Desford War Memorials

The Desford War Memorial is located on the corner of Main Street and Church Lane opposite St Martin's Church. This photograph is thought to have been taken around 1921.

The World War I Fallen of Desford

Contained in the document below is a list of the men entered upon the WWI Memorial, their ranks and the units they served in, together with details of where they are buried and the cemetery details. The information is taken from the Commonwealth War Graves Commission website.

The War War II Fallen of Desford

"Tranquil you lie, knightly virtue proved
Your memory hallowed in the land you loved."

Contained in the document below is a list of the men entered upon the WWII Memorial, their ranks and the units they served in, together with details of where they are buried and the cemetery details. The information is taken from the Commonwealth War Graves Commission website.

Commonwealth War Graves Commission

The Commonwealth War Graves Commission maintains a searchable database. Click here for more details.