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WO1(GSM) Alan G "Perry" Mason MVO MBE - Coldstream Guards

[@nacholibre1962]

I never met this man, but had occasion to phone him in 1997 when I knew I was going to be made an RSM. I wanted to replace my pace stick with a particularly good one and thought who better to ask than the GSM how I should go about it. I called him cold (from Canada), but he made me feel like my phone call to him was the most important part of his day. He was an absolute gent. He expressed sincere interest in my unit, my country, and in my career and very kindly put me onto a master pacestick maker who made them for the Brigade of Guards. He kept me chatting for ten minutes or more. A very professional and personable fellow.

[@paulritchie5868]

My CSM at Pirbright in 77,Frightened the life out of me but a fair and very approachable man,RIP Sir from a SG.

[@davidgaston738]

i to remember him as colour sergeant Mason at Pirbright in1971 as a coldstream guard at 17years old, and after we passed out and were being posted to Germany he came and wished us well and good luck one of the better humane ones

[@Ibis117]

Had the honour to be marched into position(as Right Marker) by him at the Cenotaph in 1995.

[@matthewjones9565]

I knew him throughout my army career. A legend, and loved dearly by everyone in the Regiment. Nulli Secundus sir.

[@robertkitson1935]

I'm not a Guardsman Matthew Jones - I am 2 Queens - 1RRF and 3RRF but I was so impressed when I researched him for the film for Kenny Nott. What a great guy

[@matthewjones9565]

@@robertkitson1935 I was lucky enough to be in his presence a lot of times. He's a legend and still loved by the Regiment.

[@mineblock9024]

Did several QBP's and beating retreats in the 80's and 90's under this gent - genuinely liked and respected by all the lads (and that's no mean feat coming from a Grenadier!)

[@iffa70]

As an ex Royal Marines musician I met him a few times in my short career, a very professional, smart and well loved GSM.

[@robingosling9786]

Absolutely loved this GSM new him from when i was a lad he knew my dad and always had time for me

[@kevinadamson7571]

I did public duties in London District in 1987 and black Alex was the GSM at first and then Perry Mason took over half way through. He was a huge man with a formidable voice and well respected.

[@jamesfraser7297]

What does MVO stand fo, please?

[@iansoutryer3189]

@@jamesfraser7297 Member of the Royal Victorian Order. You will also find a Wikipedia entry on it.

[@jacobdavis9548]

Extremely well respected man for the Coldstream Guards and the hole of the household Division. I do not understand how hard it must of been of all of his platoon and the queen herself. I never met the Gentlemen but I know if I ever would of, I would never forget him. Rest In Peace Perry, Mason. You will never be forgotten.

[@MrCardinal1965]

So sad to hear of the passing of one of the great Garrison Sergeant Majors, a true legend. R.I.P. sir, as an inspiration to all, you will be sorely missed, but never, ever forgotten.

[@junepieper7151]

RIP sir you will never be forgotten by everyone sending lots of hugs to you in happy heaven xxxx June xxxx

[@Jeffybonbon]

Great respect to the Man but like us all his service will be forgotten in every day life We all clime the pole and when we fall off we wait for a plumber coming to the house like anyone else who never served you go in with little and you end up in the same place THats life

[@jonrandall4005]

We are born into this world with nothing and can take with us when we leave, but what we do in between is very much up to us!

[@brianfearn4246]

We were on parade at RSM Perry Masons last vestiful of remembrance at the Royal Albert Hall 2001

[@georgebuller1914]

To all those who 'knock' Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Listen to what this man says, observe the esteem in which he is held, then ask yourselves: Do you REALLY think we, in the U.K. will EVER allow Republicans to put an end to the lineage which has produced men like this? RIP GSM Mason. x

[@Voltaire8559]

The most fashionable gentleman’s screams in the armys history

[@russellwilliams1071]

Perry Mason was At Fallingbostal when I was in 1st Battalion Coldstream Guards 💂‍♂️💂‍♂️💂‍♂️💂‍♂️💂‍♂️💂‍♂️💂‍♂️💂‍♂️💂‍♂️💂‍♂️💂‍♂️💂‍♂️sadly passed away in Nov 2017 😔😔😔😔😔😔😔😔

[@craiglees193]

A true gentleman.

[@1cut1]

A good man R.I.P.

[@romeo9017]

Rest in peace..

[@jacobkeppler1984]

Over the year as garrison sergeant major of London HQ 🇬🇧💂

[@jamesmurdoch9805]

A good friend!

[@miksyezpatelik]

i'm not a soldier but i come from a military family ( I joined the police)... this feller and Alex Dumon are examples to follow , whether you be military or otherwise. Sorry, I don't have the words, pride got in the way ..

[@kevinadamson7571]

Both great men with great presence, they don't make men like that anymore .

[@dermottryan]

This gentleman is the main reason I follow more closely.

[@andrewbazeley7274]

RIP Sir 🇬🇧 respect

[@neiltappenden1008]

Can't believe it, just found out....i had the privilege of nearly being jailed by him at the festival of remembrance in the 90s. Rip 🙏 Sir in that drill square in the sky

[@Ibis117]

After the mast manning ceremony? In 1995.

[@scottkerrison2913]

A true gent

[@cbrusharmy]

How many O.W.L.s and N.E.W.T.s do I need?

[@jamesmurdoch9805]

Good to see Ray Huggins too.... shaped many a young man - me included!

[@georgebuller1914]

To be said in the voice of 'Eccles' from the 'Goon Show' "Anybody know somebody who can translate?" :-)

[@colinrawlings286]

Berlin

[@Ulster96789]

He would be very displeased with the woke mess the guards have become and Mott has let him down.