College celebrates Queens' centenarian

The Development Director met alumnus Ken Embleton (1942) in Dorset to celebrate his 100th birthday on behalf of the College. Rowan took Ken out for lunch and presented him with a Queens' scarf. He also brought him a Chelsea bun from Fitzbillies, a quintessential Cambridge treat.

Ken studied Law at Queens', leaving to join the Queen's Royal Regiment during the Second World War. He was called up to the Royal Corps of Signals Training Battalion in the Indian Army and served in Burma, although he said that he didn't see any fighting personally. He returned to complete his degree from 1946-48, and later became a solicitor. His room mate for two years in Fisher Building was Philip Cox (1941), who was awarded a Distinguished Service Cross for bravery during the Battle of the Atlantic.

During his time at Queens', Ken was Secretary of the College Rugby Club when they reached the Cuppers final in 1948. He accepted an Honorary Life Patronage of Queens' Rugby Club during Rowan's visit. He also performed in the Bats in the society's inaugural years with founder Professor Sir Jimmie Beament (1940).

If you know any Queens' alumni who are celebrating their 100th birthday this year, we would be delighted to mark the occasion! Please contact alumnicommunications@queens.cam.ac.uk.