Memorial Title
Sgt W A Fretwell RAFVR
Summary
Derbyshire War Memorials: A description of a WW2 war memorial to Sgt Wilfred Fretwell RAFVR added to a gravestone in St Joseph's Roman Catholic churchyard at Shirebrook, Derbyshire.
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Locations
| Last known location: St Joseph's Roman Catholic churchyard Langwith Rd Shirebrook Derbyshire |
Nearest postcode: NG20 9RP NGR: SK 52853 68137 ±5m |
Location details: South of the church. |
Type
| Overall type: Addition to gravestone. |
Overall condition: Fair. The inscription is legible. |
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| Description: An addition to a headstone on a family grave. The white marble headstone has a stepped top, a narrow recessed panel bearing a tall narrow cross in relief at each side, and an inlaid inscription in mixed styles of upright lettering. The headstone is accompanied by an oblong white marble vase bearing the badge of the RAF in relief, and plain oblong white marble kerbs. |
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Inscription
| SWEET JESUS HAVE MERCY ON THE SOUL OF Arthur John Fretwell, A DEAR HUSBAND & FATHER DIED 1ST. NOV. 1952, AGED 60 YEARS. AND OF Hannah Fretwell, A DEAR WIFE & MOTHER DIED 18TH. DEC. 1982 AGED 92 YEARS. ALSO SERGEANT OBSERVER Wilfred Arthur Fretwell, A DEAR SON & BROTHER WHO MADE THE SUPREME SACRIFICE. IN THE GREAT WAR 25TH. MAY 1941, AGED 22 YEARS. ETERNAL REST GIVE TO THEM O LORD. R.I.P. |
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Administration
Custodian: Presumed to be the Fretwell family.
Local authorities:
From WW2: Shirebrook Parish Council; Blackwell Rural District Council; Derbyshire County Council.
From 1974: Shirebrook Town Council; Bolsover District Council; Derbyshire County Council.
History
27th January, 2016: The memorial was surveyed by Roy Branson and Alan Willmot. It was in fair condition.
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