Memorial details

Memorial type
Addition to gravestone
District
East Lindsey
Town
Horncastle
County
Lincolnshire
Country
England
Commemoration
First World War (1914-1918)
Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
94219

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Current location

LFHS Q86
Horncastle Cemetery
Boston Road. [A153]
Horncastle
East Lindsey
Lincolnshire
LN9 6BZ
England

OS Grid Ref: TF 26376 68608
Denomination: Undefined

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Description
Gravespace delineated by four chamfered kerb sections, space capped and vegetation covered. Large prone Latin cross lies across entire length and width of space with end of each arm supported by one kerb. Dedication to soldier in faded black lead lettering on top face of left and right kerbs, possible further dedication(s) unknown.
Inscription
Right Kerb: Wilfred Armstrong Fox (Possible Further Dedication Unreadable) Left Kerb: Killed In (Action?) July 29th 1916 Buried (Dranouter?) Aged 22 Years
Inscription legible?
no
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: Stone
Listing information
Condition
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A

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