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387th Bomb Group Thanks Giving Plaque

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Details:

On a wall inside the war memorial building.


Plaque

A nowy-headed oak wood of three panels. Names are arranged in six columns. The coat of arms of Romford is carved in relief in the pediment at the top center. The panels are engraved with the names of 141 civilians and 246 service personnel of the H. M. Forces (British Armed Forces) who lost their lives. These oak panels were presented by the U.S.A.A.F. 387th Bomb Group in recognition of the hospitality they received when stationed in Ramford during WW2.

Source of image: www.warmemorialsonline.org.uk

Monument Text:

TO THE GLORY OF GOD AND IN PROUD

AND THANKFUL REMEMBRANCE OF

THOSE TOWNSPEOPLE OF ROMFORD

WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES FOR THEIR

KING AND COUNTRY IN THE SECOND

WORLD WAR 1939-1945

 

(-Names-)

 

THESE MEMORIAL PANELS WERE

PRESENTED BY THE 387 BOMB GROUP

U.S.A.A.F IN APPRECIATION OF THE

TOWN'S HOSPITALITY WHILE THEY

WERE STAYING IN THE COUNTRY DURING THE WAR

Commemorates:

Units:

387th Bomb Group

8th Air Force

9th Air Force

US Army Air Corps

Wars:

WWII