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<\/p>\nTrade Mark Attorney Mr Christopher Shea acting for the MOD, lost his case against<\/p>\n
Memorial At Peninsula Ltd<\/p>\n
Due to unpaid costs the Secretary\u00a0 of State for Defence\u00a0 was listed on the IPO web site.<\/p>\n
Mr Christopher Shea chose to ignore Memorial At Peninsula Ltd and the IPO, we feel that all should now see the Cost Order, in case the MOD try to take a case out and want upfront costs from any party effected.<\/p>\n
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Below is a Emblem Design created by Memorial at Peninsula Ltd and is Licensable, IPO Design Registration 6510335, this Emblem Honours the RGJ and the Association<\/p>\n
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The ASSOCIATION were never a Regiment<\/strong><\/p>\n THE ROYAL GREEN JACKETS<\/p>\n Built on History and Traditions, Destroyed by Greed<\/p>\n WHY DID THE RGJ ASSOCIATION DISRESPECT THE REGIMENT AND ALL WHO SERVED IN THE ROYAL GREEN JACKETS.<\/p>\n The Badge depicted on this memorial is NOT the Cap Badge that was worn on enlistment, it is in fact an Artist interpretation of the RGJ Cap Badge and a MOD Badge, it is documented as a RGJA corporate badge. “No” Rifleman ever Wore or Served Under this badge. The true Cap Badge is held under Trademark, the Trademark is not held by the MOD or the Regimental Association (RGJA).<\/p>\n The RGJA Corporate Guide Book<\/p>\n 8th May 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n V E Day 80th Anniversary\u00a0 \u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n LEST WE FORGET<\/strong><\/p>\n Our Antecedent Regiments<\/strong><\/p>\n Oxford and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry\u00a0 ( 43rd & 52nd )<\/strong><\/p>\n King`s Royal Rifle Corps ( 60th Royal American Regiment )<\/strong><\/p>\n Rifle Brigade ( Prince Consorts Own )<\/strong><\/p>\n PLACED FOR ALL THOSE THAT NEVER MADE IT HOME\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n ALL GAVE SOME – SOME GAVE ALL<\/strong><\/p>\n VE Day\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Freedom has a price, for Victory in Europe, many made that sacrifice, June the 6th, 1944, many so many never made it, the true cost of war.<\/p>\n This is the price of freedom today, Victory for the people of Europe, remembered on the 8th of May, at 23.01 came the unconditional surrender, though not until the 11th on the Eastern front, all weapons on the ground did lay.<\/p>\n The 30th of April a narcissistic leader, it is said took his own life, his dilutions and self-importance, a super race ruling over all, some 20 million would pay the price, the defeat of a totalitarian dictatorship and end of the Third Reich.<\/p>\n June the 6th 1944, the battle to free Europe on the beaches of Normandy did begin, D Day and allied forces on the beaches began landing, many never knowing if their sacrifice for Europe would bring.<\/p>\n A bridge head was formed, but the battle was rough, the bocage of Normandy, of banks and hedgerows, making a breakthrough tough, difficult for tanks and infantry alike, for every inch, they had to fight.<\/p>\n Operation Cobra in July, the breakthrough to Northern France, August the liberation of Paris, with the French resistance as allies, December 1944, the Battle of the Bulge, this was still a heavy war.<\/p>\n The Rhine was crossed in March 1945, at the Elbe River in April, the allies and the Soviet Forces, together arrived, Berlin encircled by the soviets in May, Germany surrendering on the seventh day.<\/p>\n Though war with Japan continued on, the people of the northern hemisphere, celebrated, the threat from a totalitarian dictatorship in Europe, was now gone, Freedom to all did belong.<\/p>\n More than a million people in Britain filled the streets, Victory in Europe, a celebration,and Churchill, the people did seek, from a balcony in Whitehall he waved, hope for the future and freedom he gave.<\/p>\n A country to rebuild, though food still faced rationing, and those who never came home, with pride, the nation would be remembering, the price of freedom, VE Day, to all is showing.<\/p>\n Derrick W Sole, 2025.<\/p>\n Picture credited and sourced from the RGJA.<\/p>\n Cap Badges to be Proud of Graphic Designs of RGJ and GJB Cap Badges ( Worn )<\/p>\n IPO Reg Design, this design is also covered by Trademark<\/p>\n IPO Reg Design, this design is also covered by Trademark<\/p>\n To view all Intellectual of MEMORIAL AT PENINSULA LTD, visit the .gov web site<\/p>\n and search Trade Marks and the Designs. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED<\/p>\n General Sir Frank Edward Kitson<\/strong> GBE KCB MC & Bar DL was born in London 1926\u00a0and educated at Stowe. His father, Vice Admiral Sir Henry Kitson has Captained the battle ship Rodney,\u00a0 and choosing to go into the Army rather than the Navy, Frank broke a father to son tradition of more than 200 years, Frank was a retired British Army Officer and author on Military subjects; notably low intensity operations. Kitson published; Gangs and Counter-gangs (1960) Low intensity operations: Subversion, Insurgency and Peace keeping (1971), Bunch of Five (1977), Prince Rupert: Admiral and General-at-sea (1998) and Old Ironside: The Military Biography of Oliver Cromwell (2004).<\/p>\n He rose to be Commander-in-Chief UK Land Forces from the years 1982 to 1985 and was Aide-de-Camp General to Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom from the years 1983 to 1985.<\/p>\n Army career<\/strong><\/p>\n Kitson joined the Army as a Second Lieutenant on an emergency commission in the Rifle Brigade (Prince Consort’s Own), he was appointed to a regular commission as a Lieutenant on 10th April 1948 (with seniority from 15th December 1946), and promoted to Captain on 15th of December 1953. He was awarded the Military Cross (MC) on 1st January 1955 for service in the Mau Mau Uprising in Kenya;\u00a0 was awarded a Bar to it on 23 May 1958, for service in the Malayan emergency the previous year, the citation for the bar read:<\/p>\n The War Office, 23rd May, 1958.<\/strong><\/p>\n The QUEEN has been graciously pleased to approve the following awards in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Malaya for the period 31st August to 31st December, 1957:\u2014 Captain (none substantive Major) Frank Edward Kitson, M.C.