Memorial details

Memorial type
Avenue / Tree or grove
District
Breckland
Town
Thetford
County
Norfolk
Country
England
Commemoration
Second World War (1939-1945): Far East Prisoners of War
Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
97738

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Current location

Between the two bridges on the town side.
Three Nuns Road
Thetford
Breckland
Norfolk
IP24 2EP
England

OS Grid Ref: TL87373 82506
Denomination: Undefined

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Description
Mature maple tree with commemorative plaque.
Inscription
THIS TREE IS DEDICATED TO THE MEN/ OF THE 18TH DIVISION AND OTHERS WHO/ BECAME PRISONERS OF WAR IN THE/ CONFLICT WITH JAPAN/ 1941 -1945/ TO KEEP GOING THE SPIRIT THAT KEPT US GOING
Inscription legible?
yes
Commemorations
  • Second World War (1939-1945): Far East Prisoners of War
    Total names on memorial: 0
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 0
    Exact count: no
    Information shown: Undefined
    Order of information: Undefined
Components
  • Plaque
    Measurements: height 300mm, width 30mm
    Materials: Metal
  • Tree
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Wood - Maple
Listing information
Condition
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A

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