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Lieutenant Robert Hampton Gray Memorial
This memorial is dedicated to Canada’s last recipient of the Victoria Cross, Lieutenant Robert Hampton Gray, who was originally from Nelson.
Inscription
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Lieutenant Robert Hampton Gray
V.C., B.S.C., R.C.N.V.R.
Royal Canadian Fleet Arm Fighter Pilot
Born November 2, 1917
Died courageously in defense of his country on August 9th, 1945
A Nelson boy who gave his life for freedom and earned the Empire’s highest decoration, the Victoria Cross, for courage in the Second World War.
Français
Mémorial du lieutenant Robert Hampton Gray
Ce mémorial est dédié au dernier récipiendaire canadien de la Croix de Victoria, le Lieutenant Robert Hampton Gray, qui est originaire de Nelson.
Le texte de l’inscription figure dans la section anglaise.
Note: Inside a building; it may only be open at certain times. · À l’intérieur d’un bâtiment; il n’est peut-être accessible qu’à certaines heures.
Location: City Hall, 502 Vernon Street, Inside wall of the building, Nelson
Emplacement : Hôtel de ville, 502, rue Vernon, Mur intérieur de l'édifice, Nelson
Coordinates · Coordonnées: 49.492770, -117.294382
Marker type: Framed photograph and wooden plaque
Type de repère : Photographie encadrée et plaque en bois
Source: Veterans Affairs Canada – National Inventory of Canadian Military Memorials
Licence · Permission: Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada (Veterans Affairs Canada).