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09 June 2023 WFRA NEWSLETTER Volume 14 Issue 24
OBITUARY
It is with great sadness that we report the death of Sgt Jimmy Froud who died on Saturday 27th May. Jimmy served with the Royal Green Jackets prior to transferring to the REME at Newark after his discahrge he joined 3WFR as PSI(A) at A Coy Mansfield. Jimmy was CSM and escorted the Regimental Colours at the presentation parade in front of HRH Princess Anne in 1977.
Funeral details will be promulgated when known.
001 MUSEUM OF THE MERCIAN REGIMENT (WFR COLLECTION) FUNDRAISING FOR THE FUTURE OF THE MUSEUM
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002 REMEMBRANCE DAY 2023
There are 25 places for marching passes for the Remembrance Parade in London on Sunday 12 November 2023.
If you would like to register for a place please contact Neil Howard via email n.howard5@virginmedia.com
You will need to have the information below to register.
Name in full
Regimental number
Date of birth
Place of birth
Full address
Email
Dates served
Regiment served
The booking portal closes on 25 August.
003 WORCESTER REUNION 2023Saturday 3rd June saw another successful Reunion, The weather was pleasant and it was good to see some that we have not seen for a while and to remember those that have left us.
Thank you to all those that helped out and make the Reunion function smoothly.
004 LOST COMRADES
Paul Whittard is looking to make contact with Sgt Swift who attended last week Worcester Reunion.
If you have contact details for Sgt Swift please contact newsletter@stand-firm-strike-hard.org.uk
005 THE GLORIOUS 1ST JUNE
Members of Worcester Branch held the annual parade and wreath laying ceremony at Gheluvelt Park on 1st June.
006 CONGRATULATIONS LCpl DERBY
We would like to congratulate LCpl Derby on becoming a father once again to five new lambs!
Every year Derby revisits the Chatsworth Estate during the Christmas period to get to know the local sheep.
The two sets of twins and one lamb will be looked after and cared for by the Chatsworth Estate.
007 VETERANS SUPPORT
The following are available to support veterans and their families who may be experiencing mental health difficulties;
Forcesline Tel: 0800 731 4880 (between 9am and 5pm Monday-Friday)
Combat Stress (24 hours)
Veterans and their families; Tel: 0800 138 1619
Serving personnel and their families; Tel: 0800 323 4444
Samaritans (24 hours); Tel: 116 123
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