Cenotaph, Sileby Memorial Park - Sileby

World War I, World War II

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  • Designed by: Mr EW Parkinson
  • Listing Status: Grade II
  • District: Charnwood
  • Parish: Sileby

Weldon stone two tier rectangular column with wreath carved in relief at top and names on front and side faces engraved in gold on slate tablets. Whole stands on Portland stone base in raised area reached by three steps with low curved wall to rear with scroll detail next to end faces. Situated within memorial park. Ground provided by Village Institute. Unveiled Saturday 17th September 1921 by Capt R Gee VC MP; dedicated by Rev PM Richardson. Flower holder in front provided by Sileby Wardens Service from WW2.

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View Further Details Memorial Type:Cenotaph Ref: WMP1045 Other Designation: No UKNIWM Ref: 37819 Commissioned By: Sileby War Memorial Committee Information Sources: AF, LCC, Pmsa, CP Special Categories: Women

Location

Cenotaph, Sileby Memorial Park - Sileby
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Inscription Reads

OUR
GLORIOUS DEAD
1914 -1919
[NAMES]
1939 - 1945
[NAMES]
IN HONOURED MEMORY
OF THE MEN OF SILEBY
WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES
FOR KING & COUNTRY
IN THE GREAT WAR
1914 - 1919

Casualties Listing

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Name Rank Unit Batt Died Newbold - GA Sergeant (pilot) Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve 83 Sqdn 14/08/1941 Newby - Ernest Private Machine Gun Corps (infantry) 167 Coy 02/10/1916 Newton - Harry A Private Leicestershire Regiment 1/5 14/12/1917
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