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Noel Swales

My Frontline Walk 2024

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I've created this page because I want to make a difference

I'm inspired by the work of the Army Benevolent Fund and wanted to support them by raising money as part of my participation in My Frontline Walk. Please help me help them by giving whatever you can use the 'Donate' button.

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if it ain’t raining, it ain’t training

Almost twenty years ago (December 2004) I commissioned from Sandhurst in to 1st Battalion The King’s Own Scottish Borderers, soon after I moved across to The Light Dragoons. After twenty years of life changing highs and lows from patrolling on foot in Belfast to leading a US Army Battlegroup NATO road move across Europe and all those other countries and people (good and bad) in between it is time to leave. 
As I move on to my next adventure I wanted to take some time to reflect on my journey. What better way to reflect than walking 100km around Salisbury Plain Training Area; the place where the Army trains for so many operations that I have experienced. 
My reflection is not just about me. My grandfather Colonel WA Swales MC was one of the small number who fought the full horror of WW1 and WW2. I know little of his experiences but I imagine as two soldiers we would share many stories with humour and respect. We share not just a name but a bond as soldiers who have witnessed the very best and worst of times in the military. For my 100km I will not be carrying heavy weights or wearing fancy dress (it’s too much admin!!), instead I will be thinking of those of who have served, those that do serve and those that will serve, 

I hope to update this page on a regular basis throughout the walking period (1-30Nov24).

Any donations will be greatly appreciated by ABF and myself.
My target is low for a reason - draw your own conclusions why.

Many thanks.
Noel 

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