\u00a0 The Rifle Brigade (Prince Consort’s Own). He was appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire in the 1959 Queen’s Birthday Honours. He was promoted Major on 15th December 1960, and Brevet Lieutenant-Colonel on 1st July 1964, and to the substantive rank on 31st December 1966. He was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the 1968 New Year Honours. He was promoted Colonel on 31st December 1969 (with seniority from 30th June 1969), and Brigadier on 30th June 1970.<\/p>\n From September 1970 Kitson commanded 39 Airportable Brigade; which comprised 8 (frequently changing) Battalions, on short four month tours. A further Brigade was usually attached as Brigade reserve, but this could be employed elsewhere as required.<\/p>\n On the 15th February 1972 he was promoted Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) for his operational service in Northern Ireland the previous year. On 22nd January 1976 he became General Officer Commanding 2 Division, with the acting rank of Major-General, with substantive promotion following on 5th April 1976 (and seniority from 2nd June 1974), and leading its re-designation as an Armoured Division in Germany before stepping down on 28th February 1978. He was then Commandant of the Staff College, Camberley, 5th March 1978 \u2013 18th January 1980. He was appointed Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath (KCB), in the 1980 New Year Honours. On 17th March 1980 he was appointed Deputy Commander-in-Chief UK Land Forces and Inspector General Territorial Army, with substantive promotion to Lieutenant-General (with seniority backdated to 17th August 1979). He held those appointments until 30th May 1982, and then became Commander-in-Chief, UK Land Forces on 1st July 1982 with local rank of General.<\/p>\n As is traditional for senior Officers of the British Army, Kitson held a number of more honorary positions, Colonel Commandant of 2nd Battalion, Royal Green Jackets 1st of January 1979 \u2013 1st of January 1987; honorary Colonel to the University of Oxford Officer Training Corps 21st July 1982 \u2013 21st July 1987; Aide-de-Camp General to the Queen 14th of February 1983\u20131985.<\/p>\n In 1985 he was promoted to Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire (GBE). He was appointed a Deputy Lieutenant of Devon on 19th June 1989<\/p>\n In retirement he has given evidence to the Saville Inquiry, into Bloody Sunday in Northern Ireland.<\/p>\n General Sir Frank Kitson was one of the most senior Army Officers to serve in Northern Ireland during the Troubles that included Bloody Sunday and Ballymurphy. He was also in Command when internment, which was a process of holding people without trial was introduced. Frank was heavily in counter insurgency methods, and established the Military Reaction Force (MRF) a undercover Army unit which was disbanded after 18 months. Counter-intelligence and counter terrorist operations were highly controversial in the 1970`s and was always left at Kitsons door.<\/p>\n Sir Frank was a highly decorated Officer winning the Military Cross twice for his service in Kenya and Malaya and much to the annoyance of the Irish Republicans was awarded a CBE for his gallantry for his time in Northern Ireland.<\/p>\n noteworthy; Sir Frank over saw operations of the 1st Battalion the Parachute Regiment ( nick named Kitsons private Army ) in Londonderry in 1972; known as Bloody Sunday.<\/p>\n Sir Frank became a visceral hate figure to the Irish Republican Army; his finger prints remain indelibly imprinted on these organisations.<\/p>\n In 2015 Sir Frank and the Ministy of Defense (MOD)\u00a0 where accused of complicity in an attack in February 1973 in which a 47 year old man was killed, because of negligence and misfeasance in office. This was the first time a retired senior soldier has been personally sued over alleged actions during the Troubles.<\/p>\n No General in recent times has provoked more intense and sustained controversy. General Sir Frank Kitson died aged 97 on 2nd January 2024.<\/p>\n He is survived by his wife Elisabeth Spencer 1962, with their three daughters.<\/p>\n Main body of text sourced from Wikipedia.<\/p>\n GOD SAVE THE KING<\/p>\n So the RGJA state they want to safeguard our Regimental Heritage, Yet its the RGJRA \/ RGJA who have altered the RGJ Cap Badge Worn,<\/p>\n so how is that safeguarding Regimental Heritage. ?<\/p>\n WHEN IT`S GONE<\/strong><\/p>\n IT`S GONE<\/strong><\/p>\n ABOVE IS THE GRAPHIC DESIGN OF THE RGJ CAP BADGE WORN<\/strong><\/p>\n THAT THE RGJA SET OUT TO DESTROY<\/strong> Registered Trade Marks with the IPO on the GOV.UK site under MEMORIAL AT PENINSULA LTD<\/strong><\/p>\n REGISTERED<\/b>\u00a0TRADE <\/strong>MARK NUMBERS ARE; \u00ae<\/b><\/p>\n UK00003663048 Classes ( 9, 14, 16, 18, 20, 21, 24, 25, 26, 28, 35, 36, 40, 41, 42 ) UK 00003766090 Class ( 41 )\u00a0 UK00003858551 Class ( 41 ) UK00003767641 Class ( 41 ) UK00003872959 Class (41 )<\/span><\/p>\n UK00003860656 Class ( 26 )\u00a0 UK00003766086 Class ( 41 )\u00a0 UK00003856785 Class ( 26 )\u00a0 UK00003872959 Class ( 41 )\u00ae<\/span><\/p>\n ALL RIGHTS ARE RESERVED\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n DESIGN REGISTRATION NUMBERS ARE;<\/strong><\/p>\n 6137180, 6133680, 6133687, 6133688, 6133689, 6150728, 6150729, 6150730, 6168556, 6168557, 6169444, 6169445, 6169446, 6169447, 6169448, 6169449, 6169450, 6248487, 6248488, 6250590, 6250591, 6248451, 6248450, 6259601, 6259602, 6259603, 6259604. 6265564, 6266285, 6266286 \u00a9 IPO<\/strong><\/p>\n ALL RIGHTS RESERVED\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n The Crown Copyright Flow Chart<\/strong><\/p>\n PENINSULA BARRACKS <\/strong>was formerly called the Rifle Depot, Then the name Peninsula was given to the upper part of the barracks due to the illustrious history of the Regiments antecedents and their involvement in the Napoleonic campaign. Previously the barracks had housed the Rifle Brigade from 1856 and had formerly been the recognised training depot from 1858. The barracks has been home to soldiers of the realm since 1756, where it became a Prison with P.O.W. housed and troops billeted\u00a0 until its closure in 1986. Peninsula Barracks has been known by the following names The Rifle Depot, Peninsula Barracks and also home of The Light Division. It was the Ancestral home to the Regiment\u2019s forefathers, who have all amalgamated and renamed to form the Green Jackets and finally The Royal Green Jackets, the Green Jackets where given Royal accent thus being called The Royal Green Jackets. The