Has anyone heard of this society, looking through my father's service records it is mentioned with a membership number, he was declared unfit to continue in the Regiment 2Batt RWF after 9years 4months from 1935 to 1944. Hearts of Oak.
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Has anyone heard of this society, looking through my father's service records it is mentioned with a membership number, he was declared unfit to continue in the Regiment 2Batt RWF after 9years 4months from 1935 to 1944. Hearts of Oak.
Established in 1842 " To provide a means for persons to save in to a mutual fund, draw upon and provide financial protection in times of sickness. "
In 1992 the society was renamed Hearts of Oak Friendly Society Ltd.
The society was taken over by the Reliance & Mutual Insurance Society in 2007.
Thank you for your help, was it usual for the army to set up a fund, or pension for sick or injured soldiers?
In answer to your question no it was not nor as far as I am aware has it been the custom for the British military to set up a society for the relief of sick and injured personal. In your case It would appear that your father had the foresight to take out what amounted to a private scheme and had the payments deducted from his pay.
Interesting! He was way ahead of his time. Could this be a pre-cursor to the Days Pay Scheme?Quote:
Originally Posted by welchboy
Hello there,looking through my late fathers service and pay book L.Beacham RWF,i too,came across the Hearts of Oak,complete with membership no.Thanks, this site has answered my query.