Memorial

Gunner S F Osborn

Osborn Stone of Remembrance

Source: Gilmour Strang

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Current Location

Church of St. John the Baptist, Church Street, East Markham, Bassetlaw, Nottinghamshire, NG22 0SA, England

SK 74314 72664

Church of England

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Type of Memorial: Stone of remembrance
WMR Reference Number: 104984
Description: Grey stone obelisk on double step. Anchor with rope in relief on obelisk. Lettering raised lead.
Inscription: In Loving Memory of/ SAMUEL FORDHAM OSBORNE/ LATE GUNNER R.M.A./ BORN APRIL 29TH 1895/ WHO LOST HIS LIFE ON H.M.S./ DEFENCE AT THE BATTLE OF/ JUTLAND MAY 31ST 1916./ DEATHS (possibly DOORS), OFT GLOOMIER THAN/ NIGHT, SHONE SPLENDID AS THE DAY/ WHEN MID THE THUNDER OF THE FIGHT/ YOUR SPIRIT PASSED AWAY.

War: First World War (1914-1918)
Number Commemorated: 1
Died: 1
Information shown: Forename, surname, rank, regiment, place of death, date of death.

Stone of remembrance

Made from: Stone

Condition: Good