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- Dec 8, 2019
- 2 min
Christmas Greetings and Artwork Sale Rifleman (Cpl) Martin Edwards 5 Rifles
We received the Christmas message and poster below from an inspirational Rifleman, Cpl Martin 'Ed' Edwards 5 Rifles. Martin is a talented artist and is selling prints of a couple of his paintings to help fund some of the activities he enjoys as part of his rehab. If you are able to please support Martin. We send seasons greetings to Martin from all members of the Rifles, Light Infantry and KOYLI Association. I’m just getting in touch to say I hope you have a VERY HAPPY CHRI
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- Sep 9, 2019
- 1 min
The funeral for Rifleman (Captain) Gary ‘Gaz’ Case
The funeral for Rifleman (Captain) Gary ‘Gaz’ Case will take place at St Peter and St Paul Parish, on Tuesday 24th September 19. Time: 1200hrs Location: St Peter and St Paul Parish, Church Road, Church Warsop NG20 0SL NOTTS Dress: No. 2’s with medals and leather. The family extends the invitation to the funeral to all those who wish to attend and remember Rifleman (Captain) Gary ‘Gaz’ Case. The details of the wake will be published by the family and internally through The Ri
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- Aug 28, 2019
- 1 min
The death of Rifleman (Captain) Gary ‘Gaz’ Case
The Rifles are extremely sad to announce the death of Rifleman (Captain) Gary ‘Gaz’ Case. Hugely loved and respected by all Riflemen across The Regiment. Our thoughts are with his family and friends. We ask that their privacy is respected during this difficult time. On behalf of all members of the Association we send our condolences to Gaz's family, friends and to Riflemen of 8 Rifles. RIP Rifleman #Rifles #8RIFLES
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- Jul 26, 2019
- 1 min
Buglers, Regimental Standards and Bikers in Castleford Remember Rfn James Backhouse - Late 2 Rifles
Rifles, Light Infantry and KOYLI Association Standard Bearer and Veteran ‘Newbie’ Buglers remembering Rfn Jamie Backhouse 2 Rifles during a memorial ride by a veterans motorcycle club, The Crusaders, in Castleford, Jamie’s home town on Sunday 21 July 19. Hundreds of people lined the route that started at the James Backhouse memorial wall at his old school in Castleford and took in other cemeteries in the 5 towns area including the War memorial in the Pontefract that has a pla
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- Feb 11, 2019
- 1 min
Funeral of Colonel (Retd) Brian Denney TD DL
The funeral of Colonel Brian Denney TD DL took place at All Saints Church Harewood Park LS17 9LG at 1200 on 11TH February. The service, lead by Rev Andrew Martlew, celebrated the life Colonel Brian. His family and friends were joined by Civil, Civic, Military dignitaries and Officers from the 4 KOYLI Retired Officers Club. Adult Instructors and Cadets from E Coy (Rifles) Yorkshire (North and West) ACF and The Commanding Office and Riflemen from 8 Rifles were in attendance.
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- Jan 22, 2019
- 1 min
Colonel (Retd) Brian Denney TD DL - Late Hon Colonel TA/Cadets
It is my sad duty to inform you of the death of Colonel (Retd) Brian Denney TD, DL on Monday 21 Jan 2019 at 0800 after a courageous battle against cancer. Colonel Denney was well known and respected around the county and was Honorary Colonel TA/Cadets. He gave many years’ dedicated service to The Regiment, and in more recent years, since the formation of The Rifles in 2007. Colonel Denney played an instrumental part in raising and maintaining the profile of The Rifles in Yor
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- Oct 10, 2018
- 2 min
Packing of Comfort Boxes for Riflemen Deployed Over Christmas 2018
During the summer volunteers from the Doncaster 1914-18 project and involving the Rifles Regional Office in Pontefract have being collecting and raising funds for the Comfort Packs that will be sent to members of The Rifles who will be deployed of Christmas. Association members are requested to volunteer to assist with the packing of Comfort Boxes on 18 and 19 October 2018. The packing will take place in Cusworth Hall, Cusworth Ln, Doncaster DN5 7TU on the 18th and 19th of O
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- Sep 15, 2018
- 1 min
Thank you Rifles Freedom of Wakefield and Leeds
A huge and sincere thank you to the; Band and Bugles of the Rifles, Riflemen of 2 and 8 Rifles, Cadets, Association members, veterans from the Rifles, Light Infantry, Royal Green Jackets and KOYLI who took part in the Freedom Parades in Wakefield and Leeds today. Each and everyone of you are excellent ambassadors for The Rifles our forming and antecedent Regiments. Our thanks also to the Lt Div and Rifles Veteran Buglers Association for entertaining the public In Leeds Mille
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- Sep 11, 2018
- 1 min
Wakefield Sounding Retreat by The Band and Bugles of the Rifles
The details are below for the Sounding of Retreat by The Band and Bugles of The Rifles in the Bull Ring Wakefield on Fri 14 Sep 18: Sounding Retreat - Bull Ring Fountain Wakefield WF1 1HF please arrive by 1820hrs #Rifles
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- Sep 11, 2018
- 1 min
Rifles Freedom of Wakefield and Leeds 15 Sep 10 - Form-up Timings and Locations
On Saturday 15 September 2018 The Rifles will exercise the Freedom of Wakefield in the morning and Leeds in the afternoon. We are are calling all former Light Infantrymen and Riflemen, Regular or Reservist, to form a veterans guard for these parades. Below are the final confirmed form-up details for Association members and Rifles Veterans Parade at Bull Ring Fountain Wakefield WF1 1HF Arrive by 1030hrs (Parading Personnel to form up on the designated Rifles Marker at the Bu
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- Aug 4, 2018
- 1 min
Rfn Kevin Holt late 2 Rifles
In Thorne, Doncaster on 3 Aug 2018 Riflemen, former Rifleman, Association Bugler and Standard Bearer, and veterans joined the family of Rfn Kevin 'Holty' Holt for a service of Remembrance and Thanksgiving for the life of Kevin who sadly passed aged 29 after losing his battle with cancer. Our thoughts and condolences are with Kevin's partner, children and family. Kevin served with 2 Rifles and was mentioned in despatches for his bravery. He was a lively character who was re
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- May 11, 2018
- 1 min
The Rifles Changing of the Guard
These are the dates of the various guard mounts: For Buckingham Palace, it's 10:45. For Windsor Castle it's 11:00 1 May – Windsor Castle Mount 3 May – Windsor Castle Dismount 5 May – Windsor Castle Mount 8 May – Windsor Castle Mount 10 May – Windsor Castle Dismount 11 May – Queen’s Guard Mount Buckingham Palace 13 May – Queen’s Guard Dismount Buckingham Palace 15 May – Windsor Castle Dismount 16 May – Queen’s Guard Dismount Buckingham Palace 17 May – Windsor Castle Mount 18
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- Mar 2, 2018
- 1 min
Rifles Buglers Entertain - Batley Bulldogs
Rifles and Veteran Buglers welcomed The Bulldogs to the field and played at half-time following on from the ever popular Batley Xplosion. Outside The Bulldogs Bar the army also had a display and information stand. Read the full story here #Community #Rifles #8RIFLES
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