Stanley Edward Askin commemorative plaque

15 October 2025

Plaque commemorating Stanley Edward Askin, a Second World War soldier and one of two Askin brothers who died in the war, with ties to Albury. He died of wounds sustained in action in Tunisia on 25 March 1943.

Contributors note: "Albury War Memorial on Albury-Fairlie Road on 15th October 2025. Shows plaque for S E Askin."

Creator: Gail Cook

Contributor: Gail Cook

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

Reference ID: CCL-PH25-GaCo-0032

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Stanley Edward Askin commemorative plaque

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