GPO HOCKLEY BRANCH OFFICE
UKNIWM Ref: 43324
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Address
| Type: |
BOARD/PLAQUE/TABLET |
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| OS Map Ref: |
SP 059 884 |
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Inscription
G.P.O./ HOCKLEY BRANCH/ OFFICE BIRMINGHAM/ ERECTED TO THE GLORIOUS MEMORY/ OF OUR COMRADES KILLED IN THE/ GREAT EUROPEAN WAR 1914 - 19/ (NAMES)/ ROLL/ OF HONOUR
Components
| Component | Material(s) | Height | Width | Depth | Condition |
|---|
| BACKBOARD |
WOOD |
535MM |
710MM |
|
GOOD |
| PLAQUE - FIRST WORLD WAR |
SILVER |
320MM |
290MM |
|
GOOD |
Physical Description
NOWY HEADED SILVER PLATED PLAQUE WITH INSCRIPTION IN RELIEF. NAMES ON RAISED RECTANGULAR PIECE OF METAL WHICH HAS BEEN RIVETTED O THE PLAQUE. WHOLE IS MOUNTED ONTO A WOODEN BACKBOARD
CROWN WITH GARLAND BELOW IT DEPICTED AT THE TOP CENTRE OF THE PLAQUE AND A BORDER OF LAUREL LEAVES. LAUREL BRANCH AT THE BOTTOM CENTRE OF THE PLAQUE
Wars Commemorated & People Remembered
| War |
First World War (1914-1918) |
|---|
| Total names on memorial: |
0 |
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| Served & Returned |
12 |
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| Died |
12 |
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| Is this an exact count? |
Not known |
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| How are the names ordered? |
year died > rank > decorations > manner of death > regiment |
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| What information is listed on the memorial? |
rank, year died, regiment, manner of death, decorations |
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| Is a list of names on the memorial held by the UKNIWM? |
No |
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| War |
VC or GC Winners |
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| Total names on memorial: |
0 |
|---|
| Served & Returned |
0 |
|---|
| Died |
0 |
|---|
| Is this an exact count? |
Not known |
|---|
| How are the names ordered? |
Not known |
|---|
| What information is listed on the memorial? |
None |
|---|
| Is a list of names on the memorial held by the UKNIWM? |
No |
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Maintenance
| Are the letters difficult to read? |
No |
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| Who is responsible for the memorial? |
|
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| Maintenance History: |
|
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Ceremonies
| Role | Performed By |
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| RE-DEDICATED |
UNKNOWN |
Sponsorships
| Sponsorship Type: |
None |
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| Did this include a trust or scholarship? |
No |
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| Did this include a roll of honour? |
NOT APPLICABLE |
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| Cost of Site: |
Not known |
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| Cost of Memorial: |
Not known |
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| Comments on Costs: |
|
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Craftsmen
| Name | Occupation |
|---|
| W E DOWNING |
DESIGNER |
References
| Co-ordinator's Comments: |
SGT A GILL VC IS COMMEMORATED ON THE MEMORIAL. MEMORIAL RE-DEDICATED ON THE 120TH ANNIVERSARY OF HIS BIRTH. |
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| Comments: |
|
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| Photographs: |
1 |
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| Other Documents: |
None |
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| Form / Letter: |
F |
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| Negatives: |
No |
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| Drawings / Plans: |
No |
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| Minutes: |
No |
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