Obituaries

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This obituary page has been compiled to publish information regarding the passing of a former member of the Royal Military Police. Details are also published on the RMP – Gone But Not Forgotten Facebook Page and on our In Memorium Page on this site.

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In Memorium Gone but Not Forgotten

John Ireland

Passed 28/10/2026

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Obituary For John Ireland

Our Association has received news from the family of John Ireland of his passing in the early hours of 28th Oct 2026. John joined the Army in 1964 and served with the band of the 2nd Battalion the Queens Regiment (Queens Own Buffs) as a drummer.

John later transferred to RMP and had a full career serving in numerous RMP units, including London District, 160 Pro Coy RMP, 170 Pro Coy RMP, 247 Pro Coy RMP, Falklands, Northern Ireland, 101 Pro Coy RMP, Hong Kong. John leaves behind his beloved wife Pauline and son Andrew.

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  • 28/10/2026

    Stephen Isherwood

    So sad to here that John has passed. A nicer man you could not meet. Thoughts and prayers for all his family and friends. We were neighbours in Edinburgh 84/85.