This memorial to Sir Rex Hunt (29 June 1926 – 11 November 2012) is due to be unveiled on Friday 6th September 2013 at 3.30pm.

Sir Rex Hunt was born nearby on Laburnum Road, he is best known for being Governor of the Falkland Islands during the 1982 invasion.

The memorial has a governor’s sword hanging from the side as Sir Rex is remembered for meeting the Argentine invaders wearing a full dress uniform with ostrich plumes and a sword.