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Tag Archives: Great Malvern
Malvern Priory War Memorial
I visited Malvern Priory on 13 September 2019 and took the following images of the War Memorial inside. The memorial may be described as :“Large wall-mounted stone tablet is flanked by stone figures of Mary with Child and crown (left) … Continue reading
Posted in Heritage, Memorials elsewhere, Outside RSA, Parish Memorial, Personal, United Kingdom, World War 1, World War 2
Tagged Great Malvern, Great Malvern Priory, War memorial, World War, World War One, World War Two
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Great Malvern War Memorial
on 13 September 2019 I visited Great Malvern, and on my list of things to see was the War Memorial. The War Memorial in the Priory is dealt with in a separate post. The War Memorial is directly in front … Continue reading
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Tagged Great Malvern, Great Malvern Priory, War memorial, Worcestershire, World War
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John Frederick Bell GC
John Frederick Bell (1872 – 05/1950) was awarded the Empire Gallantry Medal (EGM) on on 17 May 1930 while employed as the Underground Manager at Ariston Gold Mine, Prestea, Gold Coast. “John Frederick Bell showed great gallantry on the occasion … Continue reading
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Tagged Ariston Gold Mine, Empire Gallantry Medal, GC, George Cross, Gold Coast, Great Malvern, John Frederick Bell EGM
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Henry Ward VC.
Henry Ward (1823 – 12/09/1867) was awarded the Victoria Cross for his actions during the Indian Mutiny. The citation, recorded in the London Gazette of 18 June 1858, Issue: 22154, Page: 2958 reads: “For his gallant and devoted conduct in having on … Continue reading
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