Office of Strategic Services Boldre Memorial
Details:
It is in the northwest corner beside the west window of the church.
A flag attached on a wooden pole and a small plaque on its left side. The plaque is printed in English and framed. The OSS was the forerunner of the CIA and operated from nearby locations during World War II.
Source of images: www.warmemorialsonline.org.uk
Monument Text:
This U S Flag with 48 stars was presented to St John the Baptist Church after World War II in memory of those US Servicemen who died on operations, having trained for the Office of Strategic Services, forerunner of the CIA, at Walhampton House and Elmers Court 1943-1945 |
