Memorial Cross, St Peters Churchyard - Glenfield

World War I

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  • Designed by: Amos Hall (also supervised erection)
  • Listing Status: Grade II
  • District: Blaby
  • Parish: Glenfield

Portland stone cross on square plinth bearing carved wreathes and inscription on each face. Lettering carved in relief. Faculty granted 27th May 1920 (DE 729/23). Unveiled 5 March 1921 by Sir Thomas Cope, Bart; dedicated by Rector Rev O Philpott. Cost 500 pounds. Note: Amos Hall's grave is adjacent to the war memorial.

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View Further Details Memorial Type:Cross Ref: WMP0461 Other Designation: No Notes: Glenfield War Memorial was listed in July 2019, with the following List Entry Number: 1465221 UKNIWM Ref: 14570 Commissioned By: Public subscription Information Sources: Ken Russell, AF, LCC

Location

Memorial Cross, St Peters Churchyard - Glenfield
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Inscription Reads

ERECTED 1920
IN
LOVING MEMORY OF GLENFIELD MEN
WHO
GAVE THEIR LIVES IN THE GREAT WAR
1914-1918
THESE LAID THE WORLD AWAY;
POURED OUT THE RED SWEET WINE OF YOUTH;
GAVE UP THE YEARS TO BE OF WORK AND JOY
[NAMES]

Casualties Listing

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Name Rank Unit Batt Died Andrews - Arthur Leonard Lance Corporal Coldstream Guards 1 15/09/1916 Barby - John Charles Private Seaforth Highlanders 4 30/04/1918 Barry - William Private Leicestershire Regiment 2/5 30/09/1917 Chambers - Sidney James Private Leicestershire Regiment 8 03/05/1917 Clarke - Harold Sapper Royal Engineers 254 Tunnelling Coy 06/07/1917
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