9.10.2017
Gillingham
Stone cross in carpark in town centre with plaques on wall behind, originally by road.
Gillingham War Memorial Erected in 1921, now situated in the car park 100 yards from here. Repaired and renovated in the diamond jubilee year of her majesty Queen Elizabeth II 2012
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Great War record of service book with WW2 fallen listed on one page at the back.
Record of service of the men of Gillingham, Dorset in the Great War. 1914-18.
Also of the men who gave their lives in the war 1939-45
This war memorial was unveiled by General The Earl of Shaftsbury, K.P, K.C.V.O. Lord Lieutenant of Dorset on Thursday Nov. 18th 1920.
In Grateful Remembrance This Album is dedicated to the memory of the men of Gillingham, Dorset, who took part in the Great War 1914-1918 risking lifeand health for their loved ones at home, their King and Country and the peace of the World. Many were denied the joy of seeing the happy result of their sacrifice, many returned peermantly maimed and others were fortunate in sustaining no lasting injury. To provide a permenant record of the names of all those who gave their services in this noble cause, this album has been subscribed for by the inhabitants of Gillingham to be retained with the Parish Archives.
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