On Saturday 23rd of March 2019, the 9th Battalion Reunion Club held its annual dinner at the Union Jack Club in London. With 3 distinguished WW2 veterans, Phil Ward, Tom Hughes and Alec Smart, and many members of the 9th Battalion’s family and friends present, it was a fun and friendly evening. After dinner, Sylvie Dupont gave a message of greeting from the French contingent, Colonel John Power gave an update on the Parachute Regiment, and Alan Edwards spoke about the 2019 D-Day commemoration plans.
Mark Otway with Pascaline Dagorn, director of the Merville Battery museum, with her son Gaetan and his partner.
Neil Barber and his wife Caroline
Ron McKay, Yvonne and Tony Lea, Olivier Paz, and Alan Edwards
Mark Otway and Alex Smart of the 8th Para Battalion
Phil Ward, veteran of the 9th Battalion and his table.
The Family of Sid Knight – Michael Knight, Marylin Mani and their son, sitting with David Walton and his sons.
Paul Hill hits the bottle again, while 9th Battalion veteran Tom Hughes looks on
Angela Stephens, Brian Greig and Rita Daniels, the family of Len Daniels, sit with Tom Hughes, his daughter Susan and Paul Hill
A greeting from Her Majesty the Queen for the event of the Reunion Dinner
Tony Lea introduces the proceedings.
Colonel John Power gives an update on the Parachute Regiment, and tells the story of the Rhine Crossing
Alan Edwards gives an update on the plans for the 75th D-Day anniversary
Some of the 9th Battalion Reunion Club committee
The large family of Gordon Newton, including his wife Kath and daughter Gill
Neil Barber & his wife Caroline, Phil Ward, and Alec and Joan Smart
