Memorial
S Jessop
The gravestone
Source: Copyright David Long
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Current Location
Leigh Cemetery, Manchester Road, Leigh, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN7 2NP, England
OS Grid Reference
SJ 68180 99909
Names listed on this memorial
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- Type of Memorial
- Addition to gravestone
- WMR Reference Number
- 92200
- Description
- A triangular-arched granite headstone with square-section pilasters, and incised inscription. It is presently detached from its base and lying on its back.
- Inscription
- .../ Also Stanley, son of the above/ who lost his life whilst serving/ on HMS Courageous/ Sep. 1939, Aged 43 years./ At Rest
- War
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Number Commemorated
- 1
- Died
- 1
- Information shown
- Family name, forename, relationship, manner, unit, and date of death, age
- Order of names
- As above
- Custodian
- Wigan Council
Components
- Gravestone
Made from: Granite
Condition: At Risk