long association between the City of Winchester and the Green Jackets has helped weave a rich tapestry of Military involvement and standing, one of which the community has held in high esteem. In 2007, the Regiment became a casualty of the Government’s restructuring of our Military forces and sadly the announcement came that The Royal Green Jackets where to be disbanded, thus bringing sadness to the City of Winchester, the family of the Regiment and the Colonel in Chief Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. The Barracks houses a Museum which is a showcase for historians young and old, however it is the aim and objective of the family of the Green Jackets, the Veterans who proudly remember their brothers, who did not return, to erect a Memorial. The Memorial will be a quiet place of reflection, to enable young and old and the future generations to honour all the men of green and those that have served and are members of the Green Jacket Family.<\/span><\/p>\n The Memorial has been a collaboration of designs between the Curators, who administrate the venture, and are members of the family of the Royal Green Jackets. Both have worked voluntarily and their design has now gone out to a commissioned Artist. The design is in keeping with the surroundings and will recapture the history of all who have amalgamated to form the Green Jackets and finally the Royal Green Jackets. It will be a step back and a march forward into history, carrying forward the men who stood shoulder to shoulder as brothers in arms, men of green in service to their Queen and Country.<\/p>\n The Memory and The Tribute Chair now form a lasting tribute we remember, honour and salute those that are now resting High on a Hill at the Final RV, having lost their lives whilst serving with the Regiment during the years 1958 until 2007. The Barracks have been the Ancestral and now the Spiritual Home to the men of green from 1856 until 1986 some 130 years. It is equitable to bring to the attention of our visitor, that during this time a short break of residency was taken whilst the barracks had modernisation. The Regiment did not relinquish ties at this time, hence they moved back in after modernisation, during that time the troops were housed in another camp two miles on the outskirts of Winchester.<\/p>\n Prisoners of War at Winchester<\/strong><\/p>\n In 1776 the American Colonists revolted against the British Government.<\/strong> Soon they were joined by the French and the Spaniards, England’s old enemies, who were burning to be revenged for the disasters and humiliations of the Seven Years’ War. The Dutch, too, assumed an attitude of unfriendly neutrality, which speedily developed into, open war, and Britain found herself involved in a world-wide struggle. Although in the end she emerged from the conflict beaten and shorn of her empire, yet during its continuance she gained not a few victories in minor engagements, and took no inconsiderable number of prisoners. It is of the fates and fortunes of some of these that the present paper treats.<\/p>\n Between the years 1778 and 1784 many prisoners of war found their way to Winchester, where they were lodged in the King’s House, used since 1796 as barracks, which were burnt down in 1894, and have been replaced by buildings devoted to the same purpose.<\/p>\n By the courtesy of Alderman Jacob of Winchester various interesting details of the sojourn by the Itchenside of these strangers have come to the writer’s hand: “Winchester in 1778 had certainly not more than 5,000 inhabitants, no public lamps, and only two constables who, being tradesmen, kept themselves and their truncheons at home. The King’s House, was literally crammed with French and Spanish prisoners, and to guard these poor victims of a great war regiments of Militia were quartered in the city and suburbs. Small-pox and other diseases, assumed the dimensions of-a-plague, as may be seen from the parish books.<\/p>\n In St. Peter’s, Cheesehilt, in 1761, out of 40 deaths, 32 were soldiers, and in 1753, in St. Maurice’s, 23 soldiers out of a record of 74 died of small-pox.”<\/p>\n On July 4th, 1778, orders were received to prepare the King’s House, Winchester, to receive the’ French prisoners, 500 strong, who had been taken by Admiral Keppel in the Pallas and Licorne. Attempted escapes were frequent, and on October 10th, 1778, we read that Elisha Gumison, John Lamoine, and John Meote, were tried at the Quarter Sessions for breaking out of the French prison, and were discharged.<\/p>\n On September 15th of the same year, the Commissioners for sick and hurt seamen asked for contracts for “Gentry Boxes and Hospital Cradles. \u2014 Apply to Mr. Pollard, King’s House, Winchester.” A grim comment on the glories of war ! On September 18th\u2014”Last week it was ordered that French prisoners escaping are ‘ to be treated as felons, fettered, and sent to other prisons. Officers breaking parole to be immediately locked up with their men, without the advantage of an exchange till the war is at an end.<\/p>\n A French prisoner tried to break bounds. The sentries fixed bayonets, and he threw stones at one of them, who shot him dead.- The Coroner’s Inquest ” sat the whole day following upon the body,” and brought in a verdict of “justifiable homicide.” In September, 1778, there was an alarm of a French attack upon Portsmouth :\u2014”We hear it is now determined by the French to invade Portsmouth, and the same hath been signified by a noble lord, who has gained by proper means the important intelligence.”<\/p>\n About three months later, we are told on December 12th, ” T h e French prisoners are not expected till next Tuesday, against whose reception the contracting bakers are hard at work, and a great number of oxen are de-pastured, to be ready for their support. The several regulations regarding prisoners of war, and adopted by the Commissioners, will soon be made public.” Just a week later the journalist writes: \u2014” The unavoidable delay in fitting up the King’s House has retarded the’ arrival of the French prisoners ; however, everything being now ready for their reception, 300 are expected this day, and 1,200 on Monday and Tuesday, under a strong guard of Militia.” They had been locked up at Forton Prison with some Americans since July 27th.