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War Heroes

Charlie

Charlie

GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN
An article in todays Sunday Mercury states that Chris Sutton has won a two-year campaign for a memorial to honor our forgotten Birmingham heroes.
The city council has now agreed for a permanent plaque to be erected in Centenary Square by the end of the year featuring 21 Victoria Cross medal holders and nine servicemen who were awarded the George Cross.
There are 30 names at the moment but there is a chance to add more if a name hasn't been included.
 
I have met Chris and I am so pleased his hard work has paid off. Well done Chris.
 
Charlie,

Thanks for that information and congratulations to Chris Sutton.

I wonder if the list is intended to include those who won George Medals in the Blitz: Army personnel, ARP wardens, Home Guards, firemen and even civilians.

Chris
 
Station Officer William Mosedale's life story, including his actions in the Birmingham Blitz, has been told in full for the first time in Come if ye Dare, the story of the 11 Civil Defence George Cross receipients.

It is available direct from the author for £12.50. Please PM me with an email address and a flyer will folllow.

Terry
 
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