Memorial details

Memorial type
Board / Plaque / Tablet
District
Rushcliffe
Town
West Bridgford
County
Nottinghamshire
Country
England
Commemoration
Boer War; Second (1899-1902)
Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
68015

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Current location

Mounted on wrought iron gates to clubhouse entrance
Nottingham Rowing Club
Trentside North
West Bridgford
Rushcliffe
Nottinghamshire
NG2 5AF
England

OS Grid Ref: SK 58250 38313
Denomination: Undefined

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Description
Rectangular plaque within border mounted on wrought iron gate to clubhouse. Raised lettering in black.
Inscription
IN MEMORY OF/ THE MEMBERS OF THE/ NOTTINGHAM BRITANNIA/ ROWING CLUB WHO MADE/ THE GREAT SACRIFICE/ IN THE WAR/ 1939-45/ (Names)/ THEY DIED FOR US.
Inscription legible?
yes
Names on memorial
Billings, L.e.
Chester, R.
Chester, S.c.
Freeman, F.
Heason, H.
Holehouse, R.
Milnes, J.e.
Saunders, J.
Sutton, A.j.
Westby, P.e.
See details for all 11 names
Commemorations
  • Boer War; Second (1899-1902)
    Total names on memorial: 11
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 11
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: Initials, surname, rank, unit
    Order of information: Alphabetical by surname
Components
  • Plaque
    Measurements: depth 10mm, height 310mm, width 460mm
    Materials: Bronze
Listing information
Condition
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A

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