Memorial details

Memorial type
Addition to gravestone
District
West Lindsey
Town
Gainsborough
County
Lincolnshire
Country
England
Commemoration
First World War (1914-1918)
Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
92829

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Current location

Gainsborough General Cemetery
Cox's Hill
Gainsborough
West Lindsey
Lincolnshire
DN21 2AU
England

OS Grid Ref: SK820898
Denomination: Undefined

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Description
Possible gravespace although complete delineation unknown. Appears square kerb sections to both sides with checked post to each top corner, some now displaced. Displaced grey headstone between top posts basically horizontal rectangle which drops to small recessed rounded shoulder at right side before dropping to straight sides which widen slightly toward bottom. At left side top drops to further straight section before dropping to rounded shoulder and repeating right side, small straight section is recessed and continued down stone and shows rose head decoration, although this uncertain. Very faded black lead lettering to main section of stone.
Inscription
In Loving Memory Of/ Samuel Leeman/ Died March 12th 1938 Aged 72/ Also Eliza Ann His Wife/ Died Feb 11th 1924 Aged 60/ Also Pte Arthur Leeman/ Killed In Action Dec 8th 1917.
Inscription legible?
yes
Names on memorial
Leeman, Arthur
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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: Undefined
    Order of information: Undefined
Components
  • Gravestone
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Marble - White
Listing information
Condition
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A

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