Memorial details

Memorial type
Board / Plaque / Tablet
District
North Kesteven
Town
North Scarle
County
Lincolnshire
Country
England
Commemoration
First World War (1914-1918)
Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
70179

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Current location

On the south east wall of the old chapel
Methodist Church Hall
High Street
North Scarle
North Kesteven
Lincolnshire
LN6 9EP
England

OS Grid Ref: SK 84928 66898
Denomination: Methodist

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Description
Wooden framed, rectangular plaque, with black etched, barley-twist border and red patte crosses at each corner. The lettering is in black and red.
Inscription
TO THE GLORY OF GOD / AND IN GRATEFUL MEMORY OF / L'CORPORAL(SIC) DAVID HOPKINSON / (NOTTS & DERBY REGIMENT) / OF NORTH SCARLE / WHO GAVE HIS LIFE IN THE GREAT WAR 1914 - 1918 / ON JULY 1ST 1916 AT THE / BATTLE OF THE SOMME
Inscription legible?
yes
Names on memorial
Hopkinson, David
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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: Rank, forname, surname, regiment, war, date of death, place of death
    Order of information: Undefined
Components
  • Plaque
    Measurements: depth 2, height 280, width 390
    Materials: Brass
  • Frame
    Measurements: depth 50, height 373, width 475
    Materials: Wood
Listing information
Condition
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A
Reference

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