War Memorial, St Mary's church - Diss, Norfolk - World War I Memorials and Monuments on Waymarking.com

"Diss War Memorial stands against the west face of the bell tower. The inscription at the top reads;
TO THE GLORY OF GOD AND AS A TRIBUTE OF HONOUR TO THE MEN OF DISS WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES IN THE GREAT WAR 1914 – 1918 THIS MEMORIAL IS AFFECTIONATELY DEDICATED BY THE INHABITANTS OF DISS
AD 1921

and the inscription at the base is from
John 15:13;

GREATER LOVE HAVE NO MAN THAN THIS, THAT A MAN LAY DOWN HIS LIFE FOR HIS FRIENDS "

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"The memorial sits at the base of the church wall underneath the clocktower. The information currently listed here is for World War 1 & 2, the names are listed a surname, initials and rank. The memorial itself is externally mounted in a gabled recess flanked by pilastres attached to the church wall, all this on a large rough hewn single stepped base. The World War 2 plaque was added later and in mounted leaning against the front of the base at ground level. There are 101 names for World War 1 and 41 for World War 2. The original memorial was dedicated by local clergy and dignitaries in 1921."

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Date the Monument or Memorial was built or dedicated: 01/01/1921 Private or Public Monument?: Other Name of the Private Organization or Government Entity that built this Monument: Not known Geographic Region where the Monument is located: Europe Website for this Monument: [Web Link] Physical Address of Monument: St Mary's church Mount Street Diss, Norfolk, England IP22 4QQ Rate this waymark: Photo or photos will be uploaded.: yes

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