Memorial Title

Fl Sgt J A Harrison

Summary

Derbyshire War Memorials: a description of a WW2 war memorial commemorating Fl Sgt James Harrison at Brimington, Derbyshire.

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Locations

Last known location:
Broom Gdns
Manor Rd
Brimington
Derbyshire

Nearest postcode:
S43 1NH

NGR:
SK 40596 73236 ±5m

Location details:
The bench is through the war memorial gates. at the eastern end of Broom Gardens.

Type

Overall type: Bench.

Overall condition: Fair. The inscription is legible.

Description:

A wooden bench with a brass plaque on the backrest bearing the incised inscription in upright capital block lettering.

Glossary

Components:

Component	Material	Height	Width	Depth	Condition
Bench	Wood	900	1800	630	Fair
Plaque	Brass	50	125	2	Fair
Dimensions in millimetres ±5mm unless stated otherwise.

Inscription

EVERLASTING MEMORY
of
F/SGT JAMES A HARRISON
R.A.F. DIED 6th NOV 1944.

Conflicts and people named:
Conflict	Second World War (1939-1945)	Totals
Action	—
Number died	1	1
Number served and returned	0	0
Total names	1	1

Administration

Custodian: Not known.

Local authorities:
From WW2: Brimington Parish Council; Chesterfield Rural District Council; Derbyshire County Council.
From 1974: Brimington Parish Council; Chesterfield Borough Council; Derbyshire County Council.

History

19th October, 2016: The memorial was surveyed by Roy Branson and Alan Willmot. It was in fair condition.

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