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As a locomotive with a unique military history, it was suggested that 48773 should be dedicated as a Memorial to those military railwaymen of the Corps of Royal Engineers (Transportation) who lost their lives in World War II. In 1986 a Service of Dedication was held at [[Highley]] led by the Dean of Hereford, and conducted with full Military Honours.
In 2002 the Society compiled a Roll of Honour and Books of Remembrance commemorating 354 known casualties. The dedication was made by the Chief Royal Engineer, Lieutenant-General Sir Scott Grant KCB, at a Service held at [[Kidderminster]]. Since 2008 these have been on display the [[Engine House]].
The names of a further 54 WWII casualties have been identified and an additional Roll of Honour was been produced by the [[Stanier 8F Locomotive Society]]. This was unveiled by Brigadier Mike Stephens at a ceremony at the Engine House in on 1 October 2011, 25 years after the locomotive’s dedication, together with a Roll of Honour commemorating the [https://api.parliament.uk/historic-hansard/written-answers/1956/oct/30/longmoor-military-railway-accident|six Railway Sappers killed in an accident on the Longmoor Military Railway on 13 October 1956] involving sister locomotive WD512. Over 200 ex-servicemen, family members and visitors were present. Visitors can see the Rolls of Honour and information panels describing the history of the Railway Royal Engineers alongside the locomotive.<ref>[https://www.warmemorialsonline.org.uk/memorial/84398 War Memorials online] (Retrieved 22 April 2018)</ref>
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