2022

SJ7687 : Local Hero

taken 2 years ago, near to Altrincham, Trafford, England

Local Hero
Local Hero
Altrincham Station plaque. Private Bill Speakman was defending a hill in South Korea against encircling Chinese forces when he and his companions ran out of ammunition. He spontaneously charged at the enemy with an armful of grenades, causing serious casualties. His example was followed by the other soldiers, and, when they had exhausted all the munitions, they continued using anything that came to hand - bottles and cans - until help came and they were able to retreat.

Bill was to be seen on TV, as a Chelsea Pensioner, leading the parade of veterans at the 2014 Remembrance Day celebrations. (Residents of the Royal Hospital can be chosen from across the country, not just London.)

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Geographical Context: City, Town centre People, Events
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SJ7687, 573 images   (more nearby 🔍)
Photographer
Anthony O'Neil   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Monday, 20 June, 2022   (more nearby)
Submitted
Wednesday, 13 July, 2022
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SJ 7697 8788 [10m precision]
WGS84: 53:23.2352N 2:20.8636W
Camera Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SJ 7697 8789
View Direction
East-southeast (about 112 degrees)
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