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ASAUK • Jul 05, 2023
Ancre Somme Association Charity presents a portrait of Field Marshal Sir Henry Hughes Wilson, 1st Baronet, GCB, DSO.
Sir Henry Wilson was one of the most senior British Army staff officers of the First World War.
On the 19th November 1921 Sir Henry Wilson unveiled the Ulster Memorial Tower. A few months later, on the 22nd June 1922, two IRA gunmen shot and murdered Sir Henry Wilson outside his home in London.
The portrait unveiled today, 1st July 2023, was taken from the old painting unveiled by the charity on 22nd June 2022.
The painting, by the renowned Scottish artist Helen Runciman, adorns the octagon room in the historic setting that is Brownlow House, Lurgan.
Ancre Somme Association Charity Honorary President David Martin presented the portrait to Carol Walker MBE, Director of the Somme Association.
On Wednesday, May 1, 2024, the Ancre Somme Association Charity held a memorial service at Brownlow House in Lurgan to honour the memory of Private Eva Martin. The service was held in a solemn and reflective manner.
The Ancre Somme Association charity was honored to recently host an evening with Keith Haines, author of Frederick Crawford - Carson's Gunrunner, a biography of Col. Frederick Crawford.
The Ancre Somme Association delighted with the gifts donated to the charity.
Ancre Somme Association Charity were honoured to host the AA Veterans Support Veterans Breakfast
The Ancre Somme Association Charity are delighted to announce that the Reverend Derek Kerr has agreed to become Honorary Padre of the Charity.
On Thursday 19th October 2023 the Ancre Somme Association Charity unveiled a portrait of His Majesty, King Charles III, in the charities headquarters in Brownlow House.
Local business shows support for AA Veterans Support
The Ancre Somme Association Charity are delighted that Brownlow Castle has given us permission to put a AA Veterans Support collecting box in their very popular Tea Room.
Service of Thanksgiving for the life of Queen Elizabeth II
SERVICE OF THANKSGIVING FOR THE LIFE OF QUEEN ELIZABETH II
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