Memorial details

Memorial type
Roll of honour or book of remembrance
District
Calderdale
Town
Lightcliffe
County
West Yorkshire
Country
England
Commemoration
First World War (1914-1918)
Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
2764

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Current location

St Matthew's Church
Wakefield Road
Lightcliffe
Calderdale
West Yorkshire
HX3 8SJ
England

OS Grid Ref: SE 13499 25494
Denomination: Church of England

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Description
Framed roll of honour. Wooden frame. Black and red lettering. Crown and Cross painted gilt at top centre. Carved rossettes in frame corners.
Inscription
(WW1 PRINT):THE WORLD WAR/ GREATER LOVE HATH NO MAN/THAN THIS THAT HE LAY DOWN HIS LIFE FOR HIS FRIENDS/ AT REST/ (NAMES)/JESU MERCY
Inscription legible?
yes
Commemorations
  • First World War (1914-1918)
    Total names on memorial: 24
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 24
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: Undefined
    Order of information: Undefined
Components
  • Board
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Wood
  • Frame
    Measurements: height 670mm, width 480mm
    Materials: Wood
Listing information
Condition
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A

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