The Airborne Network

Funerals & Memorial Services

Introduction: Funerals only take place at short notice, although memorial services can be planned far in advance. However for both these events NOK are usually at their most vulnerable so the ABN, together with guidance from our distinguished Airborne Padres, has compiled a group of appropriate hymns, readings and prayers so if you are planning a service with an Airborne bias, you can draw on these.
Details can be found by clicking here.
For examples of past services please use the links below
Example 1
Example 2
Example 3

Memorials

Introduction: Part III of the Short Historical Record of The Parachute Regiment tabulates all of the known memorials to Airborne Forces. The lists are not thought to be complete and you are invited to inform Regimental Headquarters, The Parachute Regiment of any memorials not shown.

Memorials to Airborne Forces in The Royal Garrison Church, Aldershot

On Sunday 2nd June 1967, the Royal Garrison Church of All Saints was dedicated as the spiritual home of The Parachute Regiment. At this time the Second World War Roll of Honour was moved from St Martin-in-the-Fields and placed beside the pulpit. Details of this and two further Rolls of Honour are given in Appendix 1. Also in this Appendix are details of the 49 Memorials to Airborne Forces and the Parachute Regiment which are contained in the Church.
Since 1967, kneelers have been placed in the Church to honour the memory of men who have served in Airborne Forces.

Memorial Links

1. Rolls of Honour & Memorials in the Royal Garrison Church Aldershot
2. Memorials in the Royal Garrison Church
3. Location of Kneelers
4. Alphabetical list if Kneelers
5. Memorials to Airborne Forces (WWII) in UK
6. Memorials to the Airborne Forces in the European Continent (less UK)
7. Memorials to Airborne Forces other than in Europe
8. Memorials to Airborne Forces post WWII
9. Miscellaneous Airborne Memorials

The Palace Barracks Memorial Gardens
Click here for the memorial website