Old Village Hall Grounds - Barsby

World War II

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  • Listing Status: Not Individually Listed
  • District: Melton
  • Parish: Gaddesby

Commemorative granite stone with dedicatory metal plaque in thanksgiving for return of 12 villagers. Unveiled 4 April 1998 by Wing Commander John Smith-Carrington, President of Twyford branch of Royal British Legion. Re-dedicated by Rev Susan Leighton Saturday 7th August 2010; inscription changed slightly with new plaque.

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View Further Details Memorial Type:Stone of Remembrance Ref: WMP0131 Other Designation: Conservation Area Commissioned By: Barsby Village Charity Information Sources: Dr McNeil, KR, LCC Special Categories: Survivors, Thankful Village, Women

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Old Village Hall Grounds - Barsby
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Inscription Reads

THANKSGIVING STONE
IN LASTING RECOGNITION OF THE BARSBY
VILLAGERS WHO FOUGHT FOR OUR FREEDOM
AND RETURNED HOME SAFELY
[NAMES]
BARSBY VILLAGE CHARITY

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Name Rank Unit Batt Died Adams - Doris Adams - Maurice Adams - Wallace Bonshor - Harry Bonshor - John
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