County Hall - Glenfield

World War II

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  • Listing Status: Unknown
  • District: Blaby
  • Parish: Glenfield
  • Custodian: Leicestershire County Council

War memorial to former members of the County Council staff, who lost their lives in World War Two. Rectangular bronze, of three pieces, with County Council shield at top left, inscription at top right and names below, all within a decorative border. The memorial was originally located in the County Rooms (later the City Rooms) but was returned to the County Council later. It has been redisplayed at County Hall and was rededicated on 11th November 2013.

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View Further Details Memorial Type:Plaque, Tablet or Plaque or Board Ref: WMP2272 Custodian: Leicestershire County Council Verification Required: No Information Sources: LCC Special Categories: Organisation

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Inscription Reads

THIS TABLET IS ERECTED IN
GRATEFUL MEMORY OF
THE FOLLOWING MEMBERS
OF THE STAFF WHO FELL
IN THE WAR OF 1939-1945
[NAMES]
DULCE ET DECORUM EST PRO PATRIA MORI

Casualties Listing

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Name Rank Unit Batt Died Hopkins - Thomas Theo Lieutenant Leicestershire Regiment 2/5 23/09/1944 Taylor - Thomas Private 7th Bn. Leicestershire Regiment 17/04/1944 Thomas Maurice - Westhead Major Royal Artillery 16/04/1945 Thompson - Richard Gunner Royal Artillery 19/02/1941 Tildesley - Joseph Sergeant (air Gunner) Royal Welch Fusiliers 7th Bn 24/10/1944
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