Memorial details

Memorial type
Avenue / Tree or grove
District
Braintree
Town
Witham
County
Essex
Country
England
Commemoration
Second World War (1939-1945)
Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
56159

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Current location

2
Remembrance Gardens
Newland Street
Witham
Braintree
Essex
CM8 2DN
England

OS Grid Ref: TL 82310 14799
Denomination: Undefined

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Description
Tree supported by two wooden posts , at its base a white metal plaque with the dedication set on a small stone slab
Inscription
IN COMMEMORATION OF THOSE/WHO MADE VICTORY/IN THE FAR EAST POSSIBLE/AUGUST1945/
Inscription legible?
yes
Commemorations
  • Second World War (1939-1945)
    Total names on memorial: 0
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 0
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: Undefined
    Order of information: Undefined
Components
  • Plaque
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Metal
  • Tree
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Wood
Listing information
Condition
History
2006: Plaque was broken off its stand and stolen
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A
Reference
  • Braintree Witham and Dunmow Times 19 September 2006 Report on theft.

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