Memorial details

Memorial type
Addition to gravestone
District
East Lindsey
Town
Woodhall Spa
County
Lincolnshire
Country
England
Commemoration
Second World War (1939-1945)
Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
85129

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Current location

20 mtrs to the west of the fence near the entrance.
Kirkby Lane Cemetery
Kirkby Lane
Woodhall Spa
East Lindsey
Lincolnshire
LN10 6YZ
England

OS Grid Ref: TF 20807 63136
Denomination: Undefined

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Description
A large kerbed plot with gravel infill and a black flower holder at centre, inscription on 3 sides in lead lettering.
Inscription
Kerb 1 detail: AND OUR BELOVED SON/ R. K. BLANCHARD, FEB. 15. 1942, OFF SINGAPORE. Kerb 2 detail: J E BLANCHARD, FEB. 17 1943 Kerb 3 detail: "TREASURED MEMORIES"
Inscription legible?
yes
Names on memorial
Blanchard, R. K.
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Commemorations
  • Second World War (1939-1945)
    Total names on memorial: 1
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 1
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: Surname, initials, where died, date of death, place of death, relationships
    Order of information: Undefined
Components
  • Kerb stone
    Measurements: depth 2120mm, height 140mm, width 1800mm
    Materials: Marble - Pink
Listing information
Condition
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A

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