Category Archives: In Memory

It is with deep sadness that we inform you of the sudden and untimely passing of Major Russell “Russ” Gallacher, who died on 28th August at the age of 48. Russ joined the Army in 1994, arriving at Regimental Duty in Sennelager during the spring of 1995.  From the outset, he demonstrated adaptability, professionalism, and […]

It is with sadness that we inform you of the passing of Staff Sergeant (Retired) Len Pearman, who died peacefully on 12th August with his family by his side. Len served a full career with 1st The Queen’s Dragoon Guards from 1967 – 1990. The funeral service to honour Len’s life will take place at Poole […]

Dear Generals, Colonels, Ladies and Gentlemen, It is with sadness that we inform you of the death of Mr John Harding ex Queen’s Dragoon Guards.  He served from 1968 – 1977. John Harding’s funeral will be held at 12.00 pm on Thursday 26th June 2025 at Barry Crematorium, Port Road East, Barry, CF62 9PX, followed by […]

It is with sadness that we inform you of the death of Staff Sergeant Bob Thomas, who died on the 6th August 2024 from a mountain fall whilst attempting to run 100km from Keswick to Keswick whilst summitting 42 peaks of the Lake District.  Bob served with the Regiment and Special Air Service between 1983 […]

Lieutenant Anthony Hesketh-Gardener  (1937-2023) Anthony sadly passed away on June 10th 2023 at the age of 86. After his time in the army where he was known for his wit, intelligence and sporting prowess, Tony’s life unfolded as a vibrant tapestry, woven with threads of compassion, creativity, and a relentless pursuit of knowledge. Having attended […]

It is with sadness that we inform you of the death of Gilbert Robeson ex King’s Dragoon Guards, he served from 1947 -1948. The funeral will be held on Tuesday 16th January at Eastbourne Crematorium, Hide Hollow, Eastbourne, BN23 8AE at 1.30 pm

It is with sadness that we inform you of the death of Major John Hamilton, who sadly died on Friday 5th January, aged 105.  He was one of the last living survivors from Dunkirk where he served as an anti-aircraft gunner.  He commissioned into the King’s Dragoon Guards in 1945, retiring as A Sqn Leader […]

It is with sadness that we inform you of the death of Christopher Taylor-Young, who sadly died on 21st November.  He served with the KDG in Neumunster. The funeral is being held in St John the Baptist Church, Widford, SG12 8RL on Thursday 14th December at 2pm.

It is with sadness that we inform you of the death of Mrs Lilias Sheepshanks OBE, widow of Captain Robin Sheepshanks CBE, who served with the KDG 1944 – 1952.  She died peacefully at home on 23rd November 2023. We will inform you of any funeral details once we receive them.

It is with sadness that we inform you of the death of Lieutenant Colonel Thomas Alexander Knox Watson, who sadly died on 24th October.  He served with the KDG from 1943 – 1958. The funeral is being held in Stonefall Crematorium, Wetherby Road, Harrogate, HG3 1DE on Tuesday 14th November at 12.20.