If anyone has any photographs of the memorial that they wouldn’t mind sending into the Wolverley Camp Archives they will be much appreciated, please fill in the contact form on the contact page.

Memorial Event - Thanks are extended to the following people for all their help and support

My Wife Lynn, my family, Mark and Leanne, Karen, Brian, Beth and Jo.

Our very special friend, Barbara Harris from Syracuse, who did so much to raise  funds in America, helping to make the memorial possible. Thanks also to her for providing so many of the table decorations in the memorial hall, and simply being  with us during this memorable week-end. 

Dave and Carol Andrews for helping with arrangements for the Memorial in the church.

The Rev. Geoffrey Shilvolk.

The Parochial Church Council, Saint John the Baptist, Wolverley.

Mr. John Dentith.

Architects, S.T. Duckham Walker.

Stone Masons, Davis Memorials Ltd.

To Brian and Karen from Gastight Services for their help organising the forties evening and the fairground rides on Sunday afternoon

Jack and Dianne Roberts for helping to arrange for many of the Standards to attend, selling raffle tickets and all their help and support.

Nigel Addison for his help with the publicity, production of the booklet “Somewhere In England”. For the generous gifts of raffle prizes, and his time and support, before and during the event.

Our guests from Florida, Jackie and George Keselowsky, who travelled  thousands of miles, and who both willingly gave their help and support.

Sue, Clive and all the staff at the Queens Head

The RAF’s  “Battle of Britain Memorial Flight” for the flypast of the  Spitfire and Hurricane

Tony Hinton, our parade marshal.

Special thanks to the four American Air Force Personnel who joined us for the  occasion from RAF Mildenhall.

Standard Bearers and members of the ex-servicemen’s organisations who gave their support and helped to make the parade such a special occasion.

Bewdley Scout and Guide Band Special thanks to Mark Woodward for his help in arranging their participation at  the last minute. Also for his help to ensure the safety of those taking part in the  parade.

Those people who were invited to take part in the parade,  Dr. and Mrs. Richard Taylor, Wyre Forest M.P., Colonel Ray Watters, representing the American Ambassador, The Mayor of Kidderminster, Councillor Marcus Hart, The vice Chairman of Wolverley and Cookley Parish Council, Jo Cox, Wolverley and Cookley Parish Councillors. Former British employees, Red Cross Volunteers, and those who simply had  memories of those who served at the 52nd.

The Girl Guides, Brownies, Scouts, Cubs and Beavers from Wolverley and Cookley. Wolverley Brownies for their help with the table decorations.

Wolverley and Cookley Police team, Sally Sliwinska and Kate Easthope.

 Mr. Nigel Bradley and Mr. Mike Tolley who helped us with the Car Parking.

Church Lay Reader, Fleur Bradley, Organist, Paul Blackham, Church Warden, John

Waldron, The Church Choir and the Bell Ringers, and Pat Bell for the flower  arrangements

Mary Austin, Kidderminster Methodist Superintendent Minister. Rev. Peter Heskith, Kidderminster’s Roman Catholic Church of St Ambrose.

Ron Gaskin and Larry Binnersley from the British Legion.

 The ladies of Wolverley Women’s Institute. Thanks to Jan and all the ladies who worked so hard to help us to prepare the memorial hall, serve the refreshments and tidy up afterwards. To June Parkes and the ladies of the choir whose singing and entertainment in the  Memorial Hall was enjoyed by so many of those of us who were there. Another special part of the day.

Chris and Barry Ensor for their help and support.

 Ernie Ward, for the main poster design and his help and support.

Barbara Carter, for her help and support.

Wolverley Social Club for loaning us their PA system and allowing the use of their bar facilities.

Aubrey and Beryl Tippin for entertaining us with their barrel organ.

RAF Cosford Voluntary Band.

Martin and Fran Collins for bringing along their Second World War Dodge Ambulance and their war time medical exhibits.

To Brian Goodman and Richard Knight for bringing their  wartime vehicles and Standard. Robert Oldnall, his wife, sister and friends for their participation along with their jeep and dressing in American wartime uniforms.

Members of Bewdley Motorcycle Club for their exhibition of motorcycles.

Ruth Butler, for helping with the Wolverley Camp Archives exhibition.

Wolverley and Cookley Historical Society for their exhibition.

Adrian Robbins for loaning us his wartime items for exhibition.

Mr. Lol Edwards for bringing along his model landing craft.

www.digi-masters.com internet services.

Bryan Harris Photographic Services.

Members of Wyre Forest Camcorder Club and Miss Jo Grant.

 

Our kind sponsors.

The Binnian family at Bodenham Arboretum, Wolverley.

Brian and Karen, at Gastight Services, Wolverley.

Sue and Clive, at The Queens Head, Wolverley.

Steve, at Surplus and Outdoors, Kidderminster.

Finally my apologies to anyone who I have unintentionally missed out. My thanks to all of you for your help and support to make my dream come true on such a memorable occasion. Special thanks also to all those people here in England, and America who kindly gave donations to Barbara and myself.