MASTER GUNNERS ST BARBARA MESSAGE
ST BARBARA PATRON SAINT OF GUNNERS
NORTHERN GUNNERS ST BARBARA COMMEMORATION
The Northern Gunners of 101 (Northumbrian) Regiment Royal Artillery paraded with their affiliated Royal Artillery Association Branches and sponsored Gunner cap badged Army Cadets at Tynemouth Castle to commemorate the Patron Saint of Gunners, St Barbara.
In attendance were the Deputy Lord Lieutenant of Tyne and
Wear, Vice Lord Lieutenant of Northumberland and Elected Mayor of North
Tyneside. The Honorary Colonel and Commanding Officer of 101 RA joined the
civic dignitaries to take the salute of the marching contingents.
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Military and Civic dignitaries |
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March Past - Pipe Band |
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March Past - 101 Regiment RA Contingent |
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March Past - Cadet to Vet |
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March Past - Veteran contingent |
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March Past - Cadet Contingent |
A commemoration service was conducted by Padre 101
Regiment RA with addresses by the Commanding Officer on the tradition of St
Barbara, and from the Deputy Lord Lieutenant of Tyne and Wear on the importance
of the Regimental Family, Cadet to Vet.
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Northern Gunners Parade - Cadet to Vet |
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Northern Gunners - 101 Regiment RA /Veterans |
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101 Regiment Royal Artillery Honorary Colonel / CO / RSM |
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Honorary Colonel and IJ |
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Honorary Colonel and Padre Joe |
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St Barbara - 205 (3 DVA) Battery RA |
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Drummers and Pipers |
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Honorary Colonel 101 RA and Army Cadets |
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Northern Gunners St Barbara Commemoration 2023 |