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1. OP BANNER COMMEMORATION SERVICE
0n 10th September 2008 in St Paul’s Cathedral there is to be a Service to mark the end of Operation Banner in Northern Ireland. The purpose of this message is to draw your attention to this important commemoration and for you to apply early for invitations for the places that are available in St Paul’s Cathedral. Please note applications may not be made before 5th June 2008.
Purpose of the Event. “To honour members of the UK Armed Forces and the MOD Civil Service who lost their lives or were injured in Northern Ireland and the over 300,000 personnel who served in the Province since 1969”.
Attendance. Primarily for:
Armed Forces veterans of service in NI from 1969-2007 who earned the GSM 1962 (Northern Ireland).
Families of members of the Armed Forces killed in NI.
Families of members of the Armed Forces killed outside of the province as a result of NI related terrorist action.
Families of members of the Civil service killed in NI who worked closely alongside UK Armed Forces in NI.
Families of Armed Forces Veterans who served in NI
Members of the Civil Service who worked closely alongside UK Armed Forces in NI.
The Event. The Op Banner commemoration will comprise 3 elements:
A service of Remembrance in St Paul’s Cathedral at 11am to which 2000 people will be invited.
A march through the City from St Paul’s Cathedral to the Guildhall (subject to sufficient eligible attendees wishing to march)
Receptions in the Guildhall, St Paul’s Crypt, the Vintners and Skinners Halls between 1pm and 3pm.
Invitations. The event will publicised on Thu 5 Jun 08 by MOD and will appear on the SPVA website. www.veterans-uk.info which will include information about the event and application forms for invitations. There will also be helpline numbers and addresses to which members may apply for invitations.
2. REGIMENTAL WEBSITE
For those of you who have been experiencing difficulty in viewing the Regimental website, please note the change in URL to www2.army.mod.uk/mercian
• Visit the Crich website at: www.crich-memorial.org.uk
• E-mail RHQ Nottingham rhqwfr-nottm@lineone.net
• Telephone RHQ Worcester (01905 354359) outside working hours for the answer-
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