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Our Lady of Willesden - WW2

Inscription

In memory of men of the Parish of Our Lady of Willesden who lost their lives in the war 1939 - 1945
{followed by a list of 8 names in no obvious sequence.}
RIP

Site: Our Lady of Willesden - war memorials (2 memorials)

NW10, Acton Lane, Our Lady of Willesden RC church

The WW1 memorial plaque is above the entrance, with the names listed on two panels, one either side of the entrance, set at an angle. The WW2 plaque is to the left of the entrance. See also the panel about the Shrine.

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This section lists the subjects commemorated on the memorial on this page:
Our Lady of Willesden - WW2

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World War 2

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men of the Parish of Our Lady of Willesden killed in WW2

men of the Parish of Our Lady of Willesden killed in WW2

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This section lists the other memorials at the same location as the memorial on this page:
Our Lady of Willesden - WW2

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Our Lady of Willesden - WW1

Our Lady of Willesden - WW1

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