Remembered for all to see...

Tuesday 03 November 2015

The names of the 1,169 Islanders who gave up their lives in Boer War, the First World War and the Second World War will be displayed in King Street again this year as part of Jersey’s Remembrance Day commemorations.

The full list of names is included on a list compiled by historian Barrie Bertram in 2013, and includes not just those who died in conflict, but also those who died in Nazi concentration camps or prisons during the Occupation.

And the display – which will be up in the shop window at de Gruchy’s until 13 November – was unveiled in the presence of visiting Chelsea Pensioners, representatives of the Royal British Legion and the Constable of St Helier.

The Parish has thanked de Gruchy’s for letting them use the window.

The names of those who died are also inscribed on the Lighthouse Memorial adjacent to the Occupation Tapestry Gallery on the New North Quay.

Mr Crowcroft said: “The Roll used to be kept in the Town Hall in a book, but a few years ago we thought it would be better if we could find somewhere presenting it at least in the run-up to Remembrance Day, to have it in a very public place, and there is nowhere more public in Jersey than the main precinct in King Street. 

“It’s very satisfying to see people come up here in the week, people standing here seeing names they recognize, names of relatives and so on, so it does perform a useful function. 

“We’re very grateful for De Gruchy for giving up a shop window at a time where a lot of shops are starting to think about maximising their retail at Christmas, and their giving up a shop window to do this which is very good of them and we appreciate it.”