Memorial
HMS Gloucester WW2
HMS Gloucester WW2 window
Source: Sharky Ward
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Current Location
CHAPEL OF REMEMBRANCE, GLOUCESTER CATHEDRAL, 17, College Green, Gloucester, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 2LR, England
OS Grid Reference
SO 83078 18788
Denomination
Church of England
Names listed on this memorial
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- Type of Memorial
- Window
- WMR Reference Number
- 20809
- Description
- STAINED GLASS WINDOW OF TWO MAIN LIGHTS. INSCRIPTION AT THE BASE LEFT LIGHT HAS DEPICTION OF HMS GLOUCESTER AT THE BASE AND RIGHT LIGHT HAS BADGE OF HMS GLOUCESTER AT THE BASE.
- Inscription
- LEFT LIGHT: IN/ MEMORY/ OF THE 723/ OFFICERS &/ RATINGS RIGHT LIGHT: OF H.M.S./ GLOUCESTER/ SUNK OFF/ CRETE 22ND/ MAY 1941
- War
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Number Commemorated
- 723
- Died
- 723
- Information shown
- year died,place of death
- Maker(s)
Edward Payne, Makers
- Sponsor Type
- other
- Sponsored By
- Rotary Club of Gloucester
- Maintenance History
- 2001: ATTACKED BY VANDALS THROWING STONES. CAUSED APP £1000 WORTH OF DAMAGE. Repaired.
Ceremonies
Unveiled
24th May 1986
Local Clergy/Dignitaries
Components
- Window
Made from: Stained Glass
Condition: Good
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- War Memorials Trust Reference Number
- 103250
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