Cross Green - Rothley

World War I, World War II

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  • Listing Status: Grade II
  • District: Charnwood
  • Parish: Rothley
  • Custodian: Rothley Parish Council

Large granite obelisk weighing 23 tons, with Swithland slate plaques set into front faces of two tiered plinth. Inscription in gold. Whole on two stepped base. Unveiled Sunday 24th July 1921 by Lieutenant Colonel RE Martin CNG; dedicated by Vicar, Rev LH Pearson. Mountsorrel Granite Company supplied stone at cost price; total cost 350 pounds.

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View Further Details Memorial Type:Obelisk Ref: WMP0968 Other Designation: Conservation Area UKNIWM Ref: 14793 Commissioned By: Rothley War Memorial Committee Custodian: Rothley Parish Council Information Sources: AF, LCC, M Vincent, Pmsa Website Links: http://www.militarybadges.org.uk/leicmem...
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Cross Green - Rothley
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Inscription Reads

1914 - 1918
THEIR NAME LIVETH FOR EVER
[NAMES]
1939 -1945
[NAMES]

Casualties Listing

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Name Rank Unit Batt Died Alderdice - Terence Norman Flying Officer (pilot) Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve 17/11/1943 Antill - H Archer - AE Bates - Bertie Private London Regiment (london Rifle Brigade) 5 23/03/1918 Betts - Thomas Ivan Sergeant (wireless Op) Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve 166 Sqdn 31/08/1943
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