News & Events

News

• Ron ‘Tug’ Wilson – Funeral Notification
  The Association was advised that former RQMS Ron ‘Tug’ Wilson had passed away. Ron initially saw service in WW2, from September 1943, until 1946,  as a member of the Royal Navy, serving aboard the Queen Elizabeth-Class Battleship HMS Valiant, with the Eastern Fleet. Ron re-enlisted, at Castleford, in 1951 with The West Yorkshire Regiment, then rebadged into ...
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• Historical Enquiries
  We regret to advise that as of today, 30th April 2025, owing to unforeseen technical issues, the Regimental Archives Historical Enquiries service is temporarily closed. When the service is able to resume this notice will be removed For further information see the Archives page:- https://www.dwr.org.uk/regimental-family-history-research/
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• Easter
  Wishing everyone a fruitful gathering of Eggs on Sunday  
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• Funeral Notification – George Templeman
  Sgt 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 ...
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• Regimental Reunion – Saturday 5th April 2025
  The next Regimental Reunion this year is Saturday, 4th October, 2025  
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• AFPS Quarterly Digest issue 18
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• New Regimental Secretary for the Royal Yorkshire Regiment RHQ
  As 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 ...
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• Change of RHQ eMail Address
  With 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.
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• Museum Refurbishment
        The 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.  
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• New MoD Portal Cap Badge Design Cancelled
  You 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 ...
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Events

• Halifax Armed Forces Day – 28th June
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• Ron ‘Tug’ Wilson – Funeral Notification
  The Association was advised that former RQMS Ron ‘Tug’ Wilson had passed away. Ron initially saw service in WW2, from September 1943, until 1946,  as a member of the Royal Navy, serving aboard the Queen Elizabeth-Class Battleship HMS Valiant, with the Eastern Fleet. Ron re-enlisted, at Castleford, in 1951 with The West Yorkshire Regiment, then rebadged into ...
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• Korean War – 75th Anniversary presentation – 25th June
     
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• Keith Wood – Funeral Notification
  The Association has been advised that Keith Wood recently passed away. Keith served in the MT Platoon; and also on the Brigade Liaison Officer’s Team, in Strensall, in 1967.   Keith’s funeral was held on Monday 12 May 2025 at 11:00hrs Acklam Crematorium Acklam Road, Middlesbrough, TS5 7HD    
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• Regimental Reunions – Halifax
  Held 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!  
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• Skipton Branch Waterloo Dinner – 15th June 2025
  This 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 Gordon 
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• Brigadier Johnny Walker OBE – Death Notification
  The association has been advised that Brigadier Johnny Walker sadly passed away.  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 and the ...
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• Paul Rumball – Funeral Notification
  The 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 ...
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• Frank Ettenfield – Funeral Notification
  The 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 0RJ     
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• Michael Wroe – Funeral Arrangements – 7th March 2025
  It 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 ...
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