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When the Tutbury War Memorial was erected in St. Mary's churchyard after the First World War, the 47 names inscribed on it were known to many people in the village, as was the fate of the individuals concerned. Similarly when a further 13 names were inscribed on it after the Second World War.

Now, some 93 years after the end of the First World War and 66 years after the end of the Second World War, only a few in the village know who any of these individuals were or what their fate was; indeed, few know that seven of them are buried in St. Mary's churchyard in Tutbury. It seems time therefore to rectify this situation, to find out a little more about the people who sacrificed their lives and reconnect them to the village.

From late 2011 onwards we are going to explore various historical sources, starting with the Commonwealth War Graves Commission, to gather information about everyone listed, information such as where they lived in the village, where they are buried and if possible where they died.

If you are interested in this project or have any information that may help, please either go to our website at

www.tutburywarmemorial.org.uk or email

rick@nuth.me.uk or jane@nuth.me.uk