Memorial
Private G Worthington
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
- 92211
- Description
- Tall, lancet-arched sandstone headstone with carved pillar pilasters and a floral frieze carved around the arch, with floral carvings in its centre. The inscription is incised.
- Inscription
- .../ Also Pte. George Worthington/ Died of Wounds in Abbe Ville (sic)/ Hospital France July 22nd 1916/ Aged 22 years/ RIP
- War
- First World War (1914-1918)
- Number Commemorated
- 1
- Died
- 1
- Information shown
- Rank, forename, surname, manner, place, country, and date of death, age
- Order of names
- As above
- Custodian
- Wigan Council
Components
- Gravestone
Made from: Stone - Sandstone
Condition: Good