Record

Unique IDCWGC/8/1/4/1/2/517
File NumberCCM101687
TitleTrimmer WILLIAM ERNEST SPARROW - PLYMOUTH (EFFORD) CEMETERY - Mercantile Marine
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DescriptionFile of correspondence concerning the grave of Trimmer William Ernest Sparrow in Plymouth (Efford) Cemetery, UK. Main topics include: correspondence from next of kin regarding request to clean and maintain the grave of Trimmer Sparrow, and Commission’s subsequent decision to arrange for the cleaning of the private memorial on an annual basis.
Content NoteIncludes: Handwritten letter from Mrs. E.S. Minter, sister of the casualty, informing the Commission about the neglected condition of Trimmer Sparrow’s grave and requesting that it be cleaned and maintained on an annual basis, dated 21 May 1957; copy letter from L. Martin, Cemeteries Superintendent, City of Plymouth, reporting that the marble headstone, kerb, and chippings marking Trimmer Sparrow’s grave were in bad condition and required cleaning, dated 30 May 1957; letter from A.R.C. Prentis to Mrs. E.B. Minter agreeing to clean the private memorial marking Trimmer Sparrow’s grave once a year, dated 9 July 1957.
Date21/5/1957 - 16/7/1957
Extent1 file
CollectionArchive
CategoryEfiles
Cemetery_NamePLYMOUTH (EFFORD) CEMETERY
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