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Memorial Title Sgt T Pearson MM
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Summary Derbyshire War Memorials: a description of a WW2 war memorial to Sgt Thomas Pearson MM added to a gravestone in Shirebrook Cemetery, Derbyshire.
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Images
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Click on a thumbnail to see a larger image. Further images may be available on request.
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Locations
Last known location: Shirebrook Cemetery Common La (B6407) Shirebrook Derbyshire
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Nearest postcode: NG20 8PA
NGR: SK 51319 66933 ±5m (Map opens in new window.)
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Location details: Towards the southeastern corner of the cemetery.
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Type
Overall type: Addition to gravestone.
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Overall condition: Fair The inscription is legible.
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Description:
An addition to the wording on a headstone on a family grave. The low limestone headstone has a shallow triangular arch top, double stepped shoulders and double rebated sides. The inscription is inlaid in upright capital block and roman lettering. The headstone is accompanied by oblong limestone kerbs.
Glossary
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Components:
Component |
Material |
Height |
Width |
Depth |
Condition |
Headstone |
Limestone |
615 |
915 |
70 |
Fair |
Kerbs |
Limestone |
150 |
890 |
2040 |
Fair |
Dimensions in millimetres ±5mm unless stated otherwise.
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Inscription
IN LOVING MEMORY OF FLORENCE TAYLOR DIED 11TH DECEMBER 1949, AGED 32 YEARS. ALSO HER DEAR BROTHER SERGT. THOMAS PEARSON M.M. (1ST. BATTALION IRISH GUARDS.) KILLED IN ACTION IN NORTH AFRICA 28TH APRIL 1943, AGED 31 YEARS.
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Conflicts and people named: |
Conflict | Second World War (1939-1945) | Totals |
Action | Not stated |
Number died | 1 | 1 |
Number served and returned | 0 | 0 |
Total names | 1 | 1 |
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Administration Custodian: Presumed to be the Taylor and Pearson families.
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.
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History and Conservation
7th March, 2018: The memorial was surveyed by Roy Branson and Alan Willmot. It was in fair condition and appeared to be cared for, although one of the kerbs was broken and slightly displaced.
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