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Robert (Bob) Pegden – 12.04.2020

Robert (Bob) Pegden passed away on 12th April 2020, aged 81 years, following a very short illness. Bob had recently returned from Australia visiting his son Ian. Bob joined the Bristol Fire Brigade in 1963, serving at Bridwell and later

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John Parnham – 27.03.2020

It is with much sadness that we have received notification of the death of retired Divisional Officer John Parnham who passed away on 27th March 2020. John was 90 years of age, his passing was not in connection with the

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Dennis Lucas – 06.03.2020

It is with much sadness that I inform you of the passing of Dennis Lucas aged 95 years on Friday 6th March 2020. Dennis joined Bristol Fire Brigade in 1948, after service in the RAF and a tour of duty

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Peter Taylor – 07.02.2020

It is with much regret that I inform you that Pete Taylor passed away on Friday 7th February, following a long illness Pete was 76 years of age, he retired from  AF&RS in November 1995. He leaves a widow, Denies

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Barry Ridge – 31.01.2020

Barry Ridge passed away in January 2020, aged 78 years Barry, was born on 2nd July 1941. He joined the Bristol Fire Brigade in the 1960’s and served at Station 3 Avonmouth. He left the Bristol Fire Brigade and started

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Robert (Bob) Taylor – 08.01.2020

Robert (Bob) Taylor, aged 91 years,  passed away on Wednesday 8th January 2020, after a long illness. He served with the County of Avon Fire Brigade and retired in the rank of Station Officer in June 1979, his wife Iris,

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Monty Britton BEM – 2020 New Year Honour

British Empire Medal – Civil Division Central Chancery of the Orders of Knighthood St. James’s Palace, London SW1 28 December 2019 THE QUEEN has been graciously pleased to approve the award of the British Empire Medal (Civil Division) to the

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Tony Jackson – 17.12.2019

It is with very much regret to learn that Tony Jackson passed away on Tuesday 17th December 2019, following a battle with cancer. A private family funeral took place on 6th January in Cornwall.

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Graham Box – 18.11.2019

It is with much sadness that I wish to inform you of the death of 82 year old former Leading Fireman Graham Box, who passed away on Monday 18th November 2019. Graham Joined Gloucestershire Fire Service at station 19 Patchway

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Role to Rank – London Fire Brigade 2019

An article by Roger (Rip) Smith Role to Rank

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