The Gloucestershire Regiment Memorial was unveiled on 25th September 2024 at the National Memorial Arboretum (NMA) in Staffordshire. This significant event marked the first formal national tribute to the Regiment's 300-year history, honouring its service from 1694 to 1994.
Glosters Memorial
The ceremony was attended by over 300 veterans and supporters, with the memorial officially unveiled by HRH The Duke of Gloucester, the regiment's last Colonel in Chief.
Glosters Memorial
The memorial, a three-metre-high black granite plinth topped with a golden sphinx, was crafted by stonemason Nick Johnson and sculptor Mark Swan, both Gloster veterans.
The Forester
The Gloucestershire Regiment, known as the "Glorious Glosters," was renowned for its bravery and extensive global service. Notably, during the Korean War's Battle of Imjin River, the regiment's actions earned them the US Presidential Unit Citation. The new memorial ensures that the regiment's legacy is remembered for generations to come.
Glosters Memorial
An interview with Colonel Yang from South Korea talking about how the Gloster's helped Koreans.
An Interview with veterans Brian Hamblett & Ted Warwick talk about the Korean War.
For more information and photographs of the unveiling, you can visit the official Glosters Memorial website.
Evenlode Films
Evenlode Films had the honour of filming the Gloster's Memorial unveiling at the National Memorial Arboretum, a deeply poignant and moving occasion. Our team captured the essence of this historic day through a promotional film and heartfelt interviews with veterans, some of whom had travelled from America and South Korea to pay their respects. These individuals shared personal and often untold stories of their service, providing a vivid insight into the sacrifices and camaraderie of the Gloucestershire Regiment.
The veterans' reflections brought an emotional depth to the event, underscoring the significance of the new memorial in preserving the legacy of the "Glorious Glosters." The film serves not only as a tribute to the regiment's incredible 300-year history but also as a testament to the enduring bonds forged in the most challenging of times.
Evenlode Films is proud to contribute to commemorating such an important chapter in military history, ensuring these voices are preserved for future generations.
Evenlode Films
Evenlode Films had the honour of filming the Gloster's Memorial unveiling at the National Memorial Arboretum, a deeply poignant and moving occasion. Our team captured the essence of this historic day through a promotional film and heartfelt interviews with veterans, some of whom had travelled from America and South Korea to pay their respects. These individuals shared personal and often untold stories of their service, providing a vivid insight into the sacrifices and camaraderie of the Gloucestershire Regiment.
The veterans' reflections brought an emotional depth to the event, underscoring the significance of the new memorial in preserving the legacy of the "Glorious Glosters." The film serves not only as a tribute to the regiment's incredible 300-year history but also as a testament to the enduring bonds forged in the most challenging of times.
Evenlode Films is proud to contribute to commemorating such an important chapter in military history, ensuring these voices are preserved for future generations.
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