Posted on 25th Jun
People are being encouraged to play their part in helping to record the names of those from the county who died during the second world war.
The Nottinghamshire Great War Roll of Honour, which was launched in 2011 and funded by Nottinghamshire County Council, lists the names of almost 14,000 local men, women, and children who lost their lives in the 1914-1918 war.
More than 5,000 names have also been added to the permanent tribute, documenting the county’s fallen from the second world war.
However, the team of volunteers that compiles the Roll of Honour says many names are missing and is calling on the public to help provide a lasting legacy to the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice between 1939 and 1945.
The digital Roll of Honour was launched 14 years ago and has been compiled following years of research by the volunteers, who have scoured the county’s memorials to put together a lasting legacy to Nottinghamshire’s fallen.
Dr David Nunn, who leads the team that puts together the online database, said: “Many communities did not keep written records of 1914-18 losses, but our unique database for researchers, historians and the general public has preserved Nottinghamshire’s Great War stories for posterity.
“Volunteer information gatherers have collected names from memorials. Fatalities unrecorded or missing from physical monuments have been added via a series of virtual memorials.
“Recently, the roll of honour has been upgraded and expanded to accommodate Nottinghamshire’s Second World War fatalities.
“If you wish a Nottinghamshire man, woman or child killed during the second world war to be commemorated who is currently not on the site, please let us know via [email protected].
“Use this address to send us any photos or other items you would like added to existing or new records.
“If you are interested in the second world war and would like to contribute as a researcher or writer, please drop us a line. We look forward to hearing from you.”
For more information, go to https://rollofhonour.nottinghamshire.gov.uk
