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Kingston Hospital - flying bomb

Inscription

In proud recognition of the devotion to duty of the members of the staff of Kingston Hospital on the occasion of the flying bomb incident on July 5th 1944 at 5.10 P.M. and in particular remembrance of
Inez M. Davies SRN
Mary E. Wood
who lost their lives.

Site: Kingston Hospital - flying bomb (1 memorial)

KT2, Kingston Hospital

Brought to our attention by John Arnold who believes the building was the Medical Superintendent's house.

Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of plaquesoflondon.co.uk

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Kingston Hospital - flying bomb

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Kingston Hospital - flying bomb

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Inez May Davies, SRN

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Mary Elizabeth Wood

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