<\/p>\n I779\u00a0 there was an attempt to escape.”On Monday night eleven of the French prisoners got out of their place of confinement at the King’s House by undermining the”wall. They were all taken and brought back next day, as was also one who had formerly made his escape.” On January 9th of the same year:\u2014” On Wednesday last, a party of. French prisoners was conducted under a strong guard of the Lincolnshire Militia to the King’s House, which begins to be very full.<\/p>\n Many of them were barefooted and came sick and weak ; but such care has been taken of them with, regard to proper food and clothing. that they soon recovered, and only one has.died out of near a thousand.” Their lot was far from being enviable. April 3rd, 1779 :\u2014”This week one of the prisoners in the King’s House threw himself into a well, where, notwithstanding he was soon taken up, and proper means used to recover him, he was drowned. A distemper which carries off many of these unfortunate, men at present rages in this prison.”<\/p>\n On the same date :\u2014” The King’s House, where the French prisoners are confined, is not going to be enlarged, as reported, but some of the apartments which were never yet completed farther than the brickwork {it was an old palace left unfinished by Charles the Second), are immediately to’ be put in order to receive an additional number of captives from other prisons.” The garrison and the number of prisoners were alike large. May 15th, 1779 :\u2014” Two more regiments of Militia are ordered on duty for this city on account of the daily increase of the French prisoners in the King’s House.<\/p>\n The King’s House, in which the French prisoners are now confined, is one of the most convenient places for the purpose of any in the Kingdom. It was originally intended for a royal palace,’begun by Charles the First (sic), and, if carried on according to the plan first laid, would have been one of the most commodious palaces in Europe. It now consists of one complete set of rooms of three stories in height, and will hold 3,000 people on an emergency. The airing ground now consists, since its enlargement, of four acres.” Any chance of escape was good enough, however unsavory.<\/p>\n July 3rd, 1779 :\u2014”Yesterday four of the French . prisoners attempted to make their escape by getting into the drain, but were prevented, by one of the guard.” Still they came. August 21st:\u2014”.There have been, no less than 1,000 French prisoners brought here under strong guard in the course of ten days past, in order to be lodged in the apartments . in the King’s House, lately fitted up for their reception, and many more are expected in a short time.<\/p>\n There are now near 3,000 here.” Sensational rumours are not a modern monopoly. August 28th, 1779 :\u2014” It is. a fact that one of the French officers here, who.was captain of a Dunkirk privateer, declared to one of his acquaintance in this city, that the combined fleets of France’ and Spain at present consist of 123 sail, 66 of the line, the rest frigates. That it is settled that the Dutch are to assist France with 14-sail of the line, and the French monarch’s brother invited to be King of Ireland.” Where did all the prisoners find room ? ‘ The packing of the proverbial herring cannot compare with the crowding at the King’s House, Winchester.<\/p>\n “On Tuesday and Thursday last, nearly 500 more French -prisoners were brought to the King’s House here.” Pass another week, and “we hear that there are in the course of a few weeks no less than 1,500 more French prisoners coming to the King’s House from Plymouth and other places.” On September ninth there was grave anxiety in Winchester :\u2014” On Tuesday last there was a very numerous meeting of the inhabitants of this city and suburbs, to take into consideration the proper means- of having the French prisoners guarded in case the two regiments quartered here for that purpose are called away on more immediate service for the defence of the country, they having received an order to hold themselves in readiness to march at an hour’s notice.<\/p>\n The business was opened by a sensible speech by the Mayor, followed by several pertinent -harangues from many of the gentlemen present, when, after a very patient hearing, it was the unanimous opinion of all who were present that the inhabitants were totally unable to do that duty at a time when the prisoners behave in a very riotous manner, and are likely to commit the greatest acts of violence on an almost defenseless set of people. It was, therefore, resolved to petition His Grace the Duke of Chandos and the Secretary at War to have a sufficient force\u00a0 left to guard them, as there are’ near 4,000 prisoners here, and it is thought that there will be full 6,000 in a short time. The several petitions were at once drawn up, signed, and duly sent off by express,”<\/p>\n On October 2nd, 1779, we-find that there was difficulty in keeping order:\u2014” On Tuesday last near on 300 more prisoners were brought to. the King’s House, and many more are expected, although they already amount to near 5,000.<\/p>\n Since one of the prisoners, or account of\u00a0 this insolent behaviour, was shot dead by a sentinel of the Bedfordshire Militia a fortnight ago, the rest have behaved in a more becoming manner.”‘ October 23rd :\u2014” Notwithstanding that the number of French prisoners amounts to upwards of 5,0001 we are informed that several thousands more are on their march for this place.” But not yet were the numbers complete.<\/p>\n “Oh October 30th :\u2014” Thursday, 200 more French prisoners were escorted by a party of Light Horse from Salisbury Camp to the King’s House prison here, and many more are daily expected.” Gambling was very rife. November 13th, 1779:\u2014”Early oh Monday morning last all the gaming tables were burnt on the airing ground belonging to the French prisoners, owing to some of the prisoners having been found to secrete themselves under some of these tables in order.’ to effect their ;escape.” January 15th, 1780:\u2014” Only three prisoners have escaped from the King’s House since they have been confined here, although some of the poor wretches have been in prison more than two years.”<\/p>\n Duels were only too frequent. February 12th:\u2014” Yesterday two Frenchmen in our prison fought a duel’, when one of them was run through the body, and killed’ on the spot.” Spanish prisoners joined the Frenchmen. March n t h , 1780:\u2014” Orders are come express to the Agent for prisoners of War here to prepare sufficient apartments for the Spanish prisoners in Admiral Digby’s fleet.”