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English: Able Seaman, Colin Grazier Memorial (3) This photograph shows a head on view of the plaque mounted on the front of the Memorial. Unfortunately, in this photograph the writing on the plaque is unreadable but the likeness of Able Seaman Colin Grazier, is more discernible. The other photographs showing this memorial are these 1001978 and 1002001 This Memorial is located next to St Editha's Church, which can be seen in this photograph 998833.
The inscription reads: “Colin Grazier (1920 – 1942). This memorial is dedicated to Able Seaman Colin Grazier of Two Gates, Tamworth, who gave his life recovering vital Enigma codes from a sinking German U-boat. His extraordinary bravery, together with that of Lt Tony Fasson and Tommy Brown (all of HMS Petard) changed the course of WWII, saving countless lives worldwide. While undoubtedly one of the world’s greatest war heroes, Grazier was also one of the least known. Details of his actions remained secret for decades, depriving him of the true recognition he so richly deserved. This tribute was erected in the Year 2002 following a campaign in the Tamworth Herald which attracted worldwide interest. It was made possible with the support of local ex-service and civic organisations. Erected in memory of all Tamworth people who died for their country.” A German translation of the inscription reads: „Colin Grazier (1920 – 1942). Dieses Denkmal ist Able Seaman Colin Grazier aus Two Gates, Tamworth, gewidmet, der sein Leben gab bei der Bergung essentieller Enigma-Codes von einem sinkenden deutschen U-Boot. Seine außergewöhnliche Tapferkeit, zusammen mit der von Leutnant Tony Fasson und Tommy Brown (alle von HMS Petard) änderte den Verlauf des Zweiten Weltkriegs und rettete weltweit unzählige Menschenleben. Während er zweifellos einer der größten Kriegshelden der Welt ist, war Grazier auch einer der am wenigsten bekannten. Einzelheiten seiner Taten blieben über Jahrzehnte geheim, was ihm die rechtmäßig hochverdiente Anerkennung verwehrte. Diese Denkmal wurde im Jahr 2002 infolge einer im Tamworth Herald geschalteten Kampagne errichtet, die weltweites Aufsehen erregte. Sie wurde möglich gemacht durch die Unterstützung von örtlichen Veteranen und kommunalen Organisationen. Aufgestellt zum Gedenken an alle Bürger von Tamworth, die für ihr Land starben.“ |
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