Memorial

Creswell

Source: Copyright Joshua Rock

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Current Location

In the centre of the garden, 88 Elmton Road., Creswell, Bolsover, Derbyshire, S80 4DD, England

SK 52224 74137

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Type of Memorial: Serviceman / Servicewoman
WMR Reference Number: 683
Description: Figure of a serviceman in service dress and helmet with rifle held across left shoulder, mounted on a plinth on a three stepped base. The whole is enclosed by eight obelisk bollards with single chain links. Carved inscription and names in gold lettering. Additional tablet placed on base.
Inscription: SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF THE/ BRAVE MEN OF THIS PARISH/ WHO FELL IN THE GREAT WAR 1914-1919 /"MAY THEY REST IN PEACE" (Names) / ALSO THE 1939-1945 WAR / ( Names) / "GREATER LOVE HATH NO MAN"/ (Korean War name and two additional WW1 names) Additional tablet: WHEN YOU GO HOME/ TELL THEM OF US AND SAY/ FOR YOUR TOMOTTOW/ WE GAVE OUR TODAY

Maker(s): A H Borrowdale, Sculptor
Maintenance History: Grade II Listed 1999: Repaired at cost of £3,000 with new name panels, with two additional names for WW1, three for WW2 and one for Korea. Additional tablet on plinth, and new railings.

Unveiled

4th September 1921

Mr J. P. Houfton, J.P.