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Memorial details

Memorial type
Board / Plaque / Tablet
District
Horsham
Town
Shermanbury
County
West Sussex
Country
England
Commemoration
First World War (1914-1918)
Maker
Gawthorp and Sons (Manufacturer)
Ceremony
  • Faculty Granted
    Date: 21 March 1921
    Attended by: Bishop of Chichester
Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
58656

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Current location

North east corner of the nave
St Giles' Church
Public Bridleway from the A281
Shermanbury
Horsham
West Sussex
RH13 8HF
England

OS Grid Ref: TQ 21433 18837
Denomination: Church of England

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Description
Rectangular wall plaque with the inscribed area mounted on a nowy-headed base with embattled shoulders. Superimposed on the nowy-headed base is a ribboned laurel wreath in bronze. The rectangular apron of the mounting has brackets of carved oak leaves and acorns and superimposed upon the apron is a bronzed riband with relief roman lettering. The tablet is inscribed in incised roman lettering, large for names, smaller for rank and regiment.
Inscription
"FOR FAITH / FREEDOM JUSTICE HONOUR” / THESE MEN GAVE THEIR LIVES / IN THE GREAT WAR 1914 - 1919 / Names
Inscription legible?
yes
Commemorations
  • First World War (1914-1918)
    Total names on memorial: 18
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 18
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: Initial, Surname, Decoration, Rank, Service.
    Order of information: Surname
Components
  • Plaque
    Measurements: depth 30mm, height 680mm, width 500mm
    Materials: Marble
  • Backboard
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Marble
Listing information
Condition
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A
Reference

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