Memorial Cross, Main Street - Cossington

World War I, World War II

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  • Listing Status: Grade II
  • District: Charnwood
  • Parish: Cossington
  • Custodian: Parish Council

Tall stone cross on side of road. Unveiled December 1920 by Colonel Toller DSO; dedicated by Rev HS Mathias, Names added 1999.

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View Further Details Memorial Type:Cross Ref: WMP0299 Other Designation: Conservation Area Custodian: Parish Council Information Sources: AF, Dr McNeil, GP Special Categories: Women

Location

Memorial Cross, Main Street - Cossington
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Inscription Reads

LEST WE FORGET
WAR
DECLARED 4TH AUG 1914
VICTORY
GAINED 11TH NOV 1918
"GOD IS OUR REFUGE"
THE
VICTORY
1914-1918
[NAMES]
ALSO
VICTORY
1939 - 1945
[NAMES]

Casualties Listing

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Name Rank Unit Batt Died Bott - Percy Harry Private Sherwood Foresters (Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Regiment) 1 15/06/1941 Bott - Norman Flight Sergeant Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve 114 Sqdn 05/03/1945 Hudson - Charles Henry Private Durham Light Infantry 2 18/09/1918 Kirkby - Harold Private Leicestershire Regiment 1/5 06/01/1918 Renshaw - Katherine
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