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Campaign Launched to Honor Gloucester Veteran 'Barton Billy' Who Endured Harrowing PoW Ordeal Tuesday, December 30, 2025 veteran pow memorial gloucester britisharmy worldwarii burmarailway homelessness tribute campaign A heartfelt campaign has been initiated to raise funds for a memorial commemorating Bill Clements, affectionately known as ‘Barton Billy,’ a Gloucester war veteran whose harrowing experiences as a prisoner of war left lasting … Read More
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