Memorial

West Torrington

2020 following cleaning

Source: Copyright Nicola Hallam

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Current Location

In the Porch, St. Mary's Church, West Torrington, East Lindsey, Lincolnshire, LN8 5SQ, England

TF 13551 82052

Church of England

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Type of Memorial: Board / Plaque / Tablet
WMR Reference Number: 48824
Description: Rectangular white marble tablet with inscription in black lettering. Whole outlined with thin black border line.
Inscription: West Torrington./ IN EVER GRATEFUL MEMORY OF THE MEN OF THIS VILLAGE/ WHO FOUGHT IN THE GREAT WAR 1914 - 1919./ (2 Names)/ GAVE THEIR LIVES/ (7 Names)/ WERE WOUNDED/./ (13 Names)/ RETURNED SAFELY./ "BY THEIR SACRIFICE WE LIVE."

Unveiled

8th January 1922

Rev. G.E.A. Pagitor, Rector, Local Clergy/Dignitaries

Dedicated

8th January 1922

Rev. Pagitor/Local Clergy/Dignitaries

Tablet

Height: c. 750 mm

Width: c. 1000 mm

Made from: Marble - White

Condition: Good