David John Vigiland RN

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Memorial details

Memorial type

Allegory (eg: Victory)

District

Town

County

Country

Commemoration

Second World War (1939-1945)

Ceremony

Dedicated
Date: 19th May 1955
Attended by: UNKNOWN
Unveiled
Date: 13th April 2003
Attended by: Local Clergy/Dignitaries
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Lost

Not lost

WM Reference

12341

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Current location

City of London Cemetery
Aldersbrook Road
Manor Park
Newham
Greater London
E12 5DQ
England

OS Grid Ref: TQ 41813 86343
Denomination: Undefined

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Description

Complex allegorical group representing the Crucifixion and Deposition of Christ (based on Ruben's famous painting, "The Deposition from the Cross"). Eight separate figures around Christ Crucified on a broad stone base. The sculpture and its base are placed on a terraced surround.

Inscription

NOSTRO CARO FIGLIO/ DAVID JOHN VIGILAND RN/ DIED 20 DECEMBER 1946 MOMBASA/ EA REINTERRED HERE 9 DECEMBER 1952 AGED 20 YEARS/ HIS LIFE WILL BE AS A GUIDE TO THOSE WHO FOLLOW

Inscription legible?

yes

Names on memorial

Vigiland, David John
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Commemorations

Second World War (1939-1945)
Total names on memorial: 1
Served and returned: 0
Died: 1
Exact count: no
Information shown: Undefined
Order of information: Undefined

Components

Memorial
Measurements: depth 2M, height 5M, width 3M
Materials: Marble

Listing information

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Condition

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History

SOME STAINING (1990) 2003: MEMORIAL CLEANED AND RESTORED

Trust fund/Scholarship

No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A

Sponsorship

Private

Reference

Heritage Brochure (2003). London: The City of London Cemetery and Crematorium.
The City of London Cemetery and Crematorium Newsletter, no. 9, 2004/5.

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