On Saturday 25 October the ROC Association is to hold a service of thanksgiving to commemorate the formation of the Observer Corps.
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On Saturday 25 October the ROC Association is to hold a service of thanksgiving to commemorate the formation of the Observer Corps.
Read moreThe first of these events will be at 1300 hours on Saturday 17 May 2025 at the National Memorial Arboretum, Croxall Road, Alrewas, Staffordshire, members of the Royal Observer Corps Association will march with their National and Group Standards down the Royal Observer Corps Grove. This will be followed by a short service at the Royal Observer Corps Memorial to commemorate the 100
Read moreOn Saturday 18 May at 1300 hours at the National Memorial Arboretum, Croxall Road, Alrewas, Staffordshire, members of the Royal Observer Corps Association will march with their National and Group Standards down the Royal Observer Corps Grove, to hold a short service at the Seaborne Memorial and lay a wreath to pay tribute to the 796 Observers who became enrolled in the Royal Navy with the rank of Petty Officer / Aircraft Identifiers and sailed with the allied invasion forces taking part in Operation Overlord – the codename for the invasion and liberation of occupied Europe.
Read moreJohn Sharpe, National Chair of the Royal Observer Corps Association has been awarded the MBE in the 2017 New Years Honours List.
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Afghanistan support
In light of recent events in Afghanistan, please find information and support resources here