Memorial details

Memorial type
Board / Plaque / Tablet
District
East Northamptonshire
Town
Nassington, Peterborough
County
Northamptonshire
Country
England
Commemoration
Second World War (1939-1945), Palestine (1918-1948)
Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
14878

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Current location

On the south wall of the nave.
St. Mary the Virgin & All Saints' Church
Church Street
Nassington
Peterborough
East Northamptonshire
Northamptonshire
PE8 6QG
England

OS Grid Ref: TL 06329 96175
Denomination: Church of England

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Description
Simple rectangular stone tablet with raised plain border & inscription in red lettering.
Inscription
REMEMBER WITH THANKSGIVING THESE / MEN WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES IN THE SECOND / WORLD WAR 1939 - 1945 / (7 NAMES) / ALSO THIS MAN WHO WAS KILLED IN PALESTINE 1947 / (NAME) / UNTIL THE DAY BREAK AND THE SHADOWS FLEE / AWAY JESUS GRANT THEM LIGHT AND REST
Inscription legible?
yes
Names on memorial
Brown, Edward Sharrott
Foster, Hugh Allen
Graham, Gordon John
Hipwell, John Henry
Hudson, Herbert Laurence
Kelham, John Francis
Munton, Walter Leslie
Pettit, Arthur James
See details for all 8 names
Commemorations
  • Second World War (1939-1945)
    Total names on memorial: 7
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 7
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: Forenames and surname
    Order of information: Alphabetically by surname
  • Palestine (1918-1948)
    Total names on memorial: 1
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 1
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: Forenames and surname
    Order of information: Undefined
Components
  • Tablet
    Measurements: depth 60mm, height 560mm, width 1000mm
    Materials: Stone
Listing information
Condition
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A

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