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Memorial
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Pte W H Hill
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Locations
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Last known location: Memorial Meadow Welland Rd Hilton Derbyshire |
Nearest postcode: DE65 5NR NGR: SK 24488 30233 ±5m |
Location details: Near the eastern edge of the field at the junction of Humber St and Welland Rd. |
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Type
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Overall type: Tree. |
Overall condition: Good. The inscription is legible. |
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Description: An alder tree (Alnus sp) accompanied by an oblong metal plaque on a metal stake. The incised inscription is in sentence case block lettering infilled in black. |
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Inscription
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Private 53095 William Henry Hill 141st Coy. Machine Gun Corps (Infantry) 2nd October 1916 Dernancourt Communal Cemetery, France |
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Administration
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Custodians: The custodians are Hilton Parish Council. Local Authorities: Local authorities are Hilton Parish Council, South Derbyshire District Council and Derbyshire County Council. |
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History
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4th August, 2014: Dedicated by Rev Dr Jocelyn Lewis, Royal British Legion, Derbyshire County Chaplain. Also participating were Mr William Tucker, Lord Lieutenant of Derbyshire; Mr David Coleman, High Sheriff of Derbyshire; Rev A Murphy; Rev P Poole and many participants from the local community. 4th August, 2014: Surveyed by Roy Branson |
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References
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4th August, 2014: Order of Service for the dedication ceremony. 5th August, 2014: Derby Telegraph, pp6-7; an extensive report of the dedication ceremony. |
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