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Les
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Prince Charles & VC road names Jun 15, 2007 6:43:23 GMT

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Post by Les on Jun 15, 2007 6:43:23 GMT

Prince Charles, through his Duchy of Cornwall Estate, have tried to get some new roads named, including one after a VC. Unfortunately the names "do not fit it" with the surroundings!!

www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/uk/article1934910.ece

In memory of Private Henry George BLATCHFORD, 40730, 6th Btn KOYLI. KIA 22/8/1917 age 40. Born in Somerset, lived in Bristol, Died in Belgium.

Also in memory of Stoker 1 Class, Alfred George COOLE, 148601 RN served 1889-1911 & 1914-1915. Died at home 28th August 1915.

Private Walter COOLE, 5203, 1/6th Btn Gloucestershire Reg. Died of disease 10th January 1917 on the Somme. Nephew of Alfred.