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Sale, Walton Park, 'Wimpy' Memorial (WW2)

Memorial to the crew of Wellington Bomber HE703 which crashed in the park 3 aug 1943

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The memorial at the unveiling with George Cogswell, who was responsible for it being erected.

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The Memorial Plaque

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The Information Board

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World War 2
SurnameForename(s)RankBiographyDetails
FORBESKeithFlt SgtBiographyRAAF (Wireless Operator) Survived
LUTHERCliveFlying OfficerBiographyRAAF (Mid Upper Gunner) Survived
MATTHEWSFreddieFlt. Sgt.BiographyRAAF (Pilot) Killed
MCCARTHYJohnSgtBiographyRAF (Rear Gunner) Survived but seriously injured
NEWALLEdwardFlt. Sgt.BiographyRAAF (Observer) Survived
THOMPSONEdwardFlt. Sgt.BiographyRAAF (Bomb Aimer) Killed