Category Archives: In Memory

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.

Dear Generals, Colonels, Ladies and Gentlemen, It is with sadness that I inform you all of the death of WO2 Scott ‘Scotty’ Lowe who sadly died on the 22nd October after a long battle with his health.  Scotty initially joined 4 RTR and transferred to the Regiment during Options for Change in 1992, joining A […]

  It is with sadness that I inform you all of the death of WOII Neil ‘Bongo’ Davies, who passed away peacefully yesterday with his family at his bedside after a long battle with cancer.  Neil arrived at the Regiment in 1967, joining 1st Troop, A Squadron in Detmold, a highlight of Neil’s regimental career […]