Monument record 0746600000 - St Leonard's Church, Grendon Underwood.

Summary

A marble plaque to the memory of George Ernest Henry Meares who was killed in action in Burma (19C).

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Type and Period (2)

  • WAR MEMORIAL (19th Century - 1800 AD to 1899 AD)
  • PLAQUE (19th Century - 1800 AD to 1899 AD)

Description

A marble plaque 75cm (H) by 79cm (w) dedicated to the memory of George Ernest Henry Meares who was killed in action in Upper Burma on 17 January 1893. In good condition.(B1)

A Roll of Honour also located within the church setting out names of those who served and returned and those who died in action during WW1. Photograph and further details available. (B2)

Sources (2)

  • <1>SBC24036 Digital archive: Imperial War Museum. 2011. UK National Inventory of War Memorials. 7985.
  • <2>SBC24038 Digital archive: June, Peter & Martin Underwood. 2011. Buckinghamshire Remembers database.

Location

Grid reference SP 67717 20984 (point)
Civil Parish GRENDON UNDERWOOD, Aylesbury Vale, Buckinghamshire

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Record last edited

Aug 6 2012 3:20PM

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