2009
SK1814 : Defensively Equipped Merchant Ships Memorial
taken 14 years ago, near to Alrewas, Staffordshire, England
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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