Memorial Cross, St Peter's Churchyard - Whetstone

World War I

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  • Listing Status: Grade II
  • District: Blaby
  • Made by: Cross- Mr Anthony Smith, Leicester; Base- Capt EG Fowler
  • Parish: Whetstone

Wooden carving of Christ crucified, set on Portland stone pedestal bearing inscription on front face surmounting three stepped base with further inscription. Unveiled June 1921 by General Lord Horne; dedicated by Bishop of Leicester, Dr Norman Lang.

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View Further Details Memorial Type:Cross Ref: WMP1239 Other Designation: No Notes: Awarded Grade II listing status 26/06/2018 List Entry No 1455370 UKNIWM Ref: 37799 Information Sources: AF, Pmsa

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Memorial Cross, St Peter's Churchyard - Whetstone
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Inscription Reads

WHETSTONE MEN WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES
[NAMES]
THEIR NAME LIVETH FOR EVER MORE
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Casualties Listing

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Name Rank Unit Batt Died Laundon - Jesse Private Leicestershire Regiment 9 25/09/1916 Martin - Robert Lance Corporal Leicestershire Regiment 7, B Coy 27/07/1916 Needham - Frederick Ernest Private Sherwood Foresters (Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Regiment) 2/5 21/03/1918 Needham - William Paramore - Thomas Edwin Driver Royal Field Artillery 113 Battery 19/09/1914
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