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Motion · S6M-01326 · 21 Sep 2021

Neilston War Memorial Association Welcomes Roy Elwood

Lodged by Paul O'Kane Standard Motion 17 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament congratulates the Neilston War Memorial Association on its continued support and awareness raising of veterans and their stories; further congratulates the charity on its recent event hosting Roy Elwood, who is a Royal Navy veteran, in Neilston to visit the site of a new memorial to the Arctic Convoys, commemorating those lost and celebrating the rescue of Norwegian refugees; understands that Mr Elwood is the last surviving member of HMS Zambesi, which sailed on Operation Open Door during the Second World War as part of a four-ship convoy that sailed behind enemy lines in Norway to rescue over 500 Norwegians from the German-occupied island of Soroya; further understands that Neilston gave refuge to many of those rescued, where they lived out the remaining months of the war at a camp in Kingston Park; acknowledges the strong ties between Neilston and Norway, including a visit in early 2020 from the Mayor of Hasvik, and remembers all who sailed on the Zambesi and other Arctic Convoys and their life saving missions.

Supporters (17)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.