Colonel Peter Henry Reece DSO (Late RWF)

It is with great regret that we announce the death of Colonel Peter Henry Reece DSO late of The Royal Welch Fusiliers. He died at home in Sherborne on Friday 20th January having initially recovered from a series of strokes and a spell in hospital. He was 85.

Peter was commissioned into The Royal Welch Fusiliers as a National Service Officer in 1958. He commanded the 1st Battalion based in Lemgo from 1979-1981 including an Op Banner Tour in West Belfast where he was awarded the DSO for his courage and inspirational leadership.

Funeral arrangements will be announced later.

Letters of condolence may be sent to:

Mrs Peter Reece (Julie)
Tintern
Long Street
Sherborne
Dorset
DT9 3BY

Best regards

RHQ The Royal Welsh

Such sad news again,what a great commanding officer he was,my condolences to his family at this sad time

A Private Family Funeral will be held on the morning of Thursday 23rd February at Weymouth Crematorium.

A Celebration of Peter’s Life will then be held on Thursday 23rd February at 1430hrs at Sherbourne Abbey, Abbey Close, Sherborne, DT9 3LQ.

Please note that due to Lent flowers will not be present at the funeral.

Mrs Julie Reece would be most grateful if notice of intent could be passed to Maj Larry Bohana by email at larry.bohana@gmail.com or by telephone on 01985215546


Best regards

RHQ The Royal Welsh

Our deepest sympathy goes out to Col Peter family friends and fellow comrades at this very sad time
From
Shotton &Deeside RWFCA/RWRA