UK Soldiers march through town to say thanks for comforting them

Soldiers to parade through Bolton to thank town for sending 'comfort boxes to Afghanistan
The Bolton News
By Saiqa Chaudhari, Education reporter
September 23, 2013

A SPECTACULAR military parade could be staged in Bolton to thank the people of the town for their support for soldiers serving in Afghanistan.

The Royal Artillery Association (RAA) wants to stage a medal parade in the town in the new year to recognise the efforts of the people of Bolton in coordinating the country’s biggest campaign to send “comfort boxes” to troops in Afghanistan.

By the end of the year around 13,000 boxes filled with necessities and luxuries worth more than £120,000 will have been dispatched from the Bolton barracks after veteran Jack Dixon, who served as a sergeant with the Royal Artillery Association, started an appeal in 2006.

Twice a year, including at Christmas, he has co-ordinated the dispatch of boxes to Afghanistan — 400 went in May and 600 will leave in December to bring troops some festive cheer.
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