Memorial details

Memorial type
Board / Plaque / Tablet
District
Wakefield
Town
Wakefield
County
West Yorkshire
Country
England
Commemoration
First World War (1914-1918)
Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
88128

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Current location

St Andrew and St Mary's Church
Peterson Road
Wakefield
Wakefield
West Yorkshire
WF1 4DX
England

OS Grid Ref: SE 33797 20812
Denomination: Church of England

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Description
Two large wooden boards each with three panels. The dedication is made across the top in cavo rilievo style whilst the names of the fallen are carved into the panels in capital lettering. The first 5 panels are dedicated to WW1 with the final panel dedicated to WW2.
Inscription
IN HONOURED MEMORY OF THE MEN OF ST MARY'S PARISH WHO FELL IN THE GREAT WAR/ (Names)/ ALSO/ THE 1939 - 1945 WAR/ (Names)
Inscription legible?
yes
Commemorations
  • First World War (1914-1918)
    Total names on memorial: 89
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 89
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: Initials and surname
    Order of information: Alphabetically by surname
Components
  • Board
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Wood
Listing information
Condition
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A

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