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The Perrin Memorial - Taken by Allison Smith 12 Jul 2014
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The Perrin Memorial - Taken by Allison Smith 12 Jul 2014
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The Perrin Memorial - Taken by Allison Smith 12 Jul 2014
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The Perrin Memorial - Taken by Allison Smith 12 Jul 2014
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Captain John P Perrin USAAF DFC Air Medal (3 Oak Clusters) - Taken by Internet 13 Jul 2014
Reference WMO/178820
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This plaque was unveiled on July 4th 2007 by Lt. Col. Jeff Price Assistant Air Attache U S Embassy and Col. Micheal Beatty CBE TD DL Vice Lord Lieutenant of Staffordshire. It marks the area, here in the Parish of Creswell where courageous US Army Air Forces Pilot Captain John Pershing Perrin died, after remaining at the controls of his stricken aircraft in order to avoid crashing on to the town of Stafford and outlying homes and Infant Schools on US Independence Day July 4th 1944. Holder of the American Distinguished Flying Cross and Air Medal Capt. Perrin 25 selflessly gave his life so that others might live. We salute his valour and offer eternal thanks for his great sacrifice. May he rest in Peace. Creswell Parish Council. Creswell Parish Council awarded Captain John P Perrin the posthumous honour of the Honorary Freedom of the Parish of Creswell on 4th July 2014 being the 70th anniversary of his courageous act of self sacrifice.
Captain John P Perrin USAAF DFC Air Medal (3 Oak Clusters) 1918 - 1944
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