firm is our commitment to NATO and it gives me great heart to know that the UK, and the King’s Royal Hussars in particular, is at the very centre of that commitment. With Allies we continue to be engaged in an active campaign to counter Islamist Extremism and have also once again entered an era of deterrence in the face of threatening rhetoric, and aggressive behaviour from Russia. Whilst military deterrence must be properly integrated with political, economic, diplomatic and other Hybrid deterrence measures, credible conventional military capability remains an absolutely vital part of a strategy designed to keep the peace. The King’s Royal Hussars provide an essential hard core to the UK contribution to our Alliance response. In an environment of uncertainty, it is essential that we stand ready to reassure and, if necessary, defend our Allies in a manner that will force any potential opponents to think twice. I have taken over as Colonel of the Regiment as elements of the Regiment are held at high readiness and sit at the heart of NATO deterrence. I remain a huge advocate of agile and capable armoured forces, willing to seize the initiative and prepared to act at a moment’s notice. In this context, our commitment to NATO’s Enhanced Forward Presence and Very High Readiness Joint Task Force (Land) should not be underestimated. Whatever the future, including the planned transition to Medium Armour, may hold for the Regiment, over the next couple of years achieving and maintaining full individual and collective readiness as one of our nation’s few Challenger 2 regiments is a heavy responsibility and a challenge to which I know we will rise with our usual combination of professionalism, flair and good humour. I very much look forward to seeing as many of you as are able to attend the Cavalry Memorial Parade. We have decided to repeat last year's arrangements after the Parade in favour of the more inclusive and less formal event in the Kings Arms, Shepherd Market, which I hope you will support and catch-up with old friends. In due course, the Serving Regiment will publish details of a Families’ Weekend, and it would be superb to see this also well supported by the wider Regimental family.

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It is a huge honour to have been appointed Colonel of the Regiment of The King’s Royal Hussars, and your President. Both Sally and I are looking forward to the coming years and to meeting many of you at the various reunions that are arranged, and which I know are always so very well appreciated by those who attend.

General Sir Adrian Bradshaw KCB OBE

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INTRODUCTION BY THE CHAIRMAN OF THE REGIMENTAL ASSOCIATION

Colonel A R E Singer OBE

One of the key responsibilities of your Association is to organize our participation in and the party after the Cavalry Memorial Parade. HHQ posed some questions about the Parade and the subsequent revelry in the Autumn of 2016, and some of you were good enough to provide your views. While there was no clear preference for any of the suggested options, it was decided that the Association would join with the Serving Regiment in the Kings Arms in Shepherd Market in 2017, which we did. The Kings Arms overflowed with crimson, and the gathering worked very well.

Thereafter, some of us went upstairs for a traditional luncheon, while others moved-on to patronize local restaurants. Meanwhile, the socialising carried-on both inside and outside of the Kings Arms. The concept would appear to have been met with approval by those who attended, not least because it was less formal, and provided a wide choice of local restaurants, but the numbers of you who attended was disappointingly low. We shall repeat the plan in 2018, but remain open to suggestions of how best to make it work for you. You may recall that in 2016, we dedicated a KRH Memorial at the National Memorial Arboretum (NMA). In August 2017, Dave Harrison, our NMA Reunion Secretary, arranged for a re-dedication service to be held at the Memorial, after which the Association provided tea and buns. The Regimental Padre, Ben Archibald, led the Service, and a good number of us attended, together with a contingent from the Serving Regiment. Many subsequently took the opportunity to wander around the NMA where so many inspirational memorials have been built. It has been agreed that this reunion gathering will be held biennially, with the next one being held in the Summer of 2019. One Association activity which doesn’t get well advertised is the annual Field of Remembrance Service, which is held on the Thursday before Remembrance Sunday. The lawn of St Margret’s Church, next to Westminster Abbey, is taken-over by the Poppy Factory, and small plots are created for each Regiment or Service Association in which the badges of predecessor regiments and commemorating poppies are placed. The Memorial Garden is now opened by HRH Prince Harry, having first laid a wreath on behalf of Her Majesty and himself, by walking around and chatting to many of the old comrades parading in front of their Regimental plot; we were Plot Number 281 in 2017. The Memorial Garden remains

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open until the following Thursday, but if you would like to attend the Opening Ceremony, please let HHQ know; they are issued with a small number of tickets. We continue to be effected by the security changes at the Cenotaph for the Remembrance Service Parade, and these impact on our marching contingent. Whereas in previous years, tickets for those indisposed on the day were able to be reissued to members on John Cook's Reserve List, for the last two years each ticket has been named. This meant that in 2017 we marched 12 fewer than the 106 issued tickets, under the clear direction of WOII Thompson, with the Salute being taken by HRH The Earl of Wessex. A cracking gathering at The Barley Mow followed the march, where we were joined by friends, families, and general supporters. If you wish to join us, you’ll need to book-in early with the organizer John Cook, who single-handily, has masterminded our participation in this emotional National Commemoration. Reunions continue to be organised around the Kingdom, and I should 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, 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 it is clear to me that those who attend much enjoy the opportunity to rekindle old friends and relive old misdemeanours. I should particularly like to pay tribute to Lt Col Jeremy Moger, Moge to all, who re-energized so magnificently the South-West Reunion at Manor Farm, together with the annual Butcher Golf Competition. In addition, Moge instituted a Ramnugger Dinner in Dorchester, to which old comrades travel from far and wide. We are most grateful for all that Moge has done for the Association for the last ten years. Moge has now handed-over his responsibilities to Lt Col Al Wicks. The Regimental Association's Website, www.KRH.org.uk, continues to develop, but needs more work to provide a better and more informed service. If you have any ideas please pass them to HHQ. The Association continues to "discover" old comrades, who we can then welcome back into the fold. Please do ensure that HHQ 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. Throughout the year, HHQ distributes several email news bulletins and updates, as well as other notifications such as deaths. However, we don’t have email addresses for almost half of the Association’s membership and if you have received this newsletter by post then HHQ do not have an email address for you. If you do have an email address, then please inform HHQ so that we may keep you posted about Regimental and Association matters The annual Cavalry Memorial Parade is to be held on Sunday 13 May 2018, followed by gathering at the Kings Arms, Shepherd Market. Even if you plan to lunch elsewhere, please do join us for a jar or two before moving-on. Food is available for those, like Linda and me, who wish to enjoy a sit-down meal in the Kings Arms. Do come to renew old friendships, and make some new ones, that's what a reunion is all about. 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 HHQ. I look forward to meeting many of you at one of our various Association reunions in 2018.

Colonel Tony Singer OBE

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REGIMENTAL UPDATE

From the Commanding Officer

Lieutenant Colonel Angus Tilney MC

I write this update shortly after my return to Regimental duty, having taken over from Major Charlie Smith who has completed his four-month term as acting Commanding Officer in succession to Colonel James Porter. Colonel James moved to Army HQ last August following two highly successful years in command and I seize this opportunity to publically catalogue the Regiment’s and my own personal thanks for all that he and Charlie have done to prepare the Regiment for all that lies ahead in 2018. The King’s Royal Hussars is respected, professional and liked for its WILCO attitude and welcoming charm; a legacy that he has perpetuated and developed throughout his tenure.

