Memorial Cross, Market Place - Billesdon

World War I, World War II

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  • Listing Status: Grade II
  • District: Harborough
  • Parish: Billesdon

Portland stone cross above tall pedestal with inscription underneath carved wreath; two steps below of two Forest of Dean stone. Unveiled 29 September 1921 by Ex-Sergeant John Bristow MM of the 6th Leicestershire Regiment. Memorial previously damaged by a tank and an articulated tanker, the latter in 1966. Parish funded addition of extra name discovered.

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View Further Details Memorial Type:Cross Ref: WMP0139 Other Designation: Conservation Area UKNIWM Ref: 37804 Commissioned By: Billesdon War Memorial Committee Information Sources: AF, DK, LCC

Location

Memorial Cross, Market Place - Billesdon
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Inscription Reads

TO THE GLORY OF GOD
AND IN HONOUR OF THE
MEN FROM THIS PARISH
WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES
IN THE GREAT WAR
1914 - 1918
[NAMES]
1939 - 1945
[NAME]

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Name Rank Unit Batt Died Gamble - Thomas Reginald Sergeant (air Gunner) Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve 08/02/1942
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