Memorial

Bedford Modern School - WW2

Panelling

Source: Copyright Alexander Smith

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Current Location

Bedford Modern School, Manton Lane, Bedford, North Bedfordshire, Bedfordshire, MK41 7NT, England

TL 04024 51020

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Type of Memorial: Composite
WMR Reference Number: 7639
Description: Panelled alcove with four, incised name panels and a central inscription panel: main inscription is in gold lettering, the names in black. The is also a related memorial book set within a display case: the case itself is a memorial (IWM 7640)
Inscription: 1939 1945/ In memory/ of/ the old boys/ who fell in/ the World War/ non sibi sed pro patria* * Translation - Not for himself but for his country

Plaque

Made from: Wood - Oak

Condition: Good

Names, service and death details sourced from Roll of Honour.com, https://www.roll-of-honour.com/Bedfordshire/BedfordModernSchoolWW2Memorial.html, accessed 16th January, 2024.