Before I update you on the Regiment’s business, a plea for your support. It has been over eight years since I last left the Regiment as Adjutant and although I have never been far away, this feels like coming home as I leave my last job in the Army Headquarters’ Strategy Directorate. We are a family Regiment, I am a 4th generation embodiment of that, and your engagement with that family is fundamental to who we are. We now need your support more than ever; following a generation of well-documented campaigning and amidst a buoyant employment market, Army recruiting is choking. Both recruiting and retention are key challenges and your involvement can help us in building that sense of belonging – to echo the Army’s new recruiting campaign. I hope that the healthy groups of friends and associations across the wider Regiment can unite its networks to provide that family support to the serving Regiment. Small gestures help. Join us on Facebook or Instagram; like or share our posts which will both advertise the Regiment but more importantly show those within that you’re out there. Join us for public events and fly the flag; anything that reminds those at Regimental Duty that they are part of a wider family and that what they do is more than just a 9 to 5 job. But now to business and to outline the key events of last year. 2017 saw 12th (Armoured Infantry) Brigade move into its Training Year to prepare for two years at ‘Extended Readiness’. Each battlegroup was set to conduct progressive training from individual through collective training, to include live firing in Castlemartin and a battlegroup-level exercise in Canada. The 1st Battalion, the Royal Welsh (1 R WELSH) Battlegroup was to be supported by B Squadron and the 1st Battalion, the Yorkshire Regiment (1 YORKS) Battlegroup was supported by C Squadron. A, D and Support Squadrons were to remain with the KRH Battlegroup. The annual Regimental Firing Package in Pembrokeshire went well, with all three sabre squadrons and Recce Troop firing. Battling some difficult Welsh weather, first time pass rates at the Annual Crew Test remained high and the Regiment’s tank crews qualified themselves to go forth and smite the Queen’s enemies – whoever they might be in this complex new world. We were lucky enough to welcome HRH The Princess Royal and

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DSACEUR, Gen Sir Adrian Bradshaw KCB OBE who has since left Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe (SHAPE) for elevation to his current post as Colonel of the Regiment. For B and C squadrons, successful range packages in Castlemartin were followed by simulated build-up exercises and subsequently, as part of their respective battlegroups, each performed exceptionally well on exercise in BATUS. Excellent tactical performances were underpinned by impressive levels of equipment availability – the best seen in recent memory. However, events for the KRH Battlegroup events did not unfold quite as expected. Having been scheduled to complete Exercise PRAIRIE STORM in August 17, various considerations saw the exercise postponed until early summer 2018; a decision that introduced a sizeable and opportunistic hole in the forecast of events. Instead, the battlegroup conducted simulated training, some valuable squadron-level training on Salisbury Plain and focussed on having some Regimental fun. And so beyond some military training, the back end of 2017 was spent catching up on outstanding leave, conducting some low-level adventurous training and sport, and celebrating some Regimental battle honours. The D’Arcy Hall and Old Comrades Cups were well contested in the sporting arena (with D and Support Squadrons splitting the honours – one trophy apiece); a golf tour cursed and thrashed its way around Cornwall; the football team were unbeaten on their tour of Cyprus and Regimental boxing was reinvigorated by some gutsy performances at the Brocklehurst Boxing Night. Regimental Rugby marked a promising renaissance; Balaklava Day was celebrated in true style; and the WOs’ and Sgts’ Mess enjoyed their annual Ramnuggur celebrations with lavish aplomb. Finally, no mention of Regimental sport at this time of year would be complete without reference to our winter sports teams. Again, the Regiment has dominated the Armoured Corps on snow, with the Nordic team a close second to the RTR in the Alps and the Alpine team sweeping all before them in Verbier by winning every team event as well as posting the top two individuals. The RSM and I were lucky enough to briefly visit our downhill skiers in Verbier where we marvelled at the fast moving and distinctive Regimental race suits before enjoying an excellent dinner party whipped up by LCpl Carson. On the operational front, B Squadron has just spent Christmas deployed to Estonia with the 1 R WELSH Battlegroup as part of NATO’s Enhanced Forward Presence. Their deployment marks the start of a continuous two-year Regimental commitment to Op CABRIT, with C Squadron next to deploy under the 1 YORKS Battlegroup, before the KRH Battlegroup takes over the mantle in 2019. Early reports on B Squadron, under Major Anthony Gilham, have been universally glowing as they conduct a series of NATO training exercises through the harsh Estonian winter, acting as ambassadors for both the Regiment and wider UK Defence. I look forward to visiting them in the near future. Looking ahead, our immediate focus is on the accelerated progression to Exercise PRAIRIE STORM in Canada where the KRH Battlegroup hopes to qualify for Readiness as the British Army’s Lead Armoured Battlegroup. The team is diverse, with combat elements coming from 1YORKS, 1MERCIANS and 1 SCOTS GUARDS before we even start listing the various Combat Support and Combat Service Support regiments that make up the Battlegroup. In preparation, our tank crews are currently firing in Castlemartin and we have simulated battlegroup training in late February before deployment to Canada in April. Our feet are unlikely to touch the ground much before our return in mid-June.

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These are exciting times for the Regiment as we prepare for the premium armoured training

that the British Army has to offer, as the only battlegroup to do it this year. It will place the

King’s Royal Hussars at the heart of NATO strategic deterrence for the next two years and

at the forefront of the British Army’s warfighting capability.

Lieutenant Colonel Angus Tilney MC

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POINTS FROM HHQ

2017 Regimental Journal. The cost of this year’s Regimental Journal (covering 2017) will

remain the same as last year. This year we are determined that it will be ready for

distribution by early May and all being well, we aim to get it to you before Cavalry Memorial

weekend. Copies can be ordered from HHQ.

The cost of a Journal posted to a UK address is: £13.00

Airmail postage to EC/Europe add: £ 6.60

Airmail International add: £10.75

To order your journal please complete the enclosed flyer and return it (with your

payment) to HHQ.

Membership Data Protection and Gift-Aid Forms. We need your help to update our

General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) and Gift-Aid paperwork in HHQ, and to that

end you will discover two forms enclosed or attached to this newsletter that you are

requested to complete and return to us as soon as you can.

Membership Data Protection Form. You are probably aware of GDPR, it affects how we

keep and use your personal information on the Association database. By law we are

required to obtain your permission to hold and use that information. You are requested to

complete, sign and return the enclosed/attached form and return it to HHQ. Alternatively

you can complete an on-line version, which is on the Regimental Website at

https://www.krh.org.uk/join-the-association.html.

Please note – if we do not have permission from you then we must remove your details

from the database and will not contact you.

Gift Aid Form. Many of you kindly make regular, or one-off donations to one or more of the

Regimental charitable funds (Regimental Trust, Officers’ Trust, Winchester Museum or the

Preston Museum). Where we can we claim the Gift-Aid on your donations, as long as we

hold a Gift-Aid declaration for you in HHQ. It has been many years since most of the forms

were signed, details are out of date and there are many donors for whom we do not hold a

Gift-Aid form at all.b

You are requested to complete and sign the enclosed/attached new Gift-Aid form and return

it to HHQ, along with your GDPR Form above. Note that the one form covers all of the

Regimental charitable accounts, and we can claim the Gift-Aid portion for the corresponding

account. Alternatively you can download the form from the Regimental Website at

www.krh.org.uk and follow the link to Donations.

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HONOURS AND AWARDS

We congratulate members of the Regiment and attached personnel on receiving the

following awards (Ranks correct at time of award):

Member of The British Empire

Lieutenant Colonel W D Hodgkinson

Meritorious Service Medal

Warrant Officer Class One M P Jones REME

Warrant Officer Class Two M Briscoe

GOC 3(UK) Div Commendation

Staff Sergeant D N G Amos REME

Sergeant M Davis-Bawn

Comd 12 (AI) Bde Certificate

Sergeant M Johnston

Sergeant A J Hannon

Corporal G L G Beck REME

Private T Gurung AGC (SPS)

Regimental Medal

Sergeant M Davis-Bawn

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THE REGIMENTAL ROSETTE

The Regimental Rosette was instituted by Colonel David Woodd in 2012. It is intended to

recognize those who support or provide a service to The King’s Royal Hussars or the

Regimental Association through their individual personal endeavour or contribution. Service

in the Regiment or in one of the antecedent regiments is not a requirement, but any person

who is in receipt of a MOD salary is not normally eligible.

