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The War Memorial, - Denver (Norfolk)
Photo : © Copyright Peter
Clarke
The War Memorial for Denver, Fordham, Ryston, Roxham, and Bexwell
is situated in the centre of the village of Denver (Norfolk). The memorial
is a cross on a multi-sided plinth.
25 Denver names are commemorated on the memorial as having lost their lives
in the First World War, with 7 from Fordham and 1 each from Ryston, Roxham
and Bexwell. 6 names are commemorated for the Second World War.
We are very grateful to Peter
Clarke who has provided the photos of the memorial. Peter Clarke has also
provided extensive
biographical information on the names that are commemorated.
One soldier who served with the Yorkshire Regiment is commemorated on this memorial (together with two his brothers).
Private William Henry Holliday, 9908. 1st Battalion
the Yorkshire Regiment. Died 29 October 1918.
Born Denver (Downham Market - Norfolk), Enlisted Norwich, Resided Denver.
Buried PESHAWAR (Right) B.C. XLV. 22.
Commemorated DELHI MEMORIAL (INDIA GATE).
Private W Holliday's Name on the Denver (Norfolk) War Memorial, together with
those of his two brothers.
Photo : © Copyright Peter
Clarke
The Dedication of the Denver (Norfolk) War Memorial
"TO THE HONOURED MEMORY OF THOSE WHO FELL IN THE GREAT WAR 1914 - 1919
ALSO 1939 - 1945"
Photo : © Copyright Peter
Clarke
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