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    Memorial

    Kempston - WW1, WW2 and Korean War

    Kempston memorial

    Source: Copyright John Hendry

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    Current Location

    corner of Manor Drive, High Street, Kempston, North Bedfordshire, Bedfordshire, MK42 7AH, England

    OS Grid Reference

    TL 02756 47481

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    © WMR-1931

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    Type of Memorial
    Cross
    WMR Reference Number
    1931
    Description
    Latin cross with Sword of Sacrifice attached set on an octagonal plinth, base and steps. The names are engraved on the sides of the plinth in black lettering and the whole is surounded by small posts with chain link.
    Inscription
    TO THE MEMORY / OF THE MEN OF / KEMPSTON / WHO GAVE THEIR / LIVES IN THE / GREAT WAR / 1914-1918 / THESE KEMPSTON MEN / GAVE THEIR LIVES / IN THE WORLD WAR / 1939-1945
    War
    First World War (1914-1918)
    Number Commemorated
    151
    Died
    151
    Information shown
    Surname,forename,decorations
    Order of names
    Surname
    War
    Second World War (1939-1945)
    Number Commemorated
    49
    Died
    49
    Information shown
    Surname,forename
    Order of names
    Surname
    War
    Korean War (1950-1953)
    Number Commemorated
    1
    Died
    1
    Information shown
    Surname
    Maker(s)
    • Sir Reginald Blomfield RA, Architect

    • MESSRS GIDDINGS AND SON, Builder

    Costs
    £500

    Ceremonies

    Unveiled

    12th December 1920

    Local Clergy/Dignitaries

    Dedicated

    12th December 1920

    Local Clergy/Dignitaries

    Custodian
    Kempston Town Council

    Components

    Cross

    Height: 4350MM

    Width: 800MM


    Made from: Stone


    Condition: Unknown