Events
The Field of Rememberance Westminster Abbey 7th November 2019
The Field of Remembrance I am Brenda Jeram, the Chair Lady of East Hants Branch. On Wednesday 6th November I and my two companions went up to Chelsea where as a surprise they had booked an apartment close to the…
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Remembrance Day at the Cenotaph 2019
After breakfast at the hotel, we boarded the bus to Horse Guards Parade to join up with fellow members of the Italy star Association to take part in the march. It was a bright crisp morning, just right for the…
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Remembrance Commemorations in London 2019
Remembrance Commemorations in London November 7th saw the start of the annual remembrance commemorations in London, with the opening of the 91st Field of Remembrance at Westminster Abbey. After, Maureen Hanlan & I were delighted to represent the Association at…
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Exeter Remembers the Italian Campaign.
Italy Star Association member Howard Gwynne who is also part of the RBL Poppy Appeal Team in Exeter received a request from a local funeral director Shoobridges to lay a wreath on their behalf at the Armistice Day Commemorations on…
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Fred Mason meets Garry Lineker
Some weeks ago, BBC radio contacted me to ask if I would like to take part in a programme they were making about the Second World War. I agreed, and a gentleman came to interview me at home, which was…
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Historical Account of the Massacre at Montebuono on the 13th April 1944 by Janet Kinrade Dethick
Historical Account of the Massacre at Montebuono on 13th April 1944by Janet Kinrade Dethick According to the Report dated October 3rd, 1944 of the 3044th QM Graves Registration Company1 the following American soldiers were shot by German forces on April…
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Lest We Forget by John Murray
“LEST WE FORGET” The 75th anniversary of the execution of 8 US soldiers,13th April 2019, Montebuono, Rieti, Italy A Personal Account by John Murray From my house in Montebuono, Rieti Province, I can see the outline of a hill on…
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The Annual Service of Remembrance and Commemoration 10th July 2018 Canterbury
Above: Mr Stuart Hollamby and Mrs Freda Cross Above: Roy Quinton National Chairman Above: The Lord Mayor of Canterbury Mr Colin Spooner and National Vice-Chairman Robin Hollamby Above: Roy Quinton National Chairman Above: Bugler Mr Alex Miller…
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Annual Reunion at Mill Rythe September 2018
Above: Barbara Vanner and Freda Cross Above: Tom and Margaret Owen Above: Veterans Douglas Weyhaupt and John Dennett Above: National Vice-Chairman Robin Hollamby Above: Rita & Douglas Weyhaupy, John Dennett and National Treasurer Maureen Hanlan Above Maureen…
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