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ACC ASSOCIATION NEWSLETTER

‘Last Post’ entries in this edition than previously. Founding Patron of the recently launched Tommy
However, it has been a tough 12 months. We Club about which more details may be found else-
sadly lost Major Dougie Dau, my good friend and where in this edition. It would be very welcome
predecessor in the role as Secretary of the if every member of the ACC Association (or at
Association, suddenly in July which came as a great least as many as possible!) considered joining. For
shock to all who knew him. I was also saddened only £15, individuals are able to register, become a
to receive notification of the premature passing ‘Bronze’ member and support the veteran commu-
of a young RLC chef, Private Alison Evans, who nity. On the back of this, I was invited to visit the
leaves behind a husband and two daughters. It has Royal British Legion Industries (RBLI) Centenary
been, and will continue to be, a challenging time for Village in Aylesford, Kent just prior to the second
everyone as the fight against COVID-19 continues lockdown. Wow, what an eye-opener, more about
and winter settles in. this elsewhere in this edition.
On a brighter note, the Association, in one way That is about all for now. As always, I am
or another, has been able to establish contacts with extremely grateful for the great work of those who
and assist some former ACC members in need of support the Association, you know who you are.
support and/or financial assistance. I am always I hope every member manages to enjoy Christmas
delighted to be able to be able to help, or to point following the extraordinary circumstances of this
veterans in the right direction when necessary. On year and I wish you and your families a very much
a personal note, I have been honoured to be made a better and Happy New Year.

Remembrance Sunday 2020 in pictures

Peter Laundon at Hindley War memorial

(Right) Peter Laundon, Ian Scott and Kevin Fisher pay tribute to 4861413 Private
Joseph (John) King ACC at Wigan War Memorial. He died on 20th July 1945
aged 29 years and is buried at Munster Heath War Cemetery. He was the Son
of George H and Martha A King; husband of Elizabeth King of Whelley, Wigan,
Lancashire. The personal inscription on his grave reads “GOD HAS YOU IN HIS
KEEPING, WE HAVE YOU IN OUR HEARTS”.
INFORMATION FROM THE COMMONWEALTH WAR GRAVES COMMISSION.
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