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Memorial details

Memorial type
Window
District
York
Town
Strensall
County
North Yorkshire
Country
England
Commemoration
First World War (1914-1918)
Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
30854

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Current location

St Mary's Church
Church Lane
Strensall
York
North Yorkshire
YO32 5XU
England

OS Grid Ref: SE 63004 60752
Denomination: Church of England

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Description
Two panels and a transom. Rh. light depicts a bareheaded solider in service dress, standing on a broken rifle, with belt, ammunition pouch and water bottle. Lh. light depicts St Peter holding a crown. Inscription in a scroll supported by two angels.
Inscription
MORS/ JANVA/ VITAE/ TO THE GLORY OF GOD AND IN LOVING MEMORY OF CQMS WILLIAM HENRY/ ONLY SON OF WILLIAM HENRY AND FANNY BOWN OF STRENSALL/ KILLED IN FRANCE SEPTEMBER 27TH 1916 REQUIESCAT IN PACE
Inscription legible?
yes
Commemorations
  • First World War (1914-1918)
    Total names on memorial: 1
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 1
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: rank,year died,place of death,forename,manner of death,relationships
    Order of information: Undefined
Components
  • Window
    Measurements: height 3000mm, width 1500mm
    Materials: Stained Glass
Listing information
Condition
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A
Sponsorship
Private

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