Memorial details

Memorial type
Addition to gravestone
District
Sefton
Town
Maghull
County
Merseyside
Country
England
Commemoration
Second World War (1939-1945)
Ceremony

  • Date:
    Attended by:
Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
107465

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Description
Lancet arched sandstone family headstone with cutaway sides with a scroll bearing the text Thy will be done carved on a floral ground above the incised inscription.
Inscription
.../ Also Ldg./ W.m. John J Rimmer RN/ Grandson of the above/ Who Died on Active Service/ off Normandy June 25th 1944,/ in his 21st year./ ....
Inscription legible?
yes
Commemorations
  • Second World War (1939-1945)
    Total names on memorial: 1
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 1
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: Rank, forename, initial surname, service, relationship, manner, place, and date of death, age
    Order of information: As above
Components
  • Gravestone
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Stone - Sandstone
Listing information
Condition
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A
Responsibility
The Parochial Church Council

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