Trafford Council are unveiling a Blue Plaque to war hero William Speakman VC at Altrincham Transport Interchange.
The unveiling is to take place on Thursday June 20 at 2pm.
Private Speakman, who was born in a house near the Interchange in 1927, received the Victoria Cross for an incredible act of bravery during the Korean War on November 4, 1951.
Private Speakman was a true hero who was detached to the King’s Own Scottish Borderers.
He celebrated his 90th birthday in September 2017, though he died June 20, 2018, at the Royal Chelsea Hospital surrounded by family.
Cllr Jane Baugh, Trafford Council executive member for culture and leisure, said: “Trafford Council is delighted to be unveiling a Blue Plaque to such an important historical figure from Trafford. Private William Speakman was a hero in every sense of the word and the plaque will be a lasting reminder to his bravery.”
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