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

worn at a Regimental function, whether or not medals are worn. Importantly, the Regimental

Rosette is to be presented in front of their peers. The first Rosettes were presented by the

Colonel of the Regiment to those recipients who attended Cavalry Memorial in May 2013.

The following Regimental Rosettes have been presented during 2017:

Number Name Reason

83 Mr Paul Baker Association Support and Chairman Noah’s ARC

84 Mr Peter Farrell Association Support and Chairman Noah’s ARC

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COMBINED CAVALRY OLD COMRADES PARADE

SUNDAY 13th MAY 2018

The Parade

The Cavalry Memorial Parade and Service will take place in Hyde Park on Sunday 13th

May 2018. 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 to march-past the Cavalry Memorial to the Bandstand where a short Service will

be held, after which you are free to leave.

Seating and Standing Areas.

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

tickets for those who need to sit. Access to the seating and standing area is by ticket only

and will be via three entry points, established at each end of the Serpentine Road, and

from the Broad Walk. The Serpentine Road entrances will close promptly at 1055 hours,

however the Broad Walk entrance will remain open at all times. Tickets should be ordered

through Home HQ by 27th April 2018. Simply complete the enclosed flyer to order your

Family Area ticket. Tickets are not required for the marching contingent.

After The Parade

As you will have read elsewhere in this newsletter there will be no formal lunch arranged

following this year’s parade. As last year, Old Comrades are invited to meet at the Kings

Arms in Shepherd Market, which is just off Piccadilly and a very short walk from Hyde

Park. The Kings Arms is a popular traditional pub, it also has a restaurant with a full menu,

including Sunday lunch. HHQ will reserve a few tables in the restaurant, so if you wish to

eat there then please let us know by completing the enclosed return. Payment will be

made direct to the pub at time of ordering.

Shepherd Market has many other popular pubs and restaurants to cater for every

taste. Members of the Cavalry and Guards Club may also make a private lunch booking at

the club.

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REUNION REPORTS

Gloucestershire

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

on Sunday 12 March 2017. The Club continues to be very welcoming, and is an excellent

location for us. Numbers were a little down on the previous year. Captain Tom Kirkham

KRH gave a lively update on all the many achievements that KRH has enjoyed.

The 2018 Reunion was to have been held in February, but was cancelled due to lack of

numbers. The next Gloucestershire Branch Reunion will be held on Sunday 10th March

2019, invitations will be distributed in the New Year. Do try to support.

Colonel Tony Singer OBE

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Salisbury Biennial Reunion 25th March 2017

This reunion actually started early on the Friday night

as a healthy sized group of old comrades decided to

take up residence in Salisbury a day early! So a

meeting point was arranged in the Kings Head Hotel

for a few warmers into the bank before the main

event on Saturday. Before long it was just like old

times and the old stories were coming thick and fast,

it always amazes me how quick we all click back into

gear, needless to say the night was awash with

laughter and great banter.

At 10am on Saturday I found myself and my son up a step ladder putting up all the

antecedent and serving Regimental flags in Qudos, as this is a reunion for all our regiments.

We opened the doors at 12 sharp and in strolled Frankie and Lynn Vaughan. It’s always a

slight worry if the numbers are actually going to materialise but by 2pm the place was very

busy and the volume from talking and laughter was already getting loud! Eventually the

whole place was packed with old comrades of all ages from all our regiments, buzzing with

great humour and the joy of seeing old friends again, and for some it had been a very long

time apart. My aim is to always bring some old comrades back into the reunion fold and this

year was no different as we were graced with Mick Monkom, Dave Cox, Pete Higgins, Sparky

from the band and Dick Tanner. It was also good to see the serving RSM WO1 Leigh Ashton

in attendance, along with a couple of older ex RSM’s in Chas Goy and Eddie Halffman. We

also had two officers attend, in Piers Lawson and Nick Hunter, we are attempting to get more

along next time. We were also graced with our longest serving “black hat”, Alan and Sue

Geeves, always great to see them.

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At our peak there was well over 100 old

comrades and partners present all of which

observed a perfect minute silence at 3 pm for

the victims of the appalling Westminster attack.

Qudos is a great venue for accommodating up

to 200 people and we must have got close to

that figure during the afternoon, I must thank

those who travelled great distance to be here,

namely Mick and Jenny Phillips from Hungary

and Ken and Lissi Bissell from Denmark. We

also had old comrades from all over the UK,

North, South, East and West who also made

long journeys to be there, so thanks to all of you for making it a truly great day, in an

atmosphere that can only be created by our Hussar family. By the time midnight approached

there was still a very healthy amount still standing and few wobbling but they all got away in

pretty good order.

Thanks must also go to those who helped get the less

able old comrades back and forth and also to the

excellent Qudos staff who looked after us all day and

night and had Bratwurst to serve up as well. I would

like to finish by saying I’m always looking for old

comrades who may have been off the radar to come

along and see old friends once again, the atmosphere

is second to none. I look forward to seeing you all at

other reunion events around the country in the future

and we will reconvene in Salisbury in March 2019, it

comes around quicker than you think!

Richie Mogg

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South West Association Summer Reunion, 2017.

The “call to arms” went out on 10th April for our Summer Reunion to be held on 9th and 10th

June at Manor Farm, Hazelbury Bryan. As has been the norm over the past few years

those who enjoy a round of golf are invited to form a team and to challenge the serving

regiment to a friendly match at the South Dorset Golf and Country Club on the Friday (9th

June). Unfortunately, due to the “sands of time” having run out for too many of our number

it proved impossible for us to field a team of more than four and so the golf was cancelled.

Perhaps to be reinstated next year.

Saturday 10th saw the usual gathering of loyal supporters and as has always been, the

weather set fair and we were able to remain mainly outside in the garden for both drinks

and lunch. Thirty or so members made up the gathering and we were very pleased to have

Lt Col James Porter attend, for which we were very grateful. For him yet another weekend

away from his family. For those of us not so much in touch with the Regiment it is always

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good to hear how they have performed over the previous few months and what is install for

them in the future.

With our annual Ramnugger Dinner still to look forward to in November, this was the last

occasion that the South West Association would foregather here at Manor Farm. With

effect from January 2018 the baton of SW Association representative is handed on to Lt

Col Alastair Wicks, who will make his own reunion arrangements from where he lives in

Warminster. Our hope is that this will both encourage other “old and bold” close to him to

attend as well as those of us further south to make the slightly longer journey up to

Warminster.

South West Association Ramnugger Dinner 2017.

This form of reunion was introduced by me when I took up responsibility for organising

events for the South West, it has proved to be very popular, attracting “Old & Bold” from as

far away as Lancashire and Essex in the past and has always had a good attendance. This

year was no exception and although we have had as many as forty-eight to our sit-down

dinner back in 2011, despite the demise of some of our number we still managed to seat

thirty-seven.

