Memorial details

Memorial type
Addition to gravestone
District
Wigan
Town
Shevington
County
Greater Manchester
Country
England
Commemoration
First World War (1914-1918)
Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
88650

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Current location

St Anne Shevington Churchyard
Church Lane
Shevington
Wigan
Greater Manchester
WN6 8BD
England

OS Grid Ref: SD 54394 08613
Denomination: Church of England

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Description
Sandstone kerbstone, removed, and stacked with others at the head of the grave to facilitate mowing. Incised inscription.
Inscription
Also John Henry Porter, our brother/ who was Killed in Action in France 1918 Aged 30 years
Inscription legible?
yes
Names on memorial
Porter, John Henry
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Commemorations
  • First World War (1914-1918)
    Total names on memorial: 1
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 1
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: Forenames, surname, relationship, manner, country, and year of death, age
    Order of information: Forenames, surname, relationship, manner, country, and year of death, age
Components
  • Gravestone
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Stone - Sandstone
Listing information
Condition
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A
Responsibility
The Parochial Church Council

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