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 Brewin - Joseph Private Durham Light Infantry 2 25/09/1916 Brindley - Thomas Private Leicestershire Regiment 1 06/10/1916 Brindley - William Frank Corporal Machine Gun Corps 03/08/1917 Broughton - Alonzo Harry Private Machine Gun Corps 21/05/1918 Broughton - John Daykin Private Royal Army Service Corps 26/05/1918
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