The Royal Artillery Association was founded on 26th May 1920 to foster comradeship of those who had served as Gunners and to maintain and promote the proud traditions of the Royal Artillery.
On the occasion of the centenary the Master Gunner message to the members of the Royal Artillery Association.
MESSAGE FROM THE MASTER GUNNER ST JAMES’S PARK
“Dear Members of the Royal Artillery Association,
One hundred years ago today, on the 26th May 1920, the Royal Artillery Association was formed. Its objectives remain the foundation of its activities today, namely to embrace and support anybody who is or has been part of our Regimental family; that includes those who are currently serving, veterans, families, widows and widowers, dependants and more. Amongst its services, the Association is proud to provide comradeship, welfare support and advice – including when leaving the Army. It is a fundamental aspect of what makes the Royal Regiment of Artillery a proper ‘family’ and gives substance to the cry, ‘Once a Gunner, Always a Gunner’. And it is underpinned by the considerable commitment of so many of you who give your time and energy in order to ensure, across the Regiment, from the newest and youngest recruit to the most senior veteran, we take pride in our collective heritage, traditions and, perhaps most importantly, our ability to be there for each other.
With my best wishes
Andrew Gregory Master Gunner St James’s Park
As a result of Covid-19 the occasion would be marked by a party in the back garden and sharing on social media.
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