October 26, 2021
Vic Gregg, Rifleman, Friend and a great supporter of the Museum sadly passed away on 12th October 2021 aged 101. He served with the Rifle Brigade from 1937-1943 and took part in the battle of Alamein during the Second World War. He joined the Parachute Regiment and in 1944 he was captured during the Battle…
September 27, 2021
On 22nd September 2021 the Curator welcomed Mr Robert Keevill and family for the presentation of the medals awarded to Major Percy Albert Robert Keevill, MC and Bar to the Museum. The medals were accompanied by an in depth study on Major Keevill’s service with the 1st Battalion King’s Royal Rifle Corps entitled “For…
April 14, 2021
After another period of lockdown the Museum staff and volunteers are looking forward to opening the doors and welcoming the public. Following the Government Guidelines the Museum will be reopening to visitors on Monday 17th May. The new hours will be from 10am -4pm Monday to Saturday. We look forward to seeing you. To celebrate…
July 15, 2020
The Royal Green Jackets (Rifles) Museum opened it’s doors to visitors today for the first time in nearly four months following the Government’s announcement of the lockdown. After much preparation to introduce the new measures as recommended in Government Guidelines for Galleries and Museums, the Museum opened at 10am this morning . The changes implemented…
May 5, 2020
This week will be the 75th anniversary of VE (Victory in Europe ) Day. On the 8th May 1945, from the balcony of the Ministry of Health building, Prime Minister Winston Churchill said in his speech, ‘My dear friends , this is your hour.
