War Memorial St Marys Thirsk

This memorial commemorates the men of Thirsk who were killed in the First World War, Second World War and Kores War.

To the glory of God and in memory of the men of Thirsk who fell in the Great War
(names)
The chiming clock was placed in the tower of this church
.

Other plaques commemorate:

George Appleton, who died in South Africa during the Boer war.

In loving memory of George, son of Thomas and Eliza Appleton of Thirsk, Trooper, South African Constabulary, Who died in hospital, at Bloenfontein, June 13th 1902, aged 22 years. This tablet is erected by his mother. "Fight the good fight."

Trooper George Appleton, who gave his life on 13 June 1902 in the South-African War (2nd Boer War).

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Source

• Text: Simon Armstrong
• Photos: Simon Armstrong (1, 2, 3), © J Hale (WMR-30004) (4)