St Catherine's Church - Burbage

World War I

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  • Listing Status: Grade II*
  • District: Hinckley & Bosworth
  • Parish: Burbage

Brass eagle lecturn given by parents in memory of their son, 2nd Lieutenant William George Robinson of the 8th Leicestershire Regiment.

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View Further Details Memorial Type:Church Fabric or Fitting, Lectern or desk Ref: WMP1496 Other Designation: N/A Commissioned By: Parents of fallen man Verification Required: Yes Information Sources: Burbage Heritage Group Website Links: http://www.burbageheritage.co.uk/fallen/...

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Inscription Reads

TO THE GLORY OF GOD,
AND IN AFFECTIONATE MEMORY OF
2ND LIEUTENANT WILLIAM GEORGE ROBINSON,
8TH LEICESTERSHIRE REGIMENT,
WHO FELL IN ACTION IN FRANCE OCTOBER 2ND 1917,
AGED 26 YEARS.
�??GREATER LOVE HATH NO MAN THAN THIS THAT
A MAN LAY DOWN HIS LIFE FOR HIS FRIENDS�??.
THIS WAS PRESENTED TO ST CATHERINE'S CHURCH
BY HIS LOVING FATHER AND MOTHER.

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Name Rank Unit Batt Died Robinson - William George 2nd Lieutenant Leicestershire Regiment 8 01/10/1917
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