Location
Henderson Road, Eastney, at the eastern end of Eastney Esplanade.
Plaque Cockleshell Centre  |
Inscription
COCKLESHELL NAVAL COMMUNITY CENTRE.
This building was formally opened by BILL SPARKS DSM On 6th July 1996 And is dedicated to the memory of those gallant Members of the 'Cockleshell Heroes' who Never returned from Operation Frankton in December 1942. This date marks the 55th anniversary of the formation Of the Royal Marines Boom Patrol Detachment from Which the 'Cockleshell Heroes' were drawn and which Later became the present day Special Boat Service. See also the memorials to the Cockleshell Heroes, |
Cockleshell Gardens
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Cockleshell Gardens (Off Henderson Road) |