<\/p>\n On April 8th :\u2014” There have been near 2,000 French, Spanish, and American prisoners brought to the King’s House here within the Fortnight, and many more are expected from Forton and other places.” Deadly sickness broke out. April 22nd, 1780 :\u2014”Many of the Spanish prisoners sent to this prison were ill of a ship fever occasioned by their close confinement and natural laziness. They are unwilling to get into the fresh air, on account of the great difference of the climate.<\/p>\n There is no infection, however in the air, for Portsmouth, Portsmouth Common, and Gosport are in a similar predicament, having sickly ships in the harbour, particularly H.M. ship Marlborough, which has at present one- third of her complement in the hospitals at Haslar and Forton, and sick quarters at Gosport, without having spread the least degree of fever amongst the three towns. This, we are credibly informed, is the opinion of Dr. Lind, physician to Haslar Hospital; who has been sent here to investigate the nature of the fever.” Frenchmen and Spaniards did not always agree, and informers, who were plentiful, received scant mercy when detected.<\/p>\n May 6th, 1780 :\u2014” Yesterday morning two of the Spaniards who are prisoners in the King’s House here were found dead, and, as their bodies appeared shockingly mangled, it is,supposed that they were murdered, but we cannot hear whether it is owing to any quarrel between them and the French which often happens, or to any dispute among them- “selves.” Still more hapless captives arrived, and sickness was rife. May 20th, 1780. “On Wednesday last upwards of 200 Spanish prisoners were brought from Forton to the King’s House here under a strong guard. More are expected in a few days.<\/p>\n We have the pleasure to assure our readers that the fever here amongst the prisoners is greatly abated.” On June 3rd an attempt at combined escape was partially successful. ” This, week upwards of 30 Spanish prisoners made their escape out of the King’s House, the greatest part of whom have been brought back, and diligent search is making after those who have not been taken. About 20 were taken up near Southampton from whence it is supposed they intended to take a vessel and carry her to France.” Before the 8th of July many a poor prisoner was tossing on a fever-stricken bed. ”<\/p>\n T h e Committee appointed to report on the state of health of the French prisoners state that the disease originated with the Spanish prisoners from an infection brought on shore with them, and the result of their indolence and filthiness. It was a contagious-malignant goal fever. The disorder was dangerous, yet it never spread to the inhabitants. Dr. James Carmichael Smith, physician of the Middlesex Hospital, examined into the matter.<\/p>\n The burials during the last two weeks averaged five each week. All through the heat of summer the disease lasted.” August 26th, 1780. ” T h e fevers that prevailed among the prisoners in the King’s House are at length abated, arid at this time very few are sick. As there is great room here, we daily expect prisoners over to make up the complement now that the disorders are ceased, which was the sole reason that no fresh men have been sent Here for some weeks past, on- which account other prisons are loaded.”<\/p>\n By November 4th the West Kent Militia had marched into winter quarters at Winchester to do duty over the prisoners in the King’s House, and on December 16th there were still’French prisoners at Forton near Gosport. The Dutchmen came with the’ beginning of 1781. On January 10th ” 200 Dutch sailors, prisoners of war, were conducted to the King’s House under a strong guard,” and on February 3rd we are told.”<\/p>\n Last week several hundred more of Dutch prisoners arrived at the King’s House here, and many more are soon expected.” The allies of France were not always over zealous in her cause. Just three weeks later, on February 24th, 1780, we are told of a wholesale transfer of allegiance “Last week upwards of 70 of the Dutch prisoners confined in the King’s House, entered into our Marine service, and immediately marched off for Plymouth.<\/p>\n ” There-was a brave and generous Dutchman among the prisoners. March 24th, 1781 :\u2014”Lieut. Jansens, of the Marines, late of the Dutch ship of war Rotterdam, who came to this place with Mr. Diggons, of Chichester, appointed by the Duke of Richmond to supply the necessities of the Dutch prisoners in the King’s House, has received a genteel present from the States for his gallant behaviour during the several engagements sustained by that ship, which reward he generously distributed towards the wants of his fellow countrymen in this and other prisons.<\/p>\n On April 17th 200 more Dutch prisoners reached Winchester under a strong guard, and on the same day there was a serious affray in the prison. ” On Monday last three Spanish prisoners in the King’s House drew out large knives which they had each of them concealed, and attacked one of the sentinels on guard in the daytime, and attempted to stab him several times, but he man defended himself against them with his bayonet.<\/p>\n The sentinels nearest to him, perceiving their comrade’s danger, one of them immediately discharged his piece at the Spaniards, without effect, but as they did not think proper to desist, another sentinel discharged his piece, and killed one of them dead on the spot. The others were immediately seized, their knives taken from them, and they were put under close confinement.” Release came at last to some of the captives whom death and hardships had spared. May 5th, 1781 :\u2014On Tuesday last a number of French prisoners went off from the prison here to Poole to go on board a cartel ship lying at that port.” The 3rd Battalion Gloucestershire Militia with five or six other Battalions guarded the prisoners until, in 1783, blessed peace came again.<\/p>\n There are entries in the Corporation records, giving leave to the prisoners to hold “room court martials” for the settlement of disputes amongst themselves, and for the trial of minor offenders. “Farmer George” reviewed the troops then on guard at Winchester in 1778, when the Light Infantry lined the road from Mr. Penton’s house (which stood opposite the Russian Gun in the Lawn) to the camp. Dean Kitchin says in his History of Winchester: “Hessian mercenaries were brought over, and 7,000 of them encamped on the downs above the city. Winchester was then seen to be a proper military centre, lying as it does between London and the great seaports and arsenals of the South of England.