Post by Admin on Sept 5, 2022 21:34:24 GMT
The members and friends of the local Merchant Navy Association branch would like to thank, our branch chaplain, the Rev Chris Seaton for the lovely service of thanks to our Merchant Navy and further appreciation to all that attended. On Merchant Navy Day, we remember the SS. Athenia, which on 3, September 1939 became the first UK ship to be sunk by Germany during the Second World War. The annual Merchant Navy Day service was held on Saturday, 3 September at the Merchant Navy Monument, Civic Offices, Barry.
A special thank you mentioned in dispatches for our standard bearer, who proudly carries our branch’s Red Ensign (colloquially known as the ‘Red Duster’). Also present on the day were standards from the RAFA, RBL, Barry Sea cadets (TS Cossack), Scouts and HM Coast Guard.
The red ensign flag, was raised by Mr. Stuart Fraser MN. Readings were conducted by the Mayor of the Vale of Glamorgan and Mr J Norton, Chairman of the Barry MN Association, also Peter Rees Secretary and Mr. Stuart Fraser MN. Wreaths were laid by the Mayor of the Vale of Glamorgan, the council leader of the Vale of Glamorgan, Mr. Joe Norton and the Royal British Legion, Barry.
The Merchant Navy Association (Wales) Barry branch.
UPDATE TO FOLLOW ASAP.
A special thank you mentioned in dispatches for our standard bearer, who proudly carries our branch’s Red Ensign (colloquially known as the ‘Red Duster’). Also present on the day were standards from the RAFA, RBL, Barry Sea cadets (TS Cossack), Scouts and HM Coast Guard.
The red ensign flag, was raised by Mr. Stuart Fraser MN. Readings were conducted by the Mayor of the Vale of Glamorgan and Mr J Norton, Chairman of the Barry MN Association, also Peter Rees Secretary and Mr. Stuart Fraser MN. Wreaths were laid by the Mayor of the Vale of Glamorgan, the council leader of the Vale of Glamorgan, Mr. Joe Norton and the Royal British Legion, Barry.
The Merchant Navy Association (Wales) Barry branch.
UPDATE TO FOLLOW ASAP.
