Above GBG members Willie Mohan,Dudley Giles, Terry Webb
L-R Seated Paul Biddiss, Julian Thompson, Tom Neathway
The D Day Club had its second annual Luncheon at the historic and majestic Palladian Mansion at Moor Park near Rickmansworth. The building was the Headquarters of Lt General 'Boy' Browning's 1st Allied Airborne Corps prior to Operation 'Market Garden' in September 1944.
The event was a fund raiser for service charities. In attendance were GBG Members Dermot Gallagher, Willie Mohan, James Dinsdale, Anthony Steel, Terry Webb, Joe Hamon, Dudley Giles and Bob Darby who is Chairman of The D Day Club.
The main speaker was Major General Julian Thompson who commanded the initial landing force 3 Commando Brigade in the Falklands conflict of 1982. Julian is a well known military author, TV presenter and battlefield guide. Guest of Honour was Corporal Tom Neathway who was severely wounded in Afghanistan in 2008 where he lost both legs and one arm.
Members who may wish to attend next year can get more details by going to the website at http://www.theddayclub.org.uk/. There is also a Facebook page for joining as a supporter/member of The D Day Club.
Next Luncheon Sunday 5th June 2011.
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