Memorial details

Memorial type
Board / Plaque / Tablet
District
Wigan
Town
Goose Green
County
Greater Manchester
Country
England
Commemoration
First World War (1914-1918)
Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
45320

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Current location

On a window cill in the south-west corner of the church
ST PAULS CHURCH
St Pauls Av
Goose Green
Wigan
Greater Manchester
WN3 5LL
England

OS Grid Ref: SD 56744 03668
Denomination: Church of England

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Description
Rectangular board with gold painted inscription. A carved, gilded cross is set in the centre of the dedication. Carved bosses placed equidistantly around the frame.
Inscription
To the Glory of God & in long memory/ of the men from this Parish, who/ "Passed in battle and in storm/ during the Great War 1914 - 1918./ (Names)
Inscription legible?
yes
Names on memorial
Adamson, Wv
Ainscough, T
Allen, Jh
Aspey, J
Barton, S
Baxendale, R
Blakeway, W
Bradshaw, W
Brady, J
Challoner, G
See details for all 67 names
Commemorations
  • First World War (1914-1918)
    Total names on memorial: 67
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 67
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: Surname, initials
    Order of information: Surname, initials
Components
  • Board
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Wood
Listing information
Condition
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A
Responsibility
The Parochial Church Council

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