Memorial details

Memorial type
Board / Plaque / Tablet
District
Rother
Town
Rye
County
East Sussex
Country
England
Commemoration
Second World War (1939-1945)
Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
58408

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Current location

On north wall
St Anthony of Padua Church
Watchbell Street
Rye
Rother
East Sussex
TN31 7HB
England

OS Grid Ref: TQ 92070 20190
Denomination: Roman Catholic

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Description
Rectangular brass plaque with plain line border, mounted on a dark oak board.
Inscription
JESU + MERCY/ IN MEMORY OF/ FELIGJAN WEGLOWSKI/ CAPTAIN 80th INFANTRY REGIMENT/ POLISH ARMY/ KILLED SEPTEMBER 1939/ R.I.P.
Inscription legible?
yes
Commemorations
  • Second World War (1939-1945)
    Total names on memorial: 1
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 1
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: Forename, surname, rank, regiment, month & year died
    Order of information: Undefined
Components
  • Plaque
    Measurements: height 88mm, width 152mm
    Materials: Brass
  • Backboard
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Wood - Oak
Listing information
Condition
History
c 2002: The original plaque was lost during redecoration and a new one was made.
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A

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