Memorial Title

Maj G N Hunnybun MC

Summary

Derbyshire War Memorials: a description of a WW1 war memorial comprising a battlefield cross at Trent College, Long Eaton, Derbyshire commemorating Maj G N Hunnybun MC.

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Locations

Last known location: Trent College Derby Rd (A6005) Long Eaton Derbyshire	Nearest postcode: NG10 4AD NGR: SK 48272 33830 ±5m (Map opens in new window.)	Location details: At about head height on the southern wall of the main corridor; at the eastern end, near the door to the chapel.
Previous location: Near Pommereuil British Cemetery, Rue du Cateau Pommereuil Department du Nord France	Nearest postcode: None NGR: None,	Location details: Exact location not known: on the field of battle.

Type

Overall type: Battlefield Cross.

Overall condition: Good

Description:

A wooden battlefield cross.

Glossary

Components:

Component	Material	Height	Width	Depth	Condition
Cross	Wood	1390	560	c25	Good
Dimensions in millimetres ±5mm unless stated otherwise.

Inscription

Not known

Conflicts and people named:
Conflict	First World War (1914-1919)
Action or event	Western Front (Northeastern France) (23-24th October 1918)
Number died	1
Number served and returned	0
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

Unknown date: The cross was installed on the south wall of the corridor. It was common for soldiers to erect makeshift markers on the battlefield grave of their colleages. When the permanent grave was established by the then Imperial War Graves Commission, and a stone was installed, the temporary grave marker was often offered to the family. It is assumed that this procedure was followed and the family subsequently gave the memorial to the school.

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

References and Acknowledgements

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

Comments

The casualty is recorded by CWGC as Maj Gerald Norman Hunnybun MC, (m.i.d), 9th Battn, Yorkshire Regt, who died on 23rd October 1918, aged 31 years.

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