Memorial details

Memorial type
Roll of honour or book of remembrance
District
Oswestry
Town
Oswestry
County
Shropshire
Country
England
Commemoration
First World War (1914-1918)
Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
70865

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Current location

Oswestry Station
Oswald’s Road
Oswestry
Oswestry
Shropshire
SY11 2JP
England

OS Grid Ref: SJ 29400 29800
Denomination: Undefined

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Description
Rectangular roll of honour set in a dark wooden frame with the title in red lettering above and the names in black.
Inscription
CAMBRIAN RAILWAYS/ ROLL OF HONOUR/ MEMBERS OF STAFF SERVING WITH HIS MAJESTY'S FORCES./ (Names)
Inscription legible?
yes
Commemorations
  • First World War (1914-1918)
    Total names on memorial: 197
    Served and returned: 196
    Died: 1
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: Surname, occupation, place of work.
    Order of information: Surname.
Components
  • Roll of honour
    Measurements: height 1143mm, width 787mm
    Materials: Wood, glass, paper.
Listing information
Condition
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A

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