Memorial details

Memorial type
Roll of honour or book of remembrance
District
West Dorset
Town
Dorchester
County
Dorset
Country
England
Commemoration
Second World War (1939-1945)
Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
48754

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Current location

Dorset Record Office
Bridport Road
Dorchester
West Dorset
Dorset
DT1 1RP
England

OS Grid Ref: SY 68665 90649
Denomination: Undefined

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Previous locations
  • Moordown Congregational Church
    Bournemouth
    Bournemouth
    Dorset
    England

    OS Grid Ref: Undefined
    Denomination: Undefined
Description
Rectangular, white paper Roll of Honour under glass with narrow wooden frame. Names of those who served in two coloums flanking the inscription. Under this inscription are five passport-sized photographs of those who died. Lettering in black.
Inscription
Roll of Honour/ ' The Names of the Boys of the 6th Bournemouth Boys Brigade and Scholars of the Moordown/Congregational Sunday School who served with His Majestys Forces/ during the World War, 1939 - 45./(Names) "Greater Love hath no Man than this/that he lay down His Life/for his friends". (Names & Photos)/
Inscription legible?
yes
Commemorations
  • Second World War (1939-1945)
    Total names on memorial: 34
    Served and returned: 29
    Died: 5
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: Photo, forename, surname
    Order of information: Surname
Components
  • Roll of honour
    Measurements: height 400 mm, width 600 mm
    Materials: Card
Listing information
Condition
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A
Sponsorship
Public
Responsibility
Dorset Record Office

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