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 medal and RAF insignia on either side.

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View Further Details Memorial Type:Tablet or Plaque or Board Ref: WMP1697 Other Designation: Conservation Area Verification Required: YES Information Sources: C Simpson Website Links: http://www.meltonmowbraytownestate.co.uk...

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Inscription Reads

JAMES EDGAR �??JOHNNIE�?? JOHNSON
AIR VICE-MARSHAL
THIS PLAQUE COMMEMORATES THE LIFE OF
�??JOHNNIE�?? JOHNSON CB, CBE, DSO AND TWO BARS, DFC AND BAR, DL,
WHO GREW UP IN THE BOROUGH OF MELTON MOWBRAY
HE WAS THE TOP-SCORING RAF FIGHTER PILOT OF THE SECOND WORLD WAR
AND WAS ACCREDITED WITH THE SHOOTING DOWN OF 38 ENEMY AIRCRAFT
IN MORE THAN 700 MISSIONS
DL DEPUTY LIEUTENANT (HE WAS APPOINTED SUCH FOR LEICESTERSHIRE IN 1967)

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Name Rank Unit Batt Died Johnson - James Edgar Air Vice Marshal Royal Air Force 30/01/2001
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