Countesthorpe Cottage School - Countesthorpe

World War I

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  • Listing Status: Grade II
  • District: Charnwood
  • Parish: Countesthorpe

WH Buckingham VC Green Plaque located on wall of Countesthorpe Cottages School building

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View Further Details Memorial Type:Tablet or Plaque or Board Ref: WMP2298

Location

Countesthorpe Cottage School - Countesthorpe
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Inscription Reads

Private William H. Buckingham VC
1886-1916
Awarded the Victoria Cross 1915
for his bravery and devotion to duty

Attended school here 1892-1897

Casualties Listing

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Name Rank Unit Batt Died Buckingham - William Henry Private Leicestershire Regiment 1 15/09/1916
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