Inscription:
In Loving Memory of / John Tom / the beloved son of Albert Henry and Mary Ann Tabor / of Wombwell / who died at Newcastle, South Africa / March 5th 1902 / aged 22 years / By Death I shall Escape from Death / and Live Eternal Gain / Also George William Tabor / their beloved son / who was Killed in Action in France / July 7th 1916, Aged 29 years / Also Mary Ann Tabor / the dearly beloved wife of / Albert Henry Tabor / who departed this life February 5th 1917 / aged 62 years / I shall go to them but they shall / not return to me / Also the above named Albert Henry Tabor / who died July 31st 1940 / aged 80 years / Also James Garner Percy Tabor, grandson of / the above, born August 28th 1898, died August 2nd 1901 / "For Such is the Kingdom of Heaven".
Headstone Location:
Con 11, 1609,
Wombwell Cemetery
John Tom and George William Tabor are however not interred within this grave.
Other Memorials that Commemorate George William Tabor Include:
Cortonwood Colliery, WWI Memorial, Brampton Bierlow
St. Mary's Church War Memorial, Park Street, Wombwell
Thiepval Memorial, Pier & Face 14 A & 14 B, France
Wombwell Conservative and Unionist Club, WW1 Roll of Honour
Memorials that commemorate John Tom Tabor include:
Memorial Plaque within St. Mary's Church, Wombwell
Memorial Tablet within All Saints Church, Darfield
Other information:
John Tom died of enteric fever in South Africa, and his death is recognised as being due to the Boer War.
Learn more about George William Tabor:
CWCG.org - Casualty Details
LFWW - Soldier Profile
