Memorial
Major Glenn Miller
S B Blythe 1993
Source: Copyright S B Blythe 1993
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Current Location
Bedford Corn Exchange, St Pauls Square, Bedford, North Bedfordshire, Bedfordshire, MK40 1SL, England
OS Grid Reference
TL 04992 49735
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- Type of Memorial
- Board / Plaque / Tablet
- WMR Reference Number
- 1868
- Description
- Rectangular plaque with a wooden frame.
- Inscription
- DEDICATED BY THE GLENN MILLER SOCIETY / TO THE EVER LASTING MEMORY OF / MAJOR ALTON GLENN MILLER / 1904 'THE MOONLIGHT SERENADER' 1944 / DIRECTOR OF THE AMERICAN BAND OF THE ALLIED EXPEDITIONARY FORCES / FOR HIS OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION TO POPULAR MUSIC / RECALLING HIS CONCERTS TO THE ALLIED FORCES AT THIS HALL / DURING 1944, THIS COMMEMORATIVE PLAQUE WAS UNVEILED AT A / TRIBUTE CONCERT BY THE MILLION AIRS ORCHESTRA AT THE CORN / EXCHANGE BEDFORD ON FEBRUARY 25TH 1976
- War
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Number Commemorated
- 1
- Died
- 1
- Information shown
- Surname,rank,year died,forename,occupation,additional
- Sponsor Type
- private
Ceremonies
Unveiled
25th February 1976
UNKNOWN
- Custodian
- GLENN MILLER SOCIETY
Components
- Backboard
Height: 340MM
Width: 650MM
Made from: Wood - Oak
Condition: Good
- Plaque
Made from: Metal
Condition: Good