British Legion

Type: Social
Operating from: 1929
Status: Active

The British Legion was a veterans organization that formed a branch in Stanton-by-Dale in December 1929. Ex-service men of the village met at the Stanhope Arms to establish the branch, with officers including Mr. C. R. Crompton as president, Captain F. Cornelius as chairman, Mr. William Fryer as honorary secretary, and Mr. J. C. Storr as honorary treasurer. The branch was supported by the Ilkeston branch officials.

Buildings

• Stanhope Arms

Associated Residents

• F. B. Cornelius

📷 Photographs

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Historical Records

• Stanton-by-Dale Ex-service Men's Decision to Form British Legion Branch - 19 December 1929
• After Life's Work He Has Something Concrete to Show - F. B. Cornelius - 23 March 1956