The Yorkshire Regiment, Local War Memorials

War Memorials Elsewhere, -
Cambridge
(St. Giles' Church)

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The War Memorial outside St. Giles' Church, Cambridge
(Photo : Richard Roberts<richard.nsw@googlemail.com>)

This War Memorial is situated in the grounds of St. Giles' Church, which is located at the junction of Castle Street and Chesterton Lane in Cambridge. There are 74 names for the First World War who are commemorated, including one man who served with the Yorkshire Regiment.

We are very grateful to Richard Roberts (<richard.nsw@googlemail.com>) for providing the photos of the memorial and the church.

Private Percy Caldecoat. 35101. 4th Battalion the Yorkshire Regiment, formerly TR/5/3471 9th T R Battn. Killed 13 October 1918.
Born Cambridge, Enlisted Cambridge.
Buried WORMS (HOCHHEIM HILL) CEMETERY.

The Dedication on the Memorial Outside St. Giles' Church, Cambridge
IN THE NAME OF OUR LORD
JESUS CHRIST THIS CROSS
IS SET UP AS A MEMORIAL
TO THE MEN OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED FOR THEIR COUNTRY
IN THE GREAT WAR 1914 - 1919.
REMEMBER THEM IN YOUR
PRAYERS AND IN YOUR LIVES.
(Photo : Richard Roberts<richard.nsw@googlemail.com>)

Percy Caldecoats name on the War Memorial Outside St. Giles' Church, Cambridge
Percy Caldecoat's name on the War Memorial Outside St. Giles' Church, Cambridge
(Photo : Richard Roberts<richard.nsw@googlemail.com>)

St. Giles' Church, Cambridge
(Photo : Richard Roberts<richard.nsw@googlemail.com>)

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