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John Riordan wears his dad's medals with pride. Sgt Tommy Riordan of the 7th Field Company RE, was the Construction NCO on Amazon Bridge 12-13 May 1944

The Amazon Bridge Memorial opening ceremony 13 May 2022

Amazon Bridge Memorial opening ceremony 13 May 2022.
Pictured left to right: Lt. Col. (Ret.) Henry Day, Chris Ellis, Ron Gilleard, George Cowie BEM, Ian, (Sammy) Singleton.

The Indian Army Memorial at the foot of
Monastery Hill, Cassino

ABMA Members analyse the Orinoco River Crossing from the German defensive position at Square Wood.
Paul Taylor, Paul Hooton, John Leach, John Riordan, Brian Cowie

May 2025. Members laying poppy crosses at the
Plymouth Memorial just south of Sant'Angelo
Paul Taylor, Brian Cowie, John Leach

Amazon Bridge Home Bank 2025
L-R: George Cowie, Maj.Gen. (ret) John DZ, Col, (ret) Don Bigger

Sinagoga near where Fusilier Jeffries, 2nd Lancashire Fusiliers won his Victoria Cross 15 May 1944

225 Field Squadron on Amazon Bridge home bank, 0500 hours, commemorating the 70th Anniversary of the Amazon Bridge
13 May 2014

Ron and Family on Amazon Bridge Home Bank, 0500 hours 13 May 2014 commemorating the 70th Anniversary of the Amazon Bridge

Peter Hobson, with his son Robert and Sister Elizabeth, stood on the Amazon Bridge Home Bank at 0500 hours, 13 May 2014, commemorating the 70th Anniversary of the Amazon Bridge

Commemorating the 80th Anniversary of the 6th Bn The Black Watch on their battlefield at Evangelista, Point 69.
Left to Right: George Cowie BEM, Brian Cowie, Pipe Major Alistair Duffie, Sammy Singleton, Chris Ellis, Dave Grimley, R.I.P.

The Beginning of the Amazon Bridge Memorial construction in October 2021

After over seven years of planning and preparation, the project takes shape

The construction team, less the head Brickie, Ron who is taking the picture

Chris George Sammy

Chris and Ron - checking levels

Sammy Andrea Ron Chris

Andrea did a great job supporting us on time with all deliveries, stores, and services required for the project.

“His Worship the Mayor of Cassino, Enzo Salera, and General Alastair Dickinson CBE paid tribute by laying a poppy wreath at the Amazon Bridge Memorial.” 13 May 2022

Sapper officers from Joint Forces Command, Naples, attend the Ceremony at the Amazon Bridge Memorial 13 May 2022

Andventerland owners and outstanding supporters of the Amazon Bridge Memorial and Museum.
attend the opening ceremony 13 May 2022. On the right, Lt. Col. (Ret) Henry Day. Henry officiated the ceremony and was instrumental in the planning of the memorial.

Sergio Pierpaolo Andrea Henry

General Alastair presents a plaque to Pierpaolo, Andrea and Sergio in appreciation of their outstanding support and assistance.

The local Bersaglieri, played the Last Post at the Amazon Bridge Memorial 13 May 2022

We extend our sincere appreciation to the Adventureland staff and the Bersaglieri for their invaluable efforts and enthusiasm in supporting the Amazon Bridge Memorial project. Their dedication and cooperation have greatly contributed to preserving the memory of those who fought with courage and honour at Cassino.

The Amazon Bridge Memorial 13 May 2022

The D.C.L.I Memorial 13 May 2022

Pipe Major Alistair Duthie pays tribute to Pipe Major Hannah CWGC May 2024

General Alastair laying a wreath at the East Surrey's Memorial
Operation Diadem Battlefield

George Cowie and Paul Taylor at the 4th Bn the Essex Regiment
Memorial on Castle Hill, May 2025