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    Memorial

    Squadron Leader J H Becher

    Sqn Ldr J H Becher - silver cross - face left

    Source: Copyright Andrew Adam

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    Current Location

    Southwell Minster, Church Street, Southwell, Newark And Sherwood, Nottinghamshire, NG25 0HD, England

    OS Grid Reference

    SK 70171 53802

    Denomination

    Church of England

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    Type of Memorial
    Church Fabric / Fittings
    WMR Reference Number
    38861
    Description
    SILVER CROSS AND CANDLESTICKS WITH ENAMELLING. INSCRIPTION ON THE CROSS. SHIELDS OF ST MATTHEW, ST MARK, ST LUKE AND ST JOHN AT INTERSECTION OF THE CROSS. CROSS SUPORTED BY SIX SIDED KNOP ENCLOSING PANELS DEPICTING THE LIFE OF CHRIST. ENAMELLED HERALDIC SHIELDS ON THE HEXAGONAL STEM. THEY REPRESENT THE EMBLEM OF THE PELICAN, THE ARMS OF YORK, THE ARMS OF SOUTHWELL, THE RAF CREST, THE ARMS OF THE PROVINCE OF CANTERBURY AND THE LILY EMBLEM OF ST MARY THE VIRGIN
    Inscription
    IN THANKSGIVING TO GOD AND IN LOVING MEMORY OF JOHN HENRY BECHER, SQUADRON LEADER R.A.F. WHO WAS KILLED AT ADEN, AGUST 19TH 1940 AGED 27
    War
    Second World War (1939-1945)
    Number Commemorated
    1
    Died
    1
    Information shown
    rank, surname, date of death, service, place of death, forenames, manner of death, age
    Sponsor Type
    private

    Ceremonies

    Dedicated

    5 September 1943

    Bishop of Southwell

    Custodian
    SOUTHWELL CATHEDRAL COUNCI;

    Components

    Cross

    Made from: Silver


    Condition: Good


    Candle holder

    Made from: Silver


    Condition: Good


    • SOUTHWELL MINSTER INVENTORY VOL. 1 NO. 83A AND 83B