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England (Counties as in 1851-1901) => England => Topic started by: Conductor Mike on Sunday 15 June 08 08:43 BST (UK)
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Anyone out there know the whereabouts of a Memorial Plaque dedicating a bed at Victoria Hospital Blackpool in memory of 2Lt Stanley Henry Parry Boughey VC. It was last seen 3 or 4 years ago in the Mortuary at Victoria Hospital and has disappeared. The plaque, bed and a some of money was dedicated on behalf of the 'People of Blackpool'.
Both the Hospital board and Blackpool Council have been singularly unhelpful. Can anyone shed any light at all on this? Mike
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He was a scout Mike ! ... wonder if the Scouts have it ??
2nd Lt. Stanley Henry Parry BOUGHEY.
Royal Scots Fusiliers
Scout in Blackpool District
For most conspicuous bravery, 13.2.18
Just as an aside .... there's a book called 'The Scouts Book of Heroes' ... it has 60 pages of names of recipients of awards and more detailed accounts of a number of actions including all the VC's !!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stanley_Henry_Parry_Boughey
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BOUGHEY, Stanley Henry Parry. (Reg No. 107).
Second Lieutenant 1/4th Battalion The Royal Scots Fusiliers.
London Gazetted on 13th February 1918.
Born on 9th April 1896 at Ayrshire, Scotland.
Died on 4th December 1917 near Ramleh, Palestine. (Died of wounds).
Memorial at Gaza War Cemetery, Palestine.
Digest of Citation reads:
On 1st December 1917 at El Berf, Palestine, when the enemy in large numbers had managed to crawl opt to within 50 yards of our firing line and with bombs and automatic rifles were keeping down the fire of our machine-guns, Second Lieutenant Boughey rushed forward alone with bombs right up to the enemy, killing many and causing the surrender of a party of 30. As he turned to go back for more bonds he was mortally wounded at the moment when the enemy were surrendering.
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I was wondering if it got lost in the move ... but I just reread your post ... it was seen 3-4 years ago ... but who saw it ?? :-\ how about getting in touch with one of these people ??
http://www.bfwhospitals.nhs.uk/departments/comms/docs/2007/0702Cleaning%20Awards.pdf
Victoria Hospital (Blackpool)
The hospital was originally located on Whitegate Drive, and was opened in 1894
The New Victoria Hospital in Whitegate Drive (now the Health Centre) received its first Casualty on August 25th. The new Hospital was maintained by voluntary subscription, one scheme being started by the Trades Council, by which members of the different branches in the town paid a voluntary contribution through their branch of two pence per week, this scheme was soon taken up in different firms in the town, by deducting the two pence from the employees wages, which in several cases was sixpence as the person was paying through both their branch and their employment.
The hospital was subsequently moved to East Park Drive.The foundation stone of the new building was laid by Lord Derby on 9th June 1933.
1914
The Great War commenced (August 4th). Blackpool was used as a training Ground for troops and also the headquarters of the Royal Army Medical Corp. (R.A.M.C.) Hospital beds erected in the old race-course grandstand at Squires Gate, under Doctor Winder of South Shore.
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My goodness me Annie! What sort of breakfast cereal do you eat! You know nearly as much as me. This is another case of the finding going on for some time!
I have pictures of the memorial and all write-ups. I've seen the Scout memorial to Boughey at Waddecar Scout Centre and I've been in touch with the Scouting organisations , who have been very helpful. I've also been in touch with a relation of him, but no joy so far!
This may be another challenge for the Gazette if I can get them interested! Thanks again for your efforts and prompted by you I'll get back in touch with the Hospital. Thanks again. Mike
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Breakfast of strong coffee my friend ... opens up the blood vessels !! :D
Well my thought was - that if you could get in touch with the domestic in the mortuary - he maybe able to give you a lead !! :D
Annie :)
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I most certainly Will. Keep taking the tablets. Mike
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Hi Mike
I have the Boughey cott, it is on the wall in my home , I purchased it from a car boot sale 2 years ago. Its located in Kirkham.
Sam Betts.
07725225628
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Sam. What a result! Its in safe hands! I'll call you tomorrow - Thursday. Apologies for delay - I'm just back from Arnhem. Mike
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Hi Mike
He,s in safe hands tried to load up a pic but it wont work, send me your email i will send it direct.
Regards
Sam
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THE STANLEY BOUGHEY MEMORIAL VC.
FOUND
This bronze memorial has been lost for some years and is of great importance to Scotland and England. Due to years of a endless paper chase conducted by [ Conductor Mike] see
http://www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php?PHPSESSID=b3ab5eb5758cee56c3e6a87ba50233b4&topic=310063.0
it has been located, along with many other articles that tell of this Scots mans incredible act of bravery that earned him the Victoria Cross.
Problem solved not, it is in the hands of a south yorkshireman Sam Betts Junior, who will give the memorial back to its rightful owners, but here come the big BUT.
Billy Connolly is the only person he will hand the memorial over to, as in his words this VC story will be brought to public knowledge and be placed in a establishment worthy to hold it.
The memorial will then never again end up on a car boot sale where it was discovered. Mr Betts speaks of connelly as the most famous scotsman of his lifetime , and admires connellys passion for his country.
He his the only person that could tell of Stanley Boughey,s brave deed and ensure this memorial gets recognition for the first time. Try a google search for stanley boughey vc to read further. Please could anyone who meets Billy pass on these comments.
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Wow! What a success story it will be an even better success
if Billy Connelly told the brave lads story...if anyone can do it he can
Good Luck with it
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Has anyone tried to contact his agent?
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Hi
I tried to find his agent on the web, all I got was pestered by a site wanting to sell me agent and contact details , I think its a con.
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Just joined Roots and read your post. SHP Boughey is a relative of my wife and I note that some details are not up to date. While I can't help re. the memorial I should point out that Stanley was English (mother Lucy born in Cheshire as was his father) - he was born 3,Danube St. Toxteth Park Liverpool, and never lived in Scotland albeit that he jopined the Ayrshire Yeomanry Territorials in 19816 before promoted to Officer training at Kinmael Park, N.Wales in Dec.1916. He was gazetted as 2nd Lt.18.4.1917 with the 1/4th Battalion Royal Scots Fusiliers. I am at this time seeking information as to the whereabouts of his VC medal which was first sold in 1986 and a second time in 1988. Can anyone help please ?
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Hello, I have just joined roots chat and have discovered that you must be related to me, or your wife, as SHP Boughey is my uncle. Which side of the family do you come from? I i am the last of the Boughey side, or so i thought. Very curious? The cross was sold by my parents to a private person, I was a bit miffed, and I have no idea where it is now, although I have the miniature ladies medal. Have you tried his regiment in Edinburgh castle, there is quite a bit of info about him there.
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would like to make contact re SHP Boughey and the VC but "personal messages " only available if one has made at least three posts. This only my second post so you will need to reply to me and I can then make a third post. The family tree that I have compiled goes back a long way which could be of interest to you.
GJB259
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Gosh this all sounds most interesting. Look forward to hearing from you and seeing how far you have gone back. I can manage 2mugs from Elizabeth Boughey 1845