Memorial details

Memorial type
Roll of honour or book of remembrance
District
Wigan
Town
Ashton In Makerfield
County
Greater Manchester
Country
England
Commemoration
Second World War (1939-1945)
Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
45404

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Current location

St Lukes Church
Stubshaw Cross
Ashton In Makerfield
Wigan
Greater Manchester
WN4 8SJ
England

OS Grid Ref: SJ 58676 99923
Denomination: Church of England

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Previous locations
  • St Thomas the Apostle Church
    Ashton In Makerfield
    Wigan
    Greater Manchester
    England

    OS Grid Ref: SJ 570 990
    Denomination: Church of England
  • St Lukes Mission Church
    Stubshaw Cross
    Wigan
    Greater Manchester
    England

    OS Grid Ref: SD 580 000
    Denomination: Church of England
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Description
Framed and glazed illuminated and calligraphed Roll of Honour.
Inscription
ST LUKES CHURCH/ STUBSHAW CROSS/ MEN WHO DIED FOR THEIR COUNTRY DURING THE WAR OF/ 1939 - 1945/ "GREATER LOVE HATH NO MAN THAN THIS, THAT A MAN LAY/ DOWN HIS LIFE FOR HIS FRIENDS."/ (Names)/ "THEIR NAME LIVETH FOR EVERMORE"
Inscription legible?
yes
Commemorations
  • Second World War (1939-1945)
    Total names on memorial: 48
    Served and returned: 24
    Died: 24
    Exact count: no
    Information shown: surname,forename
    Order of information: surname,forename
Components
  • Frame
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Wood
  • Roll of honour
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Parchment
Listing information
Condition
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A

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