The Yorkshire Regiment, - War Memorials Elsewhere

War Memorials Elsewhere, -
Leighton Buzzard (Beds)

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The War Memorial for Leighton Buzzard
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The Leighton Buzzard War Memorial is a rough hewn monolith set atop a two stepped base. An inset cross is positioned on the front face. The dedication is inscribed at the bottom of monolith and top step.
The monolith is said to be the largest single granite block ever quarried in the UK.

171 names are commemorated as having lost their lives in the First World War, and 51 in the Second World War. There is also 1 name from a subsequent conflict.

One soldier who served with the Yorkshire Regiment is commemorated on the War Memorial.

Private William Thomas Clare. 33610. 8th Battalion the Yorkshire Regiment, formerly 282976 R A S C. Son of Mrs. E. Clare, of May Cottage, Regent St., Leighton Buzzard, Beds. Killed 17 September 1917. Aged 19.
Born Eggington (Beds), Enlisted Luton, Resided Leighton Buzzard.
Buried VOORMEZEELE ENCLOSURE NOS 1 AND 2.

First World War Names "S" - "K" on the Leighton Buzzard War Memorial
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Photo : David Larkin of the War Memorials On Line website

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