Memorial Cross, Cemetery - Hathern

World War I, World War II, 20th Century Wars

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

Dark green Aberdeengranite cross surmounting ornate crown support on tall shaft. Two tiered base granite then white marble. Gold inscription on 3 faces of shaft and on small tablet to front. Unveiled Saturday 15 July 1920 by General Burn-Murdoch; benediction by Rector. Cost c.160 pounds.

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View Further Details Memorial Type:Cross Ref: WMP0527 Other Designation: No Notes: Grade II Listed in July 2019- List Entry Number 1464731 UKNIWM Ref: 37802 Information Sources: Rich Blood, AF, Dr McNeil Special Categories: Post 1945 Website Links: http://www.militarybadges.org.uk/leicmem...

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Memorial Cross, Cemetery - Hathern
Grid Reference: SK5002822621 Get Directions

Inscription Reads

IN
HONOURED MEMORY OF
THE MEN OF THIS VILLAGE
WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES IN THE
GREAT WAR OF 1914-1918
[NAMES]
"FAITHFUL UNTO DEATH"
ALSO OF
EVERARD WARREN
"IN THE GARDEN OF
HAPPY MEMORIES IT
IS ALWAYS SUMMER" IN
HONOURED MEMORY OF
THE MEN OF THIS VILLAGE
WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES IN THE
WORLD WAR OF 1939-1945
[NAMES]
[20TH C NAMES]

Casualties Listing

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Name Rank Unit Batt Died Swift - John Alexander Pilot Officer Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve 227 Sqdn 05/11/1943 Thompson - John Warren - Everard Widdowson - Percy Corporal Leicestershire Regiment 6 20/10/1918 Widdowson - Herbert W Sergeant Sherwood Foresters (Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Regiment) D Coy; 2/8 07/04/1917
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