Diss War Memorial

Diss, South Norfolk District, Norfolk, England

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Get directions Diss, Norfolk, England

Coordinates: 52.37734, 1.10885
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TO THE GLORY OF GOD
AND AS A TRIBUTE OF HONOUR
TO THE MEN OF DISS
WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES IN THE GREAT WAR 1914 – 1918
THIS MEMORIAL IS AFFECTIONATELY DEDICATED
BY THE INHABITANTS OF DISS
AD 1921

The memorial sits at the base of the church wall underneath the clocktower. The information currently listed here is for World War 1 & 2, the names are listed a surname, initials and rank. The memorial itself is externally mounted in a gabled recess flanked by pilastres attached to the church wall, all this on a large rough hewn single stepped base. The World War 2 plaque was added later and in mounted leaning against the front of the base at ground level. There are 101 names for World War 1 and 41 for World War 2. The original memorial was dedicated by local clergy and dignitaries in 1921.

See also: http://www.roll-of-honour.com/Norfolk/Diss.html

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