A first time visitor to our Annual Exhibition this year was Les Whitehouse
from Company Buildings. Born in 1925 his earlier memories are of his
teachers Ernie Carter, Ike Stokes, David Blount, Miss Hulme and Miss
Garrett but after joining the ATC at Bridgtown he was called up for the
RAF in 1943 where he became a Wireless Operative/Air Gunner and promoted
to the rank of sergeant serving in Egypt and Palestine. After demob
he worked for the MEB in Cannock before joining the Warwickshire Constabulary
where he served in Coleshill, Leamington Spa, Sutton Coldfield and finally Aldridge attaining the rank of Chief Inspector. Les retired in
1984 but then took up a position with the PGA for 15 years officiating at
professional golf tournaments both at home and abroad. Les thoroughly
enjoyed his visit returning to his roots but would have loved to have seen
his old mates Alan and Albert Wood who lived next door and were very
good footballers and members of the tennis club. He also remembers as a
young lad seeing a large airship flying over the village.
Does anyone remember Les? Or the airship? If so please contact (Trevor
01922 414772) or the Editor (Rob 01922 701170).
IAN WYNN

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