The Royal Green Jackets Association
Operation Banner 50th Anniversary Northern Ireland A small contingent of RGJ association members flew to Belfast to take part in the service of remembrance at Wallace Park in Lisburn on Saturday, 17th August 2019, to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the start of Op Banner.
the boys! It was great sharing some time with and chatting to him as an equal during the weekend, he is a true regimental legend. The parade itself was well attended by various regiments but not surprisingly the Irish regiments where there in large numbers, and the watching crowds were 5 deep for the entire 2 +mile march, the reception we received in the province was a stark contrast to the one I remember getting in 1987. A thoroughly enjoyable weekend was had by us all and it was great to represent the regiment.
It was the first time back in the province for us for over 30 years, we headed to the Royal British Legion in Lisburn and made that our temporary home for the duration, we visited and was welcomed in to several Orange halls during the day which was an experience having only wondered what went on in them in the past, we made a few new friends too, including the NI Veterans Association President, fellow Green Jacket General Sir Bob Pascoe who as it turns out is just one of
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