Memorial

Queens Own Yorkshire Dragoons - WW2

Memorial Tablet (refurbished)

Source: Chris Reynolds - WMO/303015

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Current Location

The Minster is located adjacent to the A630 Church Way, The Minster Church of St George, Church Street, Doncaster, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN1 1RD, England

OS Grid Reference

SE 57420 03566

Denomination

Church of England

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Memorial Details

Type of Memorial: Board / Plaque / Tablet
WMR Reference Number: 28142
Description: Wall-mounted stone tablet comprising incised lettering and gilt patterning. Marble columns placed either side support a pediment. Coloured badge of the Queens Own Yorkshire Dragoons is depicted at the top of the pediment. Below the pediment is depicted a tank flanked by two transport vehicles, all carved in bas relief. Bas relief at base of a Bren gun and Sten gun crossed with Lee Enfield rifles.
Inscription: REMEMBER/ THE MEN OF THE/ QUEENS OWN/ YORKSHIRE/ DRAGOONS/ WHO LOST THEIR/ LIVES IN THE WAR/ 1939 - 1945/ MAY THEY REST/ IN PEACE

Commemoration

War: Second World War (1939-1945)
Additional Information: No names are associated with this Memorial

History

Maintenance History: 1991: WATER DAMAGE FROM STAINED GLASS WINDOW ABOVE HAS AFFECTED THE MEMORIAL. WATER STAINS COVER MOST OF IT MAKING THE INSCRIPTION ALMOST ILLEGIBLE. 2024 - from images contained on WMO the memorial seems to have been refurbished and is in a good condition

Ceremonies

Faculty Granted

1949

UNKNOWN

Conservation

Custodian: Church authorities

Components

Tablet

Height: c 1800mm

Width: c 900mm

Made from: Stone - York, Granite

Condition: Good

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War Memorials Trust Reference Number: 303015

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