Supplementary Material to Chapter 3 - Kearsley House Oct 1989

Eleven photographs handed over to B(DLOY) Sqn QOY by RFCA (used to be TAVRA)

Lieutenant General Sir David Ramsbotham KCB, CBE, Inspector General of the Territorial Army, officially opens Kearsley House, the new home for 'A' Squadron DLOY on 21st October 1989. Major John Tustin TD, OC 'A' Squadron DLOY commands the parade.

Keasrsley House October 1989 Lt Gen David Ramsbottom

Brigadier Ian McLeod, Commander 42 Inf Brigade, checks his programme.

Keasrsley House October 1989 Lt Gen David Ramsbottom

Sgt George Bennett - right hand marker

A Sqn Keasrsley House October 1989 Lt Gen David Ramsbottom
A Sqn Keasrsley House October 1989 Lt Gen David Ramsbottom
Keasrsley House October 1989 Lt Gen David Ramsbottom

General Ramsbotham, accompanied by Major Tustin, inspects 'A' Squadron DLOY

KKeasrsley House October 1989 Lt Gen David Ramsbottom
Keasrsley House October 1989 Lt Gen David Ramsbottom

Honorary Colonel Sir Michael Palmer says a few words.

Keasrsley House October 1989 Lt Gen David Ramsbottom

General Ramsbotham is introduced to civic dignitaries and TAVRA members by Colonel Craik.

Keasrsley House October 1989 Lt Gen David Ramsbottom

Brigadier Ian Shapter (in bowler), CEO TAVRA and CO Lt Col Martin Steiger look in.

Keasrsley House October 1989 Lt Gen David Ramsbottom
Keasrsley House October 1989 Lt Gen David Ramsbottom