📌 WWI & II War Memorial, London Road, Halesworth [TM 3861 7731]

The War Memorial is in the form of a granite obelisk on a layered pediment with a three-stepped base that stands just outside the entrance to St Mary's Church in the arboretum. There are 69 names for World War One, 18 names for World War Two and three civilians who died during World War Two, all names are in black lettering. The memorial was first dedicated by Rev H.C Newbery Rector of Halesworth and unveiled by Major R A Parry DSO, of Halesworth, on 6th March 1921, details to be found in the East Anglian Daily Times 8th March 1921.

 

Within Halesworth United Reformed Church, Quay Street, Halesworth are four brass plaques, all mounted on the wooden balustrade in front of pulpit, two list those who died in World War One and those who died in World War Two. The names on the World War One match those on the main memorial except for two from World War Two who are not on the main memorial. Those on the United Reford Church plaques are marked with a black crucifix. The World War One plaques were unveiled 9th May 1920 by Rev. W. Tomalin. There are 19 names for World War One and 12 for World War Two. Which of the two William WARD's is the correct one for the United Reformed Church is currently unknown.

 

''IN HONOUR OF THE MEN

OF HALESWORTH

WHO FELL IN THE

GREAT WAR''

1914 - 1918

 

''GREATER LOVE HATH NO MAN THAN THIS''

1939-1945

 

 

LEST WE FORGET

 

CIVILIANS KILLED BY ENEMY ACTION -

 

On Saturday 18th January 1941 about 15 German Dornier aircraft crossed the coast of East Anglia to bomb airfields. One Dornier jettisoned its 8 high explosive bombs across Halesworth railway installations hitting the station house, booking office, railway track and signal box. Three people were killed and four injured. The Dornier then went on towards the coast.

 

▪︎CLARKE Miss Joan Elizabeth - B.R.C.S. Daughter of Gladys Ellen Clarke, of 12 The Avenue. Died at Station House 18th January 1941. Aged 19. In the 1939 rehister she was born 21 September 1921, occupation Paid Domestic Help, resident 12 The Avenue, Halesworth.

▪︎HOLLAND Mrs Hannah - Of Station House. Wife of Herbert William Holland (below). Died at Station House 18th January 1941. Aged 59. In the 1939 Register she was born 1 November 1881, married, resident Station House Station Road, Halesworth.

▪︎HOLLAND Mr Herbert W - Of Station House. Husband of Hannah Holland (above). Died at Station House 18th January 1941. Aged 59. In the 1939 Register he was born 20 February 1885, married, occupation Railway Station Master, resident Station House, Station Road, Halesworth.

 

BURIED IN THE CEMETERY BUT NOT ON THE MEMORIAL -

 

▪︎CAREN Henry Victor - Leading Aircraftman 535800, 913 Balloon Squadron, Royal Air Force. Died 10th May 1941. Buried in HALESWORTH NEW CEMETERY, Halesworth, Suffolk. Section B Grave 124.

 

 

Information sourced from / and for full details of names, follow link - www.roll-of-honour.com/Suffolk/Halesworth.html

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