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National Memorial Arboretum
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Prince William's visit to the memorial. He also went on to visit Birmingham projects. Viv.
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Dave M
Pheasey Born Bumper
Dave M
Pheasey Born Bumper
VICTORIA CROSS COMMEMORATIVE PAVING STONE UNVEILING
Thursday 5 March 2015
As part of the Centenary commemorations of the First World War the Department of Communities and Local Government has been laying commemorative paving stones in the birthplace of each Victoria Cross recipient, to honour their bravery and to provide a lasting legacy within the communities of their local heroes.
A total of 628 Victoria Crosses were awarded during the First World War, of which 145 were awarded to servicemen who fought for Britain, but were born overseas. These 145 international born servicemen will be honoured at a private unveiling ceremony at the National Memorial Arboretum on 5th March by the Secretary of State, the Rt Hon Eric Pickles.
The event is by invitation only.
Few pics from today, most from a distance
Thursday 5 March 2015
As part of the Centenary commemorations of the First World War the Department of Communities and Local Government has been laying commemorative paving stones in the birthplace of each Victoria Cross recipient, to honour their bravery and to provide a lasting legacy within the communities of their local heroes.
A total of 628 Victoria Crosses were awarded during the First World War, of which 145 were awarded to servicemen who fought for Britain, but were born overseas. These 145 international born servicemen will be honoured at a private unveiling ceremony at the National Memorial Arboretum on 5th March by the Secretary of State, the Rt Hon Eric Pickles.
The event is by invitation only.
Few pics from today, most from a distance
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mike jenks
master brummie
Hi
Well done
Mike jenks
Well done
Mike jenks
Dave M
Pheasey Born Bumper
paul stacey
master brummie
Brilliant!!!!!
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Wendy
Guest
Great photo's as always Dave. I have some more photo's of HMS Glory if you would like them. I gave the others to Chock's if you remember.
Old Boy
master brummie
Hi All.
For anyone interested I have changed my avotar. It is now my wife in her wheelchair and myself in a scooter I had hired for the day on our visit a fortnight ago. The Arboretum is a large place and if anyone is getting on in years or unable to get around very well it is well worth hiring a scooter. It costs only £5 and all proceeds go to the Arboretum.
Old Boy
For anyone interested I have changed my avotar. It is now my wife in her wheelchair and myself in a scooter I had hired for the day on our visit a fortnight ago. The Arboretum is a large place and if anyone is getting on in years or unable to get around very well it is well worth hiring a scooter. It costs only £5 and all proceeds go to the Arboretum.
Old Boy
Key Hill Brian
Proud Brummie
Cheers Dave - Great memorial. My Grans 1st husband was killed Aug 1918 in the R.A.M.C.
Very high casualty rate foe the Corps considering the role.
Brian
Very high casualty rate foe the Corps considering the role.
Brian
paul stacey
master brummie
Great Regiment, usually very understated, and some of us will never forget their bravery and dedication.Paul
paul stacey
master brummie
KSLI, one of our great county regiments, fought with great distinction.
Dave M
Pheasey Born Bumper
Last few from today, in the last pic LtoR Keith the Stonemason, Mr M, Halliday organizer of the Memorial, Keith`s son who built the Memorial
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Dave M
Pheasey Born Bumper
paul stacey
master brummie
Great to see the REME honoured, they looked after my various vehicles, and motor bikes splendidly for years.Paul