All Saints Churchyard wall - Wigston Magna

World War I

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  • Listing Status: Not Individually Listed
  • District: Oadby & Wigston
  • Parish: Oadby and Wigston

Large wooden framed shrine with wooden cross (previously with metal Jesus crucified mounted onto it) in centre and names in three panels. Mounted on churchyard wall facing street. Two names in centre missing middle initial that was present in older photos held (repainted since)

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View Further Details Memorial Type:Shrine Ref: WMP1270 Other Designation: Conservation Area UKNIWM Ref: 37745 Information Sources: AF, LCC

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All Saints Churchyard wall - Wigston Magna
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Inscription Reads

[NAMES]
LORD ALL PITYING JESU BLEST
GRANT THEM THINE ETERNAL REST

Casualties Listing

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Name Rank Unit Batt Died Gurr - William John Colour Sergeant Leicestershire Regiment 2 06/07/1916 Hall - Walter W Private Durham Light Infantry 2 30/12/1916 Hancock - John Lance Sergeant Coldstream Guards 2 24/09/1917 Harding - Cecil Albert Private Leicestershire Regiment 9 03/05/1917 Harding - William Private South Staffordshire Regiment 2 17/02/1917
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