Memorial details

Memorial type
Board / Plaque / Tablet
District
Harborough
Town
Gumley
County
Leicestershire
Country
England
Commemoration
First World War (1914-1918)
Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
67978

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Current location

St Helens Church
Main Street
Gumley
Harborough
Leicestershire
LE16 7RU
England

OS Grid Ref: SP 67996 90205
Denomination: Church of England

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Description
Rectangular plaque set on a backboard with a Fleury cross centrally. Inscription is carved in caps.
Inscription
TO THE GLORY OF GOD AND IN/ MEMORY OF THE MEN WHO WENT/ FROM GUMLEY AND DIED IN THE/ GREAT WAR 1914 - 1918/ (Names)/ "THEIR NAME LIVETH FOR EVERMORE."
Inscription legible?
yes
Names on memorial
Cole, Harry
Hubbard, Alfred
Jesson, Arthur
Jesson, Ernest
Jesson, Tom
Smith, Arthur Murray
Smith, Geoffery Murray
Weston, Harry
See details for all 8 names
Commemorations
  • First World War (1914-1918)
    Total names on memorial: 8
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 8
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: Forename, surname.
    Order of information: Surname.
Components
  • Plaque
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Bronze
Listing information
Condition
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A

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