Memorial details

Memorial type
Panelling
District
Wakefield
Town
Ossett
County
West Yorkshire
Country
England
Commemoration
First World War (1914-1918), Second World War (1939-1945)
Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
52771

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Current location

Trinity Church
Church Street
Ossett
Wakefield
West Yorkshire
WF5 9DW
England

OS Grid Ref: SE 27640 21132
Denomination: Church of England

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Description
Wooden panelling consisting of six wooden panels with the inscription in gilt capital lettering.
Inscription
TO THE GLORY OF GOD AND IN MEMORY OF THE MEN/ WHO FELL IN THE CAUSE OF PEACE 1914 - 1919/ (Names)/ 1939 - 1945/ REMEMBER - O LORD - THE BRAVE AND THE TRUE - WHO HAVE DIED THE DEATH OF/ HONOUR AND ARE DEPARTED IN THE HOPE OF RESURRECTION TO ETERNAL LIFE
Inscription legible?
yes
Commemorations
  • First World War (1914-1918)
    Total names on memorial: 105
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 105
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: Forenames and surname
    Order of information: Alphabetically by surname
  • Second World War (1939-1945)
    Total names on memorial: 21
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 21
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: Forenames and surname
    Order of information: Alphabetically by surname
Components
  • Panelling
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Wood
Listing information
Condition
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A

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