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Special memorial for Lt Col James Forbes-Robertson who won a Victoria Cross during World War One

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Wayne AnkersEditor

14:20, 12 APR 2018
Updated14:27, 12 APR 2018

Unveiling of a memorial stone to Col James Forbes-Robertson VC at the Cenotaph in Rydings Park, Brighouse. Great grandson of Col Forbes-Robertson, James Farrow unveils the stone with Sgt Mark Grainger of The Lancashire Regiment.1 of 7
Unveiling of a memorial stone to Col James Forbes-Robertson VC at the Cenotaph in Rydings Park, Brighouse. C/Sgt Baz Quinn of the Lancashire Regiment gives the salute at the unveiling of the memorial stone.2 of 7
Unveiling of a memorial stone to Col James Forbes-Robertson VC at the Cenotaph in Rydings Park, Brighouse. The Mayor of Calderdale, Clr Ferman Ali with Col Forbes-Robertson's great grandson, James Farrow (centre right) along with representatives of the Lancashire Regiment, C/Sgt Baz Quinn and Sgt Mark Grainger (right) family at the unveiling of the memorial stone to Col James Forbes-Robertson in Rydings Park.3 of 7
Unveiling of a memorial stone to Col James Forbes-Robertson VC at the Cenotaph in Rydings Park, Brighouse. The Mayor of Calderdale, Clr Ferman Ali with Col Forbes-Robertson's great grandson, James Farrow (centre right) along with representatives of the Lancashire Regiment, C/Sgt Baz Quinn and Sgt Mark Grainger (right) family at the unveiling of the memorial stone to Col James Forbes-Robertson in Rydings Park.4 of 7
Unveiling of a memorial stone to Col James Forbes-Robertson VC at the Cenotaph in Rydings Park, Brighouse.5 of 7
Unveiling of a memorial stone to Col James Forbes-Robertson VC at the Cenotaph in Rydings Park, Brighouse. The Mayor of Calderdale, Clr Ferman Ali addresses representatives of the Lancashire Regiment, family and civic officials at the unveiling of the memorial stone to Col James Forbes-Robertson in Rydings Park.6 of 7
Unveiling of a memorial stone to Col James Forbes-Robertson VC at the Cenotaph in Rydings Park, Brighouse. Representatives of the Lancashire Regiment, family and civic officials at the unveiling of the memorial stone to Col James Forbes-Robertson in Rydings Park.7 of 7

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