Reference WMO/201202
Edit memorial name, location & address- Metal Bronze
- Stone Stone (any)
- Second World War (1939-1945)
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On the main plaque beneath an engraved image of Cpl Peck (all in capitals, see photo): Cpl. Thomas Peck Hunter VC / Royal Marines 43rd. Commando / Formerly a Member of the Staff / of Messrs. Waddie & Co. Ltd.and of / 2nd. Batt. Edinburgh Home Guard / until called up for service in 1942 / (then in italics) During an attack on strongly fortified / German positions on the Canale di Valetta / Italian Front - he sacrificed his life to save / those of many of his comrades by his / prompt action and fearless courage which / won for himself posthumously the award / of the first Victoria Cross granted to the / Royal Marines in the World War of 1939-45 / (then in capitals) Educated at Stenhouse and Tynecastle Schools / Member of 67th. Company Boys' Brigade / (then in italics) "Greater Love hath no man than this". On the small plaque: Erected by Members and Friends of the Edinburgh Branch / of / The Royal Marines Association / 16th June 2002
Corporal Thomas Peck Hunter VC
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