Butter Cross, Market Place - Melton Mowbray

World War II

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  • Listing Status: Not Individually Listed
  • District: Melton
  • Parish: Melton Mowbray

Rectangular plaque on base of cross, with black background and white lettering and border. Images of Victoria Cross and regimental badge on either side.

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View Further Details Memorial Type:Tablet or Plaque or Board Ref: WMP1696 Other Designation: Conservation Area Verification Required: YES Information Sources: C Simpson Website Links: http://www.meltonmowbraytownestate.co.uk...

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Inscription Reads

RICHARD HENRY BURTON VC
THIS PLAQUE COMMEMORATES THE LIFE OF RICK BURTON VC
BORN IN THE BOROUGH OF MELTON MOWBRAY
HE WAS THE ONLY MELTON MOWBRAY PERSON TO BE AWARDED THE
VICTORIA CROSS IN WORLD WAR II
AT THE AGE OF 20 WHEN HE WAS COMPANY RUNNER IN THE
1ST BATTALION OF THE DUKE OF WELLINGTON REGIMENT IN ITALY IN OCTOBER 1944
�??PRIVATE BURTON�??S MAGNIFICENT GALLANTRY AND TOTAL DISREGARD FOR HIS OWN SAFETY
DURING MANY HOURS OF FIERCE FIGHTING IN MUD AND RAIN WERE AN INSPIRATION TO ALL HIS COMRADES�?�

Casualties Listing

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Name Rank Unit Batt Died Burton - Richard Henry Company Runner Duke of Wellington's Regiment (West Riding) 1
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