Memorial details

Memorial type
Roll of honour or book of remembrance
District
North Kesteven
Town
Branston
County
Lincolnshire
Country
England
Commemoration
Second World War (1939-1945), First World War (1914-1918)
Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
59494

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Current location

West wall of the south tower arch.
All Saints Church
Church Street
Branston
North Kesteven
Lincolnshire
LN4 1LZ
England

OS Grid Ref: TF 02141 67328
Denomination: Church of England

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Description
Glazed black and gilt wooden-framed roll of honour with the title at the top and names in two columns. Inscription is handwritten in black and red lettering.
Inscription
Branston/ Roll of Honour/ Greater love hath no man than this, that a man/ lay down his life for his friends/ 1914-1918/ (Names)/ 1939-1945/ (Names)/ Grant them, Lord, Eternal Rest, and let light/ perpetual shine upon them.
Inscription legible?
yes
Commemorations
  • Second World War (1939-1945)
    Total names on memorial: 8
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 8
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: surname,regiment
    Order of information: surname, service
  • First World War (1914-1918)
    Total names on memorial: 38
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 38
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: surname,rank,forename,age of death
    Order of information: surname,forename,rank,age of death
Components
  • Roll of honour
    Measurements: height 515mm, width 275mm
    Materials: Paper
  • Frame
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Wood, Glass
Listing information
Condition
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A

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