Memorial

Private J M Roberts

Memorial

Source: Copyright Stuart Nicholson

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Current Location

South Aisle, west of entrance door, St James' Church, Church Hill, Arnside, South Lakeland, Cumbria, LA5 0ET, England

SD 45844 78774

Church of England

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Type of Memorial: Window
WMR Reference Number: 4195
Description: Two light stained glass window beneath a trefoil carrying the subject;'s regimental badge. The left-hand light depicts the subject as St Stephen, the first Christian martyr, at prayer under a cross encircled by the Crown of Thorns. The right-hand light depicts the subject as King David, portrayed as a shepherd boy, playing a lyre, and tending sheep under a depiction of the Holy Spirit as a dove descending from a golden crown. Above the two figures are written verses from Psalm 23, one of the Psalms of David. The inscription is written below the lights.
Inscription: He restoreth my soul he leadeth me beside the still waters/ To the glory of God and in loving memory of John Morley Roberts Pte. 53 Young Soldiers Bt Welch Regt./ who passed away beyond earth's shadows at Kinmel Park Military Hospital North Wales. Oct 26th 1918/ aged 18 years. The only son of John Henry and Nellie Overton Roberts; Arnside. “And in their/ mouth was found no guile for they are without fault before the throne of God." Rev XIV 5

War: First World War (1914-1918)
Number Commemorated: 1
Died: 1
Information shown: Forenames, surname, rank, unit, manner, location, and date of death, age, relationship, parents' names and abode

Window

Made from: Stained Glass

Condition: Good