Memorial Title
Wardlow - WW2
Summary
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Locations
| Last known location: The Church of the Good Shepherd Main St (B6465) Wardlow Derbyshire |
Nearest postcode: SK17 8RP NGR: SK 18144 74746 (From online digital mapping.) (Map opens in new window.) |
Location details: The church is on the eastern side of the road. The tablet is inside, on the north wall. |
Type
| Overall type: Roll of honour. |
Overall condition: Fair. The inscription is legible and the memorial is cared for. |
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| Description: .A glazed and framed roll of honour with a border depicting a bound laurel garland. The monochrome roll has a Union Flag at the head with a heading in gothic lettering. The inscription is also in gothic lettering with the names in two columns below, the fallen being identified with a small cross. Glossary |
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Inscription
| Roll of Honour FOR KING AND COUNTRY Residents of Wardlow and Old Boys of the School who have served with His Majesty's Forces |
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| Rank | Unit | Rank | Unit |
| Driver | Ellis Armitt, R.A.S.C. |  | Norman Howe, Green Howards |
| Corpl. | John Armitt, Kent Yeomanry | Pte. | George Wm. Lomas, Worcester Rgt. |
| Fred Armitt, 6th. Airborne. | Pte. | Ben Littlewood, Royal Canadian E. |
| Corpl. | James Wm. Astill, R.A.S.C. | | Fred Langley, R.A.F. |
| Albert Brindley, R.A.S.C. | Gunner | Dennis Maxted, R.F.A. |
| Pte. | James Bramwell, R.A.S.C. | Gunner | GeorgeQuinton, 6th. R.E. |
| A.B. + | Leslie Blears, R.N. | Pte. | Tom Quinton, 7th. Hampshires |
| J. Thomas Derbyshire, R.A.F. | Pte. | Emily Quinton, A.T.S. |
| S.M. | Fred Furness, R.A.S.C. | A.B. | Joe Simpson, R.N. |
| Corpl. | Joe Furness, R.A.F. | Driver | Samuel Turner, [...] Coy R.E. |
| Edgar Furness, R.A.[...] | Driver | Sydney Thomas Turner, R.A.F. |
| Jack Furness, R.A.F. | Pte. + | Alfred James Turner, [...] |
| Pte. | Joseph William Hall, Black Watch | Driver | Charles Turner, R.A.S.C. |
| Q.M.S. | Fred Harrison, Yorks & Lancs | Trooper | Jack Whitlam, Staffs. Yeomanry |
| + Killed | |||
[Some lettering indistinct.] | |||
| Conflicts and people named: | ||
| Conflict | Second World War (1939-1945) | Totals |
| Action | Unspecified | |
| Number died | 2 | 2 |
| Number served and returned | 26 | 26 |
| Total names | 28 | 28 |
Administration
Local authorities:
From WW2: Wardlow Parish Council; Bakewell Rural District Council; Derbyshire County Council.
From 1974: Wardlow Parish Council; Derbyshire Dales District Council; Derbyshire County Council.
History and Conservation
17th April, 1951: The Peak District National Park was designated. The church lies within its area.
22nd August, 2017: The memorial was surveyed by Roy Branson and Alan Willmot. It was in fair condition and cared for.
23rd October, 2018: The memorial was photographed by Alan Willmot. It was in fair condition and cared for.
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