Memorial details

Memorial type
Stone of remembrance
District
Sheffield
Town
Sheffield
County
South Yorkshire
Country
England
Commemoration
Second World War (1939-1945)
Ceremony
  • Unveiled
    Date: 30 November 1969
    Attended by: Bishop of Sheffield
Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
27509

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Current location

77
Endcliffe Park
Rustlings Road
Sheffield
Sheffield
South Yorkshire
S11 7AB
England

OS Grid Ref: SK 32729 85768
Denomination: Undefined

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Description
Rough stone of remembrance with two attached plaques- the upper being the dedication plaque, the lower for the names. Lettering in low relief. Ten associated American Oak trees. In 2019 the memorial was supplemented by a new flagpole and an additional American Oak.
Inscription
ERECTED BY/ SHEFFIELD R.A.F. ASSOCIATION/ IN MEMORY OF/ THE TEN CREW OF U.S.A.A.F. BOMBER/ WHICH CRASHED IN THIS PARK/ 22-2-1944/ PER ARDUA AD ASTRA
Inscription legible?
yes
Commemorations
  • Second World War (1939-1945)
    Total names on memorial: 10
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 10
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: surname, forenames, date of death, place of death, manner of death, service
    Order of information: Undefined
Components
  • Plaque
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Metal
  • Plaque
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Metal
  • Stone of remembrance
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Stone
  • Tree
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Wood - Oak
Listing information
Condition
History
2019: The meorial was supplemented by a flagpole paid for by the pupils of a nearby school -Birkdale - and Boeing Europe. There is now an information board at the memorial - put up by Sheffield City Council - detailing the 'MI-AMIGO' story. The council also planted a new American Oak to commemorate the 75th anniversary. 2012: Decking installed by Sheffield City Council.
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A
Sponsorship
Public
Details: 1969: Memorial paid for through public subscription through the Sheffield branch of the Royal Air Force Association.
Responsibility
Sheffield City Council
Reference

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