Memorial
Private E Howcroft
The gravestone
Source: Copyright David Long
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Current Location
Atherton Cemetery, Leigh Road (B5215), Atherton, Wigan, Greater Manchester, M46 0GU, England
OS Grid Reference
SD 66738 02962
Names listed on this memorial
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- Type of Memorial
- Addition to gravestone
- WMR Reference Number
- 93008
- Description
- A low, flat-topped sandstone headstone with fleury pilasters beside the incised inscription.
- Inscription
- .../ Also Pte. Edward Howcroft/ Killed in Action in France/ Aug. 16th 1916, Aged 18 years./ ....
- War
- First World War (1914-1918)
- Number Commemorated
- 1
- Died
- 1
- Information shown
- Rank, forename, surname, manner, country, and date of death, age
- Order of names
- As above
- Custodian
- Wigan Council
Components
- Gravestone
Made from: Stone - Sandstone
Condition: Good