NEWS

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Last Voices of Alamein

Veterans Wanted

The 70^th anniversary of this great battle will be marked by a special day at the Royal Artillery Museum, a day when those Gunners voices will not only be heard but recorded for posterity.  “The Last Voices of Alamein” celebration will allow the museum to preserve the thoughts and stories of those Gunners who were there that day.

Each veteran, amidst a day of battle gun drills re-enactments, films and the ubiquitous “tea and a wad” will be interviewed by volunteers and museum staff to capture the moment in time when the guns opened fire that October day in 1942.

Get full information on our Downloads page

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NEW BRANCHES:

NOTTINGHAM BRANCH has now opened. For more information please contact Mr R Dodge at: valandian@ntlworld.com

TOPCLIFFE: There are plans to start a new branch in the Topcliffe area. Anyone interested in getting together with Ex Gunners should get in touch with Wes Harding on 01843 595285.

ST. ALBANS: Mel Corley is still trying to start a new branch of the RAA in the St Albans area. He already has some volunteers to get the committee up and running. If you are, or know of an ex Gunner in this area then please get in touch with Mel on 01727 839861 or 07813695014 or email him at: sphinxrha@btinternet.com .

WINCANTON: Anyone interested in joining other ex Gunners in the Wincanton area should contact Colin Bowie at: jc.bowie3@btinternet.com

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LOOKING FOR SERVICE RECORDS ?

For information on how to find Royal Artillery service records go to: Veterans UK

For a comprehensive guide to finding Service records download Tracing Service Records

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REUNIONS & WEBSITES:

Commando Gunners 50

This year marks the 50^th Anniversary of the formation of the Commando Gunners. The anniversary will be celebrated through the publication of a historical brochure which seeks to reflect on the last fifty years through the eyes of those that have served in one of the Royal Artillery’s commando units. 29 Commando Regiment Royal Artillery and the Commando Gunner Association will host a commemorative weekend in Plymouth over 21/22 July 2012 which coincides with the final performance of Music of the Night on Friday 20^th July.

Go to our Downloads page for full details

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HQ BATTERY - 45 REGT

A reunion for ex members of HQ Bty/45 Regt will be held over the weekend 15-17 June in South Shields.

Accommodation at discount prices is available.

For more information visit

http://www.forums.theraa.co.uk/index.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&p=23285#23285

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19 BATTERY RA REUNION

Capt Mark Taylor, an ex member of 19 Bty RA is in the process of organising a reunion which is being held in the TA centre of the QOY, Fenham Bks, Barrack Rd , Newcastle upon Tyne , NE2 4NP

Anyone interested should contact: marktaylor092@talktalk.net

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42 (ALAM HAMZA) BTY RA

Calling all 42 (Alam Hamza) Bty RA members past and present.

There is a popular ground swell to form an all ranks Battery Association.

If you are interested please send your contact details to:

alemhamza@hotmail.co.uk

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NEW WEBSITES

Take a look at these new Gunner websites

The History of the RA Club & RAA Glasgow

Set up by Bill Park who is nearly 80 - Fantastic!

12 Regt RA Old Boys

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If you want your reunion to feature here

Send details to RAA Sec