Hi Everyone – a quick update on the Annual Reunion Dinner on the 30th of Sept… as most of you will have spotted, there is a train strike that weekend, which is going to make it a bit awkward to get to the Union Jack Club.
Man Down – Phil Ward
We have been informed by his family of the extremely sad news that Phil Ward passed away this weekend.
Phil was a wonderful man who seemed forever young – always with a twinkle in his eye and such a wonderful sense of humour.… Read more...
Phil Ward Gives the Dedication at the PRA Service
Some pictures from Tony Lea: Phil Ward and Grandson at the PRA Service at the National Arboretum. Phil did the Dedication.… Read more...
The 2023 9th Battalion Reunion Club Dinner is now Fully Booked
We are now fully booked for the 9th Parachute Battalion Reunion Club 2023 Annual Dinner.
This year’s dinner will be held at the Union Jack Club (near Waterloo Station) on Saturday September 30.… Read more...
9th Battalion Normandy Pilgrimage 2023
Some pictures from the 2023 9th Parachute Battalion Reunion Club Normandy Pilgrimage, taken by Paul Hill.
Booking information for the 2023 Normandy Pilgrimage
It is that time of year when wallets have to be opened, diaries dusted off – and money to be paid.
A reminder that we are travelling to Normandy this year June 4th – June 8th.… Read more...
Reserve Your Space for the 2023 9th Para Bn Normandy Pilgrimage
After the splendid success of our annual dinner just a few weeks ago, we are excited to confirm that the 2023 annual pilgrimage to The Merville Battery in Normandy is planned for June 4th – 8th.… Read more...
2022 Annual Dinner at the Union Jack Club
We were delighted to see such a great turnout at the 9th Para Battalion Annual Reunion Dinner, held at the Union Jack Club on Saturday 17th September 2022. More than 70 members of the 9bn family attended, including many new faces from the younger generations.… Read more...
2022 9th Battalion Reunion Club Dinner – Book Now!
We are now taking bookings for the 9th Parachute Battalion Reunion Club 2022 Annual Dinner. This year’s dinner will be held at the Union Jack Club on Saturday September 17th.
We usually meet in the bar at the UJC for 6pm onwards (although some start earlier…!)… Read more...
9th Battalion Reunion Club Normandy Pilgrimage 2022
The reunion club committee met this weekend, and have taken the decision that we will go ahead with the annual Pilgrimage to Normandy in June 2022.
The pilgrimage will run from June 3rd – June 7th inclusive, and as usual will include attendance of ceremonies at the Merville Battery and other key sites around the 6th Airborn field of operation during the Allied Invasion – including Ranville, Breville / Chateau St Come etc.… Read more...