The Rifles & RGBW Regimental Association

The Seven Branch are sad to report the passing of their branch & founder Seven branch member Mr Bill Spiers.

Received from Stephen Wensley

It is with sadness that I report the passing of my grandfather, Clifford Wensley, who passed away at home on Monday 13th January 2020 at the age of 101.

I have just been informed by Colonel M R W C Vernon-Powell of the death of Lieutenant Colonel C L Tremellen.

Colin Tremellen was commissioned into the Royal Berkshire Regiment and served in the Duke of Edinburgh's Royal Regiment before going on to command 1 WESSEX.

A service of remembrance for Colin will be held at St Julian's Church, Wellow, BA2 8RE at 1200 hrs on Friday 17th Jan 2020. This will be followed by a 'scratch luncheon' in the church.

Those who would wish to write to Jill the details are as follows:

Mrs Tremellen
St Julian's Well
Wellow
Bath BA2 8QS

Tel 01225 833506

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Message received by the Chairman from Colonel Vernon-Powell “it is with great sadness that I write to inform you Desmond Redding died peacefully last night (16 December) at home. This was expected and a relief to his suffering”. Colonel Desmond Redding was commissioned into the Royal Berkshire Regiment serving and then serving in 1 DERR. He went on to command 2 WESSEX. Further details will be provided when released by the family.

The Ferozeshah Commemoration Service Devizes 1st December 2019

The Annual Ferozeshah Gathering and Church Service took place in Devizes on the 1st December 2019. There was another record attendance of 109 people made up by Association Members of all ranks and ages, with their wives, partners and families, some of them travelling enormous distances to get there, which is a fantastic effort and long may that last.