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    Memorial

    Old Warden

    Old Warden War Memorial

    Source: Copyright Derry Dynes

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    Current Location

    On the roadside opposite the pub, Bedford Road (Village street), Old Warden, Mid Bedfordshire, Bedfordshire, SG18 9HQ, England

    OS Grid Reference

    TL 13812 43942

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    Type of Memorial
    Cross
    WMR Reference Number
    1753
    Description
    Celtic cross surmounting 5 plinths. Crusader sword carved in relief on the cross. Inscription written in Roman letters.
    Inscription
    THE GREAT WAR 1914 - 1918 / (Names) / WERE NUMBERED AMONG THOSE WHO AT / THE CALL OF KING AND COUNTRY, LEFT ALL / THAT WAS DEAR TO THEM, ENDURED HARDNESS / FACED DANGER, AND FINALLY PASSED OUT OF SIGHT / OF MEN BY THE PATH OF DUTY AND SELF SACRIFICE / GIVING UP THEIR OWN LIVES THAT OTHERS MIGHT / LIVE IN FREEDOM. LET THOSE WHO COME AFTER / SEE TO IT THAT THEIR NAMES BE NOT FORGOTTEN / 1939 - 1945 / (Names)
    War
    First World War (1914-1918)
    Number Commemorated
    13
    Died
    13
    Information shown
    forename, initials, surname
    Order of names
    Alphabetically by surname
    War
    Second World War (1939-1945)
    Number Commemorated
    5
    Died
    5
    Information shown
    Forename, initials, surname
    Order of names
    Alphabetically by surname
    Maker(s)
    • Styles & Sons, Biggleswade, Architect

    Sponsor Type
    public

    Ceremonies

    Unveiled

    31st July 1921

    Master Richard O. Shuttleworth (aged 13)

    Dedicated

    31st July 1921

    Vicar of Old Warden

    Unveiled

    14th November 1948

    Lieutant colonel L. W. Diggle M.C.

    Unveiled

    14th November 1948

    Rear Admiral Sir Lionel Halsey GCVO KCMG CB

    Rededicated

    14th November 1948

    Vicar of Old Warden

    Custodian
    Parish council

    Components

    Cross

    Height: 3200mm


    Made from: Granite


    Condition: Good


    • Bedord County Record Office: (1) Details from Bedforshire Time & Independent 05.08.1921. (2) Parish council records.