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Marking the passing of those who served this country. Contributions from comrades and families welcome.
BOND Maj Gen Henry Mark Garneys Bond OBE born 1 June 1922, died 27 March 2017
Rifle Brigade serving with 7th Armoured Wounded in battle of El Alamein, capture of Tunis, Captured at Salerno 1943, escaped, recaptured. ADC to Montgomery post War, commanded Royal Green Jackets Borneo MiD. 12th Infantry Brigade Germany Chief of Staff Land Forces Hong Kong
COOPER First Officer Barbara Cooper WRNS MBE died 19 April 2017 aged 87
HAGUE-HOLMES Colonel Digby (Digger) Hague-Holmes died 28 April 2017 aged 84
LAKE Cdr Victor Masters Lake died 3rd April 2017
MARSHALL Major Michael Leicester John Marshall 5th Royal Ghurka Rifles Frontier Force died 8th April 2017 aged 92
RICHARDS Major Anthony Terence Gordon late HAC, TD died 23 March 2017 aged 72
TYLER Maj Gen Christopher Tyler CB died 11th April 2017 aged 82
WILDISH Vice Adm Denis Bryan Harvey Widish CB Born 24 December 1914 died 2nd April 2017 aged 102
Battle of Denmark Strait Damage control HMS Prince of Wales. Rescued after sinking. HMS Isis MiD Fall of Singapore. Post war HMS Eagle eventually Second Sea Lord
In the service of our country. |
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