Boy Hero Killed in War to Be Honoured

Herald Express; Torquay (UK) › May 29, 2009

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The life of a 16-year-old boy who died in a wartime bombing raid in Torquay is to be honoured.

A blue plaque is to be unveiled in memory of Clifford Cooksley, who was the youngest hero of the Civil Defence movement when he lost his life on active duty on May 30, 1943.

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Boy Hero Killed in War to Be Honoured

When he was 15 he was caught up in the bombing of the Pal...

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