<\/p>\n From that time on-wards the military settlement, at first temporary and occasional, in later years permanent, with the King’s House as a Barrack and Depot, has formed a large element in the life of the city.”<\/p>\n The Gloucestershire Militia, when guarding the prisoners,” left a lasting memento of their sojourn at pleasant -Winchester. The well-known clump ‘ of trees upon St. Catherine’s Hill, visible from afar, was planted in a single.day by a company of this regiment. In October, 1782, ninety-four Dutch prisoners were brought under strong guard from Forton prison to the King’s House, and many 3-lb. loaves of bread for the prison hospital.were required. In the previous April another strong guard from Forton had marched in with no fewer than 313 French, Spanish, and Dutch prisoners.<\/p>\n By the middle of April, 1783, all the French and Spanish prisoners at Winchester had been, or were being, sent home. A number of Frenchmen sailed from Southampton in a cartel on June 2nd. There were still 341 Dutchmen at Winchester, out of more than 1,000 left in England, who were to be paid for by their own Government during the continuance of the truce between the two countries, which lasted for eight months before the preliminaries of peace were signed.<\/p>\n All Dutch prisoners were to be massed at Winchester by the end of April, 1783, and other prisons were to be closed. May 1st brought all the captives from Forton. Two days later 178 Dutchmen marched in from Stapleton, and on May 5th, 100 Dutchmen and Frenchmen came from the same place. ; 156 Dutch prisoners under a strong guard from Plymouth seem to have closed Millbay Prison.<\/p>\n 140 of the Dutchmen were speedily exchanged, leaving 685 at Winchester, and Captain Raidt, the Dutch agent, said that he was satisfied with their treatment. The Hollanders departed by degrees, and on Feb. 16th, 1784, there were bargains to be had at the King’s House. Very cheaply were sold “the stores of H.M. Prison of War, Winchester, including 8,000 hammock posts and rails, 4 by 4 inches and nine feet long, .160 hospital cradles {for fractures), with sacking bottoms, about 1,200 old hammocks and coverlets, and the paling round the airing ground.”<\/p>\n This four-acre airing ground was on the west side of the King’s House, beyond the ancient castle moat, through which the railway now runs. During the construction of the railway, the bones of numerous prisoners were disinterred. The site of the airing ground and of the powder magazine are now covered with villas, waterworks, schools, cottages, and other buildings, the ancient Roman Catholic cemetery of St. James being the only time-honoured landmark. These facts modify the remarks of Deari Kitchin in his History, where he says,”From the close of the Seven Years’ War, when the prisoners were set free, we have no trace of a foreign element in Winchester till in the Reign of Terror a new class of refugees made their appearance.<\/p>\n There had been Huguenots, court soldiers, and peasant soldiers, and now came priests. As many as eight or nine hundred of them, sometimes even more, were lodged in the King’s House and formed a very characteristic element in the society of the city. They were received very kindly, and the citizens, as well as the authorities, did their best for their support.<\/p>\n We find notice of their educated interest in the publication in 1796 at Oxford, at cost of the University, of an edition of the Vulgate New Testament, uin tisum cleri Gallicani in Anglia exulantis” edited ” by the care and zeal of some of the said clergy now sojourning at Winchester,” and we have a record on the walls of their chapel at Winchester of their gratitude, when, at the end of their four years of exile, the English Government, deeming it necessary to place a large force in garrison at the King’s House, transferred the exiles to other spots.<\/p>\n ” They were so grateful that they actually offered to make flannel clothing for the English soldiers.<\/p>\n On June 12th, 1793 :\u2014”A report is very current here that some French prisoners are coming to the King’s House, and that the priests are to be moved in consequence.” But the troops were at first quartered in the Soke Barracks, beneath St. Giles’ Hill, and the priests were left in peace for a time.<\/p>\n Dec. 26th, 1794 :\u2014”The Barracks which are preparing in the Soke and the Riding House in Southgate Street are in great forwardness ; they will, when completed, be very comfortable, and able to accommodate 500 men.”<\/p>\n In April of that year, three battalions of the German Legion, 2>,’.oo strong, were in quarters at Winchester.<\/p>\n With the end of the war, French and other prisoners, taken in strife, passed away from Winchester, let us hope, for ever.<\/p>\n BY REV. G. N. GODWIN}” B.D.<\/p>\n Sourced from https:\/\/www.hantsfieldclub.org.uk\/publications\/hampshirestudies\/digital\/1900s\/Vol_5\/Godwin.pdf<\/p>\n The Royal Green Jackets built on History and Traditions, Destroyed by Greed<\/strong><\/p>\n History of The Royal Green Jackets Cap Badge<\/strong><\/p>\n The Crown<\/strong>, indicates that Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II is the<\/p>\n Colonel-in-Chief of The Royal Green Jackets.<\/p>\n PENINSULA<\/strong>, a Battle Honour awarded to all three antecedent Regiments after the Peninsular War,<\/p>\n The Royal Green Jackets major Battle Honour.<\/p>\n The Maltese Cross<\/strong>, both the 60th Rifles and The Rifle Brigade have worn a Maltese Cross since shorty after The Peninsular War.<\/p>\n The Bugle Horn<\/strong>, has long been the symbol of the Light Troops in The British Army,<\/p>\n all three antecedent Regiments have been wearing it since The Peninsular War.<\/p>\n The Laurel Wreath<\/strong>, The whole badge is encircled by the wreath of Victory.<\/p>\n COPENHAGEN April 1801<\/strong>, surmounting the navel crown.<\/p>\n A Battle Honour awarded to The Rifle Brigade<\/p>\n for the battle of Copenhagen.