Erection date: 27/5/1984
{Plaque on the horizontal surface of the stone bench:}
In memory of Squadron Leader Ralph Reader CBE, 1903 - 1982, officer commanding the Royal Air Force Gang Shows 1939 - 1946 presented by the members of the Royal Air Force Gang Show Association, 27th May 1984.
WC2, Fleet Street
This small area contain 4 memorials: a statue, a bench a well and a large plaque.
Credit for this entry to: Bob Baker
This section lists the subjects commemorated on the memorial on this page:
Ralph Reader
Squadron Leader Ralph Reader CBE, officer commanding the Royal Air Force Gang...
This section lists the subjects who helped to create/erect the memorial on this page:
Ralph Reader
The name of this organisation sometimes has "Shows" rather than "Show".
This section lists the other memorials at the same location as the memorial on this page:
Ralph Reader
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Along the front edge of the bench 10 sets of deviders are carved and along the top of the back 6 of the Masons' shield.
Grandson of King George V and son of George, Duke of Kent. Born Michael George Charles Franklin at Coppins, Iver, Buckinghamshire. Married to Princess Michael. He helps out with some royal duties, ...
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