What is recorded here
This marble commemorative plaque records: Airey Neave DSO OBE MC Merton 1934-8 Steward Of The JCR MP For Abingdon 1953-79 Killed outside the House of Commons on 30 March 1979 A man of great courage Recorded plaque organisation: Merton College.
Airey Neave was a British soldier, politician, and broadcaster, known for his escape from Colditz during World War II and his role as a Conservative MP. He is remembered for his wartime bravery and political contributions until his assassination by the IRA in 1979.
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