News & Events
News
- EasterWishing everyone a fruitful gathering of Eggs on SundayRead more...
- Funeral Notification – George TemplemanSgt George Templeman It is with deepest sorrow, we announce the passing of our close friend and comrade George (Temp) Templeman. George served in the ‘Dukes for approximately 13 years in many locations including Ballykelly where, although primarily Anti-tank Platoon, he also served with John Hogg and Les Brooks, as Section Commanders, in the composite platoon in ...Read more...
- Regimental Reunion – Saturday 5th April 2025The first Regimental Reunion this year is Saturday, 5th of April, 2025 The second one will be on 4th October, 2025Read more...
- AFPS Quarterly Digest issue 18Read more...
- Brigadier Johnny Walker OBE – Death NotificationThe association has been advised that Brigadier Johnny Walker sadly passed away last night. As most will know Johnny had been suffering a long battle with Alzheimer’s. He retired in 1992. Johnny was OC Burma Coy in 1977. The 1st Battalion’s CO in Belize, 1984-1987. Nordic Ski Team Manager in 1984 and 1988. He was awarded an OBE in 1987 ...Read more...
- New Regimental Secretary for the Royal Yorkshire Regiment RHQAs many may be aware, the current Royal Yorks Regiment Regimental Secretary, Lt Col David O’Kelly, retired this month, after 18 years loyal and outstanding service. Colonel Nigel Rhodes will take over the position in November. Nigel commissioned into the Duke of Wellington’s Regiment (West Riding) in 1991, serving as the Operations Officer, Adjutant and Corunna Company ...Read more...
- Change of RHQ eMail AddressWith immediate effect the Association office has a new eMail address. which is rhq@dwr.org.uk Note that eMails sent to the older BT Connect number may not be seen.Read more...
- Museum RefurbishmentThe Regimental Museum will be closed for the next week or two. This is to enable us to install our new Crimean War display gallery. Sorry for any inconvenience.Read more...
- New MoD Portal Cap Badge Design CancelledYou may all be aware that Regimental Cap badges, uniforms and logos of units in the current order of Battle (Serving units) are in the process of being changed to convert the Queens Crown and ER-II Cypher to a Kings Crown and CR-III Cypher. Unfortunately in the heat or confusion in doing it our cap badge ...Read more...
- Op Grapple Memorial – UpdateThis is an update to the main Op Grapple Memorial proposed for Gorazde. See here:- https://www.dwr.org.uk/2022/05/24/gorazde-bosnia-memorial/ The deployment of the 1st Battalion, The Duke of Wellington’s Regiment to Bosnia on Op Grapple in March 1994 contributed hugely towards the success of the UN’s involvement at an incredibly challenging time in the civil war then engulfing the ...Read more...
Events
- Regimental Reunions – HalifaxHeld on the first Saturday of April and October of each year Starting from 12 O’clock – if not before! The Duke of Wellington 30 Commercial St, Halifax, HX1 1TA Finishes when the last person leaves or the landlord locks up!Read more...
- Skipton Branch Waterloo Dinner – 15th June 2025This year the Luncheon is on 15th June, 2025, at Skipton Golf Club – BD233LF. Times are 12.30pm for 13.00pm. Cost of Luncheon:- 3 courses £25.00, 2 courses £20.00. Contact Skipton Branch for menu on:- Tel: 017560155/07887891767 or email gordon.bell6@tiscali.co.uk, giving your address. Thanks GordonRead more...
- Paul Rumball – Funeral NotificationThe Association had received the sad news that Paul Rumball, who served as a young officer in the Dukes throughout the 1980s, has died following a 10 year battle with cancer. Paul’s funeral wase held on 5th March, at 143:0hrs, in:- St Margaret’s church, Bethersden, Ashford TN26 3AD. RECORDING LINK: This is the link to view and/or download a copy of the ...Read more...
- Frank Ettenfield – Funeral NotificationThe Association has been advised of the death of Frank Ettenfield, on the 23rd of January 2025. Frank served in the Dukes from 1966 – 1974. Frank is survived by his wife Pam and their family. Frank’s funeral took place at 10:45hrs, on Monday the 17th of February 2025 at:- Oakworth Crematorium, Wide Lane, Oakworth, Keighley, BD22 0RJRead more...
- Michael Wroe – Funeral Arrangements – 7th March 2025It was with great regret that we were advised of the death of our dear friend and comrade Michael Wroe. As many of us know, Mick and Claire lost their son Tom in Afghanistan some years ago. Since then they have spent an enormous effort raising funds through walking and football arrangements. The funeral service took place, at ...Read more...
- QE Barracks Strensall – Guided TourWOII Reggie Perrin is organising a guided tour of Queen Elizabeth Barrack, in Strensall, on the 24th May. All welcome: Partner’s, Girlfriend’s, Boyfriend’s, All regiments from the Kings Div, including recruits and Permanent staff. This will be the last time anyone will see the barracks as we knew it, during the old training days as the Kings ...Read more...
- Bill StanilandThe Association has been advised that Bill Staniland passed away, peacefully, on the 18h of December. Bill’s Funeral service will held at York Crematorium, Bishopthorpe Road York, YO23 2QD, at 12:20 hrs, on the 13th January. The family would respectfully ask those attendees who can, to wear Regimental Tie & Medals. Reception: A reception with refreshments and finger buffet ...Read more...
- Eric Rhodes – Funeral NotificationThe Association has been advised that Eric Rhodes lost his battle with cancer on Thursday 21st November. He peacefully passed away surrounded by love ones at St Michael’s Hospice in Harrogate. Eric’s funeral was held on Tuesday, 3rd December at 15.00 at Stonefall Crematorium, Harrogate. It was followed by a gathering at Knaresborough Working Mens Club.Read more...
- John Myers – Funeral detailsThe funeral service for Korean War Veteran John Myers:- Date: Friday 29th November 2024 Time: 12:30pm Venue: Hutcliffe Wood Crematorium, Periwood Ln, Beauchief, Sheffield S8 0HP For those who wish to see the service, but are unable to get to the venue, Janet has arranged for a live webcast. Here is the link to the tribute page: https://www.peacefunerals.co.uk/funeral-details/?tribute=john-william-myersRead more...
- Rob Pedley’s Funeral – 4th November 2024Rob served for 20 years in the Dukes, mostly in Somme Company and the Anti-Tanks, before going on to serve 20 Years in the British Transport Police. Rob was also a member of our Museum and Archives team, with a special interest in sorting out our Medal Collection, with Neil Holmes, which has recently been put ...Read more...
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