Newbury
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ID: | WB156 |
UKNIWM: | 41420 |
Location: | St Bartholomew's School, Wormestall building |
OS Map Ref: | SU464663 |
Description: | Brass plaque & replica sword |
Inscription:
To the memory of / J. E. Y. King (1936 - 1945)/ who gained this sword of honour, together with the King's Medal, at the Royal Air Force College, Cranwell in 1948/ and gave his life for his country and for freedom over Korea on 4th June, 1953/ Per ardua ad astra
[Note: Formerly located in the Wormestall building of the old Newbury Grammar School this memorial was moved to its current location in the school reception area when the new school was built in 2010.]
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Died this day: | |
20 September 1943 | |
Brian Hambleton | |
Sulham |
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