Memorial

Major W H Abell

Plaque

Source: Copyright David Austin

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Current Location

St Peter's Church, Manor Lane, Little Comberton, Wychavon, Herefordshire, WR10 3EP, England

SO 96697 42769

Church of England

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Type of Memorial: Board / Plaque / Tablet
WMR Reference Number: 32490
Description: Highly and decorated brass plaque, wall mounted, with engraved image of a winged angel over a body on a tomb against a background of clouds and a Christian cross, the dedication is surrounded by scrollwork and symbols of laurel wreaths.
Inscription: TO THE DEAR MEMORY OF / WILLIAM HENRY ABELL, / MAJOR OF THE MIDDLESEX REGIMENT / SON OF / MARTIN ABELL OF NORTON HALL, WORCESTERSHIRE / KILLED IN ACTION AT OBOURY, NEAR MONS / ON 23RD AUGUST 1914 / AGED 40 YEARS / "UNTIL THE DAY BREAK AND THE SHADOWS FLEE AWAY."

War: First World War (1914-1918)
Number Commemorated: 1
Died: 1
Information shown: Forenames, surname, rank, regiment, relationships, manner of death, place of death, date of death, age at death
Order of names: Forenames, surname, rank, regiment, relationships, manner of death, place of death, date of death, age at death

Plaque

Made from: Brass

Condition: Good