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Liverpool
Echo
New home for war memorials April 6th 2004
By
Tony Barrett Echo Reporter
A New home has been found for a tribute to fallen war heroes
which was uncovered in a derelict social club. The two
oak panelled plaques honour 10 young footballers from Orrell
FC who fought in the trenches during World War I and never
came home. The plaques had originally been on display on
a memorial gate but were stored for safekeeping after being
targeted by vandals. They were recovered 15 years later
in the disused Leisure Time Social Club, Litherland, by
former manager John Thompson. He approached Sefton council,
which has now found a permanent home for the memorial at
nearby Orrell Mount Pavilion. The council is now appealing
for any relatives of the 10 players to get in touch. Declan
Kearney, Sefton's parks officer, said: "We
are delighted to find a home for this moving tribute. "Mr
Thompson and his colleague Derek Holmes would now love
to trace any relatives of these young men who fought and
gave their lives for their country. "In November
we hope to have a formal dedication of the memorial to
coincide with Remembrance Day.
"To have any relatives of these footballers present would
be very special indeed." The plaques were being taken
to their new home today and will soon go on show to the
public.
Descendants
of the war heroes are urged to get in touch with Mr Thompson
on 07909 597 069.
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