Memorial

Lieutenant R Asquith

Mark Newton 26 October 2016

Source: Copyright Mark Newton 26 October 2016

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Current Location

St Andrew's Church, New Street, Mells, Mendip, Somerset, BA11 3PW, England

ST 72783 49283

Church of England

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Type of Memorial: Battlefield cross or marker
WMR Reference Number: 1389
Description: A Celtic style battlefield cross , the ends of the crossmember and upright cut to a trefoil shape .and with a circular plate set over the crossing point . The cross is painted pale grey with the dedication painted in black and extending along the cross member , the upright and the supports . Much of the cross is outlined in black
Inscription: IN LOVING MEMORY/ OF/LIEUT. RAYMOND ASQUITH 3RD BATTN./ GRENADIER GUARDS/ DIED OF WOUNDS/15/9/16

War: First World War (1914-1918)
Number Commemorated: 1
Died: 1
Information shown: Surname, rank, regiment, forename, manner of death, date of death

Battlefield Cross or Marker

Made from: Wood

Condition: Good