Memorial
HMS Decoy
Andrew Ashton
Source: Copyright Andrew Ashton
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Current Location
Ian Clough Hall, Hall Cliffe, Baildon, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD17 6ND, England
OS Grid Reference
SE 156 397
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- Type of Memorial
- Board / Plaque / Tablet
- WMR Reference Number
- 65287
- Description
- Royal Navy crest from HMS Decoy, mounted on a wooden shield backboard, with a small brass dedication plaque under the crest. Ships crest is square with a curved lower edge and a carved rope design border, surmounted by a crown. Central is a golden feathered hawk's lure on a line.
- Inscription
- PRESENTED BY/ THE LORDS COMMISSIONERS OF THE ADMIRALTY/ TO BAILDON .U.D./ TO COMMEMORATE THE ADOPTION OF/ H.M.S. DECOY/ DURING WARSHIP WEEK JAN 31ST 1942
- War
- Second World War - civilians
- Sponsor Type
- other
Components
- Board
Made from: Wood
Condition: Good
- Plaque
Made from: Brass
Condition: Good