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Anthony Charles Walsh, aged 68 from Salisbury was member of the Regiment between 1958-1960 [Picture: Gary Tyson]

Freedom parade for the last time

Soldiers past and present marched proudly through Salisbury city centre for the last time to mark the final freedom parade of the Royal Gloucestershire, Berkshire and Wiltshire and... 19 Oct 06

The new 'We Were There' exhibition in Memorial Courtyard, MoD Main Building [Picture: Ian Nelson]

Exhibition will celebrate the extraordinary contribution of ethnic minorities to UK defence

A major new exhibition is being launched in Black History Month today, 12 October 2006, aimed at... 12 Oct 06

Presentation of Artic Medals at HMS Belfast on Wednesday 11th October 2006 by Under Secretary of State for Defence [Picture: Allan House]

Twigg: first Arctic Emblems signify Nation's gratitude

The first Arctic Emblems were today, Wednesday 11 October 2006, presented to Veterans by new... 11 Oct 06

Pat Stockdale now 84 returns to her wartime base at RAF Linton-on-Ouse today, the first time in sixty years. Picture Matt Clark

RAF's silver screen starlet remembers WWII

She regularly entertained hundreds of young men during World War Two, taking their minds off the... 10 Oct 06

The Queen inspects soldiers of the three Home Service battalions of The Royal Irish Regiment who were parading for the final time at the commemorative event at the Balmoral Showground, Belfast [Picture: Will Craig]

Queen awards Conspicuous Gallantry Cross to the Royal Irish Regiment

The Conspicuous Gallantry Cross has today, Friday 6 October 2006, been awarded by The Queen to The... 6 Oct 06


Cambridgeshire 'Regimental family' revisits scene of finest hour

One of the Somme's forgotten battles, and The Cambridgeshire Regiment's finest...5 Sep 06

Men of Ulster remembered at the Somme

Every year on 1 July, a short Service of Remembrance and wreath laying ceremony...2 Jul 06

The Battle of the Somme: history & legacy

According to military historian John Hughes Wilson, the Battle of the Somme was...1 Jul 06

Thousands gather to honour and remember those who fought at the Somme

A series of memorial services have been taking place across the Somme region of...1 Jul 06

The last of the first and the first of the future - The Air War over the Somme

While the Battle of the Somme on the ground was raging, the aerial battle was...1 Jul 06

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