Memorial details

Memorial type
Church Fabric / Fitting: Font or font cover
District
South Kesteven
Town
Billingborough
County
Lincolnshire
Country
England
Commemoration
Second World War (1939-1945)
Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
20521

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Current location

St Andrews Church
Church St
Billingborough
South Kesteven
Lincolnshire
NG34 0QG
England

OS Grid Ref: TF 11780 34245
Denomination: Church of England

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Description
Wooden octagonal cone-shaped cover surmounted by a carved angel. Carved inscription on front face.
Inscription
TO THE / GLORY OF GOD / AND IN / LOVING MEMORY / OF SERGEANT / RALPH H. CREDLAND / R.A.F.V.R. / WHO GAVE HIS LIFE / THAT WE MIGHT LIVE. / 28TH JANUARY 1942 / PRESENTED BY HIS PARENTS / R. I. P.
Inscription legible?
yes
Commemorations
  • Second World War (1939-1945)
    Total names on memorial: 1
    Served and returned: Undefined
    Died: 1
    Exact count: no
    Information shown: rank,year died,regiment,forename,relationships,additional
    Order of information: Undefined
Components
  • Second World War memorial
    Measurements: height 880MM, width 630MM
    Materials: Wood - Oak
Listing information
Condition
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A
Sponsorship
Private

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