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28th61st
Jul 5, 2010
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Extended Description: William (Bill) SPEAKMAN Private (later promoted to Sergeant) 14471590, Black Watch attached to 1st Argyll & Sutherland Fusiliers and the King's Own Scottish Borderers won the VC at The Hinge Korea on Hill 217. Native of Altiincham Cheshire and lived at Moss End

http://www.manchester2002-uk.com/celebs/military.html

http://www.britishpathe.com/record.php?id=29664

http://www.britains-smallwars.com/korea/KOSB2.htm

http://www.messengernewspapers.co.uk/news/7989968.War_hero_returns_to_Korea/

This memorial is situated at the National Memorial Arboretum, Alrewas, Staffordshire

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Album: V.C and other awards to service personnel who have died in conflict or natural causes.

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