Memorial details

Memorial type
Board / Plaque / Tablet
District
South Cambridgeshire
Town
Horningsea
County
Cambridgeshire
Country
England
Commemoration
Second World War (1939-1945), First World War (1914-1918)
Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
79639

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Current location

Close to north door,
St. Peter's Church
St. John's Lane
Horningsea
South Cambridgeshire
Cambridgeshire
CB25 9JG
England

OS Grid Ref: TL 49289 62647
Denomination: Church of England

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Description
Wall mounted, landscape orientated backboard supporting a plaque with raised inscription and names.
Inscription
IN MEMORY OF THE MEN FROM / HORNINGSEA WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES / FOR THEIR COUNTRY / 1939 -1945 / (3 NAMES) / ADDITIONAL 1914 -1918 / (1 NAME) / 'LEST WE FORGET'
Inscription legible?
yes
Names on memorial
Bailey, T. P.
Baker, R.
Payne, J.
Peacock, W.
See details for all 4 names
Commemorations
  • Second World War (1939-1945)
    Total names on memorial: 3
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 3
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: Rank, forename initials, surname, regiment, place of death
    Order of information: Surname
  • First World War (1914-1918)
    Total names on memorial: 1
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 1
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: Rank, forename initials, surname, regiment
    Order of information: Rank, forename initials, surname, regiment
Components
  • Plaque
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Metal
  • Backboard
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Wood
Listing information
Condition
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A

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