War Memorials Elsewhere, - Oakham (Rutland)

The War Memorial for Oakham (Rutland)
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The War Memorial for Oakham is a Market Cross, situated in the Churchyard of All Saints' Church, Oakham.
112 names are commemorated as having lost their lives in the First World War, and 17 in the Second World War. The names are carved into the faces at the base of the cross, above the three step pedestal.
The website, They Gave Their Today, provides details of the names, together with small photos of the commemorations.

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

Private Charles Thomas Beaver. 43730. 4th Battalion Yorkshire Regiment, formerly 71383 87th T R Battn. Killed 11 October 1918. Aged 22.
Born Oakham (Rutland), Enlisted Glen Parva, Resided Rutland.
Buried NIEDERZWEHREN CEMETERY.

All Saints' Church, Oakham, and the War Memorial.
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