Memorial details

Memorial type
Cross
District
South Lakeland
Town
Arnside
County
Cumbria
Country
England
Commemoration
First World War (1914-1918)
Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
4194

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Current location

East side of the entrance door
St James' Church
Arnside
South Lakeland
Cumbria
LA5 0BJ
England

OS Grid Ref: SD 45844 78774
Denomination: Church of England

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Description
Brass Cross
Inscription
IN PROUD & LOVING MEMORY OF/SERGT JOHN H THWAITES/5TH KINGS OWN ROYAL LANCASTER REGT/KILLED IN ACTION WITH 21ST MANCHESTER REGT/AT BULLECOURT, FRANCE/MAY 12 1917 AGED 23/”THE NOBLE ARMY OF/MARTYRS/PRAISE THEE"
Inscription legible?
yes
Names on memorial
Thwaites, John H
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Commemorations
  • First World War (1914-1918)
    Total names on memorial: 1
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 1
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: surname, forenames, rank, regiment, place of death, date of death, age
    Order of information: Undefined
Components
  • Cross
    Measurements: depth 5mm, height 610mm, width 460mm
    Materials: Brass
Listing information
Condition
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: BOOK WITH PHOTOS
Sponsorship
Private

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