Memorial Title
Cpl W F Sawers
Summary
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Locations
| Last known location: St John the Baptist's Church Buxton Rd (A515) Ashbourne Derbyshire |
Nearest postcode: DE6 1GQ NGR: SK 18036 46971 (From online digital mapping.) |
Location details: The building is on the east side of the road. The memorial is on the south return of the chancel arch. |
Type
| Overall type: Plaque. |
Overall condition: Fair. The inscription is legible. |
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| Description: An oblong brass plaque on a wooden frame. The plaque has a thin incised border coloured black and the badge of the RAMC to the left. The inscription is in sentence case uncials also coloured black. The plain frame is of varnished oak. |
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Inscription
| In loving memory Corpl. W. F. Sawers R.A.M.C. who served his King and Country 15 years and died whilst serving in the Great War July 13th. 1915. "My reward is with my God" |
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Administration
Local authorities:
From WW1: Ashbourne Parish Council; Ashbourne Urban District Council; Derbyshire County Council.
From 1974: Ashbourne Town Council; Derbyshire Dales District Council; Derbyshire County Council.
History
14th February, 1974: The church was first listed Grade II*, Heritage List for England number 1279720.
27th July 2016: The memorial was surveyed by Roy Branson and Alan Willmot. It was in good condition.
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