FORMER pupils from a Catford school are homeward bound after a two-year tour of Northern Ireland.

Riflemen Andy Weedon, 21, and Dan Osbourne, 22, joined the army three years ago.

They are currently serving with the 1st Battalion, The Royal Green Jackets.

Both former pupils of Sedgehill Primary School, in Sedgehill Road, Catford, have been based at Palace Barracks, near Belfast, for the past two years.

Rifleman Andy Weedon said: “This was my first operational tour of Northern Ireland.

“I have learned a lot from the experience.

“We are all looking forward to a bit of leave before our next posting at Weeton Barracks, near Blackpool.