Tony Pyatt 105th Birthday

100TH CELEBRATION FOR WILLIAM PARKER

Dean Hutton

It was my privilege to visit William Parker at his home to wish him a very Happy 100th Birthday from the Regiment. He is seen in the picture with his gift and his daughter Sandra and son Andy. Born on the 1st January 1921, William Joined 8 RTR in 1938 (23rd Armoured Div in North Africa) he then Joined 11 RTR in 1941 (disbanded in 1945) moved to 7 RTR and left the Army one year later. He subsequently re-joined 7 RTR in 1947. In 1959 he Left 7 RTR and went to the Royal College of Science, Shrivenham as Instructor. In 1962 he joined 2 RTR and in January 1970 William was posted to Mons Military College Aldershot as an Instructor, in February 1971. William transfered to the RAOC in Northern Ireland. In 1977 William retired from the Army and continued as a civilian in Blandford. His family were with him to celebrate his special day.

William Celebrating his 100th birthday with his family

ROYAL TANK REGIMENT CHURCH SUNDAY

Sunday 20th March 2022 at 11am

The annual Church Sunday and Curry Lunch will be held at the Garrison Church, Bovington on Sunday 20th March at 11am.

ALL Branch Members, serving Officers and Soldiers are welcome to attend the Service and Curry Lunch.

For those attending the 8 RTR Reunion in Bournemouth, a coach will be booked to take members to Allenby Barracks for the Service and then all guests are invited to the Officers’ Mess for Curry Lunch after.