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In Memoriam
A tribute to past Members of East Ham and District Branch of The Royal British Legion
			2004
			George Watkins Unfortunately we didn’t hear about George’s death and subsequent funeral until after the event. George was a long serving member and will be missed by us all.
			2003
			Arthur Bailey Vice-Chairman Arthur Bailey passed on at 01.00 on Saturday 4^th October 2003. He had been one of our longest serving members, and was a friend to many, known to many members for his work with the Scouts as well as the Legion, Arthur never really got over the loss of his wife Jean, hopefully to whom his is reunited.
						Arthur (right) holding branch meeting
			Antony (Tony) Cunningham Vice-Chairman and RNA Member Tony was a very active member of the Branch, in a quiet way, when he wanted something doing he would carry on until it was complete. He stepped in as Vice-Chairman when Arthur was to ill to continue to ensure the Branch would continue to run smoothly. Very much his style.
						Tony Cunningham
			1994
			Brian Laundon BEM Brian was Awarded the BEM for the works he did not just for the Royal British Legion, but many other Charities. At one point, Brian was doing the work of three of the Offices of the Branch, and was a major exponent of the Branches Service Committee. Brian was President of the Branch from 1987-1991
			E. Lucy
			A. Brown
			R. Black
			George Hamlin George as well as being a very popular Branch member would always be remembered for his scouting work. Parading and laying a wreath on remembrance day with the scouts every year
			1991
			D. W. Clements
			W. G. Snellings
			B. A. Charter
			E. King
			S. Murphy
			1984
			Tommy Martin Actually the second, his father of the same name was membership secretary for may years, till the job was taken over by Ken Brightman. His son, was the stalwart backbone of the branch in as much as he was treasurer from the immediate post war period up till his illness. Causing him to give up after a period of over 30 years. He helped organize the finances for the post war Legion rallies that obtained the Legion Ambulance, and his last legacy was to organize the purchase of our branches 500 shares, which have proved a great investment.
			1977
			Cllr. Fred Wade President of the branch for about 19 years.