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    Memorial

    A Hamer

    The vase, with family inscription on the kerb stone in front

    Source: David Long

    1/2

    Current Location

    St Helens Cemetery , Sect. 49.089, Rainford Road, or Hard Lane , St Helens , St Helens, Merseyside, WA10 6DF , England

    OS Grid Reference

    SJ 49855 96993

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    Type of Memorial
    Addition to gravestone
    WMR Reference Number
    103297
    Description
    Square sandstone plant pot holder with blacked incised inscription positioned within the family's kerbed grave space. The family's inscriptions are incised on the outer faces of the kerb stones.
    Inscription
    Family commemorations, including surname, on the kerb stones. On the holder: Also Andrew/ their son/ Killed in Action/ in Sicily/ Black Watch/ Regt./ July 21. 1943/ Aged 27 years.
    War
    Second World War (1939-1945)
    Number Commemorated
    1
    Died
    1
    Information shown
    Family name, forename, relationship, manner, location, unit, date of death, age
    Order of names
    As above
    Maker(s)

    Ceremonies

    Custodian
    St Helens Council

    Components

    Vase

    Made from: Stone - Sandstone


    Condition: Good