This website has been constructed to give the reader an idea of a man’s life between the ages 1889 – 1971. This period covering the late Victorian era, Edwardian times, George V and early Queen Elizabethan; a full diary of wars and progressive living standards necessitating the coming railways and road transport. Each part had a massive effect upon Albert Kearey who started life a church going Christian to finish a disbeliever having been effected by human behaviour close upon his mind and soul. Perhaps when you have read this you might sympathize with all those who equally shared this time on earth. His school life was the making of him as he says in his writing.
The military actions undertaken by Sergeant Major Albert Kearey of A Company Kensington Rifles, the 13th (Kensington) Battalion, London Regiment, a unit of the Territorial Force their HQ at Iverna Gardens, Kensington. They were serving with the 4th London Brigade, 2nd London Division when war broke out in August 1914. They were mobilised for war and moved to camp at Abbots Langley. They proceeded to France, landing at Le Havre on the 4th of November joining 25th Brigade, 8th Division on the 13th in action at The Battle of Neuve Chapelle, and The battle of Aubers Ridge. On the 20th of May 1915 they transferred to GHQ Troops and formed a composite unit with 1/5th and 1/12th London, retaining their identity on the 11th of August. On the 11th of February 1916 they were in action on The Somme, taking part in the diversionary attack on Gommecourt on the 1st of July, The battle of Gincy and The battle of the Transloy Ridges later In 1917 they were in action during the German retreat to the Hindenburg Line and the Battles of Arras in April, the battle of Langemarck in August then the Cambrai Operations in November. In 1918 they were in action on The Somme in the second Battles of Arras, The battle of the Hindenburg Line and the Final Advance into Picardy, about this time Albert was made up to Regimental Sergeant Major (RSM). At the Armistice the infantry took a rest period whilst the artillery were in action. The Division received orders to join the British force to occupy the Rhine bridgeheads, but these orders were later cancelled on the 21st of November when they were in the area of Harveng undertaking road and railway repairs. Demobilisation was completed on the 18th of May 1919. Albert remained behind to check all the men were fit and able for home life.
Terence Kearey spent his industrial life as an artist and colour consultant, finally as a studio manager at W. R. Royle & Sons. Leaving industry, lectured at The London College of Printing, there, specialised in all aspects of pre-printing technology. designing and teaching the first advanced course in Colour Appreciation.
Writing technical papers on artwork preparation for printing magazines here and in Russia afforded a venture into the World of publications. In his second year sat a Teaching and College of Preceptor’s qualifications. becoming a Qualified Youth leader and Victim Support Counsellor developed insights into, the then, current youth culture, and the psychological needs of the victims of crime.
