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Memorial details

Memorial type
Window
District
North Hertfordshire
Town
Knebworth
County
Hertfordshire
Country
England
Commemoration
First World War (1914-1918)
Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
3819

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Current location

St. Mary's Church
Old Knebworth Lane
Knebworth
North Hertfordshire
Hertfordshire
SG3 6PY
England

OS Grid Ref: TL 23086 21008
Denomination: Church of England

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Description
Two-light stained glass window with soldier in blue armour going to war and a soldier unbuckling gold armour after battle.
Inscription
FAITHFUL / BE THOU UNTO DEATH / THEE A CROWN I WILL GIVE OF LIFE / AND TO THE GLORY OF GOD AND IN LOVING MEMORY OF LESLIE ARNOTT PATERSON / 2ND LIEUT ESSEX REGIMENT. FELL AT FROMELLES FRANCE MAY 1915 AGED 25.
Inscription legible?
yes
Names on memorial
Paterson, Leslie Arnott
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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, manner of death, place of death, date of death, age at death
    Order of information: Forenames, surname, rank, regiment, manner of death, place of death, date of death, age at death
Components
  • Window
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Stained Glass
Listing information
Condition
History
1997: Window was in desperate need of conservation, requiring £9,000 worth of repairs, according to a report in the Welwyn & Hatfield Times. Existing trust fund is only for the upkeep of the graves of Lt Paterson and his parents.
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A
Sponsorship
Private

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