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Reference Number496.5 BA9360/B18/Box 2A/32/1 - 5
Hierarchy Browser Number8001/16/1/4/2
TitleDedication of a War Memorial in Worcester Cathedral and Grant of Freedom of the City
DescriptionTwo events were held on the 15th April 1950; the granting of Freedom of the City of Worcester to the Worcestershire Regiment, and the dedication of the war memorial in the Cathedral.

Order of Service for the Unveiling and Dedication of a Memorial in the Chapel of Saint George in memory of all ranks the Worcetershire Regiment who gave their lives in the World Wars 1914 to 1918 and 1939 to 1945 (2 copies); invitation from the Worcestershire Regiment to the dedication, one blank and one addressed to the Mayor and Mayoress of Worcester and annotated in pencil '11.3.50'; black and white photocopy of a booklet 'Presentation of Silver Drums and the Freedom of Entry into the City to the Worcestershire Regiment'; a blank invitation from the Mayor of Worcester to the presentation of the silver drums and freedom ceremony; Souvenir Number (magazine of the Worcestershire Regiment) Vol. 17 No. 2 dated July 1950 reporting on the two ceremonies, other regimental events, regimental history and customs, current news, and appointments and obituaries.
Date1950
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