Royal Commonwealth Ex-Services League Explained

Royal Commonwealth Ex-Services League
Abbreviation:RCEL
Formation:1921
Founders:Earl Haig,
Jan Smuts
Type:Ex-service organisation
Registration Id:231322
Status:Charity
Headquarters:Borough High Street
London,
United Kingdom
Region Served:Worldwide
Language:English
Leader Title:Patron
Leader Name:Lord Richards of Herstmonceux, GCB, CBE, DSO, DL[1]
Leader Title2:Grand President
Leader Name2:Lord Richards of Herstmonceux
Leader Title3:Deputy Grand President
Leader Name3:Major General Mitch Mitchell, CB, MBE
Leader Title4:Secretary General
Leader Name4:Christopher Warren
Formerly:British Empire Service League

The Royal Commonwealth Ex-Services League (RCEL) represents the interests of Commonwealth citizens who have served with either the British or Commonwealth Forces. It was founded in 1921 (as the British Empire Service League) by Field Marshals Earl Haig and Jan Smuts to link together the various ex-service organisations throughout the Commonwealth.[2]

History

The archives of the League are retained at its headquarters in London (UK). The papers include minutes of the Council from 1952 onwards and those of the Executive Committee; reports of the Triennial Conference since 1921; annual audited accounts; and subject and correspondence files referring to individual ex-servicemen's organisations in various countries. A full set of the magazine Our Empire is also available. Special permission is required for access to the papers and further enquiries should be addressed to the Secretary-General.[3]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Experience for Lord Richards of Herstmonceux - MPs and Lords. UK Parliament. UK Parliament. 2024. 8 May 2024.
  2. Cook 2006, p. 244.
  3. Cook 2006, p. 244.