Chum Alfred Edwin Elen, Harrow and Wembley Branch and Woking Branch: 1886-1967

Chum Alfred Edwin ElenHarrow and Wembley Branch and Woking Branch 1914: 7812 Bandsman A. E. Elen1st Battalion, The Manchester Regiment Born on 3 July 1886 (records give his birthplace either as Clerkenwell or Islington), Alfred Elen was the son of Philip David Elen, who worked as a milk carman and later as a cab driver,

Harrow and Wembley Branch Report: The Old Contemptible – No. 421, February 1969

The Old Contemptible – No. 421, February 1969 HARROW & WEMBLEY            We regret to report the death of the Revd. G. H. Woolley, V.C., M.C., O.B.E., M.A. Chum Woolley was awarded the Victoria Cross for conspicuous bravery at Hill 60 in 1915. Apart from his distinguished military career, he was also successful in the scholastic

Harrow and Wembley Branch Report: The Old Contemptible – No. 48, December 1937

The Old Contemptible – No. 48, December 1937 HARROW BRANCH.  – Eight new members since my last report and applications still coming in. Social events go apace. Visit from West London Branch to Darts on Oct. 15th. October 23rd celebrated our Annual Dinner – 74 sat down with support from the British Legion and visiting

The Death of Chum Frederick William Singleton, of the Harrow and Wembley Branch – 16 October 1954

Harrow Observer and Gazette – 21 October 1954 OBITUARY MR F. W. SINGLETON Cremation took place at Golders Green yesterday (Wednesday) of Mr Frederick William Singleton, of 144, Butler-road, Harrow, a member of the Harrow and Wembley Branch of the Old Contemptibles’ Association, who died on Saturday. Mr Singleton, who was 61, enlisted in the

Harrow and Wembley Branch Report: The Old Contemptible – No. 44, August 1937

The Old Contemptible – No. 44, August 1937 HARROW BRANCH. – We are going along fine. Had a hectic time recently with Parades and Dart Matches. We have met West London Branch at their H.Q., and were beaten on the “Double One.” We thank them for their hospitality on that occasion. West London paid us

Harrow and Wembley Branch Report: The Old Contemptible – No. 415, August 1968

The Old Contemptible – No. 415, August 1968 HARROW & WEMBLEY            We are passing through troublesome times. Quite a number of Chums on the books, but few attend meetings. So few, in fact, that often we are unable to hold a meeting. Chum Parish has resigned, and Chum Davey appointed Treasurer and Secretary in his

Harrow and Wembley Branch Annual Dinner – 26 October 1962

Harrow Observer and Gazette – 1 November 1962 Contemptibles Hold a Dinner Harrow and Wembley Branch of the Old Contemptibles’ Association held its annual dinner at the Belmont Hotel, Belmont Circle, on Friday. The Hon. Chaplain, the Rev. G. R. Whitcombe, presided, accompanied by Mrs Whitcombe. The guest of honour was the Chairman of the

Harrow and Wembley Branch Annual Dinner – 18 October 1947

Harrow Observer and Gazette – 23 October 1947 SPIRIT OF THE OLD CONTEMPTIBLES “NATION NEEDS IT TO-DAY” The Harrow and Wembley Branch of the Old Contemptibles Association held its annual dinner and dance at the Palm Court Restaurant, Eastcote, on Saturday, the Rev. G. H. Woolley, V.C., President of the Branch, being in the chair.

Harrow and Wembley Branch Annual Dinner – 22 October 1958

Harrow Observer and Gazette – 30 October 1958 ‘DYING ASSOCIATIONS’ SPIRIT WILL LIVE’ OLD CONTEMPTIBLES MEET IN COMRADESHIP “Yours is a dying Association, but your spirit will live,” said the Deputy Mayor of Harrow, Cllr. H. W. Cutler, in his speech proposing a toast to the Old Contemptibles’ Association. He was speaking at the Harrow

Activities of the Harrow and Wembley Branch – June 1948

Harrow Observer and Gazette – 10 June 1948 CONTEMPTIBLES’ ASSOCIATION The Harrow and Wembley Branch of the Old Contemptibles’ Association reports a welcome increase in numbers, six new members having joined during the past month. It is hoped that more old soldiers will come forward, especially from Wembley. It is felt that, owing to the