Official Opening

Official Opening of museum

The official opening of the Regimental Museum in Preston turned out to be the last full regimental blues parade for DLOY. The museum was opened on 21st October 1984 by the Lord Lieutenant of Lancashire and Hon Col of the DLOY, Simon Towneley. 

Parade commander  Captain John Tustin

Parade 2IC               2Lt Ernest Ryder

Parade SSM              WO2 John MacLachlan

Official Opening of museum

Honorary Colonel inspects the regiment, accompanied by Commanding Officer Lieutenant Colonel David Corbin and parade commander Captain John Tustin