War memorials, North Yorkshire
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Stoke-on-Trent (Bucknall)
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The War Memorial for Bucknall (Stoke-on-Trent)
(Photo : Richard Roberts, <richard.nsw@googlemail.com>)

The Bucknall (Stoke-on-Trent) War Memorial is situated in Bucknall at the junction of Mary Church Road and Werrington Road near the Parish Church. 80 men are commemorated on the memorial, all from the First World War.

The name of one soldier who served with the Yorkshire Regiment is shown on this memorial.

We are extremely gratefuil to Richard Roberts (<>) who has provided the photos of this memorial.

Private Benjamin Meakin, 29577. 13th Battalion the Yorkshire Regiment, formerly 30302 Sherwood Foresters. Son of Mr. and Mrs. E. G. Meakin, of 106, High St., Bucknall, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffs.
Died 16 December 1917. Aged 23.
Born Bucknall (Staffs), Enlisted Stoke-on-Trent.
Buried ETRETAT CHURCHYARD EXTENSION.

The Dedication of the War Memorial for Bucknall, Stoke-on-Trent. The Dedication of the War Memorial for Bucknall, Stoke-on-Trent.
(Photo : Richard Roberts, <richard.nsw@googlemail.com>)

The Dedication of the War Memorial for Bucknall, Stoke-on-Trent.
Private Meakin's Name on the War Memorial for Bucknall, Stoke-on-Trent.
(Photo : Richard Roberts, <richard.nsw@googlemail.com>)

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