Back Badge parade marches through Gloucester
Veterans from the 'Glorious Glosters' proudly wore their Back Badges as they marched through the city yesterday.
Former soldiers from The Gloucestershire Regiment of the British Army met at the weekend for an annual service and reunion.
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The Regimental Association of The Rifles and The Royal Gloucestershire Berkshire & Wiltshire Regiment All Ranks Gloucestershire & Bristol Annual Back Badge Service at St. Mary De Crypt, Southgate Street
Afterwards comrades stepped back into formation to fly their colours as they marched down Southgate Street and gave a salute outside the Guildhall.
Veterans from the 'Glorious Glosters' proudly wore the Back Badge as they marched through the city.
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It marked the date when, in 1801, their predecessors, the 28th (North Gloucestershire) Regiment, fought back to back against the French.
For their gallantry they were award the unique honour.
The event was organised by The Regimental Association of The Rifles and The Royal Gloucestershire Berkshire and Wiltshire Regiment.
Secretary and welfare officer Lawrence Whittle has tracked down 350 veterans over the last three years.
He said: "Sometimes it brings tears to their eyes when they see each other again."
4 Comments
by RoadWombat
Monday, March 18 2013, 4:21PM
“I think in "Nazi German" you have to wave your arms about and shout a lot.”
by honslknjklyt
Sunday, March 17 2013, 9:36PM
“What is the difference between speaking German and speaking Nazi Germany?
They are or were both simply German.”
by MrGarnet
Sunday, March 17 2013, 3:12PM
“No mention of the NATO TA battalion 1st Wessex which A Coy Rifle and Anti-Tank Platoon well equipped with Wombat and later Milan based in Eastern Ave they seem to be airbrushed out!?”
by hopealliswell
Sunday, March 17 2013, 2:01PM
“I feel very proud of their selfless achievement for us. Because of their courage and that of their comrades both men and women, neither my family or myself are speaking Nazi German today. And for that I am grateful.”