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HMS Legion

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Current Location

In the Town Hall, Town Hall, 18 Imperial Square, Cheltenham, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL50 1QZ, England

OS Grid Reference

SO 94738 22055

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Type of Memorial
Board / Plaque / Tablet
WMR Reference Number
32310
Description
A rectangular bronze plaque mounted on wall. Raised inscription and names in gold lettering. Names in two columns in alphabetical order by surname.
Inscription
TO COMMEMORATE THE ADOPTION OF H.M.S. LEGION BY CHELTENHAM AND DISTRICT DURING WARSHIP WEEK, NOVEMBER 22ND-29TH 1941 AND IN MEMORY OF CREW MEMBERS/ (Names)/ WHO DIED 26TH MARCH 1942 WHEN THE SHIP WAS SUNK IN GRAND HARBOUR - MALTA G.C.
War
Second World War (1939-1945)
Number Commemorated
11
Died
11
Information shown
surname
Order of names
surname
Custodian
Cheltenham Borough Council

Components

Plaque

Height: 630mm

Width: 380mm


Made from: Bronze


Condition: Good