Support Squadron, Eastern Flank , Royal Marines

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Memorial details

Memorial type

District

Town

County

Country

Commemoration

Second World War (1939-1945)

Ceremony

Unveiled
Date: 5th July 1951
Attended by: Admiral of the Fleet Sir Philip Louis Vian GCB KBE CMG
Dedicated
Date: 5th July 1951
Attended by: Local Clergy/Dignitaries
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Lost

Not lost

WM Reference

48878

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Current location

Location chosen because the expedition trained at nearby base HMS Turtle
St. Michael's Church
Blandford St
Hamworthy
Poole
Dorset
BH15 4HR
England

OS Grid Ref: SY 99402 91125
Denomination: Church of England

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Description

Metal, triangular slated top over metal half circle lynch gate. This is supported on two brick pillars with gates attached at entrance to church.

Inscription

THIS LYCH GATE WAS ERECTED BY SURVIVING MEMBERS OF THE SUPPORT SQUADRON, EASTERN FLAK, IN HONOURED MEMORY OF ALL THEIR SHIPMATES WHO LOST THEIR LIVES IN THE ASSAULT ON WALCHEREN ISLAND ON 1ST NOVEMBER 1944. ALSO IN MEMORY OF EARLIER SQUADRON LOSSES OFF THE NORMANDY BEACHES FROM 6TH JUNE TO 28TH AUGUST 1944.

Inscription legible?

yes

Commemorations

Second World War (1939-1945)
Total names on memorial: 0
Served and returned: 0
Died: 0
Exact count: no
Information shown: Undefined
Order of information: Undefined

Components

Gate
Measurements: Undefined
Materials: Slate, Wood, Brick

Listing information

This memorial is not currently listed. Find out how to nominate this memorial for inclusion on the National Heritage List for England
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Condition

SUPPORT SQUADRON, EASTERN FLANK , ROYAL MARINES
WMO ID: 76328
Condition: Good [last updated on 07-12-2017]
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Costs

Site: Private donation

Trust fund/Scholarship

No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A

Sponsorship

Private

Responsibility

St. Michael's PCC is responsible for maintenance

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