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    Memorial

    St Edward's Church - WW2

    St Edward's Church - WW2

    Source: Copyright Mark Newton

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    Current Location

    St Edward's Church, East Street, Corfe Castle, Purbeck, Dorset, BH20 5HD, England

    OS Grid Reference

    SY 96041 82041

    Denomination

    Church of England

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    Type of Memorial
    Board / Plaque / Tablet
    WMR Reference Number
    26444
    Description
    A rectangular tablet with the dedication written in black and red lettering. Circular gilt medallion depicting Corfe Castle below inscription
    Inscription
    IN PROUD AND/ GRATEFUL REMEMBRANCE/ OF THE MEN OF THIS PARISH/ WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES FOR/ THEIR COUNTRY/ (Names)/ 1939 - 1945
    War
    Second World War (1939-1945)
    Number Commemorated
    20
    Died
    20
    Information shown
    Surname, forename.
    Order of names
    Surname.

    Components

    Tablet

    Height: 2FT

    Width: 4FT 6"


    Made from: Stone


    Condition: Good