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| Who We Are |
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The League of Old Judeans
Item taken from the Jewish Chronicle, Dated 18th November 1921:
"On behalf of the League of Old Judeans comprising members of the Zion Mule Corps and the Jewish Battalions (The Judeans) that fought in Palestine, a handsome wreath was placed at the foot of the Cenotaph in Whitehall"
The League of Old Judeans had been brought together by Louis Sarna, who organised the annual wreath laying at the Cenotaph, which continued until 1928. In that year he was instrumental in founding the Jewish Ex-Servicemens Legion which eleven years later was to become AJEX - The Association of Jewish Ex-Servicemen and Women, as we know it today.
AJEX had its beginnings at a Meeting in London in 1928. One of a series of Meetings held throughout Britain to protest at Arab anti-Jewish riots in Palestine. More than a thousand Jewish Ex-Servicemen crowded into the Grand Palais Theatre in the East End of London with many more unable to get in. |
 A Past AJEX Parade |
Beginnings Of AJEX
One of the resolutions passed that day called for the formation of a Jewish Ex-Service organisation in London. The response was immediate and the nucleus of the Jewish Ex-Service Legion was formed with Louis Sarna as Honorary Secretary, a post he filled with distinction until his retirement in 1952.
From 1930 the Annual Remembrance Service and Parade took place on Horse Guards Parade until the outbreak of war. After the war the practice was resumed and continues to this day. |
 AJEX House - Old AJEX HQ |
Membership Increase
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Membership of the Legion increased by leaps and bounds. By 1934 it had grown from a London organisation into a National one, with affiliated groups all over the U.K. During this period with the rise of fascism, the Legion co-operated with the Board of Deputies of British Jews. The Board had established the Jewish Defence Committee (JDC) to co-ordinate the efforts of Jewish groups to counter British Union of Fascists propaganda. The Legion provided speakers, stewards and observers at public meetings.
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Further Information
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For further information read "The Ajex Chronicles" written by Henry Morris. This book tells the story of AJEX from formation up to the present day and is a beautifully written history of the organisation. Published this year, it is available from HQ at ?10.00 and should be on everyone's bookshelf.
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