All Saint's church, Conington

Memorial
media-31797.jpeg UPL 31797 Detail of the memorial to 457th BG(H) inside All Saint's church, Conington. Rob Edwards collection

Original photos by Rob Edwards January 2018.

Object Number - UPL 31797 - Detail of the memorial to 457th BG(H) inside All Saint's church, Conington.

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Detailed History

The church is the site of two memorials to the 457th Bombardment Group (Heavy) based at Glatton, Station 130. There is a stone memorial in the churchyard, and a Roll of Honour inside the church. The memorials are signposted on two signs in the village of Conington.

People

Bernard M Plaut

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 457th Bomb Group 750th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 0-712905
  • Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Lead Navigator

William P Tinkler

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 457th Bomb Group
  • Highest Rank: Major
  • Role/Job: Flight Officer as navigator on B-17. Retired as Major after serving as physician in USAF.

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Date9 Nov 2022 15:51:48
ContributorEmily
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Date19 Feb 2018 19:09:46
ContributorRob in Norwich
ChangesCreated entry with name, latitude, longitude and history
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Visited by Rob Edwards in January 2018. Photographs to follow.

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