Person    | Male  Born 25/5/1903  Died 13/5/1982

Ralph Reader

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 ...

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Ralph Reader

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