Memorial details

Memorial type
Board / Plaque / Tablet
District
Swale
Town
Milton Regis
County
Kent
Country
England
Commemoration
Boer War; Second (1899-1902)
Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
54551

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Current location

Holy Trinity Church
Green Porch Cl
Milton Regis
Swale
Kent
ME10 2HA
England

OS Grid Ref: TQ 90890 65410
Denomination: Church of England

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Description
Cast metal plaque on a marble mounting. The inscription is in the centre of the plaque and is flanked by two male angels in relief. The angels are dressed in armour. The one on the right wears a helmet and carries a staff with flag, whilst in his other hand he holds a shield, resting on the ground. The left hand angel stands with both hands on the handle of a large sword. The wings of the angels extend so they meet in the centre of the plaque, above the inscription. At the bottom of the plaque is a shield, on which is a dragon with engraved leaves surrounding the sides and bottom of the shield.
Inscription
TO THE GLORY OF THE LORD OF HOSTS/ and in Memory of/ two brave Sons of Milton/ B't Major George Lake Sidney Ray/ 5th Fusiliers/ and/ Sergt Albert George Willson/ 7th Dragoon Guards/ Who in the Service/ of their Queen and Country/ in the South African War 1899-1902/ foremost fighting, fell./ Endure hardness/ as a good soldier of Jesus Christ/ St. Paul/ Erected by their Many Friends/ in the Royal Town of Milton and Neightbourhood.
Inscription legible?
yes
Names on memorial
Ray, George Lake Sidney
Willson, Albert George
See details for all 2 names
Commemorations
  • Boer War; Second (1899-1902)
    Total names on memorial: 2
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 2
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: surname,rank,regiment,forename
    Order of information: Undefined
Components
  • Plaque
    Measurements: depth 50mm, height 290mm, width 330mm
    Materials: Metal
  • Tablet
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Marble
Listing information
Condition
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A

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