The evening starts with us forgathering at the Wessex Royale Hotel in Dorchester for pre-

dinner drinks and a chance to circulate and start the “catch-up” process. This year we were

fortunate to have Tony Armstrong and Adrian Harris and their wives join us so we were

again able to have a trumpet dinner call to call us in for dinner. Five tables were set for

dinner and after some shuffling about everyone was able to find a seat! At the conclusion

of dinner and whilst our ladies were enjoying coffee the men formed the traditional “Horse

Shoe” and using the WM Butcher Memorial Trophy, we drank our traditional toast, “To the

Heroes of Ramnugger”.

Whilst my thanks goes to everyone who attended and supported this gathering I would like

to mention specifically, Tony Wagstaff, Steve and Patricia Butler who came all the way

from Lancashire and have been loyal supporters of my reunions throughout. It was good to

see Clive Ross join us and also Martin Davis who had come down from Bath for the

evening. Most others are local but no less loyal supporters over the period of my tenure

and it was also a pleasure to have Steve and Belinda Penkethman from Home

Headquarters join us for the occasion.

This being the last event to be held under my tutelage I end by thanking all who have

supported both my summer and autumn reunions. Much as I shall miss seeing you here at

Manor Farm in the summer and Dorchester in November, I hope very much that you will be

equally loyal in making the slightly longer journey (for some) up to Warminster where Lt Col

Alastair Wicks will now preside over proceedings.

“If You Ain’t Cav You Ain’t”

Lieutenant Colonel Jeremy Moger

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Central Southern Old Comrades Reunion 2017

A gathering of 46 Old Comrades and their wives met for the Central Southern Old

Comrades reunion at the White Hart Hotel in Salisbury on Sunday 8th October. It was very

nice to welcome some new additions to our old comrades in particular Patricia, the wife of

the late Colonel Mick Lane, Bandmaster of 10H in Munster as well as our many regular

supporters.

After initial drinks in the bar we moved into the spacious dining room where once again the

chefs in the Hotel provided a delicious traditional Sunday lunch of roast beef with all the

trimmings. While coffee and mints were being served at the end, Major Garry Wills

(Support Squadron Leader) gave an excellent and amusing update on the Regiment’s

military and sporting achievements over the past year and indicated what has been

planned for the future.

We were delighted to welcome Garry, his partner Cindy and SSM Oldfield and his wife

Becs and thank them for giving up a precious Sunday to join us.

Lieutenant Colonel Richard East

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North East Reunion

As you may be aware, Billy Stobbart, Brian West and I were approached by HHQ to try and

restart a North-East Reunion. We agreed to find out if sufficient members were interested

and to that end a questionnaire was sent out asking for views and suggestions as to type of

function preferred and its location. The results were that, on this occasion, the majority voted

in favour of Durham as the location and for an informal afternoon get together. And so the

2017 North East Reunion was held at the Head of Steam in Durham on the 7th October from

14:00hrs with over 30 in attendance. It was a good start with good attendance, which we

hope will increase with word of mouth and the more communication we have with ex and

serving members of the Regiment.

In keeping with the request for an informal event a buffet was served with plenty to go around,

although it was noted that there was no Gateaux on offer, thanks to the ever-observant Kim

Taylor, egged on by team West I might add. It will be sorted for the next one, I promise.

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We welcomed Kevin and Winifred Lowden, their first visit to a Reunion in over 40 years; we hope to see you again. Also on parade were previously attached personnel from the REME, in this case Andy and Sandra Barnes with Geordie and Sue Mercer of A squadron LAD 1989-93 , which covered Gulf War 1. We have always been recognised as an inclusive and family Regiment by our attached colleagues and you will always be made welcome.

I think I would be right in saying that a great day was had

by all and from the feedback so far received we will soon

start planning for next year’s reunion which we hope will

attract more numbers now that the word has started to get

around. For those that did attend we thank you for your

support and look forward to getting together again in the

near future.

Other Dates for your Diary are:

May 2018 Summer Social, Newcastle upon

Tyne, Details to follow.

North East Reunion. October 2018 Details

to follow.

Please feel free to contact me or the team at

krh.northeast@yahoo.com or via HHQ

Andy Bevis

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Scottish Reunion

The Scottish Branch met on Wednesday 27th September in Edinburgh at the Royal Scots

Club as usual. A good turn-out of our members and wonderful to see General John

Friedberger and Joanna join us all the way from Cirencester. Two of our regular attendees

were unfortunately unable to be with us this year Mr Robert Bethune due to ill health, we

wish him well and hope that he might join us next year, and Major James Scott who has

moved south of the Border we hope he has settled in well.

We all had a first class lunch followed by the usual few glasses of Ale served up by the

excellent staff at the Club. War stories were swapped and debated at length by one and

all.

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The 2018 re-union will be held on Monday 23rd April, same venue. We are honoured to

have HRH Prince Michael of Kent as our Guest of Honour. Invitations have been

distributed. Please contact John Greenwell by 1st April if you wish to attend.

John Greenwell

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North West (Preston) Reunion 11th / 12th November 2017

The Annual Northern Reunion Dinner was held as usual on the Saturday evening of

Remembrance Weekend. Numbers were slightly up this year, with 65 people sitting for

dinner in the Grange Room and a further 25 people came along to enjoy the refreshments

at the bar and meet up with old acquaintances. It

was encouraging to see KRH old comrades

attending, as well as a contingent of serving soldiers

from the Regiment. They had taken the opportunity

to carry out some Poppy Appeal collecting in

Preston City Centre and combined it with attending

the N Reunion and Remembrance service.

We welcomed General Richard and Sarah-Jane to

their last Northern Reunion as Colonel of the

Regiment. We wish them well and thank them for

the service that they have given to the Regiment and

the Association over the past 40 years. We also

welcomed the Acting-Commanding Officer and his

wife, Lieutenant Colonel Charlie Smith and Karen,

along with the RSM and his wife, WO1 Leigh Ashton

and Stacy. After the Toasts, General Richard and Colonel

Charlie Smith brought us up to date on Regimental matters.

After the meal, we joined the remainder of the guests in the

bar area and General Richard presented Regimental

Rosettes to Paul Baker and Peter Farrell. The presentations

were in recognition of their service to Noah’s ARC and the

wider Regimental Association as Chairman of Noah’s ARC.

Congratulations to them both for their very well deserved

awards.

On Sunday morning we gathered at Barton for the

Remembrance Service and we were delighted to be joined

on parade by the group of KRH soldiers in uniform who

marched with us to Church. With the Commanding Officer

leading we marched to church, passing the Colonel of the

Regiment who took the salute. A mixed congregation of

parishioners, Association members with their families, and Regimental personnel enjoyed

the Remembrance Service, led by the Reverend Garry Whittaker. We were also joined by

the family of the late WO2 Johnny Marcelle, and after the Remembrance service we made

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our way to the Columbarium, where Rev Garry conducted the Interment Service for Johnny’s

ashes.

Following the service, the local parishioners

invited members of the Association to join

them for coffee and biscuits in the Church

rooms.

Please note that the 2018 Preston Reunion

and Remembrance Service will take place

on Saturday and Sunday 10th/11th

November. Details will be promulgated by

HHQ in late summer. Please do come along

and join us.

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The London Cenotaph Veterans March Past - November 2017

For some strange reason my Novembers are getting busier and busier, and 2017 seemed

to be no different.

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My weekend normally starts of at the Opening of the Field of Remembrance on the Thursday

before when I meet up with Col Tony Singer, Steve Penkethman, Brian Yates and others

who come and stand on the mostly cold grass and await a visit to our plot by a member of

the Royal family, and afterwards retiring to The Albert with 11th Hussar ‘Chips’ Rafferty and

Ms Kent, who at 103 years old and a former Army Nurse captured by the Japanese had

amazing stories to tell, which humbled not just myself but the boys from the Royal Hospital

as well !!

