Memorial Title

Lt T P Elson MC

Summary

Derbyshire War Memorials: a description of a WW2 war memorial comprising a display at Trent College, Long Eaton, Derbyshire commemorating Lt T P Elson MC.

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Locations

Last known location:
The Fenn room
Trent College
Derby Rd (A6005)
Long Eaton
Derbyshire

Nearest postcode:
NG10 4AD

NGR:
SK 48251 33823 ±5m
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Location details:
On the inside north wall of The Fenn room, towards the middle.

Type

Overall type: Display

Overall condition: Good

Description:

A framed and glazed display featuring the military service of Lt T P Elson MC comprising a collection of newspaper cuttings and a replica of his Military Cross..

Glossary

Components:

Component	Material	Height	Width	Depth	Condition
Display	Wood, glass, card, paper	430	365	35	Good
Dimensions in millimetres ±5mm unless stated otherwise.

Inscription

From one of the cuttings:

TANK THAT TURNED
THE SCALES
Lt. T. Elson's Courageous
Action

Conflicts and people named:
Conflict	Second World War (1939-1945)
Action or event	Burma Front, 14th Army (7th Light Cavalry, Indian Army).
Number died	0
Number served and returned	1
Total names	1

Administration

Custodian: The governors of Trent College.

Local authorities:
From WW1: Long Eaton Parish Council; Long Eaton Urban District Council; Derbyshire County Council.
From 1974: Erewash Borough Council; Derbyshire County Council.

History and Conservation

2nd April, 2024: The memorial was surveyed by Roy Branson and Alan Willmot. It was in good condition.

References and Acknowledgements

National Archives website; WO 373/34/38; Recommendation for award for Elson, Thomas Peter, Rank: Lieutenant, Service...

Supplement to the London Gazette; p4570, col 2; 5th October 1944; Award of Military Cross.

Commonwealth War Graves website; In Memory of Lt Thomas Peter Elson MC; Service Number EC/12315; 7th Light Cavalry, I.A.C;. who died on 11th April, 1945 [Killed in action] Remembered with Honour at Taukkyan War Cemetery; plot 21. A. 3; Myanmar.

We are grateful to James Gregory, Director of Operations at Trent College for his assistance in surveying this memorial.

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