Memorial details

Memorial type
Obelisk
District
West Oxfordshire
Town
Bladon
County
Oxfordshire
Country
England
Commemoration
First World War (1914-1918), Second World War (1939-1945)
Ceremony
  • Unveiled
    Date: 12th June 1921
    Attended by: Pte. Jesse Franklin, chosen by the villagers, he was an 'Old Contemptible' who fought in France from the beginning of the war until 1918 and lost a leg whilst on service.
  • Dedicated
    Date: 12th June 1921
    Attended by: Rev. H. W. L. O'Rorke, Rector of Woodstock and Bladon
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Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
59955

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Current location

West side of Park Street
below Bladon C of E Primary School
War Memorial
Park Street
Bladon
West Oxfordshire
Oxfordshire
OX20 1RW
England

OS Grid Ref: SP 44849 14850
Denomination: Undefined

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Description
Obelisk set on a square plinth and two steps. Incised latin cross surrouded by green wreath is placed at the top of the obelisk with two plaques on front face of plinth and a small plaque on front face of first step. The whole stands on a gravel surround and is enclosed by a low wall.
Inscription
IN MEMORY OF THE FALLEN/ 1914-1918/ "Faithful unto Death"/(Names)/ 1939-1945/ (Names)
Inscription legible?
yes
Names on memorial
Austin, P
Berry, A
Berry, T
Burgess, G
Clarke, W
Collett, F. J.
Day, F
Fawdry, G
Griffin, H
Hobbs, A
See details for all 28 names
Commemorations
  • First World War (1914-1918)
    Total names on memorial: 23
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 23
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: initials, surname
    Order of information: surname
  • Second World War (1939-1945)
    Total names on memorial: 5
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 5
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: initials, surname
    Order of information: surname
Components
  • Obelisk
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Stone
  • Plaque
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Bronze
Listing information
Condition
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A
Reference
  • Oxford Chronicle and Reading Gazette - Friday 17 June 1921 BLADON WAR MEMORIAL UNVEILING. MONS HERO'S TRIBUTE.
  • Warwick and Warwickshire Advertiser - Saturday 18 June 1921 PRIVATE UNVEILS A WAR MEMORIAL.

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