Memorial details

Memorial type
Board / Plaque / Tablet
District
Kennet
Town
Rushall
County
Wiltshire
Country
England
Commemoration
First World War (1914-1918)
Ceremony
  • Unveiled
    Date: 1921
    Attended by:
Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
67205

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Current location

St Matthew's Church
Church Lane
Rushall
Kennet
Wiltshire
SN9 6EJ
England

OS Grid Ref: SU 12859 55854
Denomination: Church of England

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Description
Rectangular tablet with a triangular pediment set on a stone backboard with the lettering in black.
Inscription
1914 THE GREAT WAR 1919/ TO THE GLORY OF GOD AND IN GRATEFUL MEMORY/ OF THE MEN OF THIS PARISH WHO DIED IN THE/ SERVICE OF THEIR KING AND COUNTRY./ (Names)/ "THEY DIED THAT WE MIGHT LIVE."
Inscription legible?
yes
Names on memorial
Hewitson, C
Potter, J
Strong, A
Waters, P J
See details for all 4 names
Commemorations
  • First World War (1914-1918)
    Total names on memorial: 4
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 4
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: Rank, surname, regiment.
    Order of information: Undefined
Components
  • Tablet
    Measurements: depth 65mm, height 535mm, width 735mm
    Materials: Marble - White
Listing information
Condition
Costs

Memorial: £30.00

Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A
Sponsorship
Public

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