Derbyshire War Memorials
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Sgt T Pearson MM

Summary

Derbyshire War Memorials: a description of a WW2 war memorial to Sgt Thomas Pearson MM added to a gravestone in Shirebrook Cemetery, Derbyshire.
Images

Setting Grave Headstone Click on a thumbnail to see a larger image.
Further images may be available on request.
Locations

Last known location:
Shirebrook Cemetery
Common La (B6407)
Shirebrook
Derbyshire
Nearest postcode:
NG20 8PA

NGR:
SK 51319 66933 ±5m
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Location details:
Towards the southeastern corner of the cemetery.
Type

Overall type: Addition to gravestone. Overall condition: Fair The inscription is legible.


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
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.
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.
Conflicts and people named:
ConflictSecond World War (1939-1945)Totals
ActionNot stated
Number died11
Number served and returned00
Total names11
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.
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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