The Memorial Sword Presentation will take place on Wednesday 30 March at the National Arboretum, Alrewas, Staffs, starting at 1045 hrs and ending after lunch, approx 1330-1400 hrs.
This Presentation is open to all those that knew Mick or John, or served in Major Arish Turle's A Company around 1968-70. Should any other ex 1RGJ, or indeed, ex Greenjackets wish to attend, you would be most welcome.
So far the following have confirmed they will be attending:
Major Arish Turle Lt Colin Fox Den Godley SandyWells +wife John Wilson + wife Graham Bennett Ricky Tyson Ray Smith Geordie Oates Geordie Gargett Malc Donnison Mick Thompson John Donnison Pete Rodgers + wife Brian Darvill + wife Kenny Ward + wife Roy Baillie + wife Chris Louca + wife Pete Watts + wife 5 members of John Keeney's family
It really is quite staggering that almost 42 years after these two guys were killed, we can get so many of their mates and comrades to a Presentation to honour their memory. I know Arish would wish me to pass on his thanks to you all, for attending.
Hi Sandy, following our contact at the end of last week, I'm confirming that I'll be there on the 30th. Look forward to meeting up again. Regards, Dick