Oakbank

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Reference WMO/272826

Address:

opposite 6 Garth Row Lane

Oakbank (between Burneside and Skelsmergh)

LA8 9AJ

England

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Status: On original site
Type: Freestanding
Location: External
Setting: Roadside
Description: Seat
Materials:
  • Metal Brass
  • Metal Bronze
  • Timber Timber (any)
Lettering: Other
Conflicts:
  • First World War (1914-1918)
  • Colonial India
About the memorial: Wooden Bench with Brass dedication Plaque with inscribed lettering. Between 2016 and 2021 a bronze names plaque was added, which has the lettering in relief. Note, that although the primary focus of the memorial is WW1, one of the two casualties died while actually serving post war in Colonial India.
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Plaque 1-1914-18 CENTENARY/IN MEMORY OF THE OAKBANK MEN WHO GAVE/THEIR LIVES IN THE/FIRST WORLD WAR; Plaque 2-1914-18 CENTENARY/IN MEMORY OF THE OAKBANK MEN WHO GAVE/THEIR LIVES IN THE FIRST WORLD WAR/[names]

Reuben Ellwood 1890-6-10-1917/6 Oakbank Cottages-worked at Croppers/Oct 1915 wounded & gassed at Loos, Recovered in Birmingham/Killed at the Battle of Poelcapelle Nr.Ypres/ Ernest Henshaw 1895-6-12-1918/5 Oakbank Cottages. Worked at Oakbank Mill/After service in the war died from flu. Chapan Hill Station, whilst serving in/Peshawar India - now Pakistan

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