The headstone of Ivy Millichamp, All Saints churchyard

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The headstone of Ivy Millichamp, All Saints churchyard

Image: © Ian Capper Taken: 25 May 2012

Ivy Millichamp was the 60595th and last civilian killed in Britain by enemy action in the Second World War. At 16.54 on 27 March 1945, the 1115th and final V2 to land in the country exploded off Court Road, killing Mrs Millichamp at her home in 88 Kynaston Road (see Image). Apparently she had just gone into the kitchen to boil a kettle; her husband, who had remained in the front room of the house, survived. She was aged 34. Her grave was originally unmarked, with the headstone being erected in 1989. The inscription reads: IVY MILDRED MILLICHAMP BELOVED OF ERIC 27TH MARCH 1945 AGE 34 THE LAST PERSON IN BRITAIN TO BE KILLED BY ENEMY ACTION ALWAYS IN OUR HEARTS REMEMBERED WITH LOVE In the background is part of All Saints Church.

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