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    Memorial

    Dunkirk - Plaque

    Plaque

    Source: Copyright James Brezier

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    Current Location

    Added to the granite pillar of the Operation Dynamo Dunkirk Evacuation memorial (33869),, Pier Road, Ramsgate, Thanet, Kent, CT11 8LS, England

    OS Grid Reference

    TR 38485 64754

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    Type of Memorial
    Board / Plaque / Tablet
    WMR Reference Number
    54609
    Description
    Rectangular wall mounted metal plaque. Inscription contained within a fine white border. Also white lettering.
    Inscription
    IN COMMEMORATION OF THOSE WHO WENT ACROSS THE SEAS IN/ THE DARK DAYS OF 1940 AND TOOK PART IN THE GALLANT/ RESCUE OF THE BRITISH EXPEDITIONARY AND ALLIED FORCES/ FROM THE BEACHES OF DUNKIRK. 82,000 MEN WERE BROUGHT/ BACK TO RAMSGATE HARBOUR IN NUMEROUS SMALL/ VESSELS, PLEASURE CRAFT AND LIFEBOATS./ THANET DISTRICT COUNCIL LOTTERIES FUND 27TH DAY OF JUNE 1982
    War
    Second World War (1939-1945)
    Sponsor Type
    other

    Ceremonies

    Unveiled

    27 June 1982

    UNKNOWN

    Previous Location(s)

    • Attached to wall to the left of the entrance, Ramsgate Maritime Museum, Harbour Parade, Ramsgate, Thanet, Kent, CT11 8LS, England

      OS Grid Reference

      TR 38510 64718

    Custodian
    East Kent Maritime Trust

    Components

    Plaque

    Made from: Metal


    Condition: Good


    • War Memorial On Line - www.warmemorialsonline.org.uk/memorial/70993/ - Accessed 22 April 2021