St John's Churchyard FHA Wollaston - Shenton

World War I

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  • Listing Status: Not Individually Listed
  • District: Hinckley & Bosworth
  • Parish: Sutton Cheney

Large chamfered tombstone with cross and sword carved in relief on top. Appears to have been cleaned at some time between the 1990s photo taken by A Finney, and the 2011 photos taken by Leicestershire County Council (to be uploaded soon).

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View Further Details Memorial Type:Gravestone, Family Ref: WMP1428 Other Designation: Conservation Area Information Sources: Pmsa, AF, LCC

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St John's Churchyard FHA Wollaston - Shenton
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Inscription Reads

LT COL FHA WOLLASTON DSO RIFLE BRIGADE - COMMANDING 1/5 SUFFOLK REG IN PALESTINE
KILLED MARCH 8TH 1918 WHILE SERVING HIS COUNTRY DURING THE EUROPEAN WAR AGED 39 YEARS

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Name Rank Unit Batt Died Wollaston - Frederick HA Lieutenant Colonel Rifle Brigade 4 08/03/1918
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