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Memorial details

Memorial type
Roll of honour or book of remembrance
District
Babergh
Town
Shotley
County
Suffolk
Country
England
Commemoration
Second World War (1939-1945)
Maker
John Nicholson (Designer)
Ceremony
  • Presented
    Date: 19 December 1945
    Attended by: By Councillor T C Cowin JP (Mayor of Douglas) to Captain C F Stevens-Guille (Commanding Officer of HMS St George)
Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
84507

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Current location
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Previous locations
  • HMS Ganges
    Shotley
    Babergh
    Suffolk
    England

    OS Grid Ref: Undefined
    Denomination: Undefined
Description
A framed copy of a Town Council resolution, bearing the seal of the Corporation, adorned with the Borough Arms and a watercolour of The Tower of Refuge [a well known local landmark in Douglas Bay].
Inscription
In appreciation of the many happy associations and friendships which have been formed with the officers and men of all ranks of HMS 'St George' during the war years 1939/45 and that before the departure from Douglas of the Ship's Company the Captain, HMS 'St George', be informed that the Council have been greatly honoured by their presence in the Borough [signed by the Mayor and Town Clerk- Mr P M Shimmin] [case and line breaks unknown]
Inscription legible?
yes
Commemorations
  • Second World War (1939-1945)
    Total names on memorial: 0
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 0
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: Undefined
    Order of information: Undefined
Components
  • Scroll
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Paint - Watercolour, Paper
  • Frame
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Wood, Glass
Condition
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A
Sponsorship
Public
Details: Douglas Town Council
Reference

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