Memorial

Lieutenant D Parry-Jones

Source: Copyright Mark Newton 29 February 2016

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Current Location

Bus Shelter, A353, Osmington, West Dorset, Dorset, DT3 6EU, England

SY 72571 82857

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Type of Memorial: Shelter
WMR Reference Number: 82
Description: The memorial takes the form of a shelter which is hexagonal on plan. It stands on a concrete base, with walls of local rubble stone and the thatched roof is hipped. There is a doorway to the front and four openings in the side walls. To the right of the doorway, set within a stone surround, is a small inset dedication stone tablet which also carries the insignia of the Rifle Brigade. The rear wall has no openings. Inside the shelter is a timber bench.
Inscription: In memory of / David Parry-Jones Lt, / 1st Bn. The Rifle Brigade / Killed in action / in France / 3rd August, 1944

War: Second World War (1939-1945)
Number Commemorated: 1
Died: 1
Information shown: Forename, surname, rank, regiment, manner of death, place of death, date of death
Order of names: Forename, surname, rank, regiment, manner of death, place of death, date of death

Sponsor Type: private
Sponsored By: Parents of the Fallen
Maintenance History: Early in 2005 a vehicle drove into the bus shelter and caused considerable damage. This was promptly repaired.

Tablet

Made from: Stone

Condition: Good

Shelter

Made from: Stone

Condition: Good

Historic England

Grade: II

List Entry: 1455993

Listed, June 29th. 2018