Memorial details

Memorial type
Serviceman / Servicewoman
District
Mid Bedfordshire
Town
Arlesey
County
Bedfordshire
Country
England
Commemoration
First World War (1914-1918), Second World War (1939-1945)
Ceremony
  • Unveiled
    Date: 22nd May 1920
    Attended by: Local Clergy/Dignitaries
  • Dedicated
    Date: 22nd May 1920
    Attended by: Bishop Suffragan of Barking
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Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
1924

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Current location

Church Street/High Street/ House Lane
Arlesey
Mid Bedfordshire
Bedfordshire
SG15 6UA
England

OS Grid Ref: TL 19270 37109
Denomination: Undefined

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Description
Two-stepped base surmounted by plinth and figure of a Tommy resting on arms reversed. Black inscription on sides of plinth. Posts and chains all around and flower urns at each corner.
Inscription
6 O'Clock Face: 1914 - 1918 / IN MEMORY OF / THE MEN OF THIS PARISH / WHO DIED SERVING / THEIR COUNTRY / IN THE GREAT WAR / THEY GAVE ALL 3 O'Clock and 9 O'Clock Face: (Names) 12 O'Clock Face : 1939 - 1945 / (Names)
Inscription legible?
yes
Names on memorial
Albon, F J
Albon, W
Albone, H J
Albone, J
Ashmole, W G
Ashwell, C W
Barnes, O
Bates, H
Bland, G H
Bosworth, T
See details for all 111 names
Commemorations
  • First World War (1914-1918)
    Total names on memorial: 90
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 90
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: Surname,decorations
    Order of information: Surname
  • Second World War (1939-1945)
    Total names on memorial: 21
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 21
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: Surname
    Order of information: Surname
Components
  • Figure
    Measurements: height 2950MM, width 680MM
    Materials: Stone - Portland
Listing information
Condition
History
2008: Thieves stole two of the four flower urns
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A
Reference

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