Beth Alston Plaque - 487th Bomber Group Support
Details:
The lectern stands near the south door and close to the group of war memorials in the SW corner.
A rectangular metal plaque engraved with inscription in English, affixed on a wooden backboard. Although Ms. Alston did not die as a result of enemy action it commemorates her role in giving hospitality to the American forces (USAAF 487th Bomb Group) serving in the area.
Source of information and images: www.warmemorialsonline.org.uk
Monument Text:
IN LOVING MEMORY
BETH ALSTON
DEDICATED BY THE MEN AND FAMILIES OF
USAF 487th BOMB GROUP
28 JUNE 1992
IN SINCERE APPRECIATION OF HER FRIENDSHIP
AND HOSPITALITY DURING AND AFTER
WORLD WAR II
Commemorates:
Units:
487th Bomber Group, Heavy
8th Air Force
US Army Air Corps
Wars:
WWII
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