This Page functions as a Web Get-together area for Coldstreamers the world over! If you are, or were, a Guardsman from the Coldstream Guards, other Guards Regiments of the Household Division, or a member of the Household Cavalry, present or past, please feel free to send an e-mail inquiry to the President & Chairman: Mr. W.G. Gregory CD
E-Mail to the President & Chairman waltgreg AT sympatico.ca If required, he will forward your information to the appropriate Regimental Branch closest to your location.

RHQ - LONDON

A LITTLE HISTORY

• The oldest serving Regiment in the British Army, it was formed on August 13, 1650 under the name of
  'Monck's Regiment of Foot'. The regiment fought as part of Oliver Cromwell's 'New Model Army'. By 1660, Cromwell had been dead for two years and political unrest was common. Colonel Monck and his 'Coldstreamers' were largely responsible for securing the free elections for a new Parliament, which resulted in the return of King Charles II to the Throne.
  

  In 1661, the regiment was asked to take up arms in the name of the King, but refused to take the title of the 2^nd King's Guard, taking instead The MOTTO "Nulli Secundus", (Second to None) and the name Coldstream Guards.

  Coldstream Guardsmen are of the finest of men who have served King, Queen and Country continuously for nearly 350 years".
  Did you Know . . .
  

• The Coldstream Guards wear a red Plume on the right side of their bearskin caps.
  
• Their Tunic & Cuff buttons are spaced in pairs.
  
• A garter star is worn on the collar, while a rose appears on soldiers' epaulettes.
  
• The forage cap band is white, hence the Regiment's nickname 'The Lily-whites'.
  

WHERE ARE THEY NOW?

This section is a "Look for an old Guardsman friend, relative, or mate" and here we try to put Coldstreamers in touch with each other again.

• Mr. ROY ATACK is currently looking for a Mr. OSCAR MANN. Please contact Roy on 01977 704248
  
• My name is GRANT MALCOLM and I am writing to you from Perth, Western Australia.
  I am searching for information about my great-grandfather, WILLIAM GEORGE FENEMORE, and his service with the 3rd Battalion Coldstream Guards 1906-13 & 1914 (Pte 6822, No2 Co).
  I am contacting you (apologies!) in the hope you may know of an appropriate forum in which I could appeal for information (letters, diaries, photos etc.) held by the Canadian families of ex-Coldstream Guardsmen or 4th Guards Brigade soldiers.
  Any advice or information would be greatly appreciated.
  GRANT MALCOLM can be contacted via e-mail at: grantmal AT optusnet.com.au
  
• A Request from FRED SPRIGG, 3rd Bn, 2666098, looking for old friends from 4th Bn.
  Contact him via E-Mail: fred AT fsprigg.wanadoo.co.uk
• R. HANCOCK, 3rd Bn is visiting Burlington in Ontario in MAY 2005, hoping to meet up with some Lilywhites. Bill McDowell may have further details
• Mr. JOHN MASSEY 23206612. Served in 2^nd Battalion through to November 1958. Also, anyone from Sgt. Clement's (Kiwi) Squad - November 1955. If you are an old buddy of John, he would love to hear from you on 01460 220002 or you can e-mail him at rj.massey AT amserve.net
• Mr. MICHAEL VINCENT CHARLETON Served in the Regiment from 1972 through 1984 would like to make contact with Ex LCpl DAVID BUXTON
  Please contact through 132 Kingsway, Newton, Chester CH2 2LW Te: 01244 40148
• Members of Sgt. PEABODY's Squad (Coldstream Guards 1950)
  D. Mitchell, A. Ryan, W. Wright, R. Gray, J. Robson, A. Gillette, R. Wostear, G. Brabander, F. Douglas, G. Pear, B. Tinsley.
  Please contact: Harry Westgarth, 49 Rokeby Park, Hull HU4 7QE

ASSOCIATION INFORMATION

• It is a pleasure to point out that Walter Gregory has been recognized for his devotion to the cause (Branch #36) and has been unanimously apppointed as President of Branch 35 at the most recent AGM - I am sure we all wish him hearty congratulations on an ongoing job very well done
  
• The Association is pleased to announce a NEW Western Coordinator to assume the currently vacant position for the BC Mainland - - this new Volunteer is: Mr. Peter Dabbs, Grenadier Guards, for BC Mainland.
  He can be contacted at 604 - 582 - 6831 or via e-mail at pcdabbs AT yahoo.com
  
