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allowed overseas or in time of war. It was to be a camp of firsts. It was also to be a camp
of lasts. Three members of the battery were retiring after each giving extended periods of excellent service. You can only imagine the changes that these men have seen over their one hundred and thirty plus years of combined service. As with all retiring mem- bers of the Artillery Corp it is tradition that they fire their last round on their last camp before their retirement parade. It is a special occasion for the ex- tended Reserve family and gun drill is to the fore with all the stops pulled out. It is our way of showing our appreciation for all the years of service. So from all of the Gunners, NCO's and Officers of the 1st Bat- tery, 62nd Reserve Artillery Regiment may we wish Comdt Noel Kelly, RQMS Arthur Quinn and BQMS Paddy Whelan a very happy retirement and thank them for all of their efforts down through the years.
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