<\/p>\n The Royal Green Jackets motto Swift and Bold<\/strong> was adopted from<\/p>\n The former KRRC motto (Celer et Audax<\/strong>)<\/p>\n “ONCE A RIFLEMAN – ALWAYS A RIFLEMAN”\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Don’t envy a man his medals, all those ribbons on his chest, He did not know he earned them, till they were awarded at parade, Cause those medals will not bring back, all those guys he left behind, There is discipline in a Soldier, you can see it when he walks, There is something in a Soldier that makes him stand apart, A Soldier’s job isn’t finished, after an 8 hour day or a 40 hour week, If you are civilian, I am saying this to you, We now ask the question<\/strong><\/p>\n Have the ROYAL GREEN JACKETS as Regiment<\/p>\n Not been Remembered at the NMA ? or only the RGJ Association ?<\/p>\n ABOVE<\/p>\n The Royal Green Jackets Memorial at the NMA with the RGJRA \/ RGJA CORPORATE Badge<\/p>\n A Badge That No Rifleman Ever Served Under Or Ever Wore<\/p>\n BELOW<\/p>\n James Gordon paying his respects to the RGJ with the RGJRA \/ RGJA Corporate Badge on the RGJ Memorial\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n A<\/strong> Badge That No Rifleman Ever Served Under Or Wore<\/strong><\/p>\n THE ROYAL GREEN JACKETS<\/strong><\/p>\n BUILT ON HISTORY AND TRADITIONS<\/strong><\/p>\n DESTROYED BY GREED\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n BY THE\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n GREEDY, GREEDY, GREEN JACKETS.<\/strong><\/p>\n “Members within the RGJ have set out to destroy the Regiments Cap Badge worn”<\/strong><\/p>\n This seems to be one of two things, the lack of care in reproduction, therefore an insult to the regiment and those who served.<\/p>\n Or its been done deliberately to get round any legalities, so again an insult to the regiment and those who serve, both show the greed of those who have been selling their goods in this condition”.<\/p>\n \u201cI know many of you who have purchased our cap badge from others in good faith, are now feeling cheated and betrayed. We did not set out to do anything other than to get OUR CAP BADGE, as worn, used in the places they should be, and not the pirate fraudulent type. We have to protect who we are, our history and our pride as the best of the best, we also have to show our truthful respect to our brothers who have fallen, and that starts with the Cap Badge worn”.<\/p>\n Gold on Black<\/p>\n “We have now ordered Car Stickers in the Gold Colour Badge, An alternative Blazer or Tie Badge \/ Logo, designed by MEMORIAL AT PENINSULA LTD, this is not a replacement, but one to run along side the original one, and for those who don’t know if what they have is original or fake, but are still proud of serving and is registered at the IPO 6169450<\/p>\n Graphic Design IPO 6169450<\/p>\n Never before has a image of a Cap Badge been altered by so few to disrespect so many.<\/p>\n THE ROYAL GREEN JACKETS<\/p>\n Built on HISTORY and TRADITIONS<\/p>\n DESTROYED by GREED<\/p>\n THE ROYAL GREEN JACKETS<\/p>\n The Graphic Design of the Green Jackets Brigade Cap Badge Worn<\/p>\n Design registration IPO number 6133689<\/p>\n (Excluding The Crown and Maltese cross) MEMORIAL AT PENINSULA LTD,<\/p>\n Wish to notify the Regiment; The Real GJB and RGJ Cap Badges Worn<\/strong><\/p>\n The ROYAL GREEN\u00a0<\/strong>JACKETS the Regiment that did not want it`s own Cap Badge Worn\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n The GREEN JACKETS BRIGADE Cap Badge Worn<\/strong><\/p>\n THE ROYAL GREEN JACKETS\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n BUILT ON HISTORY AND TRADITIONS<\/strong><\/p>\n DESTROYED BY GREED<\/strong><\/p>\n The RGJ\u00a0 Destroyed t<\/strong>heir own Cap Badge<\/strong><\/p>\n AT THE ANCESTRAL HOME\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n CAP BADGE WORN (on the Left)<\/strong><\/p>\n A\u00a0 STONE BADGE\u00a0 (The Wrong Crown and incorrect)<\/strong><\/p>\n A GJB CAP BADGE WORN (Far Right)<\/strong><\/p>\n The Stone Badge at Green Jackets Close is also (Incorrect)<\/strong><\/p>\n A\u00a0 STONE BADGE NOT WORN<\/strong><\/p>\n THE ROYAL GREEN JACKETS<\/strong><\/p>\n BUILT ON HISTORY AND TRADITIONS<\/strong><\/p>\n THE REGIMENT, THE RGJA, and THE RGJ MUSEUM<\/strong><\/p>\n NOW HAVE A CHANCE TO REBUILD WHAT OTHERS HAVE TRIED TO DESTROY.<\/strong><\/p>\n The Royal Green Jackets Museum is a charity that helps PRESERVE<\/strong> the LEGACY<\/strong> of thousands of British soldiers who fought,<\/p>\n and in many cases died, for their Country.<\/p>\n Preserve ( Maintain “something” in its original or existing state.<\/strong><\/p>\n Legacy ( Something left or handed down by a predecessor.<\/strong><\/p>\n Heritage (Something that is handed down from the past, as a tradition: a national heritage of honour, pride, and courage. something that comes or belongs to:<\/strong><\/p>\n WE NEED TO HONOUR OUR HERITAGE<\/p>\n WE NEED TO HONOUR OUR HERITAGE<\/p>\n ALL GAVE SOME – SOME GAVE ALL<\/p>\n Below is my reply to an email to David Walker<\/p>\n To Quantify means to put a value or price. 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<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOne of Winchesters most historical site, on which William the Conqueror built a Norman castle in 1067, which was extended by King Henry III in 1216-72.<\/div>\nThe castle was besieged by Oliver Cromwell during the English Civil War 1645 and, after its occupants had surrendered, it was partially demolished in 1651.<\/div>\nIn 1683 King Charles II chose this site for a palace overlooking Winchester Cathedral.<\/div>\nThe palace was designed in the manner of Versailles by Sir Christopher Wren, but, following King Charles II death in (1685),\u00a0 it was never fully completed.<\/div>\nIn the 18th century the palace, known as The King\u2019s House and in an increasingly neglected state, was used to accommodate P.O.W s including, Dutch, French and Spanish and\u00a0 prisoners captured during the Seven Years\u2019 War 1756-63 and the American War of Independence 1775-83.<\/div>\nThe Kings House Winchester The Kings House, centre left, with Winchester Cathedral in the middle distance, 1838.<\/div>\nIn 1796 the site was leased from the Crown for use as a military barracks.<\/div>\nIn the years 1796-1856: The barracks billeted 3,000 troops during the Napoleonic Wars and numerous regiments temporarily between 1815 and 1856, including the 43rd Light Infantry and the 60th Rifles (King\u2019s Royal Rifle Corps).<\/div>\n1839: The main railway line from London to Southampton on the western boundary of the barracks was opened with a platform available for use by the troops in the barracks.<\/div>\nIn 1856: The 2nd Battalion, The Rifle Brigade, arrived from Portsmouth.<\/div>\n1858: The barracks became home base and training depot of The King\u2019s Royal Rifle Corps (KRRC) and The Rifle Brigade (RB).