Memorial details

Memorial type
Board / Plaque / Tablet
District
Lewes
Town
Newhaven
County
East Sussex
Country
England
Commemoration
First World War (1914-1918)
Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
58617

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Current location

62
Delivery Office
High Street
Newhaven
Lewes
East Sussex
BN9 9QU
England

OS Grid Ref: TQ 44444 01376
Denomination: Undefined

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Description
A shield shaped stained oak board with inscription in gilt lettering. There is an ornamental design between the dedication and the names.
Inscription
IN MEMORY OF/ (Names)/ OF THIS OFFICE WHO MADE/ THE SUPREME SACRIFICE/ IN THE/ GREAT WAR.
Inscription legible?
yes
Names on memorial
Barnes, P
Daniels, W J
Howell, W
Hunt, E
See details for all 4 names
Commemorations
  • First World War (1914-1918)
    Total names on memorial: 4
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 4
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: surname, initials of forenames
    Order of information: Undefined
Components
  • Board
    Measurements: depth 25mm, height 431mm, width 533mm
    Materials: Wood - Oak
Listing information
Condition
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A
Responsibility
The Post Office.
Reference

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