Memorial details

Memorial type
Board / Plaque / Tablet
District
Taunton Deane
Town
Taunton
County
Somerset
Country
England
Commemoration
First World War (1914-1918)
Maker
MESSRS W J SOUTHWOOD AND CO (Manufacturer)
Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
46389

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Current location

St Mary Magdalene Church
Church Square
Taunton
Taunton Deane
Somerset
TA1 1SA
England

OS Grid Ref: ST 22876 24615
Denomination: Church of England

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Description
Brass Plaque with the engraved badge of the Welch Regiment above the text, lettering inscribed in a mix of black and red; on a wooden backboard
Inscription
SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF/ LIEUT. CONRAD CLIVE BROCKINGTON/ OF THE 2ND BATTALION OF THE WELCH REGIMENT/ KILLED IN HIGH WOOD ON THE/ 8TH SEPTEMBER 1916/ THE FIRST SHALL LIVE BY FAITH
Inscription legible?
yes
Names on memorial
Brockington, Conrad Clive
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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: surname, rank, date of death, regiment, place of death, forenames, manner of death, age
    Order of information: Undefined
Components
  • Plaque
    Measurements: height 460MM, width 600MM
    Materials: Brass
  • Backboard
    Measurements: depth 20mm, height 500mm, width 660mm
    Materials: Wood
Listing information
Condition
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A
Sponsorship
Private

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