Memorial

St James Church - WW1 Plaque

Sheldwich - WW1 Plaque

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Current Location

St James' Church, Ashford Road, Sheldwich, Swale, Kent, ME13 0PA, England

TR 01130 56860

Church of England

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Type of Memorial: Board / Plaque / Tablet
WMR Reference Number: 16211
Description: Wall mounted, landscape oriented brass plaque incorporating an equal-armed red cross at top centre. A decorative border band comprising grape vines and leaves in relief on a black ground, encloses the engraved cross, inscription and names. First letters of principal words, war years and cross infilled with red enamel paint. Remaining text infilled with black enamel paint.
Inscription: + / TO THE GLORY OF GOD / AND IN GRATEFUL MEMORY OF OUR BROTHERS / WHO FELL IN THE GREAT WAR. / 1914 / (1 NAME) / 1915 / (6 NAMES) / 1916 / (5 NAMES) / 1917 / (5 NAMES) / 1918 / (8 NAMES) / SHELDWICH 1918

War: First World War (1914-1918)
Number Commemorated: 25
Died: 25
Information shown: Year died, rank, forename initials, surname, regiment or unit, month and day of death, place of death
Order of names: Date of death

Plaque

Height: 610mm

Width: 870mm

Made from: Brass

Condition: Good