Memorial Cross, Main Street - Long Whatton

World War I, World War II

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  • Listing Status: Grade II
  • District: NW Leics
  • Parish: Long Whatton

Cornish granite wheel cross on plinth surmounting two tiered base. Inscription on front of plinth and on tablet leaning in front of base. Unveiled 20th February 1921 by Right Hon Lord Crawshaw, dedicated by Rural Dean Rev H King.

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View Further Details Memorial Type:Cross Ref: WMP0663 Other Designation: Conservation Area UKNIWM Ref: 14830 Commissioned By: Public subscription Information Sources: AF, Pmsa, RK Website Links: http://www.leicestershirevillages.com/lo...

Location

Memorial Cross, Main Street - Long Whatton
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Inscription Reads

FOR KING AND COUNTRY
IN HONOUR AND GRATEFUL MEMORY
OF THE MEN OF LONG WHATTON
WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES IN THE
GREAT WAR 1914-1918
[NAMES]
LEST WE FORGET
1939-1945
[NAMES]
IN MEMORIAM

Casualties Listing

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Name Rank Unit Batt Died Bacon - Frederick Joseph Private Northumberland Fusiliers 1/5 01/10/1916 Buckley - Samuel Corporal Leicestershire Regiment 1 03/03/1916 Davies - Frederick Lance Corporal Scots Guards 1 17/05/1940 Harrison - John Highton - Hubert Thomas Private Suffolk Regiment 5 15/02/1942
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