21 August 2014

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THE paving slab which recalls the heroism of Private Sidney Godley VC , who was born in East Grinstead, is now in place below the town War Memorial in the High Street.

It will be officially unveiled this weekend by Town Mayor Mick Hodges, but in the meantime Town Clerk Julie Holden has appealed to everyone to leave the covers in place so that the surprise isn’t spoiled.

Photo credits: Roy Henderson and Simon Kerr