Memorial Cross, St Wilfrids Churchyard - Kibworth Beauchamp

World War I, World War II

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  • Listing Status: Grade II
  • District: Harborough
  • Parish: Kibworth Beauchamp

Limestone cross on tall shaft surmounting square plinth, on two stepped base. Inscription around plinth and steps. Unveiled Sunday 7th November 1920 by Colonel RS Chaplin of Market Harborough, dedicated by Rector Rev. ESB Fletcher. Cost 337 pounds.

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View Further Details Memorial Type:Cross Ref: WMP0609 Other Designation: Conservation Area UKNIWM Ref: 14740 Commissioned By: Public subscription Information Sources: Kibworth History Society Website, AF, DK Website Links: http://www.kibworth.org/warmemorial.html
http://pmsa.cch.kcl.ac.uk/EM/LE055TC.htm

Location

Memorial Cross, St Wilfrids Churchyard - Kibworth Beauchamp
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Inscription Reads

TO THE GLORY OF GOD AND IN
GRATEFUL MEMORY OF BRAVE
MEN OF KIBWORTH BEAUCHAMP
AND KIBWORTH HARCOURT WHO
FELL IN THE GREAT WAR 1914-18
[NAMES]
ALSO IN GRATEFUL MEMORY OF
THOSE WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES
IN THE WORLD WAR 1939-1945

Casualties Listing

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Name Rank Unit Batt Died Atkinson - Frederick George Private York and Lancaster Regiment 2/4 25/08/1918 Fisher - Charles Gunner Royal Field Artillery 240 Bde 29/07/1918 Fisher - William Woolman Lance Corporal Leicestershire Regiment 1/5 13/10/1915 Fletcher - Robert Horace Private Lincolnshire Regiment 2 12/06/1944 Freer - Arthur B Sergeant Leicestershire Regiment D Coy; 8 27/05/1918
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