Burbage Congregational Church - Burbage

World War I

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  • Listing Status: Not Individually Listed
  • District: Hinckley & Bosworth
  • Parish: Burbage

Organ erected in January 1927, with large bronze plaque above featuring names of fallen in raised lettering and raised border. A newspaper account from April 1925 reports a musical evening, one of many, which raised 4 pounds 12 shillings for the War Memorial Fund.

View Further Details Memorial Type:Church Fabric or Fitting, Tablet or Plaque or Board, Organ or Organ Part Ref: WMP1502 Other Designation: N/A Commissioned By: Parishioners Information Sources: Burbage Heritage Group website Website Links: http://www.burbageheritage.co.uk/fallen/...

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Inscription Reads

THIS ORGAN WAS ERECTED IN JANUARY 1927
TO THE MEMORY OF THE BOYS OF THIS CHURCH
WHO MADE THE SUPREME SACRIFICE
IN THE GREAT WAR 1914 - 1918
[NAMES]
GREATER LOVE HATH NO MAN THAN THIS
THAT A MAN LAY DOWN HIS LIFE FOR HIS FRIENDS

Casualties Listing

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Name Rank Unit Batt Died Hovard - L Smith - H Wormleighton - H
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