Memorial details

Memorial type
Addition to gravestone
District
West Lancashire
Town
Wrightingtonhtington
County
Lancashire
Country
England
Commemoration
First World War (1914-1918)
Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
91077

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Current location

St James Wrightington Churchyard
Church Lane
Wrightingtonhtington
West Lancashire
Lancashire
WN6 9SP
England

OS Grid Ref: SD 52636 13623
Denomination: Church of England

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Description
A Gothic arched sandstone headstone with a fleury motif within the arch, and with cutaway sides. The inscription is leaded.
Inscription
.../ Robert son of the above/ Aged 19 years/ Killed in Action July 6th 1917,/ 2/5th Kings Liverpool Regiment/ Buried at Cite Bon Jean Military/ Cemetery, Armentieres./ ....
Inscription legible?
yes
Names on memorial
Martland, Robert
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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: Family name, forename, relationship, age, manner, and date of death, unit, burial details
    Order of information: Family name, forename, relationship, age, manner, and date of death, unit, burial details
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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