James Wharton
North of England Reporter at Forces News
Reporting for @ForcesNews. Veteran. Yorkshire dweller. Occasionally seen holding a microphone correctly.
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1 week ago |
forcesnews.com | James Wharton
Terminally ill LGBT veterans who submitted claims to a Government reparations scheme have received their compensation payments in full, a charity supporting ex-service personnel confirmed. Eight individuals with life-limiting illnesses have had their cases fast-tracked and settled just months after the scheme opened for applications.
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1 week ago |
forcesnews.com | James Wharton
A Second World War veteran has spoken about the moment he came face to face with two German soldiers in 1944. Ken Cooke, who joined the fight at the age of 18, landed in France on D-Day and was making his way across northern Europe when the confrontation took place. While one of the enemy soldiers escaped, the other surrendered and was held by Ken and his unit before being processed as a prisoner of war.
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2 weeks ago |
forcesnews.com | James Wharton
The Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment has passed a key test of its ceremonial readiness, securing its role in upcoming state events including the King's Birthday Parade and the 80th anniversary of VE Day. The annual Major General's Inspection – a critical assessment of soldiers and horses – marks the moment the regiment is declared fit to participate in ceremonial duties for the year ahead.
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2 weeks ago |
forces.net | James Wharton
Officials are drawing up plans to use a volunteer force made up of retired ceremonial soldiers to support state occasions like Trooping the Colour. The move comes as the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment - the Armed Forces' busiest ceremonial unit - looks for ways to ease mounting pressure on its personnel. Former members and those nearing retirement have already been approached to see if they would consider getting back in the saddle.
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2 weeks ago |
forcesnews.com | James Wharton
Officials are drawing up plans to use a volunteer force made up of retired ceremonial soldiers to support state occasions like Trooping the Colour. The move comes as the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment - the Armed Forces' busiest ceremonial unit - looks for ways to ease mounting pressure on its personnel. Former members and those nearing retirement have already been approached to see if they would consider getting back in the saddle.
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Had a fascinating few days in Estonia. Really cool to spend time with troops, especially the “Kingos” of 1Lancs. They’ve been deployed on Ex Hedgehog - designed to test NATO’s ability to bolster troop numbers in Estonia in an emergency. They say it’s all about deterrence. https://t.co/xKAfVlsFqF
RT @ForcesNews: A proud day at Windsor Castle 👏 The King, joined by The Princess Royal, presented new Standards to the Life Guards and the…
While filming with soldiers from 1 Lancs today, a group of Fijians clubbed together and gave us an impromptu performance of one of their favourite hymns. We’re in a trench system the troops have built in eastern Estonia, 35 miles from Russia. Class. https://t.co/AQDEdr5tU9