RAILTRACK is searching for relatives of dead war heroes to take part in a re-dedication ceremony for a rescued memorial.

The memorial to railwaymen who lost their lives in the two World wars was hidden from view for many years on private railway land off Gresty Road.

Crewe Historical Society and other groups approached Railtrack to see if something could be done.

The firm agreed, along with the borough council, to renovate the memorial and move it to Christ Church in the town centre.

The memorial, pictured, will be placed at the church before Remembrance Day so that people can pay their respects to those who died.

And Railtrack is hoping to hear from relatives of the deceased heroes from the Crewe Tranship Shed to help celebrate its' relocation.

Acting north west zone manager Mike Cowman said: "Christ Church in Crewe is the ideal location as it is a site which has a direct link with the rail industry.

"The church was built by the Grand Junction Railway Company and consecrated on December 18 1945 so this is where this memorial will be fully appreciated."

The full list of names on the memorial is:

World War One -

GH Bourne; AE Brereton; W Brown; E Dentith; S Dentith; J Dunne; A Edgeley; C Greenwood; GH Harding; WC Hodgkinson; H Houghton; J Latham; D Morgan; CT Morris; J Nevitt; TE Peakman; A Potts; W Sharratt; E Townsend; AS Walker.

World War Two -

E Halsall; A Roberts; H Nunnerley; T Scragg; E Williams.

If you are a relative or you know of anyone with a connection please contact Kate Humes at Railtrack on 0161 228 8867.

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