Memorial Bust of Major Jack Watson Ranville

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A memorial to Major Jack Watson MC, Legion d'Honneur located in the grounds of Ranville Town Hall opposite the General Gale Memorial.

Major Jack Watson MC, Legion d'Honneur
He epitomised what every
Parachute Regiment soldier aspires to be

General Sir Geoffrey Howlett KBE MC
Colonel Commandant, the Parachute Regiment 1984-90

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Rue Airbornes
Ranville, Calvados
14860
France

Coordinates

49.232034, -0.257401

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