Memorial details

Memorial type
Church Fabric / Fitting: Reredos or screen
District
Tunbridge Wells
Town
Royal Tunbridge Wells
County
Kent
Country
England
Commemoration
Second World War (1939-1945)
Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
68168

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Current location

In the War Memorial Chapel.
St James' Church
St James' Road
Royal Tunbridge Wells
Tunbridge Wells
Kent
TN1 2NN
England

OS Grid Ref: TQ 59166 39811
Denomination: Undefined

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Description
Panelling with twelve lower and four upper panels with a top decorative carved border. The names are painted in black lettering on the four upper panels with the dedication in gold above.
Inscription
Top of reredos: TO THE GLORY OF GOD WHO GIVETH VICTORY AND IN HONOUR OF THE MEN OF THIS PARISH WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES 1939 - 1945. On four panels: (Names)
Inscription legible?
yes
Commemorations
  • Second World War (1939-1945)
    Total names on memorial: 30
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 30
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: Regiment, surnames.
    Order of information: Undefined
Components
  • Panelling
    Measurements: depth 150mm, height c1700mm, width c4110mm
    Materials: Wood
Listing information
Condition
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A

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