Safety Measures at Farran Funeral
LONDON, May 9 ’ The police examined wreaths, searched the Codsail (Staffordshire) parish churchyard, aim formed a strong guard outside when a memorial. service was held for Rex Farran, who was killed on May 3 by a parcel bomb intended for his brother, Captain Roy Farran. Only Mr and Mrs Farran, Captain Roy Farran, and a few. close relatives and personal friends were premitted to attend There were no incidents at the funeral. As the coffin vzas lowered into the grave. Captain Roy Farran knelt, crossed himself and turned away in ears. A wreath from the three Farran brothers, read: “Good show. It shall not be in vail. We will remember. Still united." •
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Grey River Argus, 11 May 1948, Page 5
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