St Mary's Church - Hinckley

World War I

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  • Designed by: Temple Lushington Moore
  • Listing Status: Grade II*
  • District: Hinckley & Bosworth
  • Parish: Hinckley

Memorial erected by the Women's Bible Class in north aisle of church (first memorial in Hinckley). Large alabaster frame holding three rectangular slate plaques with inscription in gold. Central plaque larger and has dedication at top and bottom, with Christ crucified above in marble and two mourning figures to either side. Tablets to left and right have reliefs of wreathes at head. KD notes "1920 Temple Moore and tablet". Unveiled Tuesday 28 September 1920 by General Horne; dedicated by Canon Hurrell.

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View Further Details Memorial Type:Tablet or Plaque or Board Ref: WMP0544 Other Designation: N/A Information Sources: St Mary's Church Website, RK, CD Website Links: http://www.stmarysparishchurchhinckley.c...

Location

St Mary's Church - Hinckley
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Inscription Reads

IN GRATEFUL AND LOVING
REMEMBRANCE OF THE
EVER BLESSED REDEEMER
OF MANKIND AND OF THE
MEN OF HINCKLEY WHO
FOLLOWING IN HIS STEPS, GAVE
THEIR LIVES IN THE
GREAT WAR 1914 - 1918
[NAMES]
THIS MEMORIAL WAS ERECTED BY THE
WOMEN'S BIBLE CLASS OF THIS CHURCH

Casualties Listing

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Name Rank Unit Batt Died Morris - Edward Private Lancashire Fusiliers 17 22/10/1917 Morris - B Private Leicestershire Regiment 2 07/04/1916 Musson - B Private Leicestershire Regiment 1 05/05/1918 Musson - John Musson - John Henry Private Leicestershire Regiment 2/4 24/03/1918
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