St Mary Magdalene's Church - Peckleton

World War I

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  • Listing Status: Grade I
  • District: Hinckley & Bosworth
  • Parish: Peckleton

Battlefield cross of Walter Henstock (Newtown Linford & Groby) with dedication painted in black (on yellow background?). This cross was brought to the church for the day of 27th July 2007, when the second Peckleton battlefield cross (WMP0912, to GWF Fallodown) was moved into the church, but remains in private hands.

View Further Details Memorial Type:Cross, Battlefield Cross Ref: WMP0501 Other Designation: N/A UKNIWM Ref: 55399 Verification Required: YES Information Sources: UKNIWM website, M Richardson Special Categories: Battlefield Cross

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St Mary Magdalene's Church - Peckleton
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Inscription Reads

IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
OUR DEAR WALTER
---IAL CROSS FRO---

Casualties Listing

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Name Rank Unit Batt Died Henstock - Horace Walter Able Seaman Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve Howe Bn, Rn Div 17/02/1917
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