Memorial details

Memorial type
Cross
District
Liverpool
Town
Gateacre
County
Merseyside
Country
England
Commemoration
First World War (1914-1918), Second World War (1939-1945)
Ceremony
  • Dedicated
    Date: 22 June 1946
    Attended by: Bishop of Liverpool
Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
15540

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Current location

In the grounds of the Church
82
St Stephens Church
Belle Vale Road
Gateacre
Liverpool
Merseyside
L25 2PQ
England

OS Grid Ref: SJ 43140 88107
Denomination: Church of England

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Description
Three-stepped base surmounted by a plinth with the inscription on it; shaft and Greek cross with initials in the centre of the arms
Inscription
AROUND TOP OF PLINTH: TO THE HONOURED MEMORY OF OUR GALLANT MEN WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES FOR KING AND COUNTRY IN THE GREAT WAR THIS MEMORIAL IS GRATEFULLY DEDICATED 6 O'CLOCK FACE: PRO PATRIA / 1914 1919 / (NAMES) 2.30, 4.30, 7.30 AND 10.30 FACE: (NAMES) 12 O'CLOCK FACE: 1939 1945 / (NAMES)
Inscription legible?
yes
Names on memorial
Alcock, J E
Ashcroft, Joseph
Bassi, Joe
Bassi, William
Batersby, John
Battersby, Robert
Bennett, A
Berrington, Arthur
Berrington, Joseph
Berry, Richard
See details for all 159 names
Commemorations
  • First World War (1914-1918)
    Total names on memorial: 21
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 21
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: surname,forename
    Order of information: surname,forename
  • Second World War (1939-1945)
    Total names on memorial: 12
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 12
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: surname,forename
    Order of information: surname,forename
Components
  • Cross
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Stone - Sandstone
Listing information
Condition
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A

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