The war memorial is situated to the left as you enter the Church grounds.
It lists 16 names.
It is our intention to add more information about the men whose names appear here but we are all too aware we need help.
If you have any information regarding these men or photographs or, despite our best efforts, there is an error for an individual entry please contact Lesley via webmaster@filbyvillage.org.uk
1914 to 1918
- George Ayers - RNR
- George C Bessey - RNR
- William Bessey - RNR
- Sidney G Bessey - Corporal
- George Goatson - Gunner
- Robert Goatson - Private
- Thomas Hudson - Private
- George Lilly - Gunner
- Thomas Sales - Private
- Frank Tennant - Private
- Frederick C Waters - Lance Corporal
- Arthur Wymer - Corporal
- George E Watson - Private
1939 to 1945
- Benjamin Robert Buck - Gunner RA
- Reginald William Crowe - Trinity Services
- Alfred Ernest Robert Green - Petty Officer RN
Medals
As well as medals for outstanding bravery or service, campaign medals were also awarded for service in specific areas.
Star
This medal was awarded for service in France and Flanders between 23rd November 1914 and 31st December 1915 or for service in any theatre of war between 5th August 1915 and 31st December 1915.
British War Medal
Awarded to servicemen and civilians who served in a theatre of war or service overseas between 5th August 1914 and 11th November 1918
Victory Medal
This was awarded for service in any operational theatre between 5th August 1914 and 11th November 1918.
Please be aware a lot of development remains to be done and our researches are far from complete.
To see pictures of the war memorial please click here.
