Memorial details

Memorial type
Board / Plaque / Tablet
District
North Hertfordshire
Town
Ickleford
County
Hertfordshire
Country
England
Commemoration
First World War (1914-1918), Second World War (1939-1945)
Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
3807

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Current location

St Katherines Church
Arlesey Rd
Ickleford
North Hertfordshire
Hertfordshire
SG5 3QE
England

OS Grid Ref: TL 18239 31644
Denomination: Church of England

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Description
Brass plaque, bordered by an intricate design, within which is a Latin cross and depiction of Peace overlooking a dead soldier on a battlefield. Two ringed Patté crosses are situated in the top corners of the plaque. Second plaque honouring those who fell in the Second World War was added below. A "Death Plaque" for Cyril Ambrose Walton is positioned above the brass plaque.
Inscription
A.M.D.G. / IN PROUD AND LOVING MEMORY OF / (names) / WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES FOR KING AND COUNTRY IN THE / GREAT WAR 1914-1918 / FAITHFUL UNTO DEATH / 1939-1945 / (names)
Inscription legible?
yes
Names on memorial
Abrahams, Harry
Angus, Frederick
Barnes, Owen
Braybrooke, Raymond
Burrows, George
Bygrave, Leonard
Chamberlain, Alfred
Constable, Arthur
Etheridge, Arthur
Irons, Albert
See details for all 23 names
Commemorations
  • First World War (1914-1918)
    Total names on memorial: 17
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 17
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: Forename, surname, rank, regiment
    Order of information: No order
  • Second World War (1939-1945)
    Total names on memorial: 6
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 6
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: Forename, surname
    Order of information: Alphabetically
Components
  • Plaque
    Measurements: height 1150 mm, width 610 mm
    Materials: Brass
Listing information
Condition
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A

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