On Friday I was invited by the Westminster Dragoon Regimental Association to attend the

laying of their wreath at the memorial outside the Royal Exchange in the City, but due to

some mix-up I ended up actually running the event, calling those present to attention and

saying the Remembrance collect (hastily googled) whilst a member of the WD Association

laid the wreath.

The afternoon was no easier either as I proceeded from the Royal Exchange to the Guildhall

where I was privileged to attend and watch ‘The Silent Ceremony’ of the swearing in of the

new Lord Mayor of London, tradition at its finest!!!

At last Saturday arrived and after planting my own personal crosses at the Field of

Remembrance it was off to The Albert to find that once again I was not the first to arrive! I

don’t know if some of our guys just stay there from the previous year, but I always breathe a

sigh of relief seeing the first of the marchers arrive and throughout the day, the pub just kept

getting busier and busier with plenty of hugs, back slaps and in some instances a peck or

two on the cheeks, no names etc………!!

Sunday was cold! Really cold! and I actually thought that something had gone horribly wrong

as the early morning Robin wasn’t at the Garden. No, my annual November Robin, Mr Robin

Hill, was not there, but then again neither was anybody else, which did worry me, but then I

started hearing about Cordons, Security, Fences, lots of queues and then slowly Cherry

trousers started to appear, first as singles and then in two’s and three’s and with Wives,

Girlfriends and supporters, and finally with all the guys from 14/20th and KRH we had a KRH

Association ready to march, which this year was once again spectacular.

We had seen the BBC footage before leaving Horseguards and quite a few faces were

instantly recognisable, the afternoon in the Barley Mow was excellent with yours truly getting

a bit squiffy, again (I think I was just being topped up since Thursday lol!), so much so he

had a go at the security guard outside who kept trying to tell his boys to get off the road.

There were 94 On-Parade, and once again a proud sight to behold. Many Thanks to all who

make this an amazing weekend!

John Cook

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10th Royal Hussars (PWO) – The Shiners’ Reunion - www.10thhussar.com

This year’s reunion was one of the best at Swindon for a number of years. Thirty-seven

members stayed at The Crown or other guest houses and hotels in the area. The Friday

evening saw around eight enjoy a get together during the evening. On Saturday others

arrived, some who had not attended before were made very welcome. The day was busy for

some of the Ladies who purchased and arranged the fruit basket, raffle prizes and PRI items.

On Saturday everyone enjoyed a boisterous evening meal, quite a number from A Sqn.

attending for the first time. Our seating arrangements were not good, which made things

rather loud, we will ensure it is better in future. A later arrival was Penny and Bob

Massingham, who “dropped by as they heard it was the place to be for the weekend”. They

also came for the Sunday and look forward to next year. Penny is Tom Knight’s Daughter.

Sunday was boosted by more members

of all Squadrons, the number being over

ninety. The Crown served eighty-nine

meals without a hitch, good, considering

how packed the Crown was. Old

comrades made Major General John

Friedberger welcome, the first reunion

that General John has attended, and he

visibly enjoyed the day and meeting so

many old comrades. The evergreens of

Tom Knight and Richard Perry are always

in demand and it was good to see so

many just enjoying a great day. Eva, Pauline Searby, Mary Read and Catherine Robinson,

with her daughters. Pauline Sherwin, Jean Ham, Ann Doak, Yvonne Palk, Yvonne Eady,

Ann Whatley, Bonny Hauxwell, Elke Smith, Joyce Hunt and Liz Bentley were just some of

the wives who had a great time. I would like to mention Di and Charlie Chafe, with their

daughter Clare, Phil Crossley and Pete Edwards who would not let anything stop them

coming to Swindon. As Jeff Cook said to Peter Jagger after lunch, looking around with all

the people talking and laughing “it does not get any better than this”

Liz Bently was presented with a bouquet from General John Friedberger and Tom Knight,

for the sterling work throughout the year in arranging and making sure Swindon works. It

certainly works Liz. The raffle was great with prizes donated by many, Eva, Ann Doak, Gerry

Murphy and Tony Preston to name some and of course the accommodation voucher donated

by the Crown. This year there were two vouchers as Jenny and Pete Lewis could not use

the voucher they won in 2016, so Dannielle honoured their generous donation, thank you.

Maybe some of the older members and National Service old comrades who have expressed

interest will be able to attend the next reunion, it would be great. If any help is needed, please

contact us. A special thanks to Dave Quigley and Steve Bull for the photos of the weekend.I

would like to thank everyone for making Swindon a memorable weekend and to the staff of

the Crown and those who organized and made it happen a big Ta.

Alan Powney

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11th Hussars (PAO) – The Cherrypickers’ Reunion

Sometime after the 2016 reunion, it was decided that it was about time we honoured Colonel Tom Hall, for his unerring support for our association over the years. While the easy option would have been a standard shop bought plaque, your chairman had a better idea, and so it was that we presented Colonel Tom with a splendid framed stained glass plaque showing the Regimental crest. The item is indeed unique, and I was rather pleased to actually hand it over intact after the trip up from Cornwall! (See photographs).

Bereavements and ill-health unfortunately depleted the attendance at the Park Inn Telford for our reunion. Hopefully, we can all keep attending as best we can for a number of years yet. After a quieter Friday approximately eighty five of us sat down on the Saturday evening and enjoyed an evening of wit and repartee till the early hours of Sunday in some cases. With age a certain lack of staying power in (most) quarters is noticeable. During the evening, and at the Memorial, our resident photographer Brian Newton flitted about snapping all and sundry. Thanks Brian, and indeed thanks to John Cook et al who made the reunion a special evening, and also Sandra and her team who managed to extricate the magnificent sum of £550-ish on the sale of raffle tickets, for prizes donated by guests. This money will go towards future reunions so we can carry on in the way we are accustomed. So.... that was reunion 2017 done and dusted. We look forward to seeing eveyone, and more besides, at Telford 2018.In November a dozen of us joined the KRH Association at the Cenotaph Parade, and what an occasion that was! No doubt there is a report elsewhere in the newsletter.

The dates for the 2018 11H reunion are the 18th 19th and 20st of May, as usual at the Park

Inn Telford, and also as usual we will welcome our comrades old and new.

Lawson Kent

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The Royal Hussars (PWO) – Pink Panther Reunion

Royal Hussars - Are you aware of the annual Royal Hussars "Pink Panther" reunion?

PP4 is being held on Saturday 19th May 2018, at the Kings Arms, Melksham and is

organised by Steve Rolfe. Event details can be seen on Facebook at

https://www.facebook.com/events/266703557070825/

Steve can be contacted by email at romancinthestones@gmail.com, or should you wish to

telephone or write then please get in touch with HHQ for his details.

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14th/20th King’s Hussars – Noah’s ARC Reunion

For many the weekend started on Thursday 27th April. There were over 50 already in the hotel by lunchtime, all in their football tops in readiness for the Manchester United v Manchester City derby. The “Regimental Mini” was put in place, Hawk on the bonnet and Regimental flag flying to welcome all members. After a 0-0 draw, conversations continued around the bar area well into the dark hours, when eventually silence fell upon the reception and bar areas once again. Friday was the start of the reunion and people arrived in large numbers. From lunchtime the hotel started to come to life with greetings of old friends and long conversations getting louder by the hour. The Noah’s ARC shop, Tombola, Silent Auction, and the Ghurkha Welfare stand all

opened at 2pm, and although not quite ready, many Noah’s ARC members gathered in mass to buy their reunion T Shirts, Crystal Glasses, bottles of Port and other items that were available. Bids for the silent auction items were constant as many of the more attractive items caught the eye of the members. The ABBA tribute band and DJ arrived in the afternoon and preparations were made for what was to be a great Friday night. Many were dressed in 70’s outfits, even the Chairman. Prizes were awarded for “best dressed”, and the ABBA band were a huge hit, playing many of the bands hit singles to the joy of the ‘Dancing Queens’. The 70’s themed menu was also a great success. Some members managed to remain up until 5am talking the night away, catching up with the likes of John Pinkerton who had flown all the way from Canada to be at the 21st Reunion.

