War memorials, North Yorkshire
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Coalpit Heath (Glos)
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The War Memorial for Coalpit Heat (Glos) in St. Saviour's Churchyard
The War Memorial for Coalpit Heath (Glos) in St. Saviour's Churchyard
Photo courtesy of 28th61st of the Great War Forum

The War Memorial for Coalpit Heath is located in the churchyard of St. Saviour's Church, - to the West of the church itself. The photo below (from Google Earth) shows the location.

16 names are commemorated on the memorial for men who died in the First World War, and 17 names of those who died in the Second World War. A transcript of all the names, with some of their details, has been provided by 28th61st of the Great War Forum.

One soldier who served with the Yorkshire Regiment is commemorated on the memorial.

Private William James Butler. 35622. 4th Battalion the Yorkshire Regiment, formerly 3985 Royal Berks Yeomanry. Killed 27 May 1918.
Born Frampton (Cotterill - Bristol), Enlisted Bristol, Resided Frampton (Cotterill).
Commemorated on the SOISSONS MEMORIAL.

The Coalpit Heat War Memorial standing in St. Saviour's Churchyard, Coalpit Heath (Glos) The Coalpit Heath War Memorial standing in St. Saviour's Churchyard, Coalpit Heath (Glos)
View in Google Earth

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