Memorial details

Memorial type
Board / Plaque / Tablet
District
Birmingham
Town
Birmingham
County
West Midlands
Country
England
Commemoration
Second World War (1939-1945)
Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
97997

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Current location

St Cyprian Church
The Fordrough (Yardley)
Hay Mill
Birmingham
Birmingham
West Midlands
B25 8DL
England

OS Grid Ref: SP 10906 85012
Denomination: Church of England

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Description
Nowry headed plaque with the Boys' Brigade crest at top centre. The plaque has a wooden backboard.
Inscription
TO THE GLORY OF GOD/ AND IN MEMORY OF THE BOYS/ OF THE 23RD BIRMINGHAM COMPANY/ THE BOYS' BRIGADE WHO DIED/ DURING THE WORLD WAR 1939-45/ (Names)
Inscription legible?
yes
Names on memorial
Bayliss, D R
Coates, R W
Genge, R A
Hill, P J
Teague, K J
Wright, E W
See details for all 6 names
Commemorations
  • Second World War (1939-1945)
    Total names on memorial: 6
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 6
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: Forename initials, surname.
    Order of information: Alphabetical by surname.
Components
  • Plaque
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Metal
  • Backboard
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Wood
Listing information
Condition
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A

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