Posts by Nigel Leaney
Half-price admission to the Airborne Museum, Hartenstein
Dear Members, I am delighted to inform you that half-price admission to the Airborne Museum, Hartenstein in Oosterbeek will now be a permanent feature of Arnhem Fellowship Membership . This will take effect from 1st January 2024. You will need to show your membership card when paying to obtain the 50% discount. You can also book online. You will have the…
Read MoreAirborne Museum, Hartenstein News
The Airborne Museum has decided to donate the proceeds from all museum visits on Boxing Day to the United We Stand Foundation. This foundation makes humanitarian efforts in support of the victims of the war in Ukraine. The Airborne Museum tell the story of the Battle of Arnhem. In the spirit of the solidarity and reconstruction…
Read MoreRon Johnson, Glider Pilot Regiment
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, Ron Johnson, on Thursday 16th November 2023 aged 102. Ron served with E Squadron, Glider Pilot Regiment during the battle of Arnhem, fighting with his section of Glider Pilots…
Read MoreBill Williams, 3rd Parachute Battalion
It is with great sadness and regret that I have to inform you of the passing of one of our veterans and Honorary Life Member, Bill Williams. Bill passed away this morning aged 98. At Arnhem Bill served with the 3rd Battalion The Parachute Regiment. He was captured on the banks of the Rhine and…
Read MoreAlec Hall, 181 Airlanding Field Ambulance
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, Alec Hall. Alec served with the 181 Airlanding Field Ambulance at Arnhem before being taken Prisoner of War. We will have a full obituary in a future newsletter. May…
Read MoreArnhem Commemorations 2023
As usual there is a lot going on this September. There is always a lot going on with the inevitable clashes of events. We have provided a list of events that we think will be of particular interest to Arnhem Fellowship members but if you are aware of other events not already listed within the…
Read MoreLt Colonel Banks Midddleton
It is with great sadness and regret that I have to inform you of the passing of one of our Founding Life members, Lt Colonel Banks Midddleton, who helped Major Tony Hibbert establish the Arnhem Fellowship. Prior to this he assisted with the Arnhem Veterans Club and was treasurer of the Arnhem Fellowship for several…
Read MoreRoy Smith, 4th Battalion, Dorset Regiment
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 member, Roy Smith. My thanks to Roy’s grandson, Phil Harvey for the photograph of Roy. May he Rest In Peace
Read MoreFrank Ashleigh, Glider Pilot Regiment
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 member, Frank Ashleigh. My thanks to Ramon de Heer for the photograph of Frank. May he Rest In Peace
Read MoreThomas Brewin, 2nd Battalion The South Staffordshire Regiment
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 member, Thomas Brewin. Thomas served with the Medium Machine Gun Platoon, S Company, 2nd Battalion The South Staffordshire Regiment at Arnhem and was taken prisoner on the banks of the…
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