Inscription details Inscription ID:246 Brief Description:Memorial plaque at Hook Train Station Type:Plaque Detail:Plaque mounted on the wall at the train station in Hook, Hampshire. Inscription:48th Sec. 6th Coy. Bomb Disposal, Royal Engineers. On the morning of 18th Aug 1940, six young men of the Royal Engineers were killed whilst attending an unexploded bomb. The UXB had fallen over night and due to its location could not be left. The time lapse also meant, as all the Sappers were aware, the UXB could explode at any time. The UXB detonated whilst the Sappers were excavating it, killing all six and injuring the Lance Serjeant in charge. L/Sjt Button was later awarded the George Cross for his actions on that day. Lest We Forget. Place:Hook, Nr Basingstoke County:Hampshire Country:England Date:1940-1940 Contributor:Tony Pitt Photo(s):HookTrainStation.jpg Names:View all names on inscription Do another search