John Southern

John Southern
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John SouthernSenior Partner
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John Southern

John learnt his trade as a tailor in the Army - Grenadier Guards - having joined at 14 and served for 25 years, retiring at the age of 40 as the senior Master Tailor in the Army.The last 15 years were spent at Wellington barracks in London as the Master Tailor and Ceremonial Tailor to the Household.In his capacity as master tailor, John attended occasions such as:

The wedding of HRH the Princess Anne The Queens Jubilee The funeral of Lord Louis Mountbatten The wedding of HRH Prince Charles and Lady Diana On retirement from the Army, John joined the Ministry of Defence Quality Assurance Directorate for Stores & Clothing and was the officer responsible for all ceremonial clothing and tri service badges.He finished with the MOD as Project Manager for "Combat Soldier'95".

John was made a Freeman of the City of London in 1984.He is a member of the Honourable Artillery Company and Honoury secretary of the Grenadier Guards Association, and a member of the British Legion, Reading & District.
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Diane, John and Christine's eldest daughter has worked in the insurance industry since leaving school.
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Carol, John and Christine's youngest daughter has BSc International Transport Management.

John Southern
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John SouthernJohn learnt his trade as a tailor in the Army - Grenadier Guards - having joined at 14 and served for 25 years, retiring at the age of 40 as the senior Master Tailor in the Army.The last 15 years were spent at Wellington barracks in London as the Master Tailor and Ceremonial Tailor to the Household.

In his capacity as master tailor, John attended occasions such as:

The wedding of HRH the Princess Anne The Queens Jubilee The funeral of Lord Louis Mountbatten The wedding of HRH Prince Charles and Lady Diana

John SouthernOn retirement from the Army, John joined the Ministry of Defence Quality Assurance Directorate for Stores & Clothing and was the officer responsible for all ceremonial clothing and tri service badges.He finished with the MOD as Project Manager for "Combat Soldier'95".

John was made a Freeman of the City of London in 1984.He is a member of the Honourable Artillery Company and was the Honoury secretary of the Grenadier Guards Association for 25 years.He is now a vice-President of the Reading and District Branch.He is also a member of the British Legion.