Memorial Title

D Greenhalgh

Summary

Derbyshire War Memorials: a description of a war memorial bench to David Greenhalgh in Beauvale Drive Play Area, Cotmanhay, Derbyshire.

Images

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Locations

Last known location:
Beauvale Drive Play Area
Beauvale Dr
Cotmanhay
Derbyshire

Nearest postcode:
DE7 8RR

NGR:
SK 46198 44033 ±5m
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Location details:
On the uphill side, overlooking the play equipment.

Type

Overall type: Bench.

Overall condition: Fair. The inscription is legible and the memorial is cared for.

Description:

A galvanised steel bench painted black and with a plaque on the top rail of the backrest.

Glossary

Components:

Component	Material	Height	Width	Depth	Condition
Bench	Galvanised steel	810	1800	500	Fair
Plaque	Metal	50	150	2	Fair
Dimensions in millimetres ±5mm unless stated otherwise.

Inscription

In memory of
David Greenhalgh
and
Rebecca Moss

Conflicts and people named:
Conflict	Afghanistan Conflict (2001-2014)	Totals
Action	—
Number died	1	1
Number served and returned	0	0
Total names	1	1

Administration

Custodian: Presumed to be Erewash Borough Council

Local authorities:
From 1974: Unparished; Erewash Borough Council; Derbyshire County Council.

History

1st June, 2011: The memorial was unveiled by friends and family.

20th October, 2011: The memorial was surveyed by Roy Branson and Alan Willmot. It was in fair condition and well cared for.

References

Derby Telegraph, 2nd June 2011, p6: a report and a photograph of the unveiling ceremony.

Comments

David Greenhalgh was killed in Afghanistan. Rebecca Moss was a member of the local community who died at a similar time.

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