Pilot Officer, Wireless Operator, Air Gunner 78 squadron RAF died 21st November 1944 aged 34. Son of Alfred and Annie Frances Mary and husband of Euphemia Isabella of Ashby de la Zouch.
"Swift death aflame with offering supreme and mighty sacrifice"
Buried in Ashby de la Zouch Cemetery
Sapper 266277, R.T.Depot Bordon, Royal Engineers died 13th february 1917 aged 19. Son of james and Minnie of 8. Avenue Road, Ashby de la Zouch
His brother William Albert fell in France and is commemorated on this stone
Buried in Ashby de la Zouch Cemetery
LAC of 2839 Squadron, RAF Regiment. Died 23rd January 1945 aged 23. Son of William John and Frances of Moira, Leicestershire
Buried in Ashby de la Zouch Cemetery
Died 19th September 1944 aged 23. Son of Augustus William and Esther of Ashby de la Zouch
"His face is ever before us. His voice we'll never forget. His smile will ever linger to us he is living yet"
Buried in Ashby de la Zouch Cemetery
This place is at the rear of the war memorial. The right plaque reads:
"This sacred place was gifted to the Ashby branch of the British Legion by the President, Vice Presidents and the late A.E.Capper"
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