<\/div>\n1872: The barracks was officially titled The Rifle Depot.<\/div>\n1894: The King\u2019s House was destroyed by fire.<\/div>\nThe depot was closed and the troops moved out to Gosport while the barracks was rebuilt.<\/div>\n1899: The Prince of Wales, later becoming King Edward VII, laid the foundation stone for the new barracks.<\/div>\n1904: The Rifle Depot re-opened with The King\u2019s House re-built in a style similar to Wren\u2019s original design.<\/div>\n1914: During the outbreak of\u00a0 World War I, 5,000 reservists were mobilised, all being clothed, equipped, armed and posted to their regiments in five days. 30,000 volunteers destined for service in the KRRC and RB passed through the gates of The Rifle Depot by the end of September 1914.<\/div>\n1939: The outbreak of the World War II,\u00a0 so many recruits came forward to join the ranks of the KRRC and RB that it became necessary for the KRRC recruits to be trained at Bushfield Camp, 2 miles outside of Winchester.<\/div>\n1943-4: The barracks were vacated and used to house the 60th Infantry Regiment of the 9th (US) Infantry Division which was preparing to take part in the 1944 D Day landings in Normandy. The<\/div>\nRifle Brigade recruits were trained near York. Sir Churchill and General Dwight D Eisenhower addressed allied troops outside of the Long Block prior to The D-Day Landings 1944.<\/div>\nAfter the war ended recruit training restarted at The Rifle Depot.<\/div>\n1951-86: The Rifle Depot was re-titled many times: The Green Jackets Depot 1951-58; The Green Jackets Brigade Depot 1959-65; The Rifle Depot 1966-82; and The Light Division Depot [Winchester] 1983-6.<\/div>\nBetween the years of 1961 and 1964 the Depot and recruits moved to Bushfield Camp while the barracks were being modernised.<\/div>\n1986: After completion of a new barracks at Flowerdown, on the outskirts of Winchesters Andover Road, the barracks ceased to be used as a training depot.<\/div>\n1994: The Ministry of Defence relinquished its occupation of most of the site for private residential use, with the area of the former parade ground being landscaped and renamed Peninsula Square.<\/div>\nThree buildings were retained to accommodate some Ministry of Defence offices, including The Regimental Headquarters of The Royal Green Jackets, and WMM = Winchester\u2019s Military Museums.<\/div>\nToday the site continues to accommodate some MOD offices, including the Regimental Headquarters of The Rifles, and WMM = Winchester\u2019s Military Museums. Peninsula Square with its smart houses and landscaped gardens, thus becoming one of the most desirable places to live in Winchester.<\/div>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.memorialatpeninsula.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Tribute-Chair-300x166.jpg\")
<\/div>\n<\/div>\nPENINSULA BARRACKS THE ANCESTRAL HOME OF<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\nTHE ROYAL GREEN JACKETS\u00a0<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.memorialatpeninsula.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/125512578_383711869631964_4569561568909527064_n-300x288.jpg\")
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\nHe did not try to get them, they’re not there at his request,
\nThey were earned in stinking hell holes, where no man would like to go,
\nOr in cold and wintry places, where there’s only ice and snow.<\/p>\n
\nThey were bright when he first got them, but in time the colours fade,
\nHe was told he had to wear them, and to wear them all with pride,
\nBut when the memories come to haunt him, those same medals make him hide.<\/p>\n
\nAnd he would trade them all forever, for a little peace of mind.
\nSo don’t envy a man his medals, you don’t want to take his place,
\nThinking back to long gone battles, and meeting dead friends face to face.<\/p>\n
\nThere is honour in a Soldier, you hear it when he talks,
\nThere is courage in a Soldier you can see it in his eyes,
\nThere is loyalty in a Soldier that he will not compromise.<\/p>\n
\nThere is strength in a Soldier that beats from his heart,
\nA Soldier isn’t a title, any man can be hired to do,
\nA Soldier is the soul of that man, buried deep inside of you.<\/p>\n
\nA Soldier is always a Soldier even while he sleeps.
\nA Soldier serves his country first, and his life is left behind,
\nA Soldier has to sacrifice, what comes first in a civilian’s mind.<\/p>\n
\nNext time you see a Soldier remember what we do,
\nA Soldier is the one that is brave, protecting you and me,
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\nthe car badge, an alternative that will not affect the way the uniform is worn, but will be a recognisable display should you be on the road and see other members of our great regiment”<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.memorialatpeninsula.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/0F47A0D7-3315-4273-AD93-32F87BA36E15-150x150.jpeg\")
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\n“The purpose of registration is to safeguard the original cap badges as worn by all those that served, the capital gain, should the regulation be followed is not the driving force. Though any monies raised could be put to use for the regiment and military type of charities, in memory of those who gave all, and those in need of the regiments help.”<\/p>\n<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.memorialatpeninsula.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/153540115_804925846770773_4508964992015087503_n-300x155.jpg\")
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\nYou asked me to quantify
\nThe Asset that has most value
\nIs that which so many deface and dispute
\nHow can you put a value on Battle Honours?
\nHonours that have been achieved through blood sweat and tears, and form History, history displayed on the Cap Badge.
\nTo me the Badge that was worn by me and others is worth so much more than others think.
\nSo if you wish to go along the same road as others and tread the financial gain, then you Quantify.
\nThose who lost the badge felt it was worth zero
\nUnlike those that have protected it through legal copyright.
\nSo you Quantify.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.memorialatpeninsula.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/7F45F8C1-759A-45E2-8EAC-B3D1D88EBEDC-300x275.jpeg\")
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