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    Memorial

    Pte. F. Richards

    Prior to cleaning

    Source: Copyright Peter Bradshaw

    1/3

    Current Location

    Gainsborough General Cemetery, Cox's Hill, Gainsborough, West Lindsey, Lincolnshire, DN21 2AU, England

    OS Grid Reference

    SK820898

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    Type of Memorial
    Addition to gravestone
    WMR Reference Number
    92861
    Description
    Appears originally gravespace delineated by three square kerb sections and headstone to top, although space now filled with discarded vases and used kerb sections. Headstone grey horizontal rectangle with oval top dropping to small straight side sections before joining square columns which protrude from front and sides, columns are decorated with inscribed lines. Stone centre partially damaged and very faded black lead lettering partially missing.
    Inscription
    In Loving Memory/ Of/ John (Damaged) Hilton Richards/ Died (Damaged) 2nd 1933 Aged 58/ Also Sarah Ann/ Wife Of The Above/ Died Dec 31st 1932 Aged 65/ Also Frank Son Of The Above/ Killed In Action In Flanders Fields/ Oct 25th 1917 Aged 22/ Rip
    War
    First World War (1914-1918)
    Number Commemorated
    1
    Died
    1

    Components

    Gravestone

    Made from: Stone


    Condition: Good