VETERANS came together over the weekend to unveil the new King’s Own Royal Border Regiment plaque at Cumbria’s Museum of Military Life.
The event took place on Sunday, May 8 and was part of the annual Regimental weekend.
This is known as the Fontenoy weekend and it has been their first annual get together since May 2019.
Over a hundred veterans from the former county infantry regiment – the Border Regiment, King’s Own Royal Border Regiment, and currently the Duke of Lancaster’s Regiment, came together to honour the occassion.
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A spokesperson said: "This year saw the unveiling of a new memorial commissioned by a former soldier from the King’s Own Royal Border Regiment David Israel, on behalf of the local Regimental Association.
"The plaque is dedicated to all those who served including the 1st and 4th battalions, the Army Cadet Force and other parts of the Army attached to the Regiment such as the REME, Army Pay Corps, Army Catering Corps and Adjutant General’s Corps.
"It also includes the civilian support staff and the ever-present and supportive families who were a vital part of the regimental family."
Dave Israel of the Regiment shared his thoughts on the plaque, he said: "It is fitting that we have this memorial to remember all those who served and were connected to the King’s Own Royal Border Regiment.
"This is for the men, women, and families of all ranks who made an enormous contribution to our country.
"Sadly, some paid the ultimate sacrifice whilst serving with the regiment."
The plaque has been installed in Cumbria’s Museum of Military Life based in Alma Block within Carlisle Castle. Jules Wooding, museum manager, said: "We are pleased to showcase this wonderful memorial to the King’s Own Royal Border Regiment.
"It has been placed alongside other historical memorials and will provide a focal point for people for many years."
The memorial was made by Sam Tait of Complete Engineering Services of Crosby-on-Eden, who worked with Dave Israel to design the plaque.
Sam spent many hours of painstaking work to ensure the memorial was of a high-standard.
Mr Israel added: "It was a privilege to undertake this task for and on behalf of the Carlisle branch of the Regimental Association. Sam has done a first-rate task of taking our idea and making it a reality.
"We cannot thank him enough."
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