IN MEMORIAM
ANZIO 2004
The plaque is located on the wall of Pope Innocentious XIIth Castle. See map below.
Photo courtesy of Alfred Rinaldi.
The Italian Naval escort, at ease, awaiting commencement of Plaque dedication.
HMS Spartan [SSN XI] crew, at ease, awaiting commencement of Plaque dedication.
Another view of the Italian contingent.
Civic Wreath laying at HMS Spartan Plaque.
Another view of the Civic Wreath laying at HMS Spartan Plaque.
Another view of the Civic Wreath laying at HMS Spartan Plaque.
Another view of the Civic Wreath laying at HMS Spartan Plaque.
John Beech escorted by Lt. Col. T, Huggan at Anzio. Tom...
Spartan survivors and crew of SSN XI with Captain J> Hollidge RN. Naval Attache Rome.
Escort vessel for wreath laying at sea.
Vessel [CP 905] that transported Spartan survivors to Spartan's final position.
Survivors Bernard O'Connor and Stan Turton laying wreath from CP 905.
Geoff, Bernard and Bridge Officer.
Return from wreath laying on board CP 905.
Bernard and Stan with Anzio Deputy Mayor and Bridge Officer.
Anzio Cemetery.
Civic wreaths at Anzio Cemetery.
Wreaths laid by SSN XI Spartan ship's company at Anzio Cemetery.
Wreaths at Anzio Cemetery.
Caserta Cemetery.
Naples Cemetery.
Bernard placing poppy cross on grave of A.B. W.H.G. McArthy. Naples.
l to r: Geoff Smith, Stan, Howard, Bernard,...
Article Navy News - March 2004.
Standing [L to R] John Beech, Chrissie Laurence Smith, Adam Hill, Geoff Smith.
Seated [L to R] Mark Benetton, John Joseph [Chairman, Spartan Survivors].
On return at the Nautical Club, Birmingham.
An open letter from Geoff Smith.
Please click image for location of the wall of Pope Innocentious XXIIth Castle.
