SEVENTY years ago in July 1939 the Ipswich Sea Cadet Corps was formed.
David Kindred
SEVENTY years ago in July 1939 the Ipswich Sea Cadet Corps was formed.
A few weeks later in September the country was at war with Germany.
The first 60 boys who signed up at Smart Street School, Ipswich, must have known the dark political situation and that soon they would be old enough to join the armed forces.
The Ipswich unit saw 80 of their members join the Royal Navy during the five years of war. The 70th anniversary celebration will be held at the Town Hall, Ipswich, on Friday, July 10.
If you were a member any time over the 70 years and would like to attend, contact the organisation's president David Routh on 01473 255680.
- Do you have memories of the Sea Cadets from the past 70 years to share?
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules here