Pte D Amos

Memorial
Title

Pte D Amos

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Locations

Last known location:
Memorial Meadow
Welland Rd
Hilton
Derbyshire

Nearest postcode:
DE65 5NR

NGR:
SK 24489 30239 ±5m

Location details:
Near the eastern edge of the field at the junction of Humber St and Welland Rd.

Type

Overall type: Tree.

Overall condition: Good. The inscription is legible.

Description:

A rowan tree (Sorbus aucuparia) accompanied by an oblong metal plaque on a metal stake. The incised inscription is in sentence case block lettering infilled in black.

Components:

Component	Material	Height	Width	Depth	Condition
Tree	Plant material	-	-	-	Good
Plaque	Metal, synthetic material	60	130	2	Good
Stake	Metal	c400	c15	c15	Good
Dimensions in millimetres unless stated otherwise.

Inscription

Private 15258 David Amos
9th Battalion, North Staffordshire Regiment
21st November 1916, Age 39
Thiepval Memorial, France

Conflicts and people commemorated
Conflict	First World War (1914-1919)
Number died	1
Number served and returned	0
Total names	1

Administration

Custodians:
The custodians are Hilton Parish Council.

Local Authorities:
Local authorities are Hilton Parish Council, South Derbyshire District Council and Derbyshire County Council.

History

4th August, 2014: Dedicated by Rev Dr Jocelyn Lewis, Royal British Legion, Derbyshire County Chaplain. Also participating were Mr William Tucker, Lord Lieutenant of Derbyshire; Mr David Coleman, High Sheriff of Derbyshire; Rev A Murphy; Rev P Poole and many participants from the local community.

4th August, 2014: Surveyed by Roy Branson

References

4th August, 2014: Order of Service for the dedication ceremony.

5th August, 2014: Derby Telegraph, pp6-7; an extensive report of the dedication ceremony.

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