26.8.2005
PUREWELL (CHRISTCHURCH)
Stone cross on roadside in village, no names on memorial.
Front panel.
"To our glorious dead"
erected by the inhabitants of
Mudeford Stanpit and Purewell
in ever grateful and enduring memory
of those of their community who
gave their lives for King and Country
during the Great War 1914-1918.
On left side of memorial bronze plaque.
This plaque was unveiled by
Colonel Sir Joseph Weld, OBE, TD, JP,
Dorset County President, The Royal British Legion,
on the occasion of the re-dedication
of this war memorial and gardens
on Sunday 29 October 1989
Councillor John Moss, Mayor
Benefactors
The Trustees of the Meyrick Estate & Wimpey Homes Holdings Ltd.
On right side of memorial bronze plaque.
When you go home
tell them of us and say
for your tomorrow
we gave our today