Victor Charles Howes commemorative plaque

15 October 2025

Victor Charles Howes commemorative plaque

15 October 2025

Plaque commemorating Victor Charles Howes, a Second World War flight sergeant with ties to Albury. Victor was killed in action on 28 April 1943.

Contributors note: "Albury War Memorial on Albury-Fairlie Road on 15th October 2025. Shows a plaque for V C Howes."

Creator: Gail Cook

Area: Other / Wider Canterbury

Contributor: Gail Cook

Source: Entry in the 2025 Christchurch City Libraries Photo Hunt.

Reference ID: CCL-PH25-GaCo-0028

Uploaded by: CCL Photo Hunt

Copyright status: In copyright

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