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
91485

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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 cutaway sides, and with flowers carved within an arch shape at the centre of the arch. The inscription is incised.
Inscription
.../ Also Albert Harold, beloved/ son of the above who died whilst a Prisoner/ of War July 3rd 1918 Aged 23 years./ ....
Inscription legible?
yes
Names on memorial
Alker, Albert Harold
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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, forenames, relationship, manner and date of death, age
    Order of information: Family name, forenames, 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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