Memorial details

Memorial type
Board / Plaque / Tablet
District
Lewes
Town
Lewes
County
East Sussex
Country
England
Commemoration
First World War (1914-1918)
Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
17143

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Current location

St Anne's Church
Western Road
Lewes
Lewes
East Sussex
BN7 1RH
England

OS Grid Ref: TQ 40940 10010
Denomination: Church of England

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Description
An ornate tablet with a colourful border. The top section has a crucifix against a gilt background. The lower section contains the inscription of gilt letters against a brown background.
Inscription
IN MEMORIAM / MAURICE LEONARD PEARCE / ADJUTANT XII HANTS GAVE / HIS LIFE IN MACEDONIA IN / THE GREAT WAR SEPT 24 1916 / IN THY PRESENCE IS / THE FULNESS OF JOY
Inscription legible?
yes
Names on memorial
Pearce, Maurice L
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Commemorations
  • First World War (1914-1918)
    Total names on memorial: 1
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 1
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: forenames, surname, rank, regiment, place of death, date of death.
    Order of information: Undefined
Components
  • Tablet
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Stone
Listing information
Condition
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A

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