Memorial

Acting Sub-Lieutenant R. Henderson

Source: Orphan Work 10367

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Current Location

North-east corner,, Holy Cross Church, Church Lane, Crediton, Mid Devon, Devon, EX17 2AH, England

SS 83658 00202

Church of England

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Type of Memorial: Window
WMR Reference Number: 10367
Description: Three-light stained glass window with biblical and saintly figures depicted in each light. A banner-scroll bearing a dedicatory inscription, spans across the base of all three lights, held at each end by an angel. Centre light displays the figure of Christ walking upon water. Two angels, one holding a wreath and the other holding a crown of life, are below him. Royal Navy insignia badge is at the bottom of the light. Left light depicts two scenes from the life of St Gregory and right light depicts scenes from the lives of St. Nicholas and St. Stephen.
Inscription: Left light : S. GREGORY / GETHSEMENE ||| Centre light : IT IS I / BE NOT AFRAID ||| Right light : S. NICHOLAS / S. STEPHEN ||| Inscription spanning across lights : (Motto : SOLA VIRTUS NOBILITAT) - { TO THE GLORY OF GOD AND IN LOVING MEMORY OF ACT: SUB LIEUT: RICHARD HENDERSON R.N. OF / H.M.S. INVINCIBLE WHO GAVE HIS LIFE FOR HIS COUNTRY IN THE BATTLE OFF JUTLAND ON MAY 31ST 1916 / BORN AT NORTHAMPTON FEBY 22ND 1897 YOUNGER SON OF WALLACE AND EDITH HENDERSON OF THIS PARISH. }

War: First World War (1914-1918)
Number Commemorated: 1
Died: 1
Information shown: Rank, forename, surname, service type, ship, manner of death, place of death, date of death, place of birth, date of birth, relationships
Order of names: Rank, forename, surname, service type, ship, manner of death, place of death, date of death, place of birth, date of birth, relationships

Window

Made from: Stained Glass

Condition: Good