Memorial

Sapper G. W. F. Fallodown

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Current Location

St. Mary Magdalene Church, Church Road, Peckleton, Hinckley And Bosworth, Leicestershire, LE9 7RA, England

SK 47023 00840

Church of England

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Type of Memorial: Battlefield cross or marker
WMR Reference Number: 55391
Description: Wooden battlefield cross, originally fixed to a gravestone in the Churchyard, but was moved inside the Church and rededicated on 22nd July 2007. Some damage has been caused to the metal name tags on the cross. The cross is now accompanied by a wall mounted small brass plaque attached to a wooden backboard.
Inscription: Plaque : THIS WOODEN CROSS MARKED THE / ORIGINAL GRAVE IN FRANCE OF / SAPPER 140427 GWF FALLODOWN / 210TH FIELD COY ROYAL ENGINEERS / WHO DIED ON THE 28TH JUNE 1918 AGED 23 YEARS / KAG

War: First World War (1914-1918)
Number Commemorated: 1
Died: 1
Information shown: Surname, rank, identity number, regiment, date of death, age, initials of forenames

Maker(s): Kenneth A Grain, Makers
Maintenance History: July 2007: The cross was moved inside the Church for safekeeping. The cross was previously outside in the Churchyard.

Rededicated

22 July 2007

Local Clergy/Dignitaries

Battlefield Cross or Marker

Made from: Wood

Condition: Poor

Plaque

Made from: Brass

Condition: Good

Backboard

Made from: Wood - Oak

Condition: Good