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1885 Founding

When
1885
Where
London
Part of
Soldiers' and Sailors' Families Association established in the United Kingdom

James Gildea founded the Soldiers' and Sailors' Families Association in 1885 to provide charitable assistance to service families.

James Gildea founded the Soldiers' and Sailors' Families Association in 1885. The organization was established to provide charitable assistance to service families, focusing on the needs of those connected to the military. The specific founding date in January is a legacy placeholder; sources confirm the year but not the exact day.

Sources

  1. SSAFA Wikipedia, revision of 2026-05-27
  2. London Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-12

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