Shots Launch Special `BAFTA` Day

The club have been informed that a special Remembrance Day display is being created by fans on the East Bank terrace and are appealing for regular supporters to help give Gary Waddock’s team an extra boost by bringing friends, family members or work colleagues to enjoy the day with them.

“It is once again a great honour to help our local community recognise and commemorate our links with the British Army, and thank our Armed Forces for the sacrifices they make on our behalf,” said Aldershot Town chairman Shahid Azeem. “We are delighted to be able to donate 300 free tickets to members of the Garrison and hope that they enjoy their day with us.”

“Aldershot Town are a major partner in the Garrison’s community work, and our relationship continues to grow stronger,” explained Garrison Commander, Col Nigel MacGregor. “We are hugely grateful for their annual support of the Poppy Appeal and commitment to the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant, and these free tickets are a fantastic gesture from the Club and its sponsors.”

Aldershot Town particularly wish to remember the centenary of the Third Battle of Ypres – better known as Passchendaele – which was fought from 31st July to November 10th 1917. Fourteen of the 44 British Divisions which fought at Passchendaele were either raised or trained in Aldershot, with 39 residents of Aldershot and Farnborough losing their lives amongst a total number of casualties which reached over 438,000 across both sides.

Three Aldershot soldiers received particular commendation for their bravery during the Battle: Second Lieutenant Alfred Maurice Toye, born on Stanhope Lines and a member of the Middlesex Regiment, who was awarded the Military Cross “for conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty” in maintaining lines of communication under heavy fire; Sergeant Frederick Tanner, of 141 Holly Road, Aldershot, who was awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal for continuing torpedo fire despite twice being wounded by close-range attack; and Sergeant Bernard W Ensor, of 75 York Road, Aldershot, who was awarded the Military Medal for taking control of two sections and holding their position for 48 hours after all of his superiors were put out of action.