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City of Winchester Freedom Parade 1946

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Mar 292012

City of Winchester Freedom Parade 1946

The Rifle Brigade ( Prince Consort`s Own )

marching through Winchester during their freedom parade in 1946.

Another photograph reproduced from the Kings Royal Rifle Corps Chronicle 1946. On 18th July, 1946, the City of Winchester granted the freedom of the city to the Kings Royal Rifle Corps and Rifle Brigade.
Each regiment provided a strong Guard of Honour under Lt Col W. Heathcoat-Amery D.S.O K.R.R.C. and Lt Col V.B. Turner V.C. Rifle Brigade. The parade included a strong contingent of ex-riflemen and the bands of both regiments.

Top photo was purchased from rgj / rifles museum, bottom photo sources from fb The Rifles living history.

A Rifleman`s Prayer©

The Regimental Collect

Almighty God,

Creator and Preserver of all mankind, we beseech Thee in Thy wisdom to guide and guard us Thy servants of The Royal Green Jackets. Make us worthy of the great traditions bound up in the union of our three Regiments, and as Thy servants of old were chosen to obey with speed, may we be bold to seek Thy Grace in every time of need, and so be patient and persevering in running the race that is set before us. This we ask through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Amen.

Almighty God,

Creator and Preserver of all making, we beseech Thee in Thy wisdom to guide and guard us Thy servants of The Royal Green Jackets. Make us worthy of the great traditions bound up in the union of our three Regiments, and as Thy servants of old were chosen to obey with speed, may we be bold to see Thy Grace in every time of need, and so be patient and persevering in running the race that is set before us. This we ask through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Amen.