Eagle Squadrons

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Memorial details

Memorial type

Board / Plaque / Tablet

District

Town

County

Country

Commemoration

Second World War (1939-1945)

Ceremony

Unveiled
Date: 29 September 2012
Attended by:

Lost

Not lost

WM Reference

69888

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Current location

Directly behind the village war memorial on the green
The Green
Northcliff Road
Kirton in Lindsey
North Lincolnshire
Lincolnshire
DN21 4NQ
England

OS Grid Ref: SK 93859 98802
Denomination: Undefined

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Description

A black granite tablet with a triangular head which stands on a black marble base and concrete platform. The dedication is incised in gold lettering, and features the emblem of four squadrons.

Inscription

THE EAGLE SQUADRONS OF KIRTON IN LINDSEY/ NOVEMBER 1940 MAY 1942/ IN TRIBUTE OF THOSE AMERICANS WHO FELL FOR OUR FREEDOM/ (Names)

Inscription legible?

yes

Commemorations

Second World War (1939-1945)
Total names on memorial: 10
Served and returned: 0
Died: 10
Exact count: no
Information shown: Forename, surname, date of death.
Order of information: Date of death.

Components

Stone of remembrance
Measurements: depth 105mm, height 1040mm, width 765mm
Materials: Granite

Listing information

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Trust fund/Scholarship

No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A

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