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Donald Owen Clarke GC

Posted on 19/03/2017 by JA

Donald Owen Clarke (05/03/1923 – 08/09/1942) was posthumously awarded the George Cross for his actions on 08-09/08/1942 off coast of Trinidad while a crewman of the tanker San Emiliano. “On the night of the 8th-9th August 1942, Clarke was serving … Continue reading →

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Tower Hill Merchant Navy Memorial

Posted on 02/03/2014 by JA

This memorial was one of the surprise finds I made in London in 2008, and I did not have a lot of time to photograph it all. Sighted within walking distance of Tower Bridge and the Tower of London, it’s … Continue reading →

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