Memorial details

Memorial type
Board / Plaque / Tablet
Town
Niton And Whitwell
County
Isle Of Wight
Country
England
Commemoration
First World War (1914-1918)
Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
85888

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Current location

St Mary and St Rhadegund's Church
Ventnor Road
Niton And Whitwell
Isle Of Wight
PO38 2RA
England

OS Grid Ref: SZ 52176 77774
Denomination: Church of England

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Description
Square stone tablet with the inscription carved in Cavo Rilievo.
Inscription
TO THE GLORY OF GOD AND IN MEMORY OF THOSE/ WHO LAID DOWN THEIR LIVES IN THE GREAT WAR 1914 - 1919./ THE CAVALRY IN MEMORY OF JOHN STANLEY HEARN SUFFOLK/ REGT KILLED GUEDECOURT 12 OCT 1916. A SERVER AT THE ALTAR/ THE CHANCEL SCREEN IN MEMORY OF THE MEN OF WHITWELL/ (Names)/ MAY THEY REST IN PEACE
Inscription legible?
yes
Commemorations
  • First World War (1914-1918)
    Total names on memorial: 11
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 11
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: Forename, surname and details of death
    Order of information: Alphabetically by surname
Components
  • Tablet
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Stone
Listing information
Condition
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A

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