War memorials, North Yorkshire
War Memorials Elsewhere, -
Denton (Lancashire),
- St. Lawrence's Church
War memorials, North Yorkshire
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The First World War Memorial in St. Lawrence's Church, Denton (Lancashire)
The First World War Memorial in St. Lawrence's Church, Denton (Lancashire)
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Photo © Phil Stringer

The First World War Memorial in St. Lawrence's Church, Denton (Lancashire), is a bronze plaque bearing the names of 46 men.

Amongst the names is that of one soldier who served with the Yorkshire Regiment.

Private James Newham. 23270. 8th Battalion the Yorkshire Regiment. Brother of Mr. W. Newham, of 70, Holland St., Denton, Manchester. Killed 12 October 1916. Aged 36.
Born Denton (Lancs), Enlisted London, Resided Wath-on-Dearne.
Buried ST. SEVER CEMETERY, ROUEN.

The Church of St. Lawrence, Denton (Lancashire)The Church of St. Lawrence, Denton (Lancashire)
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The Interior of the Church of St. Lawrence, Denton (Lancashire)The Interior of the Church of St. Lawrence, Denton (Lancashire)
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