(BOAC70) BATTLE OF THE ATLANTIC 70:
THE 70th anniversary of one of the biggest battles in naval history
commemorated during the Year of the Convoy 2013:
National events occurred:
In May 2013 the 70th Anniversary of the Battle of the Atlantic (BOA) was
commemorated with a series of events throughout the United Kingdom. The
commemorations centred on three cities, London during 8-13 May,
Londonderry between 10-12 May, and the culminating event in Liverpool from 24-27
May.
Events in London: 10-12 May http://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/News-and-Events/Special-Events/Battle-Of-The-Atlantic/City-of-London
Events in Derry-Londonderry: 10-12 May http://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/News-and-Events/Special-Events/Battle-Of-The-Atlantic/City-of-Derry
Events in Liverpool: 24-27 May http://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/News-and-Events/Special-Events/Battle-Of-The-Atlantic/City-of-Liverpool
(BOAC70) 2013: http://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/News-and-Events/Special-Events/Battle-of-the-Atlantic
MN SILVER BADGE
“They had a small silver badge -the letters MN with laurel leaves-and meaning the wearer was in the Merchant Navy. They had as much pride in wearing that small badge, as did men in the services in wearing their uniforms”.
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