News & Events
News
- Ron ‘Tug’ Wilson – Funeral NotificationThe 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 ...Read more...
- Historical EnquiriesWe 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/Read more...
- EasterWishing everyone a fruitful gathering of Eggs on SundayRead more...
- Funeral Notification – George TemplemanSgt 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 ...Read more...
- Regimental Reunion – Saturday 5th April 2025The next Regimental Reunion this year is Saturday, 4th October, 2025Read more...
- AFPS Quarterly Digest issue 18Read more...
- New Regimental Secretary for the Royal Yorkshire Regiment RHQAs 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 ...Read more...
- Change of RHQ eMail AddressWith 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.Read more...
- Museum RefurbishmentThe 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.Read more...
- New MoD Portal Cap Badge Design CancelledYou 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 ...Read more...
Events
- Halifax Armed Forces Day – 28th JuneRead more...
- Ron ‘Tug’ Wilson – Funeral NotificationThe 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 ...Read more...
- Korean War – 75th Anniversary presentation – 25th JuneRead more...
- Keith Wood – Funeral NotificationThe 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 7HDRead more...
- Regimental Reunions – HalifaxHeld 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!Read more...
- Skipton Branch Waterloo Dinner – 15th June 2025This 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 GordonRead more...
- Brigadier Johnny Walker OBE – Death NotificationThe 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 ...Read more...
- Paul Rumball – Funeral NotificationThe 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 ...Read more...
- Frank Ettenfield – Funeral NotificationThe 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 0RJRead more...
- Michael Wroe – Funeral Arrangements – 7th March 2025It 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 ...Read more...
Event Calendar
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- 1717 May 2019
Regimental Memorial Unveiling - 17th May 2019
The Regimental memorial dedicated to the 304 years of service given by the Regiment to the nation and its historic ties to the people of the West Riding will be unveiled in Halifax on Friday 17th May 2019.
The memorial is a celebration of our common ‘Dukes’ heritage, it is an acknowledgement of all those who served in the Regiment over those 300 plus years as well as, most importantly, the families that supported those serving. It is also a recognition of the deep ties between the Regiment and our home county, the West Riding of Yorkshire, from which nearly all of our soldiers and many of our officers were drawn. Those deep ties are reflected in the memorial being sited in the heart of Halifax – home to our Regimental Depot, Regimental Headquarters, Regimental Chapel and Regimental Museum. Throughout the whole of the project to create and erect this memorial we have received the wholehearted support of Calderdale Council.
Calderdale Council, by giving the memorial a prime site within the town, have recognised that it is an exceptional piece of public artwork and one that they will be proud to be home to. Given the quality of the artwork Calderdale Council appreciate that it will also be a significant addition to the stature of the Town.
The Memorial will be unveiled by the Duke of Wellington and the Mayor of Calderdale.
This is a day to celebrate our Regiment. It is hoped that as many as possible from across the Regiment will join us for the concert in the Minster, the unveiling and then at our Regimental Association gathering in the Piece Hall afterwards.
Format of the Day.
The outline format of the day is:
- 13.30 – 14.30 Musical Concert and Service in Halifax Minster. The Concert will tell the history of the Regiment in words and music. In doing this it will also look at how our ‘story’ is depicted on the memorial. An understanding of how this has been done, and the care the sculptor has taken to create something that many of believe to be truly exceptional (there is nothing else like it in the country), is an important ‘precursor’ to the unveiling itself. Please join us for this.
- 15.15 – 15.45 Unveiling of the Memorial. Woolshops, Halifax
- 16.15 – 20.30 (approximately) Regimental Association reunion event including a buffet meal, Piece Hall, Halifax
The Musical Concert and Service in the Minster and the Unveiling itself in the Woolshops will also be open to the public – and needs to be as this is both a celebration and recognition of the Regiment and its ties to the people of our home county the West Riding.
The Regimental Association Reunion in the Piece Hall will be for Regimental Association members only including their family members and friends.
Regimental Association Event.
The Regimental Association event will be held in a Marquee in the Piece Hall and include a good quality buffet meal. Timothy Taylors brewery will be donating us 4 casks of ‘Havercake’ Ale which will need to be drunk.
It will be a ‘ticket entry’ event. Tickets will cost £15.00 per head. To achieve this the event is being subsidised to a generous level from Regimental Trust Funds.
NB: Ticket application form at the bottom of the page.
Please encourage those in the Regiment who you may be aware of who may not have received this letter directly and may like to come to the unveiling to use the website to download a ticket application form.
Applications for tickets and payment should reach the Regimental Association Office in Bankfield by: FRIDAY 3rd MAY 2019
LET’S CELEBRATE OUR REGIMENT
Best regards,
David Harrap
Virtutis Fortuna Comes
Downloadable Ticket Application Form. (MS Word Format)
- 1818 May 2019No events