Memorial Cross, Memorial Gardens - Measham

World War I, World War II, Iraq (2003-2009)

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  • Designed by: Mr Harry Swanwick, Coalville
  • Listing Status: Not Individually Listed
  • District: NW Leics
  • Made by: Messrs Wells, Hugglescote
  • Parish: Measham

Portland stone cross featuring carved shield within wreath and stylised cross on tapering octagonal shaft surmounting octagonal pedestal, which bears WW1 Welsh slate plaques above and WW2 plaques below. Bronze wreath resting at base of shaft. Whole on three tiered base within WMP0765. Unveiled 22nd May 1921 by Countess of Loudoun

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View Further Details Memorial Type:Cross Ref: WMP0766 Other Designation: No UKNIWM Ref: 14833 Information Sources: AF, RC, Pmsa Special Categories: Post 1945 Website Links: http://www.roll-of-honour.com/Leicesters...

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Memorial Cross, Memorial Gardens - Measham
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Inscription Reads

THEY
LIE DEAD IN
MANY LANDS,
SO THAT YOU
MAY LIVE
HERE
IN PEACE
[NAMES]
1939 - 1945
[NAMES]
IRAQ 2006
[NAME]

Casualties Listing

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Name Rank Unit Batt Died Atkins - John Sapper Royal Engineers 171 Tunnelling Coy 25/04/1917 Bailey - Alfred Private Leicestershire Regiment 8 01/10/1917 Belcher - Francis J Lance Sergeant Leicestershire Regiment 1 08/10/1918 Blake - Nigel Everard Sapper Royal Engineers 2 Field Sqdn 03/05/1915
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