Memorial details

Memorial type
Addition to gravestone
District
Salford
Town
Clifton
County
Greater Manchester
Country
England
Commemoration
First World War (1914-1918)
Ceremony

  • Date:
    Attended by:
Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
107783

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Description
Bottom two steps of a three step granite base for a Latin Calvary cross, with leaded inscription.
Inscription
Front of step: .../ Also of Thomas,/ beloved son of the above/ Who was Killed in Action in France,/ Dec. 14th 1915, Aged 22 years./ "Greater love hath no man than this, that/ a man lay down his life for his friends." Side f step: Also Gunner Harold Mather/ RFA. Their son & Beloved/ husband of Anna Mather/ Killed in Action Sept. 28th 1917/ Aged 28 years./ He nobly answered duty's call.
Inscription legible?
no
Commemorations
  • First World War (1914-1918)
    Total names on memorial: 2
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 2
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: Forename, surname, relationships, manner and date of death, age
    Order of information: By date of death
Components
  • Gravestone
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Granite
Listing information
Condition
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A
Responsibility
The Parochial Church Council

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