Memorial Gardens - Barlestone

World War I, World War II

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  • Listing Status: Not Individually Listed
  • District: Hinckley & Bosworth
  • Parish: Barlestone
  • Custodian: Barlestone Parish Council

Stone obelisk with metal plaques. Project completed 1961. K Hextall's book 'Know Your Barlestone' refers to approximately 1,300 GB pounds raised for the garden after the Second World War by the War Memorial Fund chaired by Mr Fred Chapman.

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View Further Details Memorial Type:Obelisk Ref: WMP0059 Other Designation: No UKNIWM Ref: 37809 Custodian: Barlestone Parish Council Information Sources: AF, K Hextall, LCC, Rfp Website Links: http://pmsa.cch.kcl.ac.uk/EM/LE130DF.htm

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Memorial Gardens - Barlestone
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Inscription Reads

TO THE
SACRED MEMORY
OF THE MEN OF THIS
PARISH WHO FELL IN
THE TWO GREAT WARS
1914-1918
[NAMES]
1939-1945
[NAMES]
"LEST WE FORGET"

Casualties Listing

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Name Rank Unit Batt Died Weston - Frederick (Freddie) Arthur Lance Sergeant Royal Engineers 284 Assault Sqdn 20/10/1944
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