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Ralph Reader

Erection date: 27/5/1984

Inscription

{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.

Site: Johnson, Reader & others (4 memorials)

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

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Ralph Reader

Squadron Leader Ralph Reader CBE, officer commanding the Royal Air Force Gang...

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Royal Air Force Gang Show Association

The name of this organisation sometimes has "Shows" rather than "Show".

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