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Old 30-03-2018, 08:56 AM
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The Army cadets at Broomhill had their hut between the Parish Hall and the first semi, I haven't looked recently but I think it is still there and there is a detachment in existence still. I was a member there in 1956/57.

Who was the officer at that time? Possibly someone with WW2 service?
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Old 30-03-2018, 10:33 AM
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No, Andy Spears, a bricklayer at Broomhill colliery was in charge and one of the NCO's was Alec Keen who worked on the building sites.
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Old 30-03-2018, 06:19 PM
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ok, I do occasionally see the Cadet Forces Medal, often with WW2 medals.

I have found an advert for the territorials and cadets (ACF and ATC) but it's for the Wansbeck area, cannot find one for this area.

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right under that advert was one from the NCB:



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Old 30-03-2018, 07:50 PM
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1st leader on right at rear looks like Joan Ross, from Ross's Corner sweet shop
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