Memorial Title
Church of St James - WW2
Summary
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Locations
| Last known location: Church of St James Edlaston La Edlaston Derbyshire |
Nearest postcode: DE6 2DQ NGR: SK 18118 42675 (From online digital mapping.) (Map opens in new window.) |
Location details: The church is on the south side of this remote rural road. The tablet is on the north wall of the nave. |
Type
| Overall type: Tablet | Overall condition: Good. The inscription is legible and the memorial is cared for. | ||||||||||||||||||
| Description: An oblong nowy-headed limestone tablet with a moulded border and an incised inscription in upright capital roman lettering infilled in black. Glossary |
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Inscription
| 1939 0 1945 TO THE GLORY OF GOD AND IN SACRED MEMORY OF THOSE WHO FELL IN THE SWCOND WORLD WAR. |
| FREDERICK RALPH PERCIVAL BURGESS, SERGT. PILOT, R.A.F.V.R. |
| ARTHUR LANGFORD, PTE. DEVONSHIRE REGIMENT. |
| LESLIE HALL, PTE. SHERWOOD FORESTERS. |
| THEIR NAME LIVETH FOR EVERMORE. |
| Conflicts and people named: | ||
| Conflict | Second World War (1939-1945) | Totals |
| Action or event | Not stated | |
| Number died | 3 | 3 |
| Number served and returned | 0 | 0 |
| Total names | 3 | 3 |
Administration
Local authorities:
From WW2: Edlaston and Wyaston Parish Council; Ashbourne Rural District Council; Derbyshire County Council.
From 1974: Edlaston and Wyaston Parish Council; Derbyshire Dales District Council; Derbyshire County Council.
History and Conservation
13th September, 1967: The church was listed Grade II*, Heritage List for England number 1158423.
1st September, 2019: The memorial was surveyed by Roy Branson and Anne Branson. It was in good condition and cared for.
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