Memorial details

Memorial type
Window
District
Leeds
Town
Rothwell
County
West Yorkshire
Country
England
Commemoration
First World War (1914-1918)
Maker
Kayll and Reed, Leeds
Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
87197

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Current location

The easternmost window on the south wall of the south aisle
Holy Trinity Church
Church Street
Rothwell
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS26 0QL
England

OS Grid Ref: SE 34318 28302
Denomination: Church of England

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Description
Three light stained glass window with a metal plaque recording the dedication on the window ledge below. The saints depicted are (L to R) Saint Christopher, Saint George and Saint James.
Inscription
TO THE GLORY OF GOD THIS WINDOW WAS ERECTED BY MAGGIE BARKER/IN MEMORY OF HER BROTHER/CHRISTOPHER JAMES BARKER B.SC. A.M.I.C.E. CAPTAIN ROYAL ENGINEERS/(SON OF GEORGE AND ANNIE ELIZABETH BARKER OF THIS PARISH)/WHO GAVE HIS LIFE FOR HIS COUNTRY AT YPRES 12TH. APRIL 1918/ "DULCE ET DECORUM EST PRO PATRIA MORI�
Inscription legible?
yes
Names on memorial
Barker, Christopher James
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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, qualifications, rank, regiment, town of death, date of death, relationships
    Order of information: Undefined
Listing information
Condition
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A

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