Memorial

Holy Trinity Church, Smethwick - WW1

Board

Source: Copyright Diane Shakespeare

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Current Location

Holy Trinity Church, Church Hill Street, Smethwick, Sandwell, West Midlands, B67 7AH, England

SP 02044 88546

Church of England

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Type of Memorial: Composite
WMR Reference Number: 68544
Description: Wall-mounted, rectangular board with a square extension at the top and a decorative border. The commemoration is at the top, centre above the names are in four columns: all lettering is in gold. The board also references a crucifix which it says is on the East Wall.
Inscription: R.I.P./ TO THE GLORY OF GOD IN MEMORY OF/ THE MEN OF THIS CHURCH AND PARISH/ WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES IN THE GREAT WAR./ THE CRUCIFIX ON THE EAST WALL OF THIS CHURCH TOGETHER WITH THIS TABLET WAS ERECTED./ (Names)

War: First World War (1914-1918)
Number Commemorated: 125
Died: 125
Information shown: Forename, surname.
Order of names: Surname.
Additional Information: The 3 names at the top and bottom of the board appear to be later additions being either out of alphabetic order or in a different lettering style. The last name (surname Y) is unreadable from the image on file.

Board

Made from: Wood

Condition: Good