Memorial

Higham

Obelisk

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Current Location

Triangular grassed area, at road junction,, Higham War Memorial, Higham Road, Lower Green, Higham Green, Forest Heath, Suffolk, IP28 6NJ, England

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TL 74586 65947

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Memorial Details

Type of Memorial: Obelisk
WMR Reference Number: 4553
Description: Three-stepped, bevel-edged square base surmounted by a square sectioned pillar, topped with a large, four-pitched capital stone. Raised sprays of ivy adorn all four side faces of the capital. Incised inscriptions and names on two side faces of pillar with another inscription on one bottom step and bevel face, all in black lettering.
Inscription: 6 o'clock pillar face : THIS MONUMENT WAS ERECTED IN / EVER GRATEFUL REMEMBRANCE OF / THE MEN OF THIS PARISH WHO GAVE / THEIR LIVES FOR GOD AND KING FOR / RIGHT FOR FREEDOM AND FOR PEACE / IN THE GREAT WAR / 1914 -1919 / (13 NAMES) / 6 o'clock bottom step face : WE HAVE A VOICE WITH WHICH TO PAY THE DEBT OF BOUNDLESS LOVE AND REVERENCE AND REGRET TO THOSE BRAVE MEN WHO FOUGHT AND DIED FOR US 9 o'clock pillar face : 1939 - 1945 / (4 NAMES)

Commemoration

War: First World War (1914-1918)
Number Commemorated: 13
Died: 13
Information shown: Rank, forename initials, surname, decorations, regiment
Order of names: Alphabetical by surname

War: Second World War (1939-1945)
Number Commemorated: 4
Died: 4
Information shown: Rank, forename initials, surname, regiment
Order of names: Alphabetical by surname

History

Maker(s): Messrs H. G. Neville & Son, Builder
Maintenance History: Restored in 1995

Ceremonies

Unveiled

4th September 1920

Mrs Bachelor Russell; Revd. D. Barclay of Braintree; Major R.L.Barclay; Parishioners;

Dedicated

4th September 1920

Revd. D. Barclay of Braintree; Parishioners; Major R.L.Barclay; Mrs Bachelor Russell;

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Higham

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