Founder (Hackney) Branch Report: The Old Contemptible – No. 383, December 1965

The Old Contemptible – No. 383, December 1965 FOUNDER             It is with deep regret I have to announce the passing of Chum A. Burnett, M.M. in St Bartholomew’s Hospital. His four sons acted as pall bearers. The President rendered the Exhortation. The concert held on 16th October was a great success. The Same Holden’s “Melody

Chum Robert McMullen, Founder (Hackney) Branch: 1887-1931

Chum Robert McMullen (Bob)Founder (Hackney) Branch 1914: 8492 Private R. McMullen2nd Battalion, The Duke of Wellington’s (West Riding Regiment) Born at Skipton in 1887, Robert McMullen was working as a painter’s labourer when he attested for The Duke of Wellington’s (West Riding Regiment) at Halifax on 16 August 1905, to serve for a period of

Founder (Hackney) Branch Report: The Old Contemptible – No. 386, March 1966

The Old Contemptible – No. 386, March 1966 FOUNDER             Owing to bad weather and sickness amongst the members, we have not held a Branch meeting since October. Our ranks have been sadly depleted, owing to several Chums moving out of London. We can only rely on more Chums now, who are able to attend meetings.

Chum Edward James Bullimore, Founder (Hackney) Branch: 1894-1981

Chum Edward James BullimoreFounder (Hackney) Branch 1914: TS/941 Driver E. J. BullimoreArmy Service Corps attached 6th Cavalry Field Ambulance, Royal Army Medical Corps (Territorial Force) Born on 20 April 1894 at Bethnal Green, Edward Bullimore was the son of Richard David Bullimore and Matilda Eleanor Bullimore (nee Reynolds). Baptised at St Jude’s Church on 9

Founder (Hackney) Branch Report: The Old Contemptible – No. 48, December 1937

The Old Contemptible – No. 48, December 1937 FOUNDER BRANCH. – Annual Dinner is fixed for Saturday, February 12th, 1938. Open to Chums, families and friends. Only 240 seats available, so book early. New Year Party for the Children will be Saturday, January 15th. Please state age and sex when applying for tickets; numbers are

Founder (Hackney) Branch Report: The Old Contemptible – No. 394, November 1966

The Old Contemptible – No. 394, November 1966 FOUNDER   Our trip to Bedford on 7th August was enjoyed by all who came with us, including several members of the Hackney North & West Branch of British Legion. We were welcomed with tea and sandwiches on our arrival, at the Branch’s new headquarters, provided by the

Founder (Hackney) Branch Report: The Old Contemptible – No. 34, October 1936

The Old Contemptible – No. 34, October 1936 FOUNDER BRANCH. – Many thanks to the Branches who supported our Branch parade and whose attendance helped to make the parade the great success which it was voted. The Branch was well represented at the Association’s Cenotaph Parade, we have also given help to many Branch parades

Chums Assemble to Watch the Film “Mons” – 23 October 1926

The Scotsman – 25 October 1926 “OLD CONTEMPTIBLES.” WITNESS “MONS” FILM. WAR SCENES DEPICTED. Some two hundred members of the “Old Contemptibles’” Association were the guests on Saturday afternoon of the management of the Marble Arch Pavilion, where the popular picture “Mons,” depicting vividly many of the important events of the Great War in the

Founder (Hackney) Branch Report: The Old Contemptible – No. 404, September 1967

The Old Contemptible – No. 404, September 1967 FOUNDER             It is with the deepest regret that I have to report the passing of Chum F. Hatcher, after a long illness, in Hackney Hospital. He will be greatly missed, being a staunch Chum who always attended Branch meetings and never missed the Founder’s pilgrimage every year.

Founder (Hackney) Branch Report: The Old Contemptible – No. 20, August 1935

The Old Contemptible – No. 20, August 1935 FOUNDER BRANCH. – We are still adding to our strength, new Chums being made weekly. Two buses, full to capacity, went to Woking on July 8th, where we supported a local Branch and were given a good time. On Sun. Aug. 25th, we hold our 10th Annual