Memorial details

Memorial type
Board / Plaque / Tablet
District
Rochdale
Town
Slattocks
County
Greater Manchester
Country
England
Commemoration
First World War (1914-1918)
Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
45078

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Current location

St. John the Evangelist Church
Thornham Lane
Slattocks
Rochdale
Greater Manchester
M24 2SA
England

OS Grid Ref: SD 88725 08833
Denomination: Church of England

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Description
Varnished board with royal standard in the shape of a shield surmounted by a Tudor crown above text.
Inscription
THE ROLL OF HONOUR/ THE FOLLOWING ARE THE NAMES OF THOSE MEN BELONGING TO THIS/ PARISH WHO SERVED IN HIS MAJESTYS FORCES DURING THE GREAT WAR/ 1914 - 1919/ (Names)
Inscription legible?
yes
Names on memorial
Airey, J E
Asworth, E
Atherton, J
Atkinson, C
Backhouse, E W
Bailey, H
Barfoot, J H
Baron, J
Beardmore, J C
Beardmore, R H
See details for all 198 names
Commemorations
  • First World War (1914-1918)
    Total names on memorial: 198
    Served and returned: 198
    Died: 0
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: surname, initials of forenames, decorations
    Order of information: surname THEN forename
Components
  • Board
    Measurements: height 40IN, width 52IN
    Materials: Wood - Oak
Listing information
Condition
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A

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