Memorial details

Memorial type
Window
District
Medina
Town
Seaview
County
Isle Of Wight
Country
England
Commemoration
First World War (1914-1918)
Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
67587

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Current location

St Peter's Church
Church Street
Seaview
Medina
Isle Of Wight
PO34 5EN
England

OS Grid Ref: SZ 62809 91511
Denomination: Church of England

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Description
Single stained glass light depicting Christ on the cross with slain soldier bearing sword. inscription is at base of window and the brothers' individual war memorial death plaques are set into the window sill below the window.
Inscription
TO THE GLORY OF GOD AND IN LOVING MEMORY OF LAURENCE CHARLES/ WATSON, 2ND LT 1/8 HAMPSHIRE REGT. KILLED IN ACTION AT GALLIPOLI 12.8.15/ AGED 22 AND OF ALEC PHILIP WATSON BROTHER OF THE ABOVE 2ND LT/ 3RD HAMPSHIRE REGT. DIED OF WOUNDS IN FRANCE 14.4.17 AGED 22
Inscription legible?
yes
Commemorations
  • First World War (1914-1918)
    Total names on memorial: 2
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 2
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: Forenames, surname, rank, regiment, manner of death, place of death, date of death, age at death
    Order of information: Date of death
Components
  • Window
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Stained Glass
Listing information
  • CHURCH OF ST PETER
  • Grade II
  • This memorial is protected, and listed on the National Heritage List for England maintained by Historic England. View list entry
  • More about listing and the protection of historic places can be found on the Historic England website
  • Historic England
Condition
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A
Reference

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