Memorial

Epsom - WW1 and WW2

a, Clive Gilbert

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Current Location

Epsom Cemetery, Ashley Road, Epsom, Epsom And Ewell, Surrey, KT18 5JX, England

OS Grid Reference

TQ 21332 59451

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Memorial Details

Type of Memorial: Cross
WMR Reference Number: 23327
Description: Rough hewn white granite Celtic cross with relief carving of a tree, figure of Christ, laurel and crown at centre of cross terminals. Carved sword on reverse with Celtic knotwork decoration. Names are inscribed on five panels on a wall behind the cross. There are low railings at the sides, with two gates. The gates bear dedicatory plaques to 18th, 19th, 20th and 21st Battalions, Royal Fusiliers.
Inscription: Cross: TO/ THE GLORY OF GOD/ AND/ TO THE LASTING HONOUR OF THE/ INHABITANTS OF EPSOM/ AND EWELL WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES/ IN THE GREAT WAR 1914 - 1918/ AND THE WORLD WAR 1939 - 1945/ THEIR REWARD ALSO IS WITH THE LORD AND THE CARE OF THEM IS WITH THE MOST HIGH./ Surrounding wall: (Names)

Commemoration

War: First World War (1914-1918)
Number Commemorated: 265
Died: 265
Information shown: Surname.
Order of names: Surname.

War: Second World War (1939-1945)
Additional Information: WW2 casualties are not named on the Memorial but are recorded on a Roll of Honour in the Town Hall

History

Maintenance History: Grade II Listed.

Ceremonies

Unveiled

11 November 1923

Major-General Sir Edward Northey

Conservation

Components

Cross

Height: 18FT

Made from: Granite - Cornish

Condition: Unknown

Wall

Made from: Stone

Condition: Good

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Epsom - WW1 and WW2

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Epsom - WW1 and WW2

Current Location

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Names listed on this memorial

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Memorial Details

Commemoration

History

Ceremonies

Conservation

Components

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