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MOUNT
ZION UNITED FREE METHODIST CHURCH
CORNHOLME
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The
chapel is linked closely with the Wilson family from Wilson's Bobbin
Works at Cornholme and it was mainly through the family's efforts
that the church was built in 1854.
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report in the Rochdale Sentinel, Saturday February 25th 1854 says:
A
Chapel Blows Down
On
Friday night last about 6 o'clock, the chapel now in course of
erection at Cornholme near Todmorden, for the use of the Wesleyan
Methodists Association, was partly blown down. The foundation
stone, it will be remembered, was laid on Whit Tuesday May 17th
1853, when the members of that body walked in procession on the
occasion. It was at first thought, from the shattered appearance
of the building and the front entrance being almost down, with
some stonework beautifully executed, that the damage would be
very serious, but from enquiry of the architect, we are glad to
state that about £60 will probably cover the expense. The
falling of the building is attributable entirely to the boisterous
state of the weather on Friday night; we had a complete hurricane.
The chapel was about ready for covering in.
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On 10th March 1867, there was another disastrous fire at the chapel. It was a Sunday morning and was noticed first by a Mr. Greenwood who ran immediately to raise the alarm. The first on the scene was a mechanic employed by Messrs. L. Wilson and Sons, bobbin manufacturers. He ran to the bobbin works and procured an extinguisher from the factory. He was forced to abandon his efforts as the blaze was too strong. |
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The fire engine from the bobbin works arrived and a hose was placed through a window, but the hose broke. Another one was attached but that also broke. The only thing the firemen could do was take the engine closer to the chapel, which was no easy task as the chapel was perched on a steep slope, and of course, the engine was horse-drawn. By this time, Mr. J. H. Wilson had arrived and he bravely entered the chapel and threw water on the burning wood until the fire engine was working properly.
The chapel was heated by means of a stove underneath the vestry, the warm water being carried into the chapel by flues. The fire was lit as usual on the Saturday night, and it was thought the stove may have over heated and caused the blaze. Over the vestry was the orchestra, and the flames spread to the floor of this part of the building, and from there to the roof.
The vestry and orchestra and their contents were destroyed, the seats and the roof were badly blistered, and the strength of the heat broke most of the windows. The harmonium and about £15's worth of music books were destroyed. The register of baptisms and the plan of the grave yard were likewise destroyed, although the Treasurer's books survived as they were not in the building at the time. The total damage was estimated at £200
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The
chapel closed in 1968 and the congregation moved next door to the
school, which closed in 1985 due to structural damage. The
building is now derelict and in ruins. The stone walls are intact
up to about 6 feet high, and it is possible to enter the area where
the church stood. |
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The
Wilson family is commemorated on the obelisk facing the entrance
to the chapel |
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Burial
Ground
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you enter the burial ground, you are faced with a welcome in the
shape of a grave stone bearing the words:
Burial
Ground
belonging
to the former
Mount
Zion Methodist Church
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The
following photo and inscriptions have been sent to us by Philip
Dawes. John Bateson is his gt. gt. grandfather
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In
Memory of JOHN BATESON of Carrs Road Portsmouth near Todmorden
who departed this lifeAugust 9th. 1887 aged 65 Years
"THE WEARY ARE AT REST"
Also of REBECCA, Relict of the above named John Bateson,
who departed this life JanY.10th. 1893 in her 70th. year
"UNTIL THE DAY BREAK"
Also JOHN WILLIAM BATESON Grandson of the above
who departed this life Sept.10th. 1893 Aged 25 years
Also SARAH JANE, wife of JOSEPH BATESON of Kelbrook
Born Feb. 28th. 1846 died March 13th. 1901
Also RICHARD their son who fell asleep May 9th. 1904 aged
32 years
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In
Loving Remembrance
Private
HORACE BULCOCK, West Riding Regiment,
died
of wounds in France Aug. 29th 1917 aged 35 yrs.
and was interred at Dozingheve British Cemetery Poperinghe.
Private
JOHN BULCOCK East Yorkshire Regiment
who
fell in action in France May 3rd. 1917 aged 31 yrs.
Who
gave their lives in the European War.
May
their reward be as great as their sacrifice.
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The
following interesting graves were kindly sent to us by Capt. J.T.
Collins RN.
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In
Memory of John RHODES of Carr Field
who died Jan 7th 1864 aged 75 yrs.
Also
of Ann his wife who died Jan 2nd 1868 aged 69 yrs.
Also
of Betty their daughter and wife of William BARKER who died Nov
14th 1900 aged 71 yrs.
Also
of Rhoda daughter of Jared and Ann PRIESTLEY
who died at Brighton, Victoria, Australia
Jan
29th 1855 aged 13 mths.
Also
of Annie their daughter who died near Moscow, Russia, Jan 21st 1864
aged 8 mths.
Also
of Lillie Ann their daughter who died
at Limefield, Bury Feb 26th 1870 aged 7 mths. |
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Here
lie Lawrence WILSON of Cornholme Bobbin Maker and Methodist
1798-1859
His
wife and partner Alice FIELDEN
1796-1874
and his father Arthur WILSON
1774-1854 |
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In Loving
Memory of Alice the beloved wife of
Thomas
GREENWOOD of 14 Cornholme Terrace
died
Aug 1st 1896 aged 41 yrs.
