More about Stanley - from Angus Cundy of Henry Poole & Co. Saville Row Tailors from 1806 till the present day!
Note Stanleys payrise in 1919 after his return to work for them. What a way to double your pay - going overseas to fight for King & Country at the Somme for a couple of years!! This is why he didn't qualify for a War Pension after WW1 although invallided out. He was fit enough to resume work in some capacity with his old employer (hence no record of Stanley on Ancestry). Have asked Angus what Stanley did in his 2 jobs with Pooles & also if they have any images of him for you all to see. Will post if a reply etc. is received.
Dear Clive,
Thank you for your fascinating email concerning Stanley Gilbert Gordon Vince. I have found entries in two employee register books as follows.
1893 Book
Stanley G Vince. 43 Cumberland Road, Acton W. Clerk-Packing room. Came 3-2-1913, left for duration of War.
1887 Book
Stanley Gilbert Gordon Vince.
3rd February 1913, paid £45-16-0 per year.
16th March 1914, paid £52-0-0 per year.
17th February 1919, paid £107-4-0 per year.
On return from Army Service and placed in Counting House. Resigned end March 1919 due to domestic reasons. 10/3/1919, 2 weeks wages + bonus in lieu of notice. 5/11/1919 enquiry of Ministry of Labour as he is applying for a temporary post as sorter in Post Office. 1/6/1920 answered enquires of Reud-Cyril Hudson who requires a care taker for St Mary Abbotts Mission Hall.
I found your enquiry of a great coincidence as I am semi retired and live 2 miles from Monks Eleigh. Though difference premise and now also the Village store, the post office is still there.
Kind regards,
Angus Cundey