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In Memory

Mrs Lilias Sheepshanks OBE

Posted on 24th November 202324th November 2023 by Chris Gibbons

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.

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Poland Christmas Hampers

Posted on 20th November 202320th November 2023 by Chris Gibbons

140 men and women of Eagle Troop, Queen’s Dragoon Guards are deployed in north east Poland on a NATO operation (Op Cabrit) for six months over Christmas 2023. As in previous years the Regimental Comrades Association (RCA) of The Queen’s Dragoon Guards (The Welsh Cavalry) have raised money to provide a “Food Hamper” to each […]

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Lieutenant Colonel Thomas Alexander Knox Watson

Posted on 8th November 2023 by Chris Gibbons

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.

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WOII Scott ‘Scotty’ Lowe

Posted on 31st October 202328th November 2023 by Chris Gibbons

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 […]

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Neil ‘Bongo’ Davies

Posted on 3rd October 20234th October 2023 by Chris Gibbons

  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 […]

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In Memoriam

Posted on 9th September 202210th September 2022 by Chris Gibbons
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Alan Gresty

Posted on 17th January 2022 by Chris Gibbons

It is with great sadness that the Regimental Comrades Association announces the recent death of the following member(s): Alan Gresty Alan Passed away peacefully on 11 January 2022. He served with 1st The Queen’s Dragoon Guards in Wolfenbuttel from 1960-1963. Our sincere condolences to Marilyn and family at this sad time.

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Mali Christmas Family Hampers

Posted on 21st December 202121st December 2021 by Chris Gibbons

300 soldiers lead by 1st The Queen’s Dragoon Guards (QDG) are on UN Operations in Mali for six months. They will be away from families and loved ones over Christmas, some for the second or third time in a decade. The Regimental Association, friends and families of QDG raised money to buy and deliver Christmas […]

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Happy 100th Birthday

Posted on 13th November 202113th November 2021 by Chris Gibbons

The Regimental Comrades Association would like to wish Donald McCaig a very Happy 100th Birthday on the 11 November 2021. Donald served with the Queen’s Bays during the Second World War at El Alamein and Monte Cassino. Thank you for your service Donald.

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Alc Davies (334)

Posted on 26th March 202126th April 2021 by Admin

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