2024 News

June 2024

Brigadier Dr J R Thomson QVRM TD DL

It was with great regret that we informed all Members of the NAA that our Vice President Brigadier Dr John R Thomson QVRM TD DL had passed away on 23^rd February 2024.

In accordance with his wishes, a private family funeral was held in March 2024 and it has been confirmed that there will be no formal Memorial Service organised.

Brigadier John is much missed by all those connected with the NAA and a short resume of his very full life can be accessed here.

May 2024

Our New Patron

We are now delighted to confirm that His Majesty King Charles III, our Regimental Captain General, has also accepted the Patronage of the National Artillery Association.

The President, Vice President and Trustees were all delighted by this news which highlights the key role that the NAA has played supporting the Royal Regiment of Artillery, and especially the Artillery Volunteers, for over 160 years.