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Memorial details

Memorial type
Board / Plaque / Tablet
District
Brentwood
Town
Shenfield
County
Essex
Country
England
Commemoration
First World War (1914-1918)
Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
71989

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Current location

St Mary the Virgin Church
Hall Lane
Shenfield
Brentwood
Essex
CM15 9AL
England

OS Grid Ref: TQ 60549 95127
Denomination: Church of England

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Description
Engraved brass plaque mounted on altar rail. The dedication is wirtten in black lettering.
Inscription
TO THE GLORY OF GOD AND IN LOVING MEMORY OF/ HEDLEY BRUCE NEW. BORN FEBRUARY 8TH 1893 PASSED OVER OCTOBER 31ST 1917 AND/ ATHELSTAN WILLIAM NEW. BORN MARCH 21ST 1895. PASSED OVER MAY 16TH 1918./ THEY GAVE THEIR LIVES IN THE GREAT WAR.
Inscription legible?
yes
Names on memorial
New, Athelstan William
New, Hedley Bruce
See details for all 2 names
Commemorations
  • First World War (1914-1918)
    Total names on memorial: 2
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 2
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: Forename, surname, date of birth, date of death.
    Order of information: Undefined
Components
  • Plaque
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Brass
Listing information
Condition
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A

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