Manchester War Memorials

The Society is undertaking a project to create an index to the names appearing on all War Memorials in the greater Manchester area. This index will be progressively developed as volunteer availability permits and the results made available as a free online database.

The initial launch of the index covers some 47 memorials and include 6,925 names.

It should be noted that the information available on War Memorials can vary considerably. As a minimum, a surname and initial will be recorded but there may also be additional information such as forenames, rank, regiment and service number. Occasionally there will be details of medals and other awards, and very occasionally the date and place of death. Users of the database should recognise that the information supplied in the search results includes all details recorded on the memorial identified.

Whilst most of the memorials are still in situ where originally erected, some have been moved to new locations. The results listing will usually indicate where this is the case. A future development will provide additional information about each memorial including, we hope, a photograph.

CLICK HERE to search the index.

Created 21 July 2007 - J. B. Marsden