Memorial details

Memorial type
Panelling
District
North Dorset
Town
Sturminster Newton
County
Dorset
Country
England
Commemoration
Second World War (1939-1945), First World War (1914-1918), Gulf War (1990-1991)
Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
55437

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Current location

St Marys Church
Church La
Sturminster Newton
North Dorset
Dorset
DT10 1DB
England

OS Grid Ref: ST 78800 13900
Denomination: Church of England

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Description
Wood panelling placed around the altar in the Warrior Chapel. Inscription in gold lettering.
Inscription
TO THE GLORY OF GOD AND IN MEMORY OF THE MEN FROM STURMINSTER NEWTON WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES IN THE GREAT WAR 1914 - 1918/ (Names)/ ALSO WORLD WAR 1939 - 1945/ (Names)/ 1991/ (Name)
Inscription legible?
yes
Commemorations
  • Second World War (1939-1945)
    Total names on memorial: 11
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 11
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: surname
    Order of information: surname
  • First World War (1914-1918)
    Total names on memorial: 34
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 34
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: surname,forename
    Order of information: surname,forename
  • Gulf War (1990-1991)
    Total names on memorial: 1
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 1
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: surname,year died,forename
    Order of information: Undefined
Components
  • Panelling
    Measurements: height 1225mm, width 4650mm
    Materials: Wood
Listing information
Condition
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A

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