Erection date: 8/10/1922
{On the risers of three steps at the front of the cross:}
Thanks be to God who gave us the victory.
In proud and grateful memory of the officers and the men of this parish and church who laid down their lives in the Great War 1914 - 1918.
Their names are recorded within this church.
SE18, Shooters Hill, Christ Church
Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of plaquesoflondon.co.uk
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Christ Church Shooters Hill - War Memorial
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Christ Church Shooters Hill - War Memorial
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