Memorial details

Memorial type
Addition to gravestone
District
Chorley
Town
Coppull
County
Lancashire
Country
England
Commemoration
Second World War (1939-1945)
Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
91386

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Current location

Coppull churchyard
Chapel Lane
Coppull
Chorley
Lancashire
PR7 4NA
England

OS Grid Ref: SD 56783 13570
Denomination: Church of England

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Description
Tall sandstone headstone with saw-toothed lancet arch with a lily carved at its centre. The sides are cut back and the inscription is incised.
Inscription
.../ Also Ldg. Tel. William Richardson RN DSM/ Son of the above/ Who lost his life on the submarine Turbulent/ March 1943, Aged 20 years.
Inscription legible?
yes
Names on memorial
Richardson, William
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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: Rank, forename, surname, unit, honours, relationship, manner, and date of death, age
    Order of information: Rank, forename, surname, unit, honours, relationship, manner, and date 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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