Burma Star Memorial - Victoria Road, Deal, Kent, UK - World War II Memorials / Monuments on Waymarking.com

A Burma Star Memorial sited across from Deal Castle, erected by members of the Deal & Dover Burma Star Association.

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TELL THEM OF US

AND SAY

FOR YOUR TOMORROW

WE GAVE OUR TODAY

 

 

ERECTED BY

DEAL DOVER BRANCH

BURMA STAR ASSOCIATION

IN MEMORY OF THEIR COMRADES

WHO FELL IN THE BURMA

CAMPAIGN

1941-1945

 

Armed Forces personnel who served in the Burma Campaign between 11th December 1941 till 2nd September 1945 was eligible for The Burma Star Campaign Medal. My Grandfather L/Cpl 3443287 Ernest Hanson - Royal Engineers Regt was a recipient of the Burma Star medal, having fought in Burma between December 1941 and September 1945.

The stone memorial is located behind a small hedge and locked gate, but visible from the pavement. However the area immediately adjacent to the Memorial is used for disabled parking for visitors to Deal Castle and therefore access may be gained when the Castle is opened. The opening times for Deal Castle can be found here.

Property Permission: Private Access instructions: See Detailed Description above. Location of waymark: Captains Garden Trust Victoria Road Deal, Kent England CT14 7AP Commemoration: Burma Star Campaign Medal Recipients Date of Dedication: Not listed Access times: Not listed Website for Waymark: Not listed

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