Memorial Cross, Main Street - Medbourne

World War I, World War II

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  • Listing Status: Grade II
  • District: Harborough
  • Made by: Thomas Marlow (stonemason)
  • Parish: Medbourne

Weldon stone wheel cross with octagonal shaft on square plinth surmounting Clipsham stone three tiered octagonal base. Unveiled Saturday 31st July 1920 by Sir Keith Fraser; dedicated by Rev Harper (of Great Easton) and Rev Bernard Uffen (Market Harborough). Cost c.110 pounds.

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View Further Details Memorial Type:Cross Ref: WMP0769 Other Designation: Conservation Area UKNIWM Ref: 37832 Commissioned By: Medbourne War Memorial Committee Information Sources: AF, Ls-h, JS, Pmsa Website Links: http://pmsa.cch.kcl.ac.uk/EM/LE143RJ.htm

Location

Memorial Cross, Main Street - Medbourne
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Inscription Reads

TO THE GLORY OF GOD
AND IN MEMORY OF THOSE
FROM MEDBOURNE AND HOLT
WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES
FOR THEIR COUNTRY
IN THE GREAT WAR
1914-1918
FAITHFUL UNTO DEATH
[NAMES]
ALSO TO THOSE WHO FELL IN THE WAR 1939-1945
[NAMES]

Casualties Listing

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Name Rank Unit Batt Died Aldwinckle - William James Private Leicestershire Regiment 7 27/09/1916 Hilliam - William James Fusilier Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers 2 05/12/1944 Rigby - Walter Private Labour Corps 484 Agricultural Coy 08/11/1918 Ward - Ernest Harold Private Queen's Own Royal West Kent Regiment 10 31/07/1917 Ward - Frank Private Leicestershire Regiment 6 17/07/1916
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