August Beatrice Allen MBE. former president of Whitefield branch. Mrs Allen joined the RNLI in 1914 as a volunteer in Whalley Range, Manchester before moving to Whitef ietd more than 50 years ago - she was awarded the silver badge 30 years ago, Mrs Allen was awarded the gold badge in 1993and the MSE in 1996 for her long and devoted service to the RNLI.

Mrs Alfen continued to support the Whitefield branch until her death, aged 100 years, having given over 80 years of service to the RNLI..