Telford soldier plays key role in Funeral of Dame Vera Lynn

Warrant Officer Class One Garrison Sergeant Major Andrew ‘Vern’ Stokes, from Telford, Shropshire, had an important role today at the funeral of British icon and national treasure Dame Vera Lynn. He is a senior member of the Household Division which works closely with the Royal family, and with an all seeing eye for detail, he was responsible for designing and implementing the ceremonial elements for today’s events in Sussex in keeping with Government Guidelines for Covid-19.

[@jennyfoster792]

Rest in Peace Dame Vera Lynn your never be forgotten our English Rose x

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Thomas L Really ..

[@levimacdonald5188]

@@tinamcintyre6797 THE Best of British DAME VERA Lynn ❤💯🎤 THE force's sweetheart

[@johnbaldock6353]

From someone who lives FREE because of your Service Thank You & RIP. XX❤️😢

[@phphones2656]

I remember him in the army documentary battle stripes late 1990,s .

[@thomasandrewmcgonigal5150]

Yes a great soldier and personable leader.I remember that series well.

[@tinamcintyre6797]

Rip Dame Vera ,the force’s sweetheart .A TRUE PATRIOT ,of this country .

[@levimacdonald5188]

❤💯🎤 THE best of British

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Levi Macdonald Totally agree ,shame there isn’t more like her .

[@Steve-qb3yu]

We have lost a true icon. RIP Vera.

[@cb7365]

someone from telford on the news, I cant belive it

[@michaelburns1115]

Well done Garrison Sergeant Major Sir. Nulli Secundus

[@Marctunstall]

I can’t believe he’s still going

[@edmmaster8054]

Rip x

[@footsoldier857]

Time to galvanize again. Quick march.

[@johncrosley1]

That slashed peak looks really stupid. Why did the Guards think it was cool? When I served with a Hussars Regiment we were allowed to have shortie greatcoats, they definitely were cool, but you had to buy another one if posted to another unit.

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