Memorial details

Memorial type
Composite
District
Guernsey
Town
St Peter Port
County
Channel Islands
Country
Channel Islands
Commemoration
Second World War (1939-1945)
Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
49928

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Description
Walls flanking entrance to German area of cemetery with writing on each side of wall. Entrance to Roll of Honour appears to be a cupboard. Simple, modern style. Door onto Roll of Honour has ten tall figures in draped clothes with etched Crosses behind.
Inscription
RIGHT HAND PILLAR: 111 GERMAN SOLDIERS OF THE WAR 1939-1945/ REPOSE AT THIS BRITISH GARRISON CEMETERY/ AUF DIESEMENGUSCHEN GARNISON FRIEDHOE/ RUHEN 111 DEUTSCHE TOTE DES KRIEGES 1939-1945. LEFT HAND PILLAR: LEBEN LEBT JENSEITS DES GRABES/ LIFE LIVES BEYOND THE GRAVE/ EDWARD YOUNG
Inscription legible?
yes
Commemorations
  • Second World War (1939-1945)
    Total names on memorial: 111
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 111
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: Forenames, surname, dates of birth and death
    Order of information: Alphabetically by surname
Components
  • Plaque
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Metal
  • Roll of honour
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Metal
Condition
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A
Reference

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