Memorial Title
Sgr W C Broster RN
Summary
Derbyshire War Memorials: a description of a WW2 memorial to Sgr W C Broster RN comprising additions to a gravestone in St Michael's Churchyard at Holbrook, Derbyshire.
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Locations
| Last known location: St Michael's Churchyard Portway Holbrook Derbyshire |
Nearest postcode: DE56 0TE NGR: SK 36386 44606 ±5m |
Location details: South of the church, towards the hedge. |
Type
| Overall type: Addition to gravestone. |
Overall condition: Fair. The inscription is legible. |
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| Description: An addition to a headstone on a family grave. The low white marble headstone has a flat top with hollowed shoulders, foliage in relief in shoulder quadrants, and an inlaid inscription in upright capital block lettering. The headstone surmounts a white marble base with attached vase. |
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Inscription
| IN LOVING MEMORY OF MY DEAR HUSBAND WILLIAM BROSTER AT REST 11TH. NOV. 1962, AGED 75 YEARS. ALSO HIS BELOVED WIFE MILLICENT SARAH BROSTER AT REST 23RD. OCT. 1972, AGED 86 YEARS. AND DEAR SON WILLIAM CHARLES BROSTER, SIGR. RN. KILLED IN ACTION 5TH. FEB. 1942, AGED 30 YEARS. |
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Administration
Custodian: Presumed to be the Broster Family.
Local authorities:
From 1899: Holbrook Parish Council; Belper Rural District Council; Derbyshire County Council.
From 1974: Holbrook Parish Council; Amber Valley Borough Council; Derbyshire County Council.
History
1st September, 2015: The memorial was surveyed by Roy Branson and Alan Willmot. It was in fair condition.
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