Squadron Leader Ralph Reader CBE, officer commanding the Royal Air Force Gang Shows 1939 - 1946.
Recognised for exceptional services to world Scouting, 1975. Originator of the Scouting Gang Show.
Born Crewkerne, Somerset. Died Bourne End Buckinghamshire.
Wrote 'On the Crest of a Wave'.
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Ralph Reader
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RAF Gang Show Assoc. at St Clement Danes
Founder Sqdn Ldr. Ralph Reader, CBE Royal Air Force Gang Shows Association ...
Ralph Reader
{Plaque on the horizontal surface of the stone bench:} In memory of Squadron...
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cnihtengild
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Frank Stubbs
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George Ryan
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1 memorial
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