Cavendish Road, WW2 civilian casualties

World War II

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  • Listing Status: N/A
  • District: Leicester City
  • Parish: Leicester

Exterior wall mounted, landscape orientated metal plaque with inscription & names. Black lettering on white background.

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View Further Details Memorial Type:Plaque Ref: WMP2287 UKNIWM Ref: 73274 Commissioned By: Aylestone Park residents group Verification Required: No Information Sources: Rfp Special Categories: Civilians

Location

Ecumenical Church of the Nativity - Cavendish Road, Leicester
Grid Reference: SK5819402039 Get Directions

Inscription Reads

Cavendish Road War Memorial / In memory of the six civilians who died in Leicester's first air raid of the Second / World War by the Luftwaffe on 21st August 1940. / We remember / (3 Names) / All lived in Saffron Hill Road / (3 Names) / All lived in Cavendish Road / All buried at Saffron Hill Cemetery / May They Rest In Peace

Casualties Listing

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Name Rank Unit Batt Died Chafer - Annie 21/08/1940 Chafer - Frederick 21/08/1940 Machin - Ada Marjorie 21/08/1940 Payne - Sarah Ann 21/08/1940 Smith - Dorothy 21/08/1940
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