Gunners’ Association JHB Branch First Lunch of 2025 – 17 January 2025

Date: 17 January 2025
Key Highlights:

  • Guest Speaker: Colonel Pablo Camps, Uruguayan military attaché, shared insights into the Uruguayan Artillery Corps and their methods.
  • Special Handovers:
    • Col. Camps presented a commemorative plaque from the Uruguayan Artillery to Gunner Roy Andersen.
    • Mr. Steen Severin handed over memorabilia from the Battle of Sandfontein, originally owned by his father.
    • OB Mark Hanson (Steel Helmet Shellhole) presented an Artillery Mess Dress Uniform from Regiment Vaalrivier to Gunner Roy Andersen.
  • Appreciation Gesture: Gunner Trevor Taute presented Col. Camps with a gift, thanking him for his informative talk

    A delightful lunch was enjoyed by all attendees, setting the tone for a promising year ahead!

Next Event: February 2025 luncheon.