Church Lawford War Memorial - Warwickshire, UK
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An obelisk war memorial dedicated to the fallen of the villages of Church Lawford and Kings Newham in WWI and WWII.
Waymark Code: WM8ED2
Location: West Midlands, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 03/21/2010
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The monument has a Cornish stone base summounted by a Portland stone obilisk. The inscription is in black lettering on an inset panel on the front face of the plinth.
Built by Mr Oldham
Type of Memorial: Multi-War Memorial
Wars mentioned (Multi-war only):
World War I,
World War II
In Honor Of: In ever greatful memory of the men from Church Lawford and Kings Newham who fell in the Great War 1914-1918 and 1939 - 1945
Marker Text:
In ever greatful memory of the men from Church Lawford and Kings Newham who fell in the Great War 1914-1918 (Names) Greater love has no man than this that a man lay down his life for his friends. 1939 - 1945 (names)
Date of dedication: 6th February 1921
Who Put it Here?: Local council
Description of Memorial:
The memorial stands in front of the village hall.
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