SJM Memorial

Sir John Moore Barracks Memorial It is an unarguable fact that The Royal Green Jackets and its antecedent regiments created and eventually left a lasting and enduring legacy of military innovation on the Army as a whole and consequently an equally lasting location footprint in whatever corner of the world in which they lived and served. Acknowledged by all Riflemen as both the practical and spiritual home of the regiment the Cathedral City of Winchester is one such location.

For 136 years Winchester was the home to both the old Rifle Depot at Peninsula Barracks in the city and in later years the new modern Light Division Depot at Sir John Moore Barracks Flowerdown.

Although purpose built for the Light Division but now housing an Army Training Regiment Sir John Moore Barracks still contains a number of strong visible and physical ties with all of its former regiments - just one of which is the Light Division Chapel and Memorial Garden.

Set in a quiet peaceful and tree lined location immediately adjacent to the chapel the Memorial Garden over the last year has undergone a fairly major refurbishment programme of replanting, laying paved walkways and repositioning of memorial benches. The result of which is now a restful and attractive garden for quiet contemplation and prayer. Being consecrated it is also the perfect resting place in which to scatter the ashes of a much loved Rifleman father, husband or son. A short scattering service can also be provided if required by the resident padre. In addition to which and at private expense a small brass memorial plaque measuring 10cm x 6cm and pre-drilled can also be left at the garden. It’s positioning and fixture will be carried out by a member of the Memorial Garden Team.

For further details please contact in the first instance John Fritz-Domeney on 01962 828525 (work) email: johnfd@o2.co.uk

or Maj Roy Stanger on 01962 887916 (work) email: roy.stanger787@mod.uk