Polish Forces Plaque

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Reference WMO/293728

Address:

22 Market Street

Forfar

Forfar Sheriff Court

Forfar

DD8 3LA

Scotland

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Status: On original site
Type: Freestanding
Location: External
Setting: Attached to a building/structure
Description: Board/Plaque/ Tablet
Materials:
  • Metal Metal (any)
Lettering: Raised
Conflicts:
  • Second World War (1939-1945)
About the memorial: This plaque is situated on the wall in front of Forfar Sheriff Court in the town`s Market Street. It was at this site on 7 March 1941 that King George and Queen Elizabeth took the salute of the Polish forces who were stationed here during World War II. The plaque is of the Polish Eagle The plaque was unveiled by General Maczek. A commemorative plaque funded by the city council on the first anniversary of the visit of the royal couple and an overview of Polish troops stationed there (and in the vicinity) (then 10th Armoured Cavalry Brigade).
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His Majesty King George VI accompanied by Queen Elizabeth and General Sikorski C. in C. Polish Forces took here the salute from the Polish Troops on March the 7th 1941

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