About kentgrenadiers

We were formed in 1948 in order to continue the comradeship formed during the War Years. Our original title was “The Dover Sub Branch”, but we were re-titled as the East Kent Branch in 1969. Following the closure of the West Kent Branch (approx. 2015/16) and the closure of the Medway Branch (early 2023), we were left as the only remaining Branch in Kent. On 18 October 2023, the Regimental Council agreed to our Branch being re-titled as the Kent Branch. Between 1948 and 1977 the Branch was financed by the Regiment, but since 1977 the Branch has been financially independent and holds charitable status. The Grenadier Guards Association is registered under the Charities Act, 2022 – No. 287265. Through regular meetings, social events, newsletters, other interactions and welfare support, the Kent Branch continues to keep alive the comradeship formed in military service. Through the Association, we can provide welfare for our old and needy ex-servicemen and widows. We are governed by the Regimental Association and follow their Association Rules and By-Laws for Branches. We extend a warm welcome to all former Grenadiers who have passed through training at Caterham, Pirbright, Windsor, Catterick or other Guards Training establishments and who live or work in Kent. We also welcome membership applications from all former Troopers and Guardsmen of other Regiments of the Household Division.