Memorial

R Ogden

The broken gravestone

Source: Copyright David Long

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Current Location

St Thomas' churchyard extension, Heath Road, Ashton-in-Makerfield, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN4 9HH, England

SJ 57981 98846

Church of England

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Type of Memorial: Addition to gravestone
WMR Reference Number: 91950
Description: A sandstone headstone, the upper half of which is broken off and lying in the gravespace. The stone has an ornate, fleury arch and carved column pilasters. The inscription is incised.
Inscription: ../ Also Robert, their son/ Killed in Action HMS Hood./ May 24th 1941, Aged 30 years./ ....

War: Second World War (1939-1945)
Number Commemorated: 1
Died: 1
Information shown: Family name, forename, relationship, manner, vessel, date of death, age
Order of names: As above

Gravestone

Made from: Stone - Sandstone

Condition: At Risk