St Peter's Church - Market Bosworth

World War II

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  • Listing Status: Grade II*
  • District: Hinckley & Bosworth
  • Parish: Market Bosworth

Bronze plaque with black background and raised bronze lettering detailing restoration of 5 bells (one bell recast, four restored) in 1950 and the addition of 3 extra bells. Small plaque underneath details restoration of plaque

View Further Details Memorial Type:Bells or Bell Tower, Tablet or Plaque or Board Ref: WMP0231 Other Designation: N/A UKNIWM Ref: 55386 Information Sources: AF, RK Special Categories: Women

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St Peter's Church - Market Bosworth
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Inscription Reads

IN MEMORY OF
[NAMES]
WHO FELL IN THE SECOND WORLD WAR
THE FIVE EXISTING BELLS WERE RESTORED
IN THE YEAR 1950
ONE BEING RECAST THROUGH THE GIFT OF
LEICESTER DIOCESAN GUILD OF CHURCH BELL RINGERS
THREE ADDITIONAL BELLS WERE ADDED
ONE BY THE MEMBERS OF THE JACKSON FAMILY
ONE IN MEMORY OF THE RECTOR'S DAUGHTER
ONE BY THE CHILDREN OF THE SUNDAY SCHOOL
"VERILY, THEIR SOUND WENT INTO ALL THE EARTH"
FRANCIS RC PAYNE, RECTOR
W BECK
AN TROWBRIDGE, CHURCHWARDENS

Casualties Listing

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Name Rank Unit Batt Died Lee - George Henry Private Leicestershire Regiment 1 08/10/1943