Memorial details

Memorial type
Church Fabric / Fitting: Lectern or desk
District
Barrow In Furness
Town
Barrow-in-Furness
County
Cumbria
Country
England
Commemoration
Second World War (1939-1945)
Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
69019

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Current location

north side of sanctuary
St Paul's Church
Hawcoat Lane/Abbey Road
Barrow-in-Furness
Barrow In Furness
Cumbria
LA14 4LF
England

OS Grid Ref: SD 20790 70949
Denomination: Church of England

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Description
Oak Prayer Desk with Seat- the dedication is carved into the back of the seat of the seat
Inscription
FOR THE SERVICE OF GOD/AND IN LOVING MEMORY OF FLYING OFFICER/ALBERT JOHN BAYTHORP KILLED IN ACTION/NEAR NISTERS HAUTE PYRENEES 14 JULY 1944
Inscription legible?
yes
Names on memorial
Baythorp, Albert John
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Commemorations
  • Second World War (1939-1945)
    Total names on memorial: 1
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 1
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: surname, forenames, rank, date of death, manner of death
    Order of information: Undefined
Components
  • Seat
    Measurements: depth 455mm, height 945mm, width 750mm
    Materials: Wood - Oak
  • Prayer desk
    Measurements: depth 300mm, height 950mm, width 750mm
    Materials: Wood - Oak
Listing information
Condition
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A

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