All Saints Church - Swinford

World War II

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  • Listing Status: Grade II*
  • District: Harborough
  • Parish: Swinford

Clock with associated metal plaque bearing inscription in white on dark background. The plaque refers to Private Crisp, when it was in fact Lance-Corporal Crisp who was killed. Both men are named on the Roll of Honour for WW2 inside the church, which clearly shows that Private Crisp survived but Lance-Corporal Crisp was killed. This was first brought to our attention during 2009 by local WW2 veteran Arthur Groom, who asked Leicestershire County Council if a more permanent commemoration could be secured.

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View Further Details Memorial Type:Clock or Clock Tower, Tablet or Plaque or Board Ref: WMP1121 Other Designation: N/A UKNIWM Ref: 55072 Information Sources: AF, LCC

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All Saints Church - Swinford
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Inscription Reads

AMDG
THE CLOCK IN THE TOWER WAS
INSTALLED AS A MEMORIAL TO ALL
WHO DIED IN THE WAR 1939 - 1945
ESPECIALLY
[NAMES]
RIP

Casualties Listing

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Name Rank Unit Batt Died Crisp - Ernest Lance Corporal Tanser - Sidney Thomas Sergeant (flight Engineer) Royal Air Force 78 Sqdn 08/06/1944
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