The veteran Issue 6

The McCrae Shield is
awarded to one of the
Overseas Branches that
during the year has
demonstrated and
achieved the most progress
and has also increased its
Branch membership, and
is of a high standard of
efficiency as determined by
The Royal British Legion
Membership Council.
Haig Cup – National
award for a branch
with over 50 members
which during the
previous year has
made the most
progress and is of
high standard and
efficiency.
National Awards for
Alicante Branch and
Spain District North
On May 15th the National Awards Ceremony took place at The Royal British
Legion National Conference.
Branch Chairman Mr John Pratt who was at the conference learned first
hand that the Alicante Branch were the Winners of the McCrae Shield for
the third year in succession and also the prestigious Haig Cup for the
second year in succession.
The McCrae Shield was collected by Alicante Branch Chairman John Pratt,
and the Haig Cup by Jack Kemp the previous Branch Chairman.
A further award was collected by Pam Twissell-Cross MBE on behalf of
MABS Cancer Support Foundation.
MABS - Cancer Support Foundation were awarded the Knox Shield, in
recognition of its inspirational work supporting those, including veterans,
dealing with cancer.
The District Chairman stated that "at District we should all be very proud that
MABS and Alicante Branch have been recognised in The Royal British Legion
National Awards for 2022. Well done and many congratulations".
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