Ode in support of Fred
Published Date:
25 September 2008
By Submitted Copy
SIR — Just a few lines to add my support for the idea of naming a road/street after Fred Greaves, VC.
He was a shining star that many people at present should and would look up to.
CPL FRED GREAVES, VC
Into the fray without a thought for self preservation
He conquered long odds all for our salvation
This working class man became a first class hero
And became a future role model for millionaires to zero
Moden and jocular but with great Derbyshire grit
He weathered the attrition in that deep muddied slit
Against a fierce enemy that sometimes was feared
Fred never wavered from the path that he steered
Bodly fought his corner and no utterance of defeat
Surely this fine man is worthy of a street!
A. S. BRADLEY,
39 New Road
Barborough.
The full article contains 141 words and appears in Derbyshire Times newspaper.
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Last Updated:
24 September 2008 2:00 PM
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Source:
Derbyshire Times
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Location:
Chesterfield