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Saturday started like any other day with a wonderful breakfast and the hollow looking eyes of some that had consumed more than they would on a normal Friday night. The shop opened at 10am for two hours, and again at 3pm for a further two hours, and it was none stop for the whole time. The Committee started to get the Lancashire Suite ready from about 11am, Andrea Baker blew-up over 400 balloons and tied them to the weights that later turned out to be a favourite of some of the members. Balloons and all were taken home as souvenirs, along with the chocolate boxes and beer mats, a sign of success some would say! The secret event was the Wedding of Shirley and Peter Ashton-Yamnikar, many congratulations to them both. The Committee had invited General Sir Richard Shirreff and several former Commanding Officers and officers via Home HQ to this year’s Reunion, and it was good to see General Shirreff, Col Vickery and Lt Cols Harman, Tennant, Garbutt and others in attendance, something the Committee hopes will grow in future years. Michael (Dusty) Fogg once again marched in the Flag, as proud as any hawk could be, to the Drum beat from Ryan Cartwright, again a last-minute request and done so well, thank you Ryan. The Chairman and General Shirreff said a few words before Lt Col Peter Garbutt presented Deni Draper with the Regimental Rosette that was posthumously awarded to Lt Col Drac Draper last year. The names of those that have passed since last year were read out by the Chairman and Last Post perfectly performed by Darryl Cartwright. Once again the Imperial Hotel and their catering staff

were superb throughout the weekend. Meals were

excellent and the Cheesecake donning a Hawk as the

final part of the Saturday meal was appreciated by all.

After the meal was over the Band members got on

stage and played the Squadron marches and the

regimental slow march, which the Chairman (yes me)

got wrong when asked its title. A splendid effort by all

concerned, we the Committee thank every single one

of you!

There was a hitch when the DJ failed to attend, but after the Committee and the Hotel phoned around we got one. Members chatted for an hour until the DJ set himself up. He was rather disappointing to say the least, but he did give up his Saturday night at the last minute to help us out and we did manage to get many members dancing. The party continued well into the dark hours. One member was asked if he had enjoyed the evenings events, the reply was “O yes, so good I woke up in the fitness suite!”. Just about everyone dispersed once they had breakfast early Sunday morning. So now a new Committee under the guidance of Peter Farrell is already planning the 2018 reunion which is to be held 19th – 21st April 2018. Many members have already booked.

Paul Baker

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DATES FOR YOUR DIARY - 2018

A list of Association reunion dates is below. At the time of going to press some dates are

TBC.

Note that the Regiment are planning two events of interest for this year:

A Freedom Parade in South Ribble on Saturday 21st July.

A Regimental families and old comrades’ weekend on a date tbc in September.

Look for updates on the Regimental website, www.krh.org.uk.

Area / Event Date

Gloucestershire Reunion (Victory Club, Cheltenham) 18th February

Noah’s ARC Reunion (The Imperial Hotel, Blackpool) 19th – 21st April

Cavalry Memorial Parade (London) 13th May

11H Cherrypickers’ Reunion (Park Inn, Forgegate, Telford) 18th – 20th May

RH ‘Pink Panther’ Reunion (Kings Arms, Melksham) 19th May

10H Shiners Reunion (Crown Inn, Swindon) 20th May

North East Summer Social (Newcastle) May TBC

SW Area Reunion TBC

KRH Freedom of South Ribble Parade 21st July

Scottish Reunion (Edinburgh) TBC

KRH Families Weekend - More to follow Sep TBC

Central South Reunion Lunch, The White Hart Hotel, Salisbury 14th October

North East Reunion Oct TBC

Field of Remembrance Service, Westminster – 1045hrs 8th November

Northern Reunion and Remembrance Sunday (Preston) 10th/11th November

Remembrance Day Parade, Cenotaph, London 11th November

Officers’ Dinner (Cavalry & Guards Club) 13th November

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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

R A E Tremlett Esq 10H 1953-1955 2014

Mr Harry Waller 10H 1947 - 1949 2015

Mr Peter Holt 14/20H 1950-1952 16-Dec-15

Mr V J Hayton 14/20H 1972-1975 1-Dec-16

Mr P Floyd 11H 1959 – 1971 31 Dec 16

Mr John Michael Marcelle 14/20H 1948-1972 8-Jan-17

Mr F Waldren 14/20H 10-Jan-17

Mr F Jones 10H 1956-1958 11-Jan-17

Mr Tony Meacher 10H 1962-1968, 1 RTR 1965-1968 20-Jan-17

Mr M J Fox 11H 1947-1969, RH 1969-1970 5-Feb-17

Mr S O'Hara RH 1975 - 1984 6-Feb-17

Sgt L "Bill" Cotton 10H c1950 - 1962 8-Feb-17

Mr F Kelly 10H 1951 - 1963 13-Feb-17

Mr B Swift 14/20H 1952 - 1959 16-Feb-17

Maj Gen Sir Michael Palmer KCVO

14/20H 1948 - 1985, Colonel 14/20H 1981 - 1992

21-Feb-17

Maj S Boulter 11H 1961 – 1969, RH 1969 – 1992, KRH 1992 - 1993

25-Feb-17

Mr W Lofthouse 11H 1949 - 1956 1-Mar-17

WO2 F E Jones 10H 1960 - 1969, RH 1969 - 1982 3-Mar-17

Mrs Gladys Hall, wife of Maj John "Nobby" Hall

11H & RH 8-Mar-17

Lady Clarke - Widow of Maj Sir Peter Clarke

14/20H 1959 - 1964 8-Mar-17

Mr Eric Arnott 10H 1962 - 1966 9-Mar-17

Mr Kenneth Wallace 10H 1955 - 1957 19-Mar-17

N Faber 11H 1958 - 1959 22-Mar-17

Capt D Stoddart 14/20H 1956 - 1959 29-Mar-17

Mr W A Haw 10H 1946 - 1952 4-Apr-17

D L Burt Esq 14/20H 1948 - 1950 7-Apr-17

LCpl C Abbott KRH KRH 2013-2017 11-Apr-17

Mr B T Meaney RAOC 1960 - 1969, 14/20H 1969 - 1975

18-Apr-17

Mr Eric Gower 11H 1942 - 1947 6-May-17

Capt R F Fernsby 14/20H 1966 - 1968 7-May-17

CLC Leslie Esq 10H 1951 - 1952 13-May-17

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Name Service Dates Date of Death

Mrs Gail Robinson, wife of Cpl Phillip Robinosn

14/20H 1987 - 1992, KRH 1992 - 2009

21-May-17

Mr William Paddock 11H 1955 - 1960 28-May-17

Mr Austin "Jock" Honeyman 14/20H 1974 - 1986 09-Jun-17 Mrs D Toller - Widow of Maj D Toller

