SK1814 : Defensively Equipped Merchant Ships Memorial

near to Alrewas, Staffordshire, Great Britain

Defensively Equipped Merchant Ships Memorial
Defensively Equipped Merchant Ships Memorial
The Bofors gun was a standard fit for merchant ships in WW2. They were manned by Maritime Royal Artillery gunners. Around 28,000 DEMS personnel were trained, of which 2,713 were killed or missing in action, reflecting the high risks involved.
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SK1814, 104 images   (more nearby)
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Trevor Rickard   (find more nearby)
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Date Taken
Saturday, 31 October, 2009   (more nearby)
Submitted
Tuesday, 3 November, 2009
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Memorial   (more nearby)
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SK 184 146 [100m precision]
WGS84: 52:43.7562N 1:43.7028W
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OSGB36: geotagged! SK 184 146
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