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Ernest Barker black plaque

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This black commemorative plaque records: Honouring Ernest Barker GM Awarded the George Medal for bravery after fighting a fire on an ammunition train following an air raid on Bridlington 11th July 1940. His heroic actions no doubt saved countless lives Recorded plaque organisation: Northern Rail.

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