Memorial details

Memorial type
Board / Plaque / Tablet
District
Kirklees
Town
Dewsbury
County
West Yorkshire
Country
England
Commemoration
Second World War (1939-1945)
Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
87781

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Current location

Dewsbury Baptist Church
Manor Street
Dewsbury
Kirklees
West Yorkshire
WF12 8ED
England

OS Grid Ref: SE 24723 21814
Denomination: Baptist

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Description
Rectangular brass plaque mounted on to a wooden board. A latin cross is incised at each end flanking the inscription incised in white capital lettering.
Inscription
TO THE GLORY OF GOD AND IN GRATEFUL/ REMEMBRANCE OF THE YOUTH OF THIS CHURCH/ WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES IN THE SERVICE OF/ THEIR KING AND COUNTRY/ (Names)
Inscription legible?
yes
Commemorations
  • Second World War (1939-1945)
    Total names on memorial: 3
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 3
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: Forename and surname
    Order of information: Alphabetically by surname
Components
  • Plaque
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Brass
Listing information
Condition
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A

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