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18.3.2009

EAST OAKLEY

Stone cross in St John's Churchyard, church demolished 2012.

Left side face of plinth, inscription added after 2006.

WW2 1939-1945
Sig J.Dudman R.Signals.
P.O H.A.Hill R N
L/Cpl J.W.T.Lush R Fus
P.O J.Weaver RAF
(now 1 Korean war name)

Glazed paper scroll on wall in St John's Church and also a Sanctuary Lamp, current whereabouts unknown.

The Sanctuary Lamp
was given to the
Glory of God
and in remembrance of


Dudman, J., Signalman. R.Signals.
Hill, H.A., Petty Officer R.N.
Lush, J.W.T., L/Corporal R/Fus.
Weaver, J., Pilot Officer R.A.F.

who gave their lives during the World War
1939 - 1945.
also in thanksgiving for those who served
and returned.

Inscription on Sanctuary Lamp. (The 1914-1918 believed to have been added later)

In memory of those from
this village who gave their
lives in the Great Wars
1914 - 1918
1939 - 1945

Commonwealth War Grave in churchyard.

H.A. Hill
Petty Officer. RN. P/MX.54432
H.M.S."Nelson"
3rd May 1946 Age 31

Dearly loved husband
of Ruth Hill
Sweet is the memory
of one so dear