Memorial details

Memorial type
Addition to gravestone
District
Sefton
Town
Churchtown
County
Merseyside
Country
England
Commemoration
First World War (1914-1918)
Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
93976

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Current location

St Cuthbert's Churchyard
Botanic Road
Churchtown
Sefton
Merseyside
PR9 7NN
England

OS Grid Ref: SD 36563 18667
Denomination: Undefined

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Description
A low Portland stone headstone with a corniced triangular arch within which is carved a floral wreath. Low shoulders top the pilasters which are decorated with stylistic flowers. The subject's inscription is on the base of the stone. The inscription is leaded.
Inscription
.../ Also of William Ewart McCandlish/ Killed in Action at Cambrai, March 24th 1918/ Aged 25 years
Inscription legible?
no
Names on memorial
Mccandlish, William Ewart
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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: Forenames, surname, manner, place, and date of death, age
    Order of information: As above
Components
  • Gravestone
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Stone - Portland
Listing information
Condition
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A
Responsibility
The Parochial Church Council

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