As one of the oldest military associations in the world it was agreed that, from 2024, we would make application to take part in the Annual March Past of Veterans, held each year on Remembrance Sunday at the Cenotaph in London. This is a significant, poignant and moving tribute that we can all, potentially, attend in order to recognise and remember those, of similar calling to our own, that paid the ultimate price as a part or result of their military service. 

We were allocated a total of 20 places on the day which matched – exactly – with the number of volunteers in this first year of involvement in the modern era.  Those that attended are shown above, with Lyn Gannon (Secretary) holding the wreath that was laid during the march past of the Cenotaph.  

In future years, once the number of places are known, an email will be sent to all “subscribers” to our Newsletters, advising of the initial procedure to follow should they wish to be considered for a place in the RNWA Contingent at the march past.  The only criteria for application will be:

• A paid up member of the Association
• A veteran and
• Able to confirm that you will attend if selected,

Further details and application processes for 2025 will be circulated in Summer 2025 – please help the Association to ensure that we are fully represented and playing our part in remembering those that gave so much in the service of their country.

They shall grow not old,

As we that are left grow old.

Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.

At the going down of the sun and in the morning,

 We will remember them.