10H 1941 - 1945 11-Jun-17

Maj JJ Escott 14/20H 1958 - 1983 12-Jun-17

Mr Dennis "Taff" Perry 14/20H 1949 - 1971 19-Jun-17

Maj JHPSB Lewis 11H 1956 - 1969 22-Jun-17

Capt P J Hughes-Reckitt 10H 1955 - 1969 Jun 17

Lt Col B Tinsley, REME 11H 1949 - 1952 Jun 17

Capt Max Mizrahi-Simon 14/20H 1943-1947, Int Corps and R sigs 1947 On

4-Jul-17

Mr Iain McDonald 11H 1952 - 1971 5-Jul-17

WO2 Malcolm “Dan” Dare 10H 1960-1969, RH 1969-1983 24-Jul-17 Sir Ian Ley 10H 1952 - 1954 29-Jul-17

Mr J G Lofthouse 10H 1947 - 1952 2-Aug-17

Mr Ted Gowin 11H 20-Aug-17

Mr Paul Tovey KRH 2000 - 2013 29-Aug-17

W R Curtis Esq 11H 1954 - 1959 30-Sep-17

Mr Eddie Downing 14/20H 1946 - 1968 8-Oct-17

Mr Harold Lloyd 10H 1951 - 1953 8-Oct-17

Mr A Horrocks` 14/20H 1972 - 1994 11-Oct-17

Col G P Murdoch RAPC - Attached to 10H 1965 - 1969

11-Oct-17

Capt P Whittington 14/20H 1956 - 1966 17-Oct-17

R G J Berkely Esq 10H 1950 – 1961 2-Nov-17

WO2 Brian Bradbury 14/20H 1956 - 1978 3-Nov-17

Maj D A Whittlestone 10H 1938 - 1969, RH 1969 - 1970 4-Nov-17

Mr M G Brotherhood 10H c1956 - 1958 12-Nov-17

Mr B McGee 10H 1947 - 1969, RH 1969 - 1983 18-Nov-17

Mr P A Casey 11H 1958 - 1963, ACC 1963 - 1967 17-Nov-17

Mr M Green 14/20H 1962 - 1969, AAC 1969 - 1979

17-Nov-17

Mr P Hill 10H 1965 - 1969 5-Dec-17

Mr A Deverell 10H 1953 - 1969, RH 1969 - 1973 6-Dec-17

Capt N J Nunes-Carvalho 10H 1956 - 1958 7-Dec-17

N C Rayner Esq 11H 1959 - 1964 21-Dec-17

Mr A E Cole RWF 1947 - 1957, 11H 1957 - 1961, KORB 1965 -1974

22-Dec-17

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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. Winners for the year 2017 were:

Prize Number Name Amount

January Draw

1st 162 S R W Baxter £75.00

2nd 344 Mr L E Dale £50.00

3rd 139 Mrs J M Irvine £30.00

4th 147 G J Mitchell £25.00

5th 128 Mrs J Will £20.00

February Draw

1st 156 Mrs S M Williams £75.00

2nd 20 Mr M Frood £50.00

3rd 257 Sir Nicholas Winterton £30.00

4th 54 L G D Williams £25.00

5th 183 F J A Valdes-Scott £20.00

March Draw

1st 103 G H R Tilney MBE £75.00

2nd 204 Dr J N Symons MBE TD £50.00

3rd 85 Mr R J W Simpson £30.00

4th 236 R F Erith Esq £25.00

5th 314 Mr G W Bingham £20.00

April Draw

1st 97 J F S Bidgood £75.00

2nd 344 L E Dale £50.00

3rd 259 Mrs P A Lane-Stanley £30.00

4th 345 M W Porter £25.00

5th 206 Maj K Hodson £20.00

May Draw

1st 19 M Simon £75.00

2nd 176 P A F Milne £50.00

3rd 67 S Rodowitz £30.00

4th 298 J Sheppard £25.00

5th 226 A C Harman £20.00

June Draw

1st 223 P C R Wates £75.00

2nd 18 A A Bennett £50.00

3rd 238 R V Cray £30.00

4th 284 M S Hurst £25.00

5th 300 J D Woodruff £20.00

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July Draw

1st 41 P Harman £75.00

2nd 30 J F T Baines £50.00

3rd 72 B L Yates £30.00

4th 344 L E Dale £25.00

5th 316 E Kneller £20.00

August Draw

1st 209 D Bosher £75.00

2nd 129 F T Gant £50.00

3rd 335 B Whittit £30.00

4th 275 K J Diver £25.00

5th 5 J R H Young £20.00

September Draw

1st 348 B Cunningham £75.00

2nd 233 Capt R Harrison £50.00

3rd 282 P Matthews £30.00

4th 313 K Davies £25.00

5th 169 B A Bradbury £20.00

October Draw

1st 76 M C D Gimlette £75.00

2nd 235 R Macdiarmid £50.00

3rd 31 Maj J V Eyre £30.00

4th 180 D V Bateman £25.00

5th 175 D A Hinton £20.00

November Draw

1st 259 Mrs P A Lane-Stanley £75.00

2nd 82 M Frood £50.00

3rd 200 J K Goldie £30.00

4th 92 L G D Williams £25.00

5th 282 P Matthews £20.00

December Draw

1st 7 Mrs P Richardson £150.00

2nd 268 C M N Tennent £100.00

3rd 196 C K Price CBE £60.00

4th 3 P D W Garbutt £50.00

5th 197 K F Alcock £40.00

Total £2,600.00

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The King’s Royal Hussars Regimental Trust - Charity Number 1021455

The Regimental Trust. The King’s Royal Hussars Regimental Trust is managed by The

Regimental Council, and is administered from Home Headquarters (HHQ). The Regimental Council is composed of Serving and Retired officers and soldiers. The Trust operates within the guidelines published by the Charities Commission for England and Wales. The Objects of the Trust’s Charter is as follows:

"the promotion of the efficiency of Her Majesty’s Army and in particular the Regiment and of any unit of the Regiment or the Regimental Association of the Regiment”

“the provision of financial assistance for former members of the former Regiments and former and serving members of the Regiment and the dependents thereof who are in conditions of need, hardship or distress”

“for such other charitable purposes as the Trustees shall in their discretion from time to time think fit”.

Benevolence and Welfare. The King’s Royal Hussars Welfare Fund is a part of the

Regimental Trust and provides the financial assistance to those in need. It is administered by HHQ and works very closely with other Service charities such as The Army Benevolent Fund, SSAFA and The Royal British Legion. In the last year, the Welfare Fund has awarded grants in excess of £30,000 to over 50 individuals from across KRH, the former Regiments, and families. It should be noted that the Army Benevolent Fund, SSAFA and the Royal British Legion have also supported our work with additional grants in excess of £35,000. The Welfare Fund needs your help to continue providing this crucial support. Part of the Fund’s income comes from the One Days Pay Scheme, supported by serving officers and soldiers, but it also relies on donations from other sources. Many former officers and soldiers make monthly or annual donations, and there are many people who support with one-off donations and organising fundraising events. You can help by donating as follows:

On-Line - Make a simple donation by following the links from the Regimental

website at www.krh.org.uk.

Cheque - Send a cheque, made payable to "The King's Royal Hussars Welfare

Fund", to HHQ at the address below.

Fund Raising Event - If you wish to run your own fund raising / sponsorship event

you can set up a CAF Donate page on the Regimental website in the name of your event. Please contact HHQ for help.

Bequest or Legacy - You may wish to make a Legacy donation or Bequest, please

contact HHQ for advice. If you need any advice, please do not hesitate to contact Home Headquarters.

