Coastal Forces of World War 2(HMS Forte)

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Reference WMO/201197

Address:

Tinners Walk

Falmouth

TR11 3YL

England

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Status: On original site
Type: Other
Location: External
Description: Board/Plaque/ Tablet
Materials:
  • Metal Metal (any)
Lettering: Raised
Conflicts:
  • Second World War (1939-1945)
About the memorial: A memorial to the Coastal Forces of WW2
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COASTAL FORCES OF WORLD WAR II/ HMS FORTE IV/ This plaque commemorates the men and women of Allied Coastal Forces who served with the Royal Navy at HMS Forte IV at Falmouth between 1941 and 1946. At HMS Forte IV Motor Torpedo Boats, Motor Gunboats and Motor Launches assembled for Operation Chariot, the raid on St Nazaire Docks in March 1942. Coastal Forces also operated from Falmouth carrying out vital clandestine operations transporting SOE agents to and from enemy occupied shores. Many gave their lives and their skill and courage made an invaluable contribution to the success of the war./ Unveiled by Lady Mary Holborow/ Lord-Lieutenant of Cornwall/ 19 June 2010/ WE WILL REMEMBER THEM

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