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    Memorial

    Major G.D. Mills and Benington Parish

    Benington lychgate

    Source: Copyright John Hendry

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    Current Location

    St Peter's Churchyard, Church Green, Benington, East Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire, SG2 7LH, England

    OS Grid Reference

    TL 29806 23644

    Denomination

    Church of England

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    Type of Memorial
    Gate
    WMR Reference Number
    72856
    Description
    Lych Gate with tiled roof and carved board above with a raised inscription.
    Inscription
    A.M.D.G. / ERECTED BY CANON MILLS RECTOR OF BENNINGTON. / IN MEMORY OF HIS SON / MAJOR GERALD D. MILLS. SHERWOOD FORESTERS AND ROYAL FLYING CORPS. / AND EIGHTEEN COMRADES FROM THIS PARISH WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES / IN THE GREAT WAR 1914-1919
    War
    First World War (1914-1918)
    Number Commemorated
    1
    Died
    1
    Information shown
    Relationship, rank, forename, initial, surname, regiment, secondary service, additional
    Order of names
    Relationship, rank, forename, initial, surname, regiment, secondary service, additional
    Sponsor Type
    private
    Sponsored By
    Father of the Deceased.

    Components

    Gate

    Made from: Wood, Stone


    Condition: Good


    Board

    Made from: Wood


    Condition: Good