Memorial
Major H M Forster
Current Location
IN THE SOUTH EAST CORNER OF THE CHURCH, Christ Church, 14, Christchurch Park, Sutton, Sutton, Greater London, SM2 5TN, England
OS Grid Reference
TQ 26221 63328
Denomination
Church of England
Names listed on this memorial
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- Type of Memorial
- Board / Plaque / Tablet
- WMR Reference Number
- 39450
- Description
- RECTANGULAR COPPER PLAQUE WITH INSCRIPTION IN RELIEF. FAMILY COAT OF ARMS IN LOW RELIEF IN THE UPPER LEFT CORNER OF THE PLAQUE. EMBOSSED THISTLE BORDER
- Inscription
- TO THE GLORY OF GOD/ AND IN LOVING MEMORY OF/ HUGH MURRAY FORSTER,/ SECOND AND ONLY SURVIVING SON OF/ RALPH COLLINGWOOD FORSTER, BARONET,/ MAJOR 8TH KING'S OWN SCOTTISH BORDERERS,/ BORN SEPT 8TH 1883, DIED SEPT 26TH 1915 FROM WOUNDS RECEIVED/ AT LOOS THE PREVIOUS DAY./ HIS BODY LIES BURIED AT NOEUX LES MINES, FRANCE/ A NOBLE LIFE; A GLORIOUS DEATH./ THERE'S BUT ONE TASK FOR ALL, FOR EACH ONE LIFE TO GIVE./ WHO STANDS IF FREEDOM FALL? WHO DIED IF ENGLAND LIVE?
- War
- First World War (1914-1918)
- Number Commemorated
- 1
- Died
- 1
- Information shown
- rank,year died,regiment,place of death,forename,place of burial,manner of death,age of death,relationships,additional
- Custodian
- CHRIST CHURCH
Components
- Plaque
Height: 535MM
Width: 765MM
Made from: Copper
Condition: Good