Remembering their sacrifice

The bombing of the Swan and Albany Hotels May 23, 1943.
By The Newsroom
Published 20th May 2016, 15:06 BST
Updated 20th May 2016, 16:10 BST

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Around noon on May 23, 1943, a bombing raid over Hastings resulted in the deaths of 11 Canadian serviceman in the Albany Hotel and 15 civilians in the Swan Hotel.

The Hastings & St Leonards Veterans Association are holding two parades and services to commemorate their sacrifice.

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On Saturday, May 21, we are parading at 2pm outside Albany Court, Hastings seafront behind Debenhams, followed by a service and wreath laying at the Holy Trinity Church in Robertson Street.

On Sunday, May 22, we are parading in Swan Gardens, High Street at 2pm followed by a service in St Clement’s Church. All are welcome to join us in.

Bob Marden

Honorary secretary

Hastings & St Leonards Veterans Association

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