Armistice Day – Field of Remembrance Westminster

by | Oct 22, 2021 | News

The Association will be commemorating our fallen comrades once again this year at our Regimental plot in the Field of Remembrance at Westminster Abbey, on 11 Nov 2021. Branch crosses will be on site ready for the service; Branch representatives will be asked individually to come forward to place their cross on the plot. Individual crosses to be placed after the Branch crosses. Attendees are asked to be in position at 1550 for commencement at 1600 hrs.

Due to Covid restrictions, there will be no buffet refreshments at the Westminster Arms following the service. Individuals are kindly asked to make their own arrangements.

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