Sandbag – Wincanton RBL Newsletter for May 2014
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Summary
One Hundredth Anniversary of the Great War
The Director General talks about the work of the Royal British Legion and the commemorative events taking place in August to mark the 100th anniversary of the Great War.
The Bombing of Wincanton
During the Second World War Wincanton as a town faired rather well compared to many other places. There were odd incidents and several near misses, but no real bombing or casualties occurred until Whit Monday of 1944.
Daphne Spencer
Daphne Spencer, 29 years old and daughter of the manager of the Westminster Bank in South Street, was killed as she slept in the flat above the bank.
Kenneth Spencer
A sad sequel to this unhappy event was that just two months later, on 17th July 1944, Daphne's brother Kenneth Spencer, a Sergeant flying Bristol Beaufighter aircraft as Navigator/Radio operator in 108 Squadron RAF, was killed in action.
Dates to remember
- Festival of Remembrance 8th November 2014 at the Albert Hall.
- Old Faithful 70th anniversary Sunday 22nd June at Wincanton Memorial Hall.
- Armed Forces Day - 28nd June at The Millers Inn.
For in-depth details of all these events, read the full edition of the Sandbag.
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