Memorial details

Memorial type
Window
District
West Dorset
Town
West Knighton
County
Dorset
Country
England
Commemoration
Anglo-Burmese War; Third (1885-1886)
Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
1075

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Current location

St Peter's Church
Off Highgate Lane
West Knighton
West Dorset
Dorset
DT2 8PF
England

OS Grid Ref: SY 73242 87627
Denomination: Church of England

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Description
Stained glass window of three lights beneath which is a dedicatory plaque. In the centre of the plaque is the badge of the East Middlesex Regiment.
Inscription
THIS WINDOW WAS ERECTED BY THE OFFICERS 2ND BATT. THE DUKE OF CAMBRIDGE'S OWN (MIDDLESEX REGIMENT) IN MEMORY OF THEIR BROTHER OFFICER LIEUT. WILLIAM PHILIP COCKERAM 3RD SON OF H.T.I.COCKERAM ESQ. OF FRYER MAYNE, DORSET WHO WAS KILLED IN ACTION ON 26TH DECEMBER 1885 NEAR SAGAING IN BURMAH, WHILST BRAVELY LEADING HIS MEN AGAINAST THE ENEMY
Inscription legible?
yes
Commemorations
  • Anglo-Burmese War; Third (1885-1886)
    Total names on memorial: 2
    Served and returned: 1
    Died: 1
    Exact count: no
    Information shown: Undefined
    Order of information: Undefined
Components
  • Plaque
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Brass
  • Window
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Stained Glass
Listing information
Condition
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A
Sponsorship
Private

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