Memorial details

Memorial type
Church Fabric / Fitting: Candle holder or candlestick
District
Weymouth And Portland
Town
Portland
County
Dorset
Country
England
Commemoration
First World War (1914-1918)
Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
999

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Current location

St John the Baptist Church
Fortuneswell
Portland
Weymouth And Portland
Dorset
DT5 1LR
England

OS Grid Ref: SY 68666 73529
Denomination: Undefined

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Description
2 Candlesticks, each has brass plaque on base, with inscription.
Inscription
[1] TO THE GLORY OF GOD AND IN MEMORY OF JOHN WILLIAM WELLESLEY SUTTON MC. 2ND LIEUT. RGA ATTACHED RFA WHOSE LIFE WAS GIVEN TO THE SERVICE OF HIS COUNTRY IN FRANCE JUNE 29TH 1917. / ' I THANK MY GOD ON EVERY REMEMBRANCE OF YOU' [2] IN MEMORY OF JOHN JAMES FRASER SHAND 2ND LIEUT.. RGA 185TH HEAVY BATTERY, WHOSE LIFE WAS GIVEN IN THE SERVICE OF HIS COUNTRY AT SALONICA AUG 6TH 1917 / 'HE COMETH FORTH LIKE A FLOWER AND IS CUT DOWN'
Inscription legible?
yes
Names on memorial
Shand, John James Fraser
Sutton, John William Wellesley
See details for all 2 names
Commemorations
  • First World War (1914-1918)
    Total names on memorial: 2
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 2
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: Forenames, surname, rank, regiment, place of death, date of death.
    Order of information: Undefined
Components
  • Candle holder
    Measurements: height 1350mm
    Materials: Wood
  • Plaques
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Brass
Listing information
Condition
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A

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