Memorial details

Memorial type
Board / Plaque / Tablet
District
Southwark
Town
Southwark
County
Greater London
Country
England
Commemoration
First World War (1914-1918)
Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
82011

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Current location

Catalogue Reference EPH 9890
Imperial War Museum
Lambeth Road
Southwark
Southwark
Greater London
SE1 6HZ
England

OS Grid Ref: TQ 31387 79095
Denomination: Undefined

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Description
Flat shield-shaped brass plaque, metal with five machined holes around edges for wall fittings, the obverse features an engraved crucifix, insignia and inscription infilled with black and red paint the insignia featured are the Paschal Lamb above scroll device inscribed "QUEEN'S" and the fleur-de-lys in circle with motto "BE PREPARED".
Inscription
TO THE GLORY OF GOD/AND IN LOVING MEMORY OF/PRIVATE CHARLES F. SKINNER/SCOUTMASTER AND TEACHER./ 24th LONDON REGT. (QUEEN'S)/KILLED IN ACTION/OCTOBER 21st 1916/AGED 23./A GOOD SOLDIER OF THE LORD JESUS
Inscription legible?
yes
Names on memorial
Skinner, Charles F
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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: surname, forenames, rank, regiment, manner of death, date of death, age additional
    Order of information: Undefined
Components
  • Plaque
    Measurements: depth 2mm, height 455mm, width 296mm
    Materials: Brass
Listing information
Condition
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A
Reference

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