Memorial details

Memorial type
Roll of honour or book of remembrance
District
South Kesteven
Town
Caythorpe
County
Lincolnshire
Country
England
Commemoration
Second World War (1939-1945), 20th Century Wars (1900-1999), 21st Century Wars (2000-Present)
Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
91751

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Current location

East end of the North aisle
St Vincent's Church
Church Lane
Caythorpe
South Kesteven
Lincolnshire
NG32 3DU
England

OS Grid Ref: SK 93891 48571
Denomination: Church of England

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Description
Roll of honour with embossed title and Squadron badge on the leather cover, the book is set in a wooden and glazed case supported by two side panels and a heavy sloping base. On the base of the bookcase is a raised boxed area with at top, the shield of the Royal Corp of Signals with Parachute Regiment wings behind Mercury, and beneath is a carved inscription, in front of the case is a fabric and wood kneeler with the Squadron badge embroidered on it.
Inscription
Book of Remembrance: (Badge) Unknown wording/ (Names) Base of bookcase Inscription: (Signallers shield) DEDICATED TO THE FALLEN/ AIRBORNE SIGNALS./ EVERY MAN AN EMPEROR/ GO TO IT Kneeler: (Squadron badge)
Inscription legible?
yes
Commemorations
  • Second World War (1939-1945)
    Total names on memorial: 0
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 0
    Exact count: no
    Information shown: Surname forenames, rank, regiment, country of death, date of death
    Order of information: Year of death
  • 20th Century Wars (1900-1999)
    Total names on memorial: 0
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 0
    Exact count: no
    Information shown: Surname forenames, rank, regiment, country of death, date of death
    Order of information: Year of death
  • 21st Century Wars (2000-Present)
    Total names on memorial: 0
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 0
    Exact count: no
    Information shown: Surname forenames, rank, regiment, country of death, date of death
    Order of information: Year of death
Components
  • Bookcase
    Measurements: depth 585mm, height 1115mm, width 750mm
    Materials: Wood, Glass
  • Book
    Measurements: depth 60mm, height 330mm, width 240mm
    Materials: Leather, Parchment
  • Board
    Measurements: depth c330mm, height c100mm, width c500mm
    Materials: Wood
  • Kneeler
    Measurements: depth c110mm, height c120mm, width c450mm
    Materials: Wood, Fabric
Listing information
Condition
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A

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