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The
East Kent Branch
We
were formed in 1948 in order to continue the comradeship formed
during the War Years. Our original title was "The Dover
Sub Branch", but we were re-titled the East Kent Branch
in 1969. Between 1948 and 1977 the Branch was financed by
the Regiment, but since 1977 the Branch has been financially
independent and holds charitable status.
The
Branch was the inspiration of Mr AJ Pullen who was a member
of the "Old Kent Branch" which met in Maidstone.
He was our first Branch Secretary and Treasurer - a post he
held for 25 years. Our first Chairman was Lieutenant
Colonel Hanning.
The East Kent Branch continues to keep alive the comradeship
formed in military service and provide welfare for our old
and needy ex-servicemen and widows.
We extend a warm welcome to all former Grenadiers as well
as all former Guardsmen and Troopers of the Household Division
who have passed through training at Caterham, Pirbright, Windsor,
or other Guards Training establishments in the U.K.
Membership
of our Branch includes ex-servicemen from all Regiments of
the Household Division and whether you are young, or not so
young, we are always pleased to welcome new members.
Invicta Grenadiers
Of all the Branches of the Grenadier Guards Association, the East Kent Branch is the ONLY Branch to have its own march dedicated to it. The march, Invicta Grenadiers, was composed by Lance Sergeant Benjamin Mason, His links with the East Kent Branch are formed from the many Branch functions he has attended, over many years, along with other musicians in the Regimental Dance Band. LSgt Mason is an Honorary Branch Member and is currently studying on the two year Bandmaster’s course at The School of Music, Kneller Hall.
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