Memorial details

Memorial type
Window
District
Wirral
Town
Barnston
County
Merseyside
Country
England
Commemoration
Second World War (1939-1945)
Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
2507

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Current location

In the porch of the Church
Christ Church
Barnston Road
Barnston
Wirral
Merseyside
CH61 1BY
England

OS Grid Ref: SJ 28049 83209
Denomination: Church of England

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Description
In the porch a three pane stained glass window depicting St George slaying the dragon. There is an inscription of SAINT GEORGE with the Badge of the Cheshire Regiment below it.
Inscription
SAINT GEORGE / IN LOVING MEMORY OF WILLIAM RICHARD FERDINAND THOMAS, LIEUT. THE CHESHIRE REG. DIED JUNE 5TH 1942 "HIS DUTY DONE"
Inscription legible?
yes
Names on memorial
Thomas, William
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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: Forename, middle names, surname, rank, regiment, date of death
    Order of information: Undefined
Components
  • Window
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Stained Glass
Listing information
Condition
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A

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