Honouring Those Who Served
Preserving the memory of the brave men and women from Cleator Moor who made the ultimate sacrifice in the First and Second World Wars.
Featured Heroes
Remembering those who served
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William Hastie Johnstone
46th Div. R Signal Corps
Died 4th December 1943
Henry Herbert Burns
8th
Died 18th April 1918
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Edward Joseph Burns
2nd (Airborne) Ox & Bucks L.I
Died 24th March 1945
About the Project
The Cleator Moor World War Records is a community-driven project dedicated to preserving the memory of local servicemen and women who gave their lives in both World Wars.
Through meticulous research and community contributions, we're building a comprehensive digital memorial that ensures their sacrifice is never forgotten.
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