Memorial

Men of Treeton

Treeton War Memorial

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Current Location

Roadside, Treeton War Memorial, Station Road, Treeton, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S60 5PN, England

OS Grid Reference

SK 43070 87838

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Memorial Details

Type of Memorial: Serviceman / Servicewoman
WMR Reference Number: 52945
Description: Smooth stone square base surmounted by rough hewn three stepped base, tapered plinth shaft and figure of a serviceman standing with arms reversed. Inscription on the sides of the plinth in pinned-lead lettering with additional tablet for the WW2 names placed against the front of the rough hewn steps.
Inscription: 6 o'clock (front) plinth face: THIS MONUMENT / WAS ERECTED / BY PUBLIC SUBSCRIPTION, / AS A THANK OFFERING FOR VICTORY, / AND IN LOVING MEMORY OF / THE MEN OF TREETON, / WHO FELL IN THE GREAT WAR, 1914 - 1918. / THEY DIED THAT WE MIGHT LIVE. // 9 and 3 o'clock plinth faces: (35 NAMES) // 6 o'clock tablet: ALSO IN EVER GRATEFUL MEMORY OF / THOSE WHO FELL IN THE WAR OF / 1939 - 1945. / (10 NAMES) / THEY WOULD SAY "CHERISH FREEDOM."

Commemoration

War: First World War (1914-1918)
Number Commemorated: 35
Died: 35
Information shown: Surname, forename, initial, honours, regiment or unit
Order of names: Listed alphabetically by surname

War: Second World War (1939-1945)
Number Commemorated: 10
Died: 10
Information shown: Surname, forename, initial, regiment or unit
Order of names: Listed alphabetically by surname

History

Maker(s): Bingley Bros., Builder
Bingley Bros., Designer
Costs: £500 0s 0d
Sponsor Type: public

Ceremonies

Unveiled

1st July 1922

Local Clergy/Dignitaries

Dedicated

1st July 1922

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Men of Treeton

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Men of Treeton

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