Memorial details

Memorial type
Board / Plaque / Tablet
District
Wigan
Town
Wigan
County
Greater Manchester
Country
England
Commemoration
Second World War (1939-1945)
Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
45433

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Current location

On the outer wall of the balcony above the stairwell to the left of the entrance to the church
opposite the WW1 Memorial
ST GEORGES CHURCH
Water St
Wigan
Wigan
Greater Manchester
WN1 1DN
England

OS Grid Ref: SD 58486 05962
Denomination: Church of England

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Description
A simple oak board with fluted pilasters which extend above and below the frame. The inscription is painted in black, and there is a light-coloured star to the left of each name.
Inscription
They gave their lives for King/ and Country 1939-1945 WAR/ (NAMES)/ May they Rest in Peace
Inscription legible?
yes
Names on memorial
Baggaley, Albert
Banks, Robert
Bullough, Norman
Clayton, William
Culshaw, Henry
Dermott, Cyril
Edmondson, Harold
Hooson, Stanley
Hughes, Gilbert
Kearsley, Harold
See details for all 15 names
Commemorations
  • Second World War (1939-1945)
    Total names on memorial: 15
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 15
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: Christian Name, Surname
    Order of information: Christian Name, Surname
Components
  • Board
    Measurements: height 700MM, width 500MM
    Materials: Wood
Listing information
Condition
History
C 1984: THIS MEMORIAL WAS BUILT TO REPLACE THE WW2 ROLL OF HONOUR THAT WAS DESTROYED IN THE CHURCH FIRE IN 1980
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A

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