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AGC JOURNAL 2018

National Memorial

Arboretum

By Corporal Lydia Morley

The Annual Corps Commemoration Service was held at the National
Memorial Arboretum on Wednesday 4th July 2018.

The Service
The Band of the Rifles The Parade

The event comprised of a Service of ready to lead the arriving at the
Commemoration with an Act of Remembrance Parade Corps Plot
to honour the men and women of the Corps,
past and present, who have served in peace
and on operations. During the service, Lunch
wreaths were laid at the Corps Memorial.

Prior to the Service of Commemoration, a A buffet lunch followed the
contingent of marching troops paraded and service and it was an opportunity
marched the short distance from the Visitor to engage with our distinguished
Centre to the Corps Memorial led by Captain guests and service personnel
Nicky Hunt as Parade Commander. Present at from other detachments.
the event, as our guests, were the families of Following the lunch many of the
those who had died during the past year. attendees took the opportunity
to explore the Arboretum to end
a proud day for the Adjutant
General’s Corps.
We honour the memory of all
The Parade Sergeant Major, Warrant those members of the Corps

Officer Class 2 Lee Welden forming up who have passed on and they
the marching contingent will always be remembered.
Editor’s Note: Lydia Morley
is serving with 6 Armoured
Close Support Battalion, Royal
Electrical and Mechanical
The Service at Engineers
the Corps Plot

Captain Nicky Hunt and members of 6
Armoured Close Support Battalion, Royal
Electrical and Mechanical Engineers

Warrant Officer Class One Mark Staff Sergeant Johnny Rumgay, Warrant Families

Christopher with Corps Sergeant Major Officer Class 2 Lee Welden and Provost attending the

Colin Morrison Sergeant Major Marc Thomson Service

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