Memorial details

Memorial type
Board / Plaque / Tablet
District
West Dorset
Town
Sherborne
County
Dorset
Country
England
Commemoration
Boer War; Second (1899-1902)
Maker
MESSRS CULN CAWTHORP & SONS (Builder)
Ceremony
  • Unveiled
    Date: 11th May 1904
    Attended by: Local Clergy/Dignitaries
Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
53292

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Current location

SHERBORNE ABBEY
Sherborne
West Dorset
Dorset
DT9
England

OS Grid Ref: ST 637 165
Denomination: Church of England

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Description
ENGRAVED AND DECORATED BRASS PLAQUE PLAQUE WITH SITES OF BATTLE INSCRIBED ON RIBON DESIGN IN TOP LEFT AND RIGHT CORNERS. BATTALION EMBLEM TOP CENTRE.ART DECO STYLE DESIGN AS BORDER.
Inscription
IN MEMORY OF THE OFFICER, NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICERS AND MEN/ OF THE 2ND BATTN THE DORSETSHRIE REGIMENT/ WHO LOST THEIR LIVES IN THESERVICE OF THEIR COUNTRY DURING THE WAR/ IN SOUTH AFRICE 1899-1902/ KILLED IN ACTION:/ (NAMES)/ DIED OF DISEASE:/ (NAMES)/ 3RD BATTN ATTACHED TO 2ND BATTN - DIED OF WOUNDS/ (NAMES)
Inscription legible?
yes
Commemorations
  • Boer War; Second (1899-1902)
    Total names on memorial: 180
    Served and returned: 90
    Died: 90
    Exact count: no
    Information shown: surname,rank,regiment,manner of death
    Order of information: regiment,manner of death,rank,surname
Components
  • Plaque
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Brass
Listing information
Condition
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A

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