Memorial details

Memorial type
Roll of honour or book of remembrance
District
Gravesham
Town
Lower Higham
County
Kent
Country
England
Commemoration
Second World War (1939-1945)
Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
71772

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Current location

On north wall
St Mary's Church
Church Street
Lower Higham
Gravesham
Kent
ME3 7LS
England

OS Grid Ref: TQ 71636 74217
Denomination: Church of England

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Description
Glazed roll of honour in a wooden frame. The lettering of the first line is yellow above a yellow cross. The following lettering is in black ink.
Inscription
To The Glory of GOD // And in ever-loving memory of / those of this Parish who gave their / lives for their Country, and in the / cause of Freedom in the Second / World War 1939 - 1945. // (...) / (names)
Inscription legible?
yes
Commemorations
  • Second World War (1939-1945)
    Total names on memorial: 15
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 15
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: Initial, Surname
    Order of information: Surname
Components
  • Roll of honour
    Measurements: height c400, width c300
    Materials: Paper with glazed wooden frame
Listing information
Condition
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A

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