1. Footymad
  2. Rams Mad
  3. Rams Latest
  4. Rams News

Private Derby Dies

Last updated : 12 September 2008 By Rams Mad Editor

Private Derby and friend
Private Derby on Manouvers during his time as the 28th mascot of the local regiment
People were in mourning today after Private Derby the four year old Swaldale Ram, mascot of the 2nd Battalion Mercian Regiment (formally the Worcester and Sherwood Forest regiment) passed away.

Private Derby died peacefully of natural causes and the 28th Ram to be mascot of the regiment was sadly missed by all.

Private Derby
Private Derby sadly dies aged just four
The Woofers are now on the look out for Private Derby number 29. He will be chosen from the stock of the Duke of Devonshire and there after will draw his £3.75 per day wage and will have his own rations.
 
RIP Private Derby number 28