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Cross Lieutenant Colonel J.P. Carne, V.C., D.S.O.

Text with the cross, within Gloucester Cathedral:
This cross was made
during his captivity
by Lieutenant Colonel J.P. Carne, V.C., D.S.O.
who commanded the 1st Battalion
The Gloucestershire Regiment (28th 61st)
at the Battle of Imlin River
22nd-25th April 1951
and was used at religious services
held in the prisoner of war camp
Pyn-Chong-Ni, North Korea

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Source

  • Text: Fedor de Vries
  • Photos: Anthony (Sharky) Ward