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    Memorial

    Corporal M Stenton

    Corporal Matthew Stenton Memorial Bench

    Source: Copyright Paul Clarke

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    Current Location

    Junction of Wellington Road and Quay Road, Memorial Garden, Prospect Street, Bridlington, East Yorkshire, East Riding of Yorkshire, YO15 2BH, England

    OS Grid Reference

    TA 18325 66900

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    Type of Memorial
    Seat
    WMR Reference Number
    70726
    Description
    Engraved wooden bench.
    Inscription
    In loving memory of Cpl. Matthew J Stenton RDG/Died in Afghanistan July 2010 Aged 23/On 28th June 2011 Corporal Matthew J Stenton was awarded the Military Cross posthumously.
    War
    Afghanistan (2001-2014)
    Number Commemorated
    1
    Died
    1
    Information shown
    Rank, forename, surname, unit, date of death, age, awards
    Sponsor Type
    private

    Ceremonies

    Dedicated

    7 October 2010

    Components

    Seat

    Made from: Wood


    Condition: Good