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An RAF hero has died in Salford with no surviving family - so who will come and pay tribute at his funeral?

Posted: Sat Dec 01, 2018 10:38 am
by Bruno
Hello,

Walter Bentley RAF 570 Squadron had died, aged 97.
Walter and his crew survived a crash when their Short Stirling was shot down on 23 September 1944 during Arnhem fights.
Here is an extract from the article which can be seen at the link below:
https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk ... o-15470967
His funeral will take place at Agecroft Cemetery at 1pm on Monday, December 10.

Walter has no surviving family and only a handful of friends.

It is hoped his home city will show its thanks and respect for a man who put his life on the line to defend his country, playing a part in one of the major clashes of the war.
Few images from the article of the Manchester Evening News:

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Re: An RAF hero has died in Salford with no surviving family - so who will come and pay tribute at his funeral?

Posted: Mon Dec 10, 2018 5:54 am
by Mark Joyce
Thank you, Mr. Bentley, for your service and sacrifice in the name of freedom. Although unable to attend his funeral, my thoughts and prayers will be with him.

Mark

Re: An RAF hero has died in Salford with no surviving family - so who will come and pay tribute at his funeral?

Posted: Thu Mar 07, 2019 3:29 am
by K4KittyCrew
Well said, Mark ................... Our belated condolences to all.
John