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2nd Lt. · 1/22 London Regiment (The Queen's)

Alexander ('Alec') Paterson

Personal data

NamePaterson
InitialsA.
Christian nameAlexander ('Alec')

Extra information

Information 1
One of the founders of Toc H in 1919. With Tubby, he put together the principles of Toc H, i.e. 'The Four Points of the Compass' (1920). Chairman of the Central Executive (1922).
Information 2
Appointed Commissioner of Prisons and Director of Convict Prisons. Knighted in 1946. Died in 1947.

Military data

Rank2nd Lt.
Regiment / Unit1/22 London Regiment (The Queen's)

Other information

Information 1
Worked as an instructor with 47 Divisional School in Poperinge (Febr. - June 1917). Was billeted with René & Alida Berat, who were recruited as caretakers at Talbot House in 1930 after the house was purchased by Lord Wakefield.
Information 2
Gave lectures, took part in debates on social problems, often led the weekly prayer meeting at Talbot House.
Information 3
Mentioned in the Communicants' Roll under the heading 'C.E.M.S., Jan. 1917' (Bermondsey, S.E.)
Information 4
M.C., Mentioned in Despatches

Media

Sources

Source 1
Red Book, p.82 verso
Source 2
Doc. 000536
Source 3
Louagie, J., A Touch of Paradise in Hell: index