Author:
keith (MN DAY AND SERVICE 2008)
|
[
Next Thread |
Previous Thread |
Next Message |
Previous Message
]
Date Posted: Tuesday, May 27, 11:10:09pm
In reply to:
KEITH
's message, "Re: M.N. Memorial" on Tuesday, May 27, 11:07:20pm
3 September 2008
Merchant Navy Day – National
7 September
The Merchant Navy Day Commemorative Services And Re-union
Tower Hill, London
A band of HM Royal Marines will lead the parade of Merchant Navy Standards and Standards of other Associations, followed by serving and retired Merchant Seafarers with other Organisations, leaving Mark Lane (Great Tower Street) for Trinity Square Gardens at 12.30 hours. The Principal Guest, Admiral Lord West of Spithead GCB DSC, will take the salute upon arrival of the Parade in Trinity Square Gardens. The multi-faith Commemorative Service and wreath-laying will be held at the Merchant Navy Memorial. This Annual service is held on the Sunday in September nearest to Merchant Navy Day, 3rd September, in memory of Merchant Seafarers who died in World Wars I and II and in conflicts up to the present day. After the service, a "Sea of Red Ensigns" will be placed in the lawn at the Sunken Garden, in memory of lost Merchant Seafarers.
Start Time: 12:30 hours
Venue: Merchant Navy Memorial, Trinity Square Gardens,
Tower Hill, London EC3N 4AA
Nearest Tube Station: Tower Hill
Nearest Rail Stations: Fenchurch Street and Tower Gateway (DLR)
Attendance Information: Everyone is invited to attend. Medals may be worn
Contact: TM Brant, National Secretary, Merchant Navy Association. Tel: 01472 851130 or E:mail: mna.national@virgin.net
[
Next Thread |
Previous Thread |
Next Message |
Previous Message
]
|
Feedback: 