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Wars Last Goodbyes
Individual Record

Inscription
In treasured memory of
A dear son and brother
Ft/Sgt E. J. Boakes R.A.F.V.R.
(Teddy)
Who lost his life in air operations
January 15 1945, aged 21
E'en as he trod that day to god
So walked he from his birth;
In simpleness and gentleness
And honour and clean mirth
Place of Inscription
St Bartholomew Churchdown Gloucester
Gloucestershire