Major General (Retd), the Reverend, Richard Morgan Llewellyn

[Bob Bacon]

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It is with great sadness we must announce the passing of Major General (Retd), the Reverend, Richard Morgan Llewellyn CB, OBE after a short battle with Cancer. Morgan Llewellyn had a distinguished military career spanning over three decades. Born in Princetown, Devon, on 22nd August 1937, he dedicated his life to the Royal Welch Fusiliers, joining initially as a Fusilier in 1956 and eventually retiring as a Major General in 1987.

His service with the RWF took him from the regiment's home in Wrexham to the jungles of Malaya, the divided city of Berlin, and the conflicts of Northern Ireland. He served as a Platoon Commander, Adjutant, Brigade Major, Commanding Officer, and latterly, was Colonel of the Royal Welch Fusiliers from 1990. Notably, he was awarded an MBE for gallantry in 1976, an OBE in 1979 and eventually a CB in 1992.

Major General Llewellyn also held key positions at the Ministry of Defence, including Director of Army Staff Duties and Chief of Staff, United Kingdom Land Forces. After retiring from the Army in 1991, he continued to serve his community, studying theology, and becoming an ordained deacon and Minor Canon of Brecon Cathedral. Followed by several years as the School Chaplain to Christ Collage Brecon.

He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth (Polly) Llewellyn, and their children. A true leader, dedicated officer, and man of faith, Major General Llewellyn will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

Funeral details will be announced when known.

RHQ The Royal Welsh

[Bob Bacon]

Funeral Notice:

Major General (Retd), the Reverend, Richard Morgan Llewellyn CB, OBE (Late RWF).

There will be a very small funeral service in the local village church next week which is for invited guests only.

The family plan to hold a larger memorial service later in 2025 as which the wider regimental family and friends wil be invited.

Letters of condolence can be sent to

Mrs Polly Llewellyn, Field
House, Llangattock,
Nr Crickhowell,
POWYS, NP8 1HL, Wa

[Bob Bacon]

The memorial service for Major General (Retd), the Reverend, Richard Morgan Llewellyn CB, OBE, DL (Late RWF) will take place at Brecon Cathedral, Brecon, POWYS, LD3 9DP on Friday 16th May 2025, starting at 1445 Hours. All members of the regimental family are invited to attend.

Serving personnel should wear FAD/Service Dress, No 1 Hat, Sam Browne, leather gloves and medals. Regimental veterans should wear suit/regimental blazer, regimental tie, and medals as appropriate.

Standard Bearers of The Regimental Association are requested to attend. Please can they inform Regimental Headquarters in advance of their attendance for planning purposes, by e-mailing infhq-union-rwelsh-0gpmailbox@mod.gov.uk or calling 029 20 781207.

The obituaries for Major General (Retd), The Reverend, Richard Morgan Llewellyn CB, OBE, DL (Late RWF) can be found below.

Obituary
Obituary (The Times Newspaper)

[Bob Bacon]

The memorial service for Major General (Retd), the Reverend, Richard Morgan Llewellyn CB, OBE, DL (Late RWF) will take place at Brecon Cathedral, Brecon, POWYS, LD3 9DP on Friday 16th May 2025, starting at 1445 Hours. The Cathedral will be open from 1400 Hours. All members of the regimental family are invited to attend.

The reception will be The Hours Café and the adjoining Tithe Barn – in the grounds of the Cathedral afterwards. The Café will be shut to the Public for us and the Tithe Barn will have seating for those that need it. There is also lots of space around the Tithe Barn and Café if the weather is good. This should reduce the issue of any transit between the events. The reception has sole use of the area from 1600 Hours to 1830 Hours. There is extremely limited parking at Brecon Cathedral – so all are asked to park in town and walk up to the Cathedral.

Serving personnel should wear FAD/Service Dress, No 1 Hat, Sam Browne, leather gloves and medals. Regimental veterans should wear suit/regimental blazer, regimental tie, and medals as appropriate. A section of reserved seats will be marked on the left-hand side for the regimental family (less the reserved front row for the Lord Lieutenant POWYS and Lt Col Mark Adams, CO 3 R WELSH who is representing the Colonel of The Regiment (Maj Gen CBK Barry CBE). The family and friends will be seated on the right-hand side.

Standard Bearers of The Regimental Association are requested to attend. Please can they inform Regimental Headquarters in advance of their attendance for planning purposes, by e-mailing infhq-union-rwelsh-0gpmailbox@mod.gov.uk or calling 029 20 781207.

Finally, some of the family will be going up Pen Y Fan on Saturday 17th May 2025. The family have said that anyone who is staying in the area is welcome to join the walk. It will be a very steady stroll. Family and friends will set off from the New Story Arms Car Park at 1000 Hours.