Memorial details

Memorial type
Board / Plaque / Tablet
District
Ogwr
Town
Bridgend
County
Mid Glamorgan
Country
Wales
Commemoration
Second World War (1939-1945)
Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
83025

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Current location

Ysgol Brynteg School
Ewenny Road
Bridgend
Ogwr
Mid Glamorgan
CF31 3ER
Wales

OS Grid Ref: SS 90629 78874
Denomination: Undefined

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Description
Wall-mounted, brass plaque on wooden backboard with black, engraved lettering.
Inscription
Presented to Brynteg School by the/ Battle of Britain Historical Society/ In HONOUR/ of former pupil/ Sergeant Air Gunner/ CYRIL STEPHENS/ 23 (Blenheim) Squadron/ (Killed in Action)/ His participation in the Battle of Britain helped to prevent an/ invasion of this country and the subjugation of its people./ "NEVER IN THE FIELD OF HUMAN CONFLICT WAS/ SO MUCH OWED BY SO MANY TO SO FEW"/ Winston S Churchill 21 August 1940/ This plaque was commissioned by the school and supported by the local community
Inscription legible?
yes
Names on memorial
Stephens, Cyril
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Commemorations
  • Second World War (1939-1945)
    Total names on memorial: 1
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 1
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: surname, forename, rank, service, manner of death, regiment
    Order of information: Undefined
Components
  • Plaque
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Brass
  • Backboard
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Wood
Condition
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A
Sponsorship
Other
Details: Battle of Britain Historical Society

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