Posts by Nigel Leaney

Ernie Allen served with the 1st Airborne Reconnaissance Squadron at Arnhem. He was an Arnhem Veteran and an Honorary Life Member of the Arnhem Fellowship. He passed away on 19th July aged 100. May he Rest In Peace.

John Tubb passed away on 6th July 2024 aged 98. John was an Arnhem Veteran and an Honorary Life Member of the Arnhem Fellowship. He was a veteran that we had lost touch with, so it was with great sadness we learned of his passing.. May he Rest In Peace.

Harry Rawlins was an Honorary Life Member of the Arnhem Fellowship. He got as far as Elst as part of the Garden element of Operation Market Garden. A frequent traveller with the Taxi Charity, his wit and humour which he expressed through his poetry will be sorely missed. He passed away on 10th June 2024…

It is with great sadness that the Arnhem 1944 Fellowship has been informed that Stacey Cleminson passed away on the 14 May in France after a long fight against cancer at the age of 68. Stacey was the son of Sir James Cleminson, who commanded 5 Platoon, B Company, 3rd Parachute Battalion during the battle. It was his Platoon that opened…

Dear Members, The Friends of the Tenth are delighted to announce the publication of their history of the the 10th Battalion The Parachute Regiment by their historian Grahame Warner. Details about the book can be found above. Please note that this is not an Arnhem Fellowship publication so please direct any enquiries as detailed in…

Dear Members, One of our members, Brian Fare, is giving a lecture on the locations of the 156 Parachute Battalion before its departure for Arnhem. Details of the lecture can be found above. To book a place please call or pop in to the museum. You cannot book on their website. John GerringHonorary Secretary

Thomas was a well-known figure supporting the Parachute Regimental Association at many events. He has been a feature of the Arnhem Commemorations for many years. Thomas served with 6th Airborne Division and took part in the Battle of the Bulge and Operation Varsity. He was also the face of the Parachute Regimental Association. Always a happy…

It Herman was the subject of newslflash 02/24 ealier this year when I brought to your attention his YouTube channel, The Pegasus Channel. Herman spent many years recording and publishing films about particularly the role of the Dutch Resistance. He never wanted people to forget their bravery and sacrifice and would always mention Herman van…

It is with great sadness and regret that I have to inform you of the passing of one of our Arnhem veterans and Honorary Life members, John Humphreys OBE DL aged 102. John Humphreys served with the 1st Parachute Squadron Royal engineers and was one of those present in the school house at the bridge…