Memorial details

Memorial type
Addition to gravestone
District
West Lindsey
Town
Owston Ferry
County
Lincolnshire
Country
England
Commemoration
First World War (1914-1918)
Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
59616

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Current location

North of the chapel near the fence line
Owston Ferry Cemetery
Epworth Road
Owston Ferry
West Lindsey
Lincolnshire
DN9 1AU
England

OS Grid Ref: SE 80838 00707
Denomination: Undefined

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Description
Recangular gravestone with flower motif carved in each upper corner. Kerbstones surround grave space with posts at corners.
Inscription
IN LOVING MEMORY OF/ WILLIAM,/ the beloved husband of/ MARY CLARK,/ WHO DIED APRIL 6th. 1938,/ AGED 72 YEARS./ "Gone to be with Christ."/ Also of their son,/ WILLIAM,/ WHO DIED OF WOUNDS IN FRANCE/ APRIL 28th 1918, AGED 19 YEARS./ INTERRED AT ETAPLES./ " HE GAVE HIS LIFE FOR OTHERS."
Inscription legible?
yes
Names on memorial
Clark, William
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Commemorations
  • First World War (1914-1918)
    Total names on memorial: 1
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 1
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: Surname, forename, date of death, age at death, place of death, how died, place of burial, relationships
    Order of information: Undefined
Components
  • Gravestone
    Measurements: depth c80mm, height c600mm, width c800mm
    Materials: Granite - Black
Listing information
Condition
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A
Sponsorship
Private

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