Welcome to the RGBW and Rifles Regimental Association
Welcome to the RGBW and Rifles Regimental Association
We are the living link between generations of soldiers who have served with pride in The Gloucestershire Regiment, The Duke of Edinburgh’s Royal Regiment (Berkshire and Wiltshire), The Royal Gloucestershire, Berkshire and Wiltshire Regiment (RGBW), The Wessex Regiment and now The Rifles.
Our Association exists to:
Support veterans and their families
Preserve our proud regimental history
Foster lifelong camaraderie
Remember those who gave their all
- Whether you're a former soldier, a serving Rifleman, or a family member — you are part of our regimental family.
- Explore our site to stay updated on news and events, connect with local branches, discover the history of our regiments, and learn how we continue to support one another today.
Our News
- WO2 Maurice Green Late DERR
- Tamworth Coffee Morning
- Change of President of The RGBW and Rifles Regimental Association
- The DERR Golf Society (The Farmers’ Boys) - Summer Golf Meeting
- Uploading Photos
- Gorazde Memorial update
- Imjin '75
- BACK BADGE REUNION - CALLING NOTICE SATURDAY 21st MARCH 2026
- News from the Rifles Berkshire and Wiltshire Museum
- The late Sgt Josese Ravu - Late DERR
Our members are veterans of the following British Army infantry regiments
The Rifles
The Royal Gloucestershire, Berkshire & Wiltshire Regiment (Light Infantry)
The Royal Gloucestershire, Berkshire & Wiltshire Regiment
The Duke of Edinburgh’s Royal Regiment (Berkshire & Wiltshire)
The Royal Berkshire Regiment
The Wiltshire Regiment (The Duke of Edinburgh’s)
Eligibility
If your cap badge appears above, then you are most likely to already be a life member. You may have joined whilst serving or you became eligible via the days pay scheme. If you would like to check it out click
Full membership is open to all ranks including adult instructors of the A.C.F and C.C.F. units.
We also welcome as Associates those Servicemen and Women who have served as attached personnel.
Finally we have a category for Branch Associates. This is for friends of the Regiment, interested persons from other corps, regiments or services and the public.
In Memoriam
- WO2 Maurice Green Late DERR
- Major Paul Dutton - Glosters/RGBW
- Mr L Schafer, late The Duke of Edinburgh’s Royal Regiment (Berkshire and Wiltshire)
- Mr Graham Fish - late The Gloucestershire Regiment
- Captain T E Lapage-Norris - late The Gloucestershire Regiment
- Mr Maurice Bradshaw - late The Gloucestershire Regiment
- Ex Cpl Graham Fish - Glosters
- Ex Lance Corporal A E Monger, late The Duke of Edinburgh’s Royal Regiment (Berkshire and Wiltshire)
- Mr D C Croome, late The Wiltshire Regiment
- Major C G Rendle, late The Duke of Edinburgh’s Royal Regiment (Berkshire and Wiltshire)
Upcoming events
15/07/26
The Devon ABF Charity Golf Day
17/07/26 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Association Newsletter
17/07/26 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Maurice Green DERR funeral
25/07/26 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
West Wiltshire Branch Meeting
28/07/26 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Reading Branch - Monthly Meeting
Uploading Photos
Members can now upload photos that they might feel might be of interest to other members.
So how is this done? 1st log into the website, then navigate to the "Members Portal" in the top menu there you will find an item entitled "Upload photos" select that and create a category with the name of your albumthen you'll be able to upload images/photos


