St Mary in the Elms Churchyard - Woodhouse

World War I, World War II

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  • Listing Status: Grade II
  • District: Charnwood
  • Parish: Woodhouse

Two slate tablets (WW1 above; WW2 below) set into raised ashlar area of churchyard wall with stone cross above featuring sword of sacrifice in relief. Unveiled Sunday 26th September 1920 by three ex-servicemen, JJ Staward, J Kidd and A Allen.

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View Further Details Memorial Type:Shrine Ref: WMP1295 Other Designation: Conservation Area Notes: The memorial was hit by a vehicle 29/03/2024 and demolished. Talks are underway to restore it. The plaque had been replaced with one reading 'Fred', following contact from his brother to say Frederick was christened as 'Fred'. (A Irving, 05/04/2024) UKNIWM Ref: 37512 Information Sources: AF, RK, Pmsa

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St Mary in the Elms Churchyard - Woodhouse
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Inscription Reads

TO THE GLORY OF GOD
AND TO THE
HONOURED MEMORY OF
[NAMES]
AND ALL WHO GAVE THEIR
LIVES FOR THEIR COUNTRY
IN THE GREAT WAR
1914-1918
LEST WE FORGET.
1939 - 1945

Casualties Listing

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Name Rank Unit Batt Died Kirk - Frederick Private Suffolk Regiment 5 17/04/1945 Lyner - Charles A Corporal Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry 5 05/05/1916 Osborn - Henry Frederick Sergeant Dragoon Guards 3 (prince Of Wales Own) 21/05/1915
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