Memorial details

Memorial type
Board / Plaque / Tablet
District
Rutland
Town
Exton
County
Leicestershire
Country
England
Commemoration
Second World War (1939-1945)
Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
14811

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Current location

West end of the south aisle wall
St Peter and St Paul's Church
Private drive off Oakham Road
Exton
Rutland
Leicestershire
LE15 8AX
England

OS Grid Ref: SK 92054 11192
Denomination: Church of England

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Description
Wall mounted, portrait orientated stone tablet. At the top is a painted coat of arms of the Noel family with beneath the dedication in black.
Inscription
In thankful memory of/ MONTAGUE WRIOTHSLEY NOEL/ Commander Royal Navy/ Son of Admiral Charles Noel/ Born November 12th 1892/ During the first world war/ he was twice decorated/ with the Royal Humane Society's Bronze Medal/ for life saving at sea/ Having retired in 1935/ he was appointed Financial Secretary to/ the Diocese of Lichfield/ and lay reader therein/ but on the renewed outbreak of war/ he volunteered forthwith for active service again/ and on April 6th 1941/ while on Convoy duty in the English Channel/ gave his life for his men/ Joyful, courageous and loving of heart/ fervent in spirit serving the LORD/ he brought men to CHRIST/ GOD is love and he that dwelleth in love/ dwelleth in GOD and GOD in him
Inscription legible?
yes
Names on memorial
Noel, Montague W.
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Commemorations
  • Second World War (1939-1945)
    Total names on memorial: 1
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 1
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: Surname, forenames, rank, service, date of death, place of death
    Order of information: Undefined
Components
  • Memorial
    Measurements: depth c50mm, height c1200mm, width c500mm
    Materials: Stone
Listing information
Condition
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A

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