Memorial details

Memorial type
Sculptured / Cast figure
District
Guildford
Town
Guildford
County
Surrey
Country
England
Commemoration
First World War (1914-1918)
Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
72718

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Current location

Holy Trinity Church
High Street
Guildford
Guildford
Surrey
GU1 3AJ
England

OS Grid Ref: SU9988049468
Denomination: Church of England

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Description
Bronze sculpture of Parnell surmounting a square plinth. The figure is represented as a saint with wings and holds a sword in his hand.
Inscription
IN LOVING AND/ GRATEFUL MEMORY/ OF GEOFFREY BROOKE/ PARNELL. MAJOR 1ST./ BATTN. THE QUEENS/ REGIMENT AND THE/ OFFICERS AND MEN OF/ THE BATTALION WHO/ FELL AT HIGH WOOD/ JULY 15TH. 1916. IN THE/ BATTLE OF THE SOMME./ THIS/ MEMORIAL WAS DESIGNED/ ERECTED BY HIS SISTER/ EDITH FARMILOE.
Inscription legible?
yes
Names on memorial
Parnell, Geoffrey Brooke
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Commemorations
  • First World War (1914-1918)
    Total names on memorial: 1
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 1
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: Forenames, surname, rank, regiment, place of death, date of death, relationships.
    Order of information: Undefined
Components
  • Sculpture
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Bronze
Listing information
  • Memorial to Major Geoffrey Brooke Parnell, Holy Trinity Church, High Street, Guildford.
  • Grade II
  • This memorial is protected, and listed on the National Heritage List for England maintained by Historic England. View list entry
  • More about listing and the protection of historic places can be found on the Historic England website
  • Historic England
Condition
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A

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