Speakman's Bridge

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Reference WMO/208595

Address:

Woodlands Road / Stockport Road

Altrincham

WA15 7QT

England

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Status: On original site
Type: Non freestanding
Location: External
Setting: Attached to a building/structure
Description: Board/Plaque/ Tablet
Materials:
  • Metal Metal (any)
Lettering: Unknown
Conflicts:
  • Korean War (1950-1953)
About the memorial: Plaque in honour of William Speakman who was awarded the Victoria Cross. There is also a plaque on the external wall to the Metrolink ticket office at Altrincham Interchange, which is not a memorial really , as it is a blue plaque and died a natural death, but is included here for completeness.
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The plaque at Altrincham station- TRAFFORD COUNCIL/Private William (Bill) Speakman/1927-2018/Born at 17 Moss Lane, Altrincham/Awarded the Victoria Cross for Gallantry/In the Korean War 1950-1953/November 4th 1951

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