Also
of Hannah and Frank their children died in infancy
Also
of Bernard their son who fell in action in France during the Great
War Feb 27th 1917 aged 32 yrs.
Also
of the above named Thomas GREENWOOD
of 2
Stansfield Terrace died Oct 1st 1932 in his 78th year.
Mayor
of Todmorden 1921-1923
Rest
in Peace
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A
small selection of other graves and inscriptions are shown below |
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In
loving memory of William STANDING of Todmorden
died April 20th 1885 aged 63 years
Also
Grace wife of the above died April 24th 1899 aged 71 years
Also
Margaret Elizabeth their daughter
died
July 5th 1862 aged 2 years and 6 months
Also
John their son died July 13th 1852 aged 15 years
Also
Samuel Richard their son died Feb 9th 1901 aged 32 years
Also
Elizabeth wife of Amos SCHOLFIELD
who died in London Dec 31st 1901 aged 71 years |
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In
memory of Sally wife of Abraham CRABTREE of Fieldens Terrace
who
died June 11th 1866 aged 29 years.
Also
of the above named Abraham CRABTREE
who
died February 28th 1901 in his 65 th year.
Also of
Mary his wife who died February 9th 1913 in her 81st year. |
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In
Loving Memory of Ellen wife of Josiah CUNLIFFE of Higher Jubilee
Terrace
died
June 30th 1907 aged 71 years.
Also
of the above named Josiah CUNLIFFE
died January 25th 1921 in his 84th year. |
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In
Loving Memory of John GREENWOOD of Sun Terrace Cornholme
who
died December 3rd 1865 aged 35 years.
Also
of Hannah his wife who died at Brierfield October 17th 1912 aged
80 years.
She
Hath Done What She Could |
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In
Memory of Roger PICKLES of Knotts Grove
who
departed this life May 16th 1858 aged 49 years.
Also
of Hannah his wife who departed this life March 6th 1875 aged 63
years.
Also
of Ellen their daughter who departed this life May 6th 1855 aged
7 years. |
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In
memory of Ann wife of Joseph STANSFIELD of Portsmouth
who
died December 24th 1849 aged 56 years.
Also
of John their son who died March 1st 1848 aged 26 years.
The
above were interred at Shore Chapel
Also
of the above Joseph STANSFIELD who died March 1st 1854 aged 59 years.
Also
of James their son who died December 30th 1874 aged 42 years. |
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In
Affectionate Remembrance of James STOTT
The
beloved husband of Hannah STOTT of
Ing Bottom
Wesleyan
Local Preacher
Who
died Sept. 10th 1863 Aged 45 years
Also
of Joseph their sono of Vale who died Decr. 21st 1865 aged 26 years
They
sleep in Jesus and are Blessed How sweet their memories are
Also
of Hannah relict of the late James STOTT
who died Octbr. 3rd 1884 aged 66 years |
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| Within
the ruins of the chapel, there is a surprising find. It is a white
marble war memorial, still intact, set in to the stone wall. |
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names have been transcribed and researched by Capt. J.T. Collins
and we are grateful for his permission to publish his findings.
He was unable to find details of some of the men whose names appear
on the memorial, but these are now available thanks to the interest
and research of Philip Dawes. |
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In
Loving Memory of the brave lads from our school and church who
have fallen in the War 1914-1919
In
Memory of the Heroes
They
still live in the hearts of those who love them
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| Name
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Rank
& Regiment |
Age
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No.
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Date
of Death |
Where
died |
Where
buried |
Notes
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| Horace
Bulcock |
Private,
8th
Bn., Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regt.) |
n/a
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29240
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Wednesday
29 August 1917 |
Died
of Wounds
Dozinghem
Casualty Clearing Station, Belgium |
Dozingham
Military Cemetery |
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| John
Bulcock |
Private,12th
Bn., East Yorkshire Regiment
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n/a
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36755
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Thursday
3 May 1917
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Arras
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No
known grave |
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| Allan Crabtree |
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| Walter
Crowther |
Driver,
"B" Bty. 312th Bde., Royal Field Artillery |
25
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741303
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Monday
24 June 1918 |
Died
of Wounds following a bombing raid over Doullens on 30 May 1918
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Bagneux
British Cemetery, Gezaincourt, Somme, France |
Son
of James Mary Crowther, of 86, Carrs View, Portsmouth. |
| Robert
Henry Crabtree |
Private
2nd Bn., Middlesex Regiment |
36
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G/52457
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Thursday
16 August 1917 |
Ypres
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No
known grave |
Son
of Levi and Martha Ann Stansfield, of 17, Victoria St., Cornholme
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| Samuel
Flood |
Private,
3rd Bn., Worcestershire Regiment |
n/a
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57388
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Friday
26 April 1918 |
Ypres
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No
known grave |
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| Harry
Graham |
Private,
1st /5th Bn. Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment) |
26
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242699
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Wednesday
26 December 1917 |
Died
of Wounds
Casualty
Clearing station, Ypres |
Lijssenthoek
Military Cemetery, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium |
Son
of Arthur and Ann Graham, of Cornholme |
| Bernard
Greenwood |
Private,
16th Bn., West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales' Own) |
32
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38022
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Tuesday
27 February 1917 |
Rossignol
Wood |
Owltrench
Cemetery, pas de Calais, France |
Husband
of Mabel Annie Greenwood, of 13, Brookfield Terrace, Cornholme |
| James
Hussey |
Private,
2nd /5th Bn., Lancashire Fusiliers |
n/a
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204154
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Monday
11 September 1916 |
Delville
Wood Salient |
Delville
Wood Cemetary, Longueval, Somme, France |
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| Edgar
Judson |
Private,
7th Bn., Queen's Own (Royal West Kent Regiment)
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37
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21293
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Saturday
8 June 1918 |
Died
of Wounds
No.