• NEW VIDEO - The Guards Museum tracing the history of the five Foot Guards 1 hours and 45 mins of a wealth of detail. Working with Museum staff, produced to help the Museum with much needed funding. Translated version:
  VHS Version $25 VHS + $6. post
  DVD Version: $27 + $6 postage
  for early Guards Orders. Sounds like a SUPER BUY and worth getting!! Various methods of Payment - Contact Editor (Greg for Order Forms)
• Book on the Coldstream Guards SECOND TO NONE - THE COLDSTREAM GUARDS 1650 - 2000
  by Pen & Sword Books (retail price 25 UK Pounds)
  Raised by General Monck in 1650 at Berwick-on-Tweed, the Coldstream Guards' record of service bears out their proud motto
  "Nulli Secundus" - Second to None
  Especially commissioned to mark the Regiment's 350^th Anniversary, Second to None tells this splendid story with flair and authority. With contributions from a wide range of authors with Coldstream connections, this thoroughly readable and lavishly illustrated book is more than just a record of the past, dramatic and impressive as that may be; it gives the reader a real sense of what it means to belong to the Coldstream Guards. TO ORDER YOUR COPY:
  AT THE SPECIAL PRICE OF 18.00 UK Pounds, PLUS 3.80 UK Pounds p&p (UK & BFPO)
  Rest of the World: Surface: 26 UK Pounds, Airmail: 29 UK Pounds
  Send Cheque made payable to:
  RHQ Coldstream Guards
  Wellington Barracks, Birdcage Walk
  LONDON, SW1E 6HQ
  Tel: 0207 414 3246 Fax: 0207 414 3444
  
• This section is updated as we get news - watch for new and upcoming events!

WEB SITES OF INTEREST

• Guards Association in Australasia This is the Web site created by Ron Rainford and covers Australia & New Zealand - Make sure to check the Nominal Roll of All Members - you never know who you might find after all these years!!!
• Land Forces of Britain, The Empire & Commonwealth What a site to dig into for information - should keep you really busy for quite a while!!
• www.ShinyCapstar.com This is an unofficial web site of the 1^st Battalion Coldstream Guards - An excellent web site, it is kept up to date and contains a wealth of information on useful military links, lots of pictures of serving personnel and worth looking at on a routine basis.
• www.ForcesReunited.org.uk This web site is a fantastic grouping of information about the good old days and a great way to get in touch with your old mates, sergeants, WO's and Officers from the time when you too, were a squaddie - worth looking at!!
• www.coldstreamguards.com - The website of the Coldstream Guards
  
• www.coldstreamguards-boro.org- The Website of the Middlesborough & District Coldstreamers
  
• A Tribute to Tom Birkett, Drum Major Bandmaster & Composer of the Coldstream Guards
  
• www.ForcesReunited.org.uka wonderful site to find and chat with old buddies from "over 'ome"
  
• World War 2 - the BBC Web site
  
• The Royal Family Web Site
  
• Commonwealth War Graves Commision This site is a great source for Family genealogists!!
  
• The British Army Web Site
  
• Soldier Magazine
  
• The Okanagan Military Museum in Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada
  
• From Holland: The Museum Brigade en Garde - Prinses Irene Web Site
  
• Regiments of Britain, The Empire & Commonwealth
  
• Jane's Books (Fighting Vehicles, Arms, etc.)
  
• Ministry of Defence (MOD - UK)
  
• Royal College of Defense Studies (UK)
  
• (RUSI) Royal United Services Institute for Defence Studies
  
• Open Government in the UK - Gigantic Information Web site
  
• The Imperial War Museum - London England
  
• British Infantry Regiments
  
• The Canadian War Museum
  
• Coldstream Guards Living History Museum
  This is based in Aurora, Illinois, USA and is allied with the re-enactment societies in N. America
  

From time to time, we will publish news from your magazine, "SOLDIER", especially where the news concerns the Coldstream Guards. Permission to reprint stories and Photos is gratefully acknowledged.

Thank you for taking the time to look at the Coldstream Guards Association Web Page. Tell a Guardsman about it - he will be pleased to know! If he is visually restricted - he can now read the page because it is "Speech Friendly!"

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Last Revision: 27 Nov 2008