The 9th Parachute Battalion

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

We are now taking reservations for the 9th Parachute Battalion Reunion Club 2021 Annual Dinner. We usually meet in the bar at the UJC for 6pm onwards (although some start earlier…!)… Read more...

It’s with great sadness that we have to confirm that the 9th Parachute Battalion Reunion Club 2021 Pilgrimage to Normandy has been cancelled. We had hoped that there might be a chance for the event to go ahead – and indeed things on the UK side are starting to feel positive.… Read more...

We’re sad to report the death of Bill Phelps of the 9th Battalion, towards the end of January. My understanding is that he died peacefully in his sleep, while watching the cricket.… Read more...

After this terrible year of Covid, lockdowns, cancellations and worst of all, the loss of Cyril Tasker, Fred Glover, Tom Hughes, Dennis Coates & Alan Edwards we can but hope that 2021 will give us back some normality and hope.… Read more...

The sad news continues coming – yesterday Dennis Coates passed away. Dennis was a quiet, reserved man – the antithesis of some of the other veterans like Fred Glover – but no less the Hero for it.… Read more...