The wreaths laid on the memorial last Sunday are still there and will be until at least the end of this month.
A couple of years ago, an old soldier asked if the name of one of his comrades could be added to the memorial. William 'Arthur' Ingram a serving member of the Royal Artillery was hospitalized overseas during the second world war and whilst he survived to see the end of the war he died shortly afterward. His name was never recorded on the war memorial as he wasn't actually 'killed in action' but in 2007 at the request of his friend his name was finally added.
Unfortunately there was insufficient space on the actual memorial for his name to be added so an additional stone tablet was added in front of the memorial.
William 'Arthur' Ingram was my Great Aunt's Brother-in-Law.
As well as being remembered on the memorial, a small wooden cross in also now 'planted' in the War Memorial garden each Remembrance Sunday morning for William 'Arthur' Ingram along with one for all the other soldiers recorded on the memorial.
1 comment:
I do like the story around your photos today. I am so glad that room was found to add the old soldier's name along with his lost comrades. I liked the link to your family history and that you are playing your part in keeping the memorial in good condition!
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