NINETEENTH SEASON - 2024

"From the Battlefield to the Big Screen"

This will be the final meeting of WFAS

Wednesday 11th December -1.15 for 2pm   Audie Murphy was an American soldier, actor, and songwriter. He was one of the most decorated American combat soldiers of World​ War II. He received every military combat award for valour available from the United States Army, as well as French and Belgian awards for heroism. Melody Foreman has discovered the true grit behind the glamour of British and Hollywood stars who served in the 1939 - 1945 conflict - including Laurence Olivier, Dirk Bogarde and Vivienne Leigh. Who knew that these huge Stars had such a colourful War Service.

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MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIRMAN

It is with considerable regret that I must announce that this is our Society’s final season - ending with the Lecture on 11th December 2024.

Founded in 2005, we were approaching our 20th Anniversary.
 
Over my 15 years as Chairman there have been multiple excellent Lectures, culminating this year with “From Battlefield to the Big Screen” on 11th December to round off this last season.

When I became Chair/Speaker Finder, there was in excess of 100 members – now unfortunately, these numbers have dwindled to the extent that the Society is no longer viable, and as a consequence will close down this year.
My very since thanks to our long serving Committee and to all of you who have so loyally supported the Society over the years.
Marril Gibson.