Events & Traditions

This page provides information about future Commando Veterans events, and yearly traditions.

January 31st, Elmwood Junior School

Each year representatives of the CVA attend a presentation ceremony at Elmwood Junior School Croydon to present two selected pupils with the George Knowland Certificate.

The certificate which is awarded for Selflessness and Community Spirit commemorates Lt George Knowland VC No1 Army Commando who was a former pupil at Elmwood. Next visit will be Thursday 29th January 2009.

April - St George's Day Celebrations

Our annual visit to the Royal Hospital Chelsea to celebrate St George's Day. We have a small parade with the In-Pensioners and Commando Veterans, followed by a service in the Hospital Chapel, followed by refreshments and a buffet lunch. A great family day out. The National Army Museum is just next door also - free admission.

July - Commando Summer Service at the National Memorial Arboretum, Alrewas

Our summer pilgrimage to our very own Commando Memorial at Alrewas, unveiled in July 2007 by HRH The Duke of Edinburgh. A gathering on the Saturday evening followed by a service by the memorial and an afternoon to explore the Arboretum, which includes the new Armed Forces Memorial.

November - Fort William and Spean Bridge Remembrance Parades

Each year over the weekend of remembrance Sunday the WW2, post War and present day Commandos and their families and friends gather at Spean Bridge’s famous Commando Memorial to remember their passed comrades.

Former and serving Commando’s travel from across the globe to attend this now world famous event.

Both Army and Royal Marine Commandos and special units from all forces are represented and many former comrades are re-united for the first time at this emotional service.