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The War Memorial for Feltwell (Norfolk), outside St. Mary's Church - 1.
Photo : Peter
Clarke
Peter Clarke has photographed the memorial, and has kindly allowed this website the use of his photos. Additionally, Peter Clarke has researched the history of churches in Feltwell, the memorial itself, and the names on the memorial. We are extremely grateful to Peter Clarke for use of his photos.
The memorial itself is a simple cross, constructed of Balmoral granite. The memorial is located in an enclosure just outside St. Mary's churchyard, on the corner of St. Mary's Street and Bell Street in Feltwell. Beside the War Memorial is a memorial dedicated to all personnel of No. 75 (New Zealand) Squadron who were initially based at RAF Feltwell. This memorial was unveiled on 8th November, 2003.
48 names of those who lost their lives in the First World War are commemorated on the memorial, and 9 names for the Second World War.
Two soldiers who served with the Yorkshire Regiment are commemorated on the Feltwell War Memorial.
Private Percy Banham. 34061. 5th Battalion the Yorkshire Regiment,
formerly SE/3189 Army Veterinary Corps. Killed 27 May 1918.
Born Feltwell (Norfolk), Enlisted Norwich, Resided Feltwell.
Commemorated on the SOISSONS MEMORIAL.
Private Charles William Vincent, 235482. 9th Battalion Yorkshire
Regiment. Formerly 7629 Durham L I. Son of Mrs. Eliza Jane Newman, of Feltwell,
Brandon, Norfolk. Killed 16 October 1917. Aged 35.
Born Feltwell (Norfolk), Enlisted Retford, Resided Feltwell
Commemorated on Panel 52 to 54 and 162A, TYNE COT MEMORIAL.
Percy Banham's Name on the War Memorial for Feltwell (Norfolk)
Photo : Peter
Clarke
Charles
Vincent 's Name on the War Memorial for Feltwell (Norfolk)
Photo : Peter
Clarke
The
War Memorial for Feltwell (Norfolk), outside St. Mary's Church - 2.
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