Memorial

A H Link

Arthur Henry Link

Source: Copyright Timothy R. Hind

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Current Location

St Peter and St Paul Church, The Street, Newchurch, Shepway, Kent, TN29 0DZ, England

TR 05410 31350

Church of England

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Type of Memorial: Board / Plaque / Tablet
WMR Reference Number: 16092
Description: Wall mounted brass plaque surmounted by a brass Latin cross. The cross and base bear a decorative design in relief with the engraved dedication below written in black lettering.
Inscription: To the Glory of God and in memory of Arthur Henry Link, / Rector's Warden. during the Restoration of this Church, Member of the Choir and Bell-ringer. Born April 16th 1888. / Took part in the Jutland Battle. Killed in the explosion of / H.M.S. Vanguard July 9th 1917. during the Great War 1914-1918. // "Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends"/ Erected by his Widow, Relations and Parishioners.

War: First World War (1914-1918)
Number Commemorated: 1
Died: 1
Information shown: Forenames, surname, church role, date of birth, manner of death, place of death, date of death, relationships
Order of names: Forenames, surname, church role, date of birth, manner of death, place of death, date of death, relationships

Plaque

Made from: Brass

Condition: Good

Backboard

Made from: Wood

Condition: Good

Maidstone Telegraph - Saturday 25 August 1917 Arthur Henry Link (west Farleigh) A VICTIM OF THE VANGUARD (photograph)
South Eastern Gazette - Tuesday 28 August 1917 VANGUARD VICTIMS