Memorial details

Memorial type
Addition to gravestone
District
West Lancashire
Town
Upholland
County
Lancashire
Country
England
Commemoration
First World War (1914-1918)
Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
91483

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Current location

St Thomas' churchyard
Church Street
Upholland
West Lancashire
Lancashire
WN8 0ND
England

OS Grid Ref: SD 52401 05105
Denomination: Church of England

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Description
A lancet-arched sandstone headstone with carvings of forget-me nots surrounding the top of the trefoil-topped dedication panel bearing the incised inscription. A large section of the arch has been broken off and is missing.
Inscription
.../ Also Pte. Joseph Wilson 43518/ KSLI the dearly beloved son of/ the above who was Killed in Action/ in France Oct. 8th 1916, Aged 22 years./ ....
Inscription legible?
no
Names on memorial
Wilson, Joseph
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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: Rank, forename, surname, number, unit, relationship, manner, country, and date of death, age
    Order of information: Rank, forename, surname, number, unit, relationship, manner, country, 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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