Memorial
Reading Post Office
Reading Post Office
Source: Orphan Work 55196
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Current Location
Wall mounted in kitchen and rest area, Mail Centre, Gillette Way, Reading, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 0BS, England
OS Grid Reference
SU 71601 70769
Names listed on this memorial
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- Type of Memorial
- Board / Plaque / Tablet
- WMR Reference Number
- 55196
- Description
- Wooden board with curved semi-circular top. Latin cross above the inscription 1914-1918
- Inscription
- 1914 - 1918/ (NAMES) / 1939-1945/ (NAMES)/ In perpetual memory of the men of Reading Post Office/ who gave their lives for their country in two world wars.
- War
- First World War (1914-1918)
- Number Commemorated
- 28
- Died
- 28
- Information shown
- surname, initials of forenames
- Order of names
- surname
- War
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Number Commemorated
- 11
- Died
- 11
- Information shown
- surname, initials of forename
- Order of names
- surname
- Custodian
- Royal Mail
Components
- Board
Height: 1300mm
Width: 650mm
Made from: Wood
Condition: Good