Memorial details

Memorial type
Board / Plaque / Tablet
District
Slough
Town
Slough
County
Berkshire
Country
England
Commemoration
Crimean War (1853-1856), Indian Mutiny (1857-1858)
Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
7853

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Current location

St Laurence's Church
Upton Court Road
Slough
Slough
Berkshire
SL3 7LS
England

OS Grid Ref: SU 98077 79094
Denomination: Church of England

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Description
Plain wall mounted rectangular plaque with a single line border crossing at the corners, enclosing the dedication. Raised edges, border and text.
Inscription
IN MEMORY OF / ROBERT EDWARD ROE / LATE OF THE 12TH LANCERS / AND 86TH REGIMENT WHO SERVED IN THE CRIMEAN WAR / AND INDIAN MUTINY / HE WAS STAFF OFFICER OF THE PENSIONERS / AT DERBY AND BRIGHTON / RETIRED FROM THE ARMY WITH RANK / OF COLONEL 1883 / DIED MARCH 23. 1908. AGED 79. / ALSO OF HIS FIRST WIFE MARY FREDERICA / WHO DIED AT GIBRALTAR MARCH 24. 1866 AGED 24. / THIS BRASS IS ERECTED BY HIS WIDOW AND 4 SONS.
Inscription legible?
yes
Commemorations
  • Crimean War (1853-1856)
    Total names on memorial: 1
    Served and returned: 1
    Died: 0
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: Forenames, surname, regiments, served
    Order of information: Forenames, surname, regiments, served
  • Indian Mutiny (1857-1858)
    Total names on memorial: 1
    Served and returned: 1
    Died: 0
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: Forenames, surname, regiments, served
    Order of information: Forenames, surname, regiments, served
Components
  • Plaque
    Measurements: height 380mm, width 380mm
    Materials: Brass
Listing information
Condition
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A
Sponsorship
Private
Details: Widow and sons.
Responsibility
Family

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