Memorial Cross, High Street - Whetstone

World War I, World War II

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  • Designed by: Capt Ernest G Fowler (Architect)
  • Listing Status: Grade II
  • District: Blaby
  • Made by: George Collin & Son, Monumental Masons
  • Parish: Whetstone
  • Custodian: Whetstone Parish Council

Rough hewn celtic cross in Cornish granite on two tiered base surmounting two steps. WW1 inscription on two base tiers; additional WW2 plaque propped on steps. Additional (loose) bronze wreath resting below steps (stolen November 2010). Unveiled Sunday 20 August 1921 by Lieut Col RE Martin CMG; dedicated by Dean of Stamford, Very Rev PO Ashby MC MA. Site donated by WH Herbert of Whetstone Pastures.

View Further Details Memorial Type:Cross Ref: WMP1238 Other Designation: No UKNIWM Ref: 37493 Commissioned By: Whetstone War Memorial Committee Custodian: Whetstone Parish Council Information Sources: AF, Pmsa, Rfp Website Links: http://www.flickr.com/photos/33788833@N0...
http://www.whetstone.org.uk/memorial.ht...

Location

Memorial Cross, High Street - Whetstone
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Inscription Reads

TO THE GLORY OF GOD
AND IN GRATEFUL MEMORY
OF THE MEN OF THIS PARISH
WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES
IN THE WAR 1914-1918
[NAMES]
ALSO TO THE
SACRED AND BLESSED MEMORY OF THOSE
WHO LOST THEIR LIVES IN THE WORLD WAR
1939 TO 1945
[NAMES]
WE WILL REMEMBER THEM
FROM THEIR COMRADES WHO CAME BACK

Casualties Listing

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Name Rank Unit Batt Died Abbott - Alan Biggs - Herbert Alfred Private Australian Infantry 7 04/10/1917 Bodicoat - George Walter Private Leicestershire Regiment 7 03/05/1917 Boulter - Edward Cannam - Harry Oscar Private Leicestershire Regiment 6 26/04/1918