Memorial details

Memorial type
Roll of honour or book of remembrance
District
Birmingham
Town
Handsworth
County
West Midlands
Country
England
Commemoration
First World War (1914-1918)
Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
77468

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Previous locations
  • Handsworth Social Institute
    Handsworth
    Birmingham
    West Midlands
    England

    OS Grid Ref: Undefined
    Denomination: Undefined
Description
Printed paper roll bearing an Angel holding a wreath in both hands with two scriolls bearing names. All within a laurel border and glazed in a beaten copper frame.
Inscription
ROLL OF HONOUR / MEMBERS / OF THE / HANDSWORTH SOCIAL INSTITUTE / WHO RESPONDED TO THEIR COUNTRY'S CALL / IN THE GREAT WAR 1914 / (Names)
Inscription legible?
yes
Commemorations
  • First World War (1914-1918)
    Total names on memorial: 69
    Served and returned: 64
    Died: 5
    Exact count: no
    Information shown: Rank, initial, surname, decoration, fate
    Order of information: Undefined
Components
  • Roll of honour
    Measurements: height 660mm, width 482mm
    Materials: paper
Condition
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A
Reference

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