Memorial Cross, Huncote Road, Station Road - Croft

World War I, World War II

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  • Listing Status: Grade II
  • District: Blaby
  • Parish: Croft
  • Custodian: Parish Council (Croft)

Runic granite cross with three metal plaques (lowest one in form of wreath, affixed by Discharged Soldiers at the unveiling) on front face and 1914:1918 carved at base. Unveiled Wednesday 27 July 1921 by Lieut Col RE Martin CMG; dedicated by Rector Rev Alfred Blackmore, Hon CF.

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View Further Details Memorial Type:Cross Ref: WMP0336 Other Designation: No UKNIWM Ref: 37467 Custodian: Parish Council (Croft) Information Sources: AF, Record Office Website Links: http://pmsa.cch.kcl.ac.uk/EM/LE018TC.htm

Location

Memorial Cross, Huncote Road, Station Road - Croft
Grid Reference: SP5102395980 Get Directions

Inscription Reads

[WW1 NAMES]
1939-1945
[NAMES]
WORLD WAR
GONE BUT NOT
FORGOTTEN
FROM
THEIR COMRADES
WHO CAME BACK
SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF
THE MEN OF THIS VILLAGE
WHO FELL IN THE GREAT WAR
1914 ? 1918

Casualties Listing

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Name Rank Unit Batt Died Webb - Richard Leonard Trooper Household Battalion 10/10/1917 Wilson - William Robert Private Leicestershire Regiment 1 19/10/1916 Wilson - Arthur Wallis Corporal Leicestershire Regiment 9 30/04/1917
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