Major Arish Turle has commissioned two Bugler's Swords in memory of LCpl Mick Boswell and Rfn John Keeney. Both served in A Company, 1RGJ, and were killed in a road accident in NI in 1969.
A Presentaion and Memorial Service will be held at the National Memorial Arboretum, Alrewas, Staffordshire, DE13 7AR, on Wednesday 30th March 2011.
(Members of John's family have been traced and will be attending. Mick has no known close relatives.)
All ex members of Major Turle's A Company, or anyone who knew Mick and John, are invited and welcome to attend.
The format for the Presentation is as follows: 1045- Arrive at Arboretum 1045-1115-Coffee. (Meet/greet) 1120- Short Memorial Service (Reverand Colin Fox. Ex A Coy Pln Comd) 1145- Move to Armed Forces Memorial (Outside) (Last Post Sounded) 1200- Buffet Lunch 1400- Depart Arboretum
Admin Notes: 1. Wives/Partners are most welcome. 2. Suitable dress of jackets shirt and trousers required. 3. Cost per head is £20. This covers buffet, drinks, £1 to RBL.
It is important that anyone wishing to attend, lets me know by Fri 25th March . Confirm on this board, email me at, martin@baileywells.wanadoo.co.uk or call me on 01993 849722.