War Memorials Elsewhere, - Norton (Sheffield)

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The War Memorial in St. James' Churchyard, Norton (Sheffield)
Photo © Chris Preston of The Derby and Derbyshire War Memorials Project

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The War Memorial for Norton (Sheffield) is a Celtic Cross located in the churchyard of St. James' Church.
There are 23 names on the memorial, all of them for casualties of the First World War. A transcription of all the names, with brief biographical details, can be found on the Roll of Honour website. This website also has additional photos of the memorial.

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

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Private Oliver Perkins. 41783. 13th Battalion Yorkshire Regiment, formerly 184992 RFA. Son of Mrs. F. Perkins, of Stone Row, Greenhill, Sheffield. Died of wounds 15 April 1918. Aged 21.
Born Norton (Derby), Enlisted Sheffield.
Buried ETAPLES MILITARY CEMETERY.

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Oliver Perkins' Name on the War Memorial in St. James' Churchyard, Norton (Sheffield)
Photo © Chris Preston of The Derby and Derbyshire War Memorials Project

St. James' Church, Norton (Sheffield)
Photo : Wikipedia

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