Memorial details

Memorial type
Board / Plaque / Tablet
District
South Lakeland
Town
Colton
County
Cumbria
Country
England
Commemoration
Second World War (1939-1945)
Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
4152

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Current location

Holy Trinity Church
Off Colton Hill
Colton
South Lakeland
Cumbria
LA12 8HF
England

OS Grid Ref: SD 31833 86049
Denomination: Church of England

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Description
Rectangular brass plaque set on a wooden base with lettering in white.
Inscription
IN GRATEFUL AND LOVING MEMORY OF/ THE MEN OF THIS PARISH WHO FELL/ IN THE WORLD WAR 1939-1945/[names].
Inscription legible?
yes
Names on memorial
Alcock, Lionel B
Barlow, George
Beaven, John Ad
Besley, C Robert
Dixon, John A
Fawcett, Richard H
Shackley, Edward
See details for all 7 names
Commemorations
  • Second World War (1939-1945)
    Total names on memorial: 7
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 7
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: surname,rank,regiment,forename,decorations
    Order of information: Undefined
Components
  • Plaque
    Measurements: depth 5mm, height 300mm, width 520mm
    Materials: Brass
  • Backboard
    Measurements: depth 30mm, height 370mm, width 580mm
    Materials: Wood
Listing information
Condition
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A

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