Memorial details

Memorial type
Roll of honour or book of remembrance
District
Lancaster
Town
Carnforth
County
Lancashire
Country
England
Commemoration
First World War (1914-1918)
Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
61335

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Current location

Carnforth Railway Station and Visitor Centre
Haws Hill
Carnforth
Lancaster
Lancashire
LA5 9EY
England

OS Grid Ref: SD 49704 70726
Denomination: Undefined

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Description
Colour printed Roll of Honour. Flags of the allied forces at the top centre with a laurel wreath at their centre and the inscription below. Mounted in glazed wooden frame. Another copy is hanging in Christ Church in the town.
Inscription
GREAT WAR 1914 - 1919/ THESE MEN SERVED THEIR COUNTRY/ FROM CARNFORTH & CARNFORTH HOMES/ ROLL OF HONOUR/ RIP/ (48 Names)/ (Approx. 360 Names)/ Key to symbols denoting wounds, illness, awards etc long bottom
Inscription legible?
yes
Commemorations
  • First World War (1914-1918)
    Total names on memorial: 408
    Served and returned: 360
    Died: 48
    Exact count: no
    Information shown: Forename, surname, awards
    Order of information: alphabetically by surname
Components
  • Roll of honour
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Paper
  • Frame
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Wood
Listing information
Condition
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A
Sponsorship
Other

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