8 General Hospital, Boisguillaume |
Boisguillaume
Communal Cemetery, Seine-Maritime, France |
Son
of Richard and Susannah Judson, of Cornholme |
| Edgar Knowles |
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| John Law |
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| Walter
Law |
Private,
"D" Coy. 2nd Bn., Devonshire Regiment |
22
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15400
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Wednesday
27 March 1918 |
Somme
Offensive |
No
known grave, Pozieres Memorial, Somme, France |
Son
of Sam and Sarah Alice Law, of 878, Burnley Rd., Cornholme |
| James
Lord |
Private,
10th Bn., Devonshire Regiment |
31
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17924
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Saturday
12 October 1918 |
Influenza?
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Kirechkoi-Hrtakoi
Military Cemetery, Greece |
Husband
of Nellie
Lord, of 712, Burnley Rd., Holme House, Cornholme and son
of Albeson and Sarah Lord of Cornholme
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| Willie Lord |
13th Bn., Northumberland Fusiliers |
27 |
46754 |
2nd April 1917 |
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Arras Memorial, France |
son of Albeson and Sarah Lord of Cornholme
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| Ralph
Lofthouse |
Private,
1st /7th Bn., Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regt.)
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n/a
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307666
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Saturday
7 April 1917 |
Richebourg-L'Avoue
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St.
Vaast Post Military Cemetery, Richebourg- L'Avoue, Pas de Calais,
France |
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| Leonard
Jas. Morris |
Private,
1st /3rd Welch Field Amb, Royal Army Medical Corps |
n/a
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10969
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Wednesday
3 April 1918 |
Unknown
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Jerusalem
War Cemetery, Israel |
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| Wm.
Alfred Pearson |
Private,
2nd Bn., East Lancashire Regiment |
20
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10992
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Wednesday
10 February 1915 |
Died
of Wounds
Dressing
station, Windy Corner |
Guards
Cemetery, Windy Corner. Cuinchy, Pas de Calais, France |
Son
of Thomas and Mary Ann Pearson, of 7, Rose View, Portsmouth. |
| Wilfred Sharp |
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| Alfred Spencer |
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| Harry
Sutcliffe |
Private,
2nd Bn., King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry
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29
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29320
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Tuesday
9 April 1918 |
Not
Recorded |
Shore
Baptist Chapel, Nr. Cornholme |
Son
of John William and Martha Sutcliffe, of 936, Burnley Rd., Cornholme.
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| John Walker |
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| Albert
Wall |
Private,
1st Bn., Lancashire Fusiliers |
25
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5348
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Wednesday
25 October 1916 |
Battle
of Flers-Corcelette |
Bulls
Road Cemetery, Flers, Somme, France |
Son
of James and Sarah Wall, of 16, Stansfield Terrace, Cornholme |
| John
Widdup |
Private,
4th Bn., Grenadier Guards
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20
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26530
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Tuesday
16 April 1918 |
Died
of Wounds
No.
9, British Red Cross Hospital, Hazebrouck. |
Hazebrouck
Communal Cemetery, Nord, France |
Son
of Mrs. M. E. Widdup, of 876, Burnley Rd., Cornholme. |
| James
Wood |
Private,
1st Bn., Lancashire Fusiliers
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21
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241872
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Sunday
20 January 1918 |
The
battles of the Ypres Salient |
No
known grave Tyne Cot Memorial, Zonnebeke, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium
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Son
of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Wood, of 10, Shackleton St., Cornholme |
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memorials exist in this churchyard to casualties of the 2nd World
War. |
| John
William Mallison |
Lieutenant,
Royal Canadian Artillery |
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21/12/1943
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In
December 1943 alone, the 1st Canadian Division suffered over 500
fatalities in the battles at Moro and Ortona, Italy |
Moro
River Canadian war Cemetery |
Son
of John and Harriet Mallison, of Cornholme
(listed
as Canadian citizen). |
| Sam
Lord |
Private,
2nd Battalion, Seaforth Highlanders |
25
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4465006
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14/7/43
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Syracuse
War Cemetery, Sicily |
Husband
of Doris Lord. |
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