Gravestone Dedication
On Monday 29th April 2024, a memorial and dedication service took place at York Cemetery where wreaths were laid at the site of a new headstone, which will act as a lasting reminder of the life of PC Robert Smith.
Robert, aged 64 years, was killed during the early hours of the morning of the 29th April 1942, during the biggest raid by the Luftwaffe carried out on York in World War Two. PC Smith and LNER worker William Milner, were among 94 people who lost their lives during the Baedeker air raid.
See full webpage here: PC Robert Smith – Memorial and Dedication Service
UPDATE:
The dedication ceremony was featured on the local regional ITV news, which included a short interview with BTPHG Treasurer John Owen:
🎥 LNER police officer honoured 82 years after he was killed in WW2 air raid at York Station
