WW1 Pension Records WW1 Service Records WW1 List of Soldiers who died Index	War Memorial There appears to be a discrepancy in the WW1 records concerning the names on the War Memorial, Suffolk County Council Roll of Honour and those listed on Ancestry.co.uk

The War Memorial was constructed in 1920 and erected by local builder Stanley Deaves. The woodwork was carried out by Fred Beard. Opening ceremony showing Mr Deaves, circa 1919/20. Note the new wall and railings.

After the 2nd World War, it was decided that those who had lost their lives in this conflict, should have their names added to the existing structure. It was decided that these additional names should be added to 2 new tablets at the foot of the memorial. The cost which was estimated at approx £40 to be raised by public donations.

This building work was carried out by Mr Barry Deaves of Bures Hamlet and the stonemasonry by Messrs Watts of Colchester.
It was unveiled by the British Legion on Sunday 15th August 1948, the 3rd anniversary of VJ day, supported by the Parish Councils and other interested parties.

On the 4th December 2001,the Secretary of State for Culture granted the memorial Grade 2 listed building status.

1914 - 1918 Roll of Honour issued by Suffolk County Council.

	Poppies growing on the Somme battlefield near Thiepval in France. Two of oursoldiers resting in the Essex Farm Cemetery, Ypres Salient. Belgium.

The Suffolk Roll of Honour lists 27 names, however the village war (above)memorial acknowledges
that 47 soldiers were lost during the conflict

Acknowledgment to Col R Probert for the archive material on the War Memorial construction.
Ypres grave photos supplied by Yvonne Drake.
30/12/09