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THE KING’S ROYAL HUSSARS REGIMENTAL TRUST

ACCOUNTS SUMMARY 2016 - 2017

BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31ST MARCH 2017

31 March 2017 31 March 2016

Fixed Assets - Investments £1,321,624 £1,124,760

Net Current Assets £64,828 £96,716

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NET ASSETS £1,386,452 £1,221,476

INCOME AND EXPENDITURE SUMMARY FOR THE ABOVE PERIOD

INCOMING AND ENDOWMENTS FROM

Donations and Legacies £69,168 £62,472

Other trading Activities £1,661 -

Investment Income £37,753 £34,899

Other Income £7,361 (£13,822)

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Total £115,943 £83,549

EXPENDITURE ON

Raising Funds £10,863 £12,097

Charitable Activities

In support of the charity £115,860 £100,796

Other - Governance Costs £840 £840

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Total £127,563 £113,733

Net gains/(losses) on investments £176,596 (£49,613)

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NET INCOME/EXPENDITURE £164,976 (£79,797)

RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS

Total funds brought forward £1,221,476 £1,301,273

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TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD £1,386,452 £1,221,476

Of the Charitable Activities, the Fund assisted in excess of 50 individuals who were eligible under The King’s Royal Hussars Regimental Trust Charter.

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ABF The Soldiers’ Charity

As the British Army’s National Charity, we exist to provide a lifetime of support to all

soldiers, veterans and their immediate families. We act as the Army’s ‘strategic financial

reserve’, working with every Regimental and Corps Associations to ensure funds are

distributed to those when they need it most. We receive no government funding so rely

entirely on our network of amazing regional and county volunteers, and the serving Army

community, to help us fundraise.

This is where you can help!

If you have the spare time, and of course the inclination, we would love to have you on our

team. Whether it’s helping out at regional fundraising events or holding a bucket for us at

public collections, every person makes a difference.

How to get involved

To do your part and ensure no soldier gets left behind, visit

www.soldierscharity.org/regions or call 020 7901 8900 to get in touch with your local office.

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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 offers training, all out of

pocket expenses and job satisfaction.

For more information telephone on 0800 032 5612 or write to at 4 St Dunstan’s Hill,

London, EC3R 8AD, 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, HQLF/IDL, 428 Ramillies Building,

Marlborough Lines, Monxton Road Andover, Hants. SP11 8HJ.

Tel: 01264 381991/385457

Website: www.armywidows.org.uk or Email info@armywidows.org.uk

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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.

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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.

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.

Contact the Chelsea Pensioner Recruitment Officer:

- Call: 020 7881 5204 - Write to: Royal Hospital Chelsea, Royal Hospital Road, London, SW3 4SR.

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Haig Housing Trust

History

Douglas Haig Memorial Homes, known as Haig Homes, was established as a Charitable

Trust in 1929 as a memorial to Field Marshal Earl Haig of Bemersyde KT GCB OM GCVO

KCIE in recognition of his work to highlight and solve many problems facing ex-Service

people and their families. He was particularly concerned with the plight of those disabled

during their service in theatres of War and the difficulties created by this in their civilian

lives. The Trust had two main periods of expansion in the 1930s and 1950s with further

housing added during the 1990s and 2000s.

The Trust also incorporates the Housing Association for Officers’ Families (HAOF),

established in 1916 by Mrs Willie James. HAOF and Haig Homes amalgamated in 1995

and rebranded as the Haig Housing Trust in 2008.

The Trust today

Even after many years of financial planning and security things still can, and do, go wrong.

Life has a habit of springing sometimes unpleasant surprises upon us, during service or

long after discharge.

In many cases the biggest worry is housing. The Haig Housing Trust has been providing rented accommodation to ex-Service persons and their families for over 100 years and, through its fundraising campaign, ‘Coming Home’, is the only British charity that also addresses the specific housing needs of those leaving the Armed Forces with life-changing injuries and conditions. As the leading housing provider for ex-Service personnel in the UK, Haig now owns over 1,500 properties across 50 locations. The Trust endeavours to help any Veteran in housing need, whether they are transitioning into civilian life or are simply in need of a helping hand. Despite what thoughts immediately spring to mind, the estates are not run like Married Quarters patches; for a start, there are no block jobs! All the Trust asks, as does every Landlord, is that its beneficiaries respect and look after their property and keep it and any garden areas attached to it clean and maintained. Communal garden areas are maintained by a contractor and paid for via a small service charge. Applications for housing are assessed using a points system which combines Service Points and Need Points. Priority is normally given to those with greatest need except where this would lead to unsustainable tenancies, inappropriate use of the housing stock or unstable communities. Applications can be made at any time after leaving the Services, regardless of length of service, and in some cases even prior to discharge. Applicants do not need to have been injured to apply. For more information please visit the Web Site. www.haighousing.org.uk

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BOOKSHELF

HHQ hold a stock of Regimental books for sale. All proceeds from sales go directly to one

or other of the two Regimental museums.

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‘THE RAMNUGGUR BOYS’

14th/20th King’s Hussars 1715-1992

by John Pharo-Tomlin

£2.50 plus p&p

‘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.

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‘REMEMBER WITH ADVANTAGES’

A History of the 10th, 11th and the Royal Hussars 1945-1992

by Henry Keown-Boyd

£2.50 plus p&p

‘Remember with Advantages’ tells the history of the 10th,11th, and Royal Hussars 1945-

1992, in words and pictures.

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‘THE CHERRYPICKERS’

11th Hussars (Prince Albert’s Own) 1715-1969

by Peter Upton

£2.50 plus p&p

‘The Cherrypickers’ is a pictorial record of the 11th Hussars (PAO) from 1715 to 1969. The

book was reprinted in 2004.

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‘THE EMPEROR’S CHAIMBERMAIDS’

The Story of the 14th/20th King’s Hussars

By Lt Col L B Oats DSO

£5.50 plus p&p

This story was commissioned in 1973 in order to combine in one volume the Histories of

the 14th King’s Hussars, the 20th Hussars and their offspring, the 14th/20th King’s

Hussars.

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‘THE HAWKS’

A Short History of the 14th/20th King’s Hussars

By Brian Perrett

£2.50 plus p&p

First published in 1984, this is a readable and lively narrative spanning 270 years of the

Regiment’s history.

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‘THE CHARGE’

The Real Reason Why the Light Brigade Was Lost

By Mark Adkin

£2.50 plus p&p

A commemorative edition, printed in 2004 to mark the 150th anniversary of The Battle of

Balaclava.

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‘A HAWK AT WAR’

Peninsular War Reminiscences of General Sir Thomas Brotherton CB

By Brian Perrett

£2.50 plus p&p

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ROSCOE – THE BRIGHT SHINER

The Biography of Brigadier ‘Roscoe’ Harvey DSO

By Tim Fitzgeorge-Parker

£2.50 plus p&p

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DESERT WARRIOR

Reporting from The Gulf

By Richard Kay

£2.50 plus p&p

The Daily Mail’s Royal Correspondent, Richard Kay, was assigned to the 4th Armoured

Brigade as a front line war correspondent.

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REGIMENTAL JOURNALS

Original Journals. Have you been looking for that Regimental Journal that is missing from

your collection? HHQ hold many back copies of Journals from all of the Regiments. They

are too numerous and complicated to list here, but please contact us to get your copy.

Journals on CD ROM. Four of our predecessor Regiments’ journals have been converted

to CD and are available to purchase from HHQ. The Compact Disc version comes with a

copy of Acrobat Reader so the CD’s are completely searchable. The price for the CD is

£30.00 incl of p&p to a UK address. The proceeds will go to the museums funds Some

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

10H - 1946-69

11H - 1938-68

RH - 1970-92

14/20H - 1948-92

If you have any queries or would like to place an order please contact HHQ for details.

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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. We will

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.

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