Who am I? My name is Dennis Hutchings. I served in the British Army for 26 years. I was posted to Northern Ireland during the Troubles in the early 1970’s and I did several tours there. I did my duty as did many others. Now we are the subject of repeat investigations and prosecutions. My… Read More Dennis Hutchings: In his own words.
PLEASE SHARE TO ALL YOU KNOW Well be are about to enter 2021. A monumental year for the disgrace of courageous British Soldiers being prosecuted for doing their duty in Northern Ireland (NI) during OP BANNER 1969-2007. The prosecutions begin early in the new year, preliminary hearings have occurred in most cases. The potential for… Read More 2021 is to be a monumental year of disgrace…
Today I had telephone conversation with an Op Banner Veteran who is expecting the knock. His words. He’s been told via his Regimental contacts. Approximately 25-30 years ago (deliberately vague) this potential Soldier A to Z was on duty with other Soldiers who applied fatal rifle fire to deal with a highly dangerous and immediate… Read More The ghost of duties past…
Dennis Hutchings has asked for a petition to be raised that requires the Government to stop the prosecution of Operation Banner Veterans for alleged offences during the Northern Ireland “Troubles” (1969-2007). Declaration applying to this petition: “I declare my support for ending the prosecution of veterans of Her Majesty’s Armed Forces over alleged offences connected… Read More 16/11/20- 115 added to Soldier A-Z Petition
Dennis Hutchings has asked for a petition to be raised that requires the Government to stop the prosecution of Operation Banner Veterans for alleged offences during the Northern Ireland “Troubles” (1969-2007). Declaration applying to this petition: “I declare my support for ending the prosecution of veterans of Her Majesty’s Armed Forces over alleged offences connected… Read More 15/11/20- 284 added to Soldier A-Z Petition
Dennis Hutchings has asked for a petition to be raised that requires the Government to stop the prosecution of Operation Banner Veterans for alleged offences during the Northern Ireland “Troubles” (1969-2007). You can view the petition on this link This is a public petition made available on this website. You will be asked for the… Read More Sign the Soldier A to Z Petition
He is the most high profile Soldier A to Z and he has full access to every aspect of the Funds activities and decision making including Management Committee meetings. His approval, as a Soldier A to Z, for the Fund and it’s objectives means the world to us as we strive to prepare for this… Read More Dennis Hutchings has been with the Soldier A to Z Fund from the beginning
Whilst Covid19 has been tragic for many it has also had an impact on our campaign . Having protested relentlessly against the prosecution of NI Veterans since L/Cpl J in 2015 I have felt pretty useless lately but thanks to Soldier A-Z Fund I can now donate to those directly affected . Yes ‘ there… Read More A Veteran speaks out – “Please join us and donate. Thanks!”
We are now in a position to collect funds as a constituted group with charitable objectives. We have the support of Dennis Hutchings and are hopeful for the the support of all Veterans. We need Members of the fund who want to give practical support by fundraising. As a member you will have access to… Read More LAUNCH OF THE SOLDIER A to Z FUND
Operation Banner, 1969-2007, was the British Army’s support to the UK Government during the inter-community violence and terrorism in Northern Ireland (NI). Known as the Troubles, the conflict began in 1969 and it became the British Army’s longest running operation. Although it was essentially a land forces operation, the Royal Navy and Royal Airforce provided… Read More Service Context for Soldiers A-Z: OP BANNER
