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Harwich & District RNA: Commemoration of the cessation of hostilities in the Falkland Islands 1982

Karl Webb , ,

On Sunday 12th June, 2016. Shipmates from Harwich & District Branch of the Royal Naval Association hosted a service in remembrance of the cessation of hostilities during the Falklands conflict, 1982.

Ex-forces personnel muster for the service
Ex-forces personnel muster for the service

In addition to the Royal Naval Association, representatives from the Merchant Naval Association, Royal Air Force Association, and the Royal British Legion, attended and paraded their Branch Standards.

Royal Naval Association, Merchant Naval Association, Royal Air Force Association, and Royal British Legion Standards
Royal Naval Association, Merchant Naval Association, Royal Air Force Association, and Royal British Legion Standards

The service (organised and managed by S/M Trevor Potter) was held at the Minesweepers Memorial, Dovercourt in Harwich. Harwich & District Branch chaplain, The Reverend Christopher Woods RN Retd conducted the service and wreaths were laid by Harwich’s Branch Secretary, S/M John Cowan with Ken Gifford laying a wreath for the RBL.

Shipmates from Harwich & District would like to thank those who attended the service, BZ to you all.

John Cowan
Hon. Secretary
Harwich & District Royal Naval Association.