BRITISH LEGION
ANNUAL CONFERENCE ADDRESS BY PRINCE OF WALES MARSHAL FOCH ATTENDS FUNCTION .(United Press Assn.—By Telegraph—Copyright.) London, May 27. Marshal Foch attended the annual confer ence of the British Legion at Scarborough and was made an honorary Legionary. Reviewing the British Legion guard of honour at the railway station, he said the sight of them renewed in him sentiments which had existed between them and him when they were comrades on the battlefield. It gave him the liveliest satisfaction to be back in London once more. The Prince of Wales addressed 550 delegates. He promised practical help. He praised the Legion’s relief work, and said he would accompany 10,000 Legionaries on a pilgrimage to the battlefields in August. Earl Jellicoe paid a tribute to the late Earl Haig and the thousands of voluntary workers. The Prince of Wales flew back to Sandringham to dine with their Majesties. The Duke of York took the salute of 1,000 Legionaries, including five Victoria Cross winners, at their parade at Whitehall, while the Dean of Westminster conducted a service at the Cenotaph.—Australian Press Association —United Sendee.
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Southland Times, Issue 20498, 29 May 1928, Page 7
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