Research into Eccleshall’s Great War fallen
Eccleshall Historical Society have launched a project to commemorate the centenary of the Great War. They are looking for help to research the stories of those named on the town War Memorial which stands in the churchyard of Holy Trinity Church. 46 names are on the memorial, and the project aims to create a more detailed and lasting epitaph for the fallen, for our and future generations.
The aim is to research all 46 names listed to discover:
• Family history
• Photographs
• Date and place of death
• Location of internment or commemoration
The research involved could be quite challenging, but is guaranteed to be fascinating and rewarding. Anyone is invited to help, young and old, Ecclian or not!
A web site has been created dedicated to this project, just follow this link for details:
If you have any information about any of the 46 names or their families, however trivial, or if you would like to take part in the project, please contact the co-ordinators: Dennis Joyner (01785) 851662 or John Baldry (01785) 850004.