Memorial

Captain E C Simon

The Marker

Source: Copyright Manchester Jewish Museum

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Manchester Jewish Museum, 190, Cheetham Hill Road, Cheetham Hill, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M8 8LW, England

SJ 84167 99048

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Type of Memorial: Battlefield cross or marker
WMR Reference Number: 85278
Description: Battlefield marker, in the shape of the Star of David, with 3 original GRU tags. There is a hand-written display card beside it.
Inscription: GRU tags on the marker: Captain E C Simon/ 5th Lancashire Fusiliers/ 17th August 1915 On the display card: Object Name/ World War One/ Grave Marker/ This was a temporary grave/ marker for Captain Eric Conrad/ Simon in August 1915. He died/ of his wounds in France during World/ War One when he was 28 years old./ He left behind his wife and two sons./ The marker is shaped as a Star of David/ or Magen David, a symbol of Judaism.

Battlefield Cross or Marker

Made from: Wood

Condition: Good

Plaques

Made from: Metal

Condition: Good

http://thereturned.co.uk/crosses/manchester-jewish-museum/
Detailed biography- ttps://www.bedales.org.uk/home/about-bedales/history-bedales/wwi/eric-conrad-simon-14091887-16081915