HistoryFare Monthly Talk – Fray Bentos

HistoryFare Monthly Talk - Fray Bentos

When

Thursday, January 9, 2025    
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Bookings

Bookings closed

Where

Melton Mowbray RAF Association Tornado Club
24 Asfordby Road, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE13 0HR

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Join us for the first HistoryFare talk of 2025 when Brian Fare will be speaking about Fray Bentos.

Fray Bentos was a male Mark IV British Army tank, serial number 2329, F41.

In August 1917, Fray Bentos and its nine man crew were involved in what became known as the longest tank action in World War One.

It’s Commander was Captain Donald Hickling Richardson and he was awarded the Miltary Cross along with his 2i/c 2nd Lt George Hill.

Captain Richardson was the son of Arthur Richardson MP who stood as Liberal Candidate for Melton Mowbray.

To reserve your seat, please select the “book now” label above or email meltonhistoryfare@gmail.com
 
Admission cost